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November 18, 2025
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Kevin Canty, David Golden Jr., Deb Iaquinto, Bill Keohan, Richard Quintal Jr.
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- David Golden Jr. was listed as absent (joined remotely via Zoom at 4:30 PM for Executive Session)
- David Golden Jr. arrived late (listed as present from the 6:30 PM part of the meeting)
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session and to return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM
To enter Executive Session and to return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM
The roll call lists David Golden Jr. as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to enter Executive Session and to return to Open Session at approximately 6:00 PM. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Absent, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Approve the New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant request from Giri Freeport Inc d/b/a Cambria Hotel Plymouth, 26 Plaza Way, Samantha Thompson, Manager
To approve the New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant request from Giri Freeport Inc d/b/a Cambria Hotel Plymouth, 26 Plaza Way, Samantha Thompson, Manager
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve the New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant request from Giri Freeport Inc d/b/a Cambria Hotel Plymouth, 26 Plaza Way, Samantha Thompson, Manager. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Approve all remaining license requests, listed below, as a group
To approve all remaining license requests, listed below, as a group. One Day All Alcohol License* ❖ Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, 116 Court St., Kara E McEachern is requesting a one day all alcohol license for 12/13/25 from 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for concerts at Memorial Hall. ❖ Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, 116 Court St., Kara E McEachern is requesting a one day all alcohol license for 12/14/25 from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for concerts at Memorial Hall. One Day Wine and Malt License* ❖ LMG Presents, 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, John Palmer is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 11/30, 12/3, 12/4 and 12/18/25 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for concerts at Memorial Hall. ❖ Bad Decisions Band, 8 Jowett St., Gretchen Shelgren is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 12/20/25 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a concert at Memorial Hall. ❖ America's Hometown Thanksgi
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve all remaining license requests, listed below, as a group. One Day All Alcohol License* ❖ Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, 116 Court St., Kara E McEachern is requesting a one day all alcohol license for 12/13/25 from 1:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for concerts at Memorial Hall. ❖ Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, 116 Court St., Kara E McEachern is requesting a one day all alcohol license for 12/14/25 from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for concerts at Memorial Hall. One Day Wine and Malt License* ❖ LMG Presents, 50 East Merrimack St., Lowell, John Palmer is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 11/30, 12/3, 12/4 and 12/18/25 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for concerts at Memorial Hall. ❖ Bad Decisions Band, 8 Jowett St., Gretchen Shelgren is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 12/20/25 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a concert at Memorial Hall. ❖ America's Hometown Thanksgiving, 6 Fieldwood Dr., Laura Tonello is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 11/23/25 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for a beer and wine tasting at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. *One day liquor licenses shall automatically cover the day before and the day after the event for the purpose of proper delivery, storage and disposal of alcoholic beverages purchased. Amplified Music Permit ❖ Downtown Waterfront District, 26 Court St., Christine de la Torre is requesting an amplified music permit for 12/5/25 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the Town Tree Lighting. ❖ Downtown Waterfront District, 26 Court St., Christine de la Torre is requesting an amplified music permit for 12/5/25 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Caroling for the Holiday Stroll. ❖ America's Hometown Thanksgiving, 6 Fieldwood Dr., Laura Tonello is requesting an amplified music permit for 11/22/25 and 11/23/25 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the parade and beer and wine garden on 11/22 and a farmer's market on 11/23. Common Victualler ❖ Om Aadi Restaurant Plymouth LLC d/b/a Friendly's 47 Long Pond Rd. Prasad Bhopale, New Owner ❖ Boat House 2 Loring Blvd. Kerry Mahon, Owner ❖ Triton Beverage Group d/b/a Mayflower Brewing Company 12 Resnik Rd. Michael McNamara, Owner Early Sunday Sales (Liquor) ❖ Triton Beverage Group d/b/a Mayflower Brewing Company 12 Resnik Rd. Michael McNamara, Owner To be able to sell alcohol at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays Automatic Amusement (Changing from Corp. to LLC) ❖ Ryan Family Amusements LLC 136 Water St. Auto Dealer (New Owner) ❖ Plymouth Motor LLC 2235C State Rd. Max number of vehicles is 29. Eversource Utility Petition ❖ Eversource Energy W/O 16779721 One (1) petition covering the installation of 10 new JO Poles and one push brace in the Right of Way on Carver Rd. One (1) petition covering the installation of 5 new FO Poles in Right of Way on Plymouth St. in Plymouth. The purpose of this construction is necessary to upgrade equipment. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, K.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Approve the two Revocation of Liquor License requests listed below, as a group
