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Plymouth Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

November 25, 2025

9 recorded votes, 1 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

During the meeting:

  • Richard Quintal Jr. arrived late (7:09PM)

Every vote, in order

Enter Executive Session

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To enter Executive Session

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to enter Executive Session. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Absent, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)

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

Approve all License requests, listed below, as a group

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve all License requests, listed below, as a group. Pledge of License (Liquor) ❖ Linchris Hotel, Corp d/b/a Hotel 1620, 180 Water St., is requesting to pledge their license to the Washington Trust Company. Vehicle for Hire Operator (New) ❖ Special Occasion Limousine (61 Camelot Dr., Diane Dockery, Owner) • James Drakakis, 19 Sharps Drive, Plymouth One Day All Alcohol ❖ Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., Christina Basler is requesting a one day all alcohol license for 11/27/25 and 11/28/25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving at the Craft Center. *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

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve all License requests, listed below, as a group. Pledge of License (Liquor) ❖ Linchris Hotel, Corp d/b/a Hotel 1620, 180 Water St., is requesting to pledge their license to the Washington Trust Company. Vehicle for Hire Operator (New) ❖ Special Occasion Limousine (61 Camelot Dr., Diane Dockery, Owner) • James Drakakis, 19 Sharps Drive, Plymouth One Day All Alcohol ❖ Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Ave., Christina Basler is requesting a one day all alcohol license for 11/27/25 and 11/28/25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for Thanksgiving at the Craft Center. *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. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Absent, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)

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

Approve Administrative Notes #1-6, listed below, as a group

Minutes, page 2

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve Administrative Notes #1-6, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve and release open meeting minutes from 9/16, 10/7, and 10/21/25. 2. The Board will vote to execute and issue a Proclamation recognizing the elevation of Adam Warren Mott from Scouts America - Troop 64 to Eagle Scout. 3. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $210,000 through the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management's Buzzards Bay Watershed Infrastructure and CCMP Program, to fund the design and permitting of a bog restoration and barrier removal project along the Agawam River. 4. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) issuance, acceptance, and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $12,525 from the Plymouth Commission on Disabilities Fund (a.k.a. "Accessible Parking Violations

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1-6, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve and release open meeting minutes from 9/16, 10/7, and 10/21/25. 2. The Board will vote to execute and issue a Proclamation recognizing the elevation of Adam Warren Mott from Scouts America - Troop 64 to Eagle Scout. 3. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $210,000 through the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management's Buzzards Bay Watershed Infrastructure and CCMP Program, to fund the design and permitting of a bog restoration and barrier removal project along the Agawam River. 4. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) issuance, acceptance, and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $12,525 from the Plymouth Commission on Disabilities Fund (a.k.a. "Accessible Parking Violations Account"), to be utilized for ADA compliance upgrades in the exterior public restrooms at Town Hall. 5. The Board will vote to approve and execute the Regulatory Agreement for recording the housing restriction for the Kanso/Avalon project located at 700 Colony Place with 300 rental units, 25% being affordable, as approved by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ("EOHLC"). 6. The Board will vote to approve an amendment to the Coastal Roots, LLC Host Community Agreement. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Absent, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)

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

Appoint Scott MacMillan, with 4 votes, Hampton Watkin, with 4 votes, and Ed Conroy, with 3 votes, to 1-Year Terms on the Earth Removal Bylaw committee

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To appoint Scott MacMillan, with 4 votes, Hampton Watkin, with 4 votes, and Ed Conroy, with 3 votes, to 1-Year Terms on the Earth Removal Bylaw committee

Members named their choice: Keohan (Hampton Watkins, Ed Conroy, and Scott MacMillan), Quintal (Ed Conroy, David Peck, and Hampton Watkins), Canty (Scott MacMillan, Walter Morrison, and Richard Serkey), Iaquinto (Scott MacMillan, David Peck, and Hampton Watkins), Golden (Ed Conroy, Scott MacMillan, and Hampton Watkins).

From the minutes

“Chair Golden requested that each Board member make three nominations for who to appoint to a 1-Year Term on the Earth Removal Bylaw Committee since there are three vacant seats. Selectman Keohan nominated Hampton Watkins, Ed Conroy, and Scott MacMillan; Vice Chair Quintal nominated Ed Conroy, David Peck, and Hampton Watkins; Selectman Canty nominated Scott MacMillan, Walter Morrison, and Richard Serkey; Selectman Iaquinto nominated Scott MacMillan, David Peck, and Hampton Watkins; Chair Golden nominated Ed Conroy, Scott MacMillan, and Hampton Watkins. As a result of these nominations, the Select Board appointed Scott MacMillan, with 4 votes, Hampton Watkin, with 4 votes, and Ed Conroy, with 3 votes, to 1-Year Terms on the Earth Removal Bylaw committee..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Liz Tracy and Ryan Vayo each to 3-Year Terms on the Historic District Commission, expiring June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Liz Tracy and Ryan Vayo each to 3-Year Terms on the Historic District Commission, expiring June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Historic District Commission Appointments Chair Golden opened the floor to review applications for the Historic District Commission, stating that all of tonight's applicants have applied for the two vacant Registered Voter of Plymouth seats and that there is still a vacant American Institute of Architects seat which the Town will readvertise. The Board reviewed applications from Liz Tracy (present), Ryan Vayo (present), Deborah Brown (present remote via Zoom), Mary Patricia Johannesen (Absent), and Connor K. Tilton (Absent). Chair Golden requested that each Board member make two nominations for who to appoint to a 3-Year Term on the Historic District Commission since there are two vacant seats. All five Board members nominated applicants Liz Tracy and Ryan Vayo, resulting in the Board unanimously appointing Liz Tracy and Ryan Vayo each to 3-Year Terms on the Historic District Commission, expiring June 30, 2028..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Terry McKenna for the 3-Year Term on the Little Red Schoolhouse committee, expiring June 30, 2028

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Terry McKenna for the 3-Year Term on the Little Red Schoolhouse committee, expiring June 30, 2028

From the minutes

“Selectman Keohan nominated Terry McKenna for the 3-Year Term on the Little Red Schoolhouse committee, expiring June 30, 2028. Vice Chair Quintal seconded the nomination. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Mark Thompson for the 2-Year Term on the Little Red Schoolhouse committee, expiring June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Mark Thompson for the 2-Year Term on the Little Red Schoolhouse committee, expiring June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“Selectman Keohan nominated Mark Thompson for the 2-Year Term on the Little Red Schoolhouse committee, expiring June 30, 2027. Selectman Iaquinto seconded the nomination. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Iaquinto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Appoint Gabriel Paci to a 2-Year Term on the Senior Task Force Committee, expiring June 30, 2027

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Gabriel Paci to a 2-Year Term on the Senior Task Force Committee, expiring June 30, 2027

From the minutes

“The Board unanimously voted to appoint Gabriel Paci to a 2-Year Term on the Senior Task Force Committee, expiring June 30, 2027. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.”

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:26 PM

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:26 PM

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:26 PM. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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