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Plymouth Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

September 16, 2025

6 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Kevin Canty, David Golden Jr., Deb Iaquinto, Bill Keohan, Richard Quintal Jr.

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve Administrative Notes #1 and #3, listed below, with the clarification that we will send new Select Board appointed committee members a copy of the Guiding Principles for the Town of Plymouth

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Administrative Notes #1 and #3, listed below, with the clarification that we will send new Select Board appointed committee members a copy of the Guiding Principles for the Town of Plymouth. 1. The Board will vote to execute the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 3. The Board will vote to appoint Dr. Karen Hamilton to the Climate Action Net Zero (CANZ) Committee for a 1-Year Term, expiring June 30, 2026

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1 and #3, listed below, with the clarification that we will send new Select Board appointed committee members a copy of the Guiding Principles for the Town of Plymouth. 1. The Board will vote to execute the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant. 3. The Board will vote to appoint Dr. Karen Hamilton to the Climate Action Net Zero (CANZ) Committee for a 1-Year Term, expiring June 30, 2026. Roll Call 5/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve Administrative Note #2

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Administrative Note #2. 2. The Board will vote to approve and execute a Proclamation to recognize Lillian and Dick Gregory for their contributions to the Town of Plymouth

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Golden, the Board voted to approve Administrative Note #2. 2. The Board will vote to approve and execute a Proclamation to recognize Lillian and Dick Gregory for their contributions to the Town of Plymouth. Roll Call 5/0: Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Reorganize the Select Board

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To reorganize the Select Board

Yes: Golden, Keohan, QuintalNo: Canty, Iaquinto

From the minutes

“On the motion by Mr. Keohan, seconded by Mr. Quintal, the Board voted to reorganize the Select Board. Roll Call 3/2: Canty-No, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-No, Keohan-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint David Golden as Chair of the Select Board

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint David Golden as Chair of the Select Board

Members named their choice: Keohan (David Golden as Chair of the Select Board), Iaquinto (Kevin Canty as Chair of the Select Board), Golden (David Golden as Chair of the Select Board), Quintal (David Golden as Chair of the Select Board), Canty (Kevin Canty as Chair of the Select Board).

From the minutes

“Mr. Keohan nominated David Golden for the position of Chair of the Select Board. Ms. Iaquinto nominated Kevin Canty for the position of Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Canty called for a vote for Chair of the Select Board. Mr. Golden, Mr. Keohan, and Mr. Quintal voted for David Golden as Chair of the Select Board. Ms. Iaquinto and Mr. Canty voted for Kevin Canty as Chair of the Select Board. As a result of this vote, the Board appointed David Golden as Chair of the Select Board..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Appoint Richard Quintal Jr. as Vice Chair of the Select Board

Minutes, page 4

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Richard Quintal Jr. as Vice Chair of the Select Board

From the minutes

“The Board unanimously voted to appoint Richard Quintal Jr. as Vice Chair of the Select Board..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Adjourn at 8:30PM

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · 3–2

To adjourn at 8:30PM

The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (3-2), so individual votes are not shown.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:30PM. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

From the Plymouth Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Deb Iaquinto and Bill Keohan from the Plymouth Independent (April 2025); David Golden Jr.’s campaign photo, via the Plymouth Independent (May 2024); Kevin Canty’s campaign photo and Richard Quintal Jr. (PACTV interview), via The Plymouth County Observer (2023). Former members show initials.

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