To approve the two Revocation of Liquor License requests listed below, as a group. Revocation of Liquor License ❖ Motion: The Board will vote to revoke the Annual Malt Only Farmer Series Pouring Permit of Sour Not Sorry Brewing LLC d/b/a Sour Not Sorry Brewing, Colin Crociati, for premises located at 8A Court Street. The licensee has ceased to conduct business at this address. ❖ Motion: The Board will vote to revoke the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant license of The New World Tavern Inc, Karl Heine, for premises located at 56 Main St. The licensee has ceased to conduct business at this address
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve the two Revocation of Liquor License requests listed below, as a group. Revocation of Liquor License ❖ Motion: The Board will vote to revoke the Annual Malt Only Farmer Series Pouring Permit of Sour Not Sorry Brewing LLC d/b/a Sour Not Sorry Brewing, Colin Crociati, for premises located at 8A Court Street. The licensee has ceased to conduct business at this address. ❖ Motion: The Board will vote to revoke the Annual All Alcohol Restaurant license of The New World Tavern Inc, Karl Heine, for premises located at 56 Main St. The licensee has ceased to conduct business at this address. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Approve the Surrendering of Liquor License Request, listed below
To approve the Surrendering of Liquor License Request, listed below. Surrendering of Liquor License ❖ Motion: The Board will vote to accept that Mayflower Brewing company LLC, Andrew Brousseau, has voluntarily relinquished their Farmer Brewery Pouring Permits for both of their locations: 12 Resnik Rd. (This was approved for Triton Beverage Group LLC to take over on 10/14), and Village Green North (Triton will be applying for a new license at this location
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve the Surrendering of Liquor License Request, listed below. Surrendering of Liquor License ❖ Motion: The Board will vote to accept that Mayflower Brewing company LLC, Andrew Brousseau, has voluntarily relinquished their Farmer Brewery Pouring Permits for both of their locations: 12 Resnik Rd. (This was approved for Triton Beverage Group LLC to take over on 10/14), and Village Green North (Triton will be applying for a new license at this location. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Approve the proclamation of November 29 as Small Business Saturday
To approve the proclamation of November 29 as Small Business Saturday
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve the proclamation of November 29 as Small Business Saturday. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Approve Administrative Notes #1-7, listed below, as a group
To approve Administrative Notes #1-7, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve for all sessions of the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting to be held as a remote hybrid representative town meeting. 2. The Board will vote to approve updates to the Promotion Banners Policy. 3. The Board will vote to reappoint Michelle Arnold to the West Plymouth Steering Committee for a 3- Year Term, expiring June 30, 2028. 4. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a FY26 Local Councils on Aging State Formula Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of $308,880.00, to be utilized for the delivery of services to Plymouth's seniors at the Center for Active Living. 5. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a donation of supermarket gift cards totaling $300.00, made to the Center for Active Living by Mary Ann Fordham of
The roll call lists Kevin Canty as absent for this vote. The minutes give the count as 5/0, but the roll call names each member (Golden yes, Quintal yes, Iaquinto yes, Keohan yes); the names fully explain the count, so they are shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Chair Golden, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1-7, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve for all sessions of the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting to be held as a remote hybrid representative town meeting. 2. The Board will vote to approve updates to the Promotion Banners Policy. 3. The Board will vote to reappoint Michelle Arnold to the West Plymouth Steering Committee for a 3- Year Term, expiring June 30, 2028. 4. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a FY26 Local Councils on Aging State Formula Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of $308,880.00, to be utilized for the delivery of services to Plymouth's seniors at the Center for Active Living. 5. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a donation of supermarket gift cards totaling $300.00, made to the Center for Active Living by Mary Ann Fordham of Plymouth, to aid seniors who are experiencing food insecurity. 6. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a donation of $100.00, made by Patricia and John Cooke of Plymouth to the Center for Active Living's Gift Account, to support the programs and services provided for Plymouth's seniors. 7. The Board will vote to approve two Memorial Applications for separate benches in remembrance of Matthew Scott Berkeley and Brent Fitzgerald Berkeley for their service to the community. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Absent, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Golden)
Approve the loan document
To approve the loan document
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve the loan document. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Adopt a unified tax rate and to not adopt any additional exemptions that were outlined and described to them
To adopt a unified tax rate and to not adopt any additional exemptions that were outlined and described to them
From the minutes
“On the motion by Selectman Canty and seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to adopt a unified tax rate and to not adopt any additional exemptions that were outlined and described to them. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Adjourn at 9:43 PM
To adjourn at 9:43 PM
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:43 PM. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
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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