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January 13, 2026
23 recorded votes, 19 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Kevin Canty, David Golden Jr., Deb Iaquinto, Bill Keohan, Richard Quintal Jr.
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve all licenses listed below as a group
To approve all licenses listed below as a group. One Day Wine and Malt License The Plymouth Guild Inc. d/b/a Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., Kim Corben is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 1/15/26 and 1/18/26 for Opening Receptions for their Art Shows. *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. Change of Officers (Liquor) Seaside Club of Plymouth, 77 Forest Ave. Ext., John Costa is requesting a change of officers. Please see attached. Request For Closing (Liquor) Do Your Job Inc d/b/a The Terrace at Harbourtown is requesting to be closed to the public from January 1, 2026 until February 28, 2026. During this time, they will host private events and will make some minor improvements. Vehicle f
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Canty, the Board voted to approve all licenses listed below as a group. One Day Wine and Malt License The Plymouth Guild Inc. d/b/a Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St., Kim Corben is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 1/15/26 and 1/18/26 for Opening Receptions for their Art Shows. *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. Change of Officers (Liquor) Seaside Club of Plymouth, 77 Forest Ave. Ext., John Costa is requesting a change of officers. Please see attached. Request For Closing (Liquor) Do Your Job Inc d/b/a The Terrace at Harbourtown is requesting to be closed to the public from January 1, 2026 until February 28, 2026. During this time, they will host private events and will make some minor improvements. Vehicle for Hire (Renewal) Special Occasion Limousine (61 Camelot Dr., Diane Dockery, Owner) is requesting the following renewal licenses/permits: o Applying for 3 Vehicle for Hire Operator Licenses Joseph Colarusso, 23 Read Ave., Plymouth Mark Montgomery, 4 Tanglewood Dr., Plymouth Patricia Carter, 4C Marc Dr., Plymouth Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Canty)
Approve Administrative Notes #1-2, listed below, as a group
To approve Administrative Notes #1-2, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Unpaved Roads Grant Program, to be utilized towards the purchase of a new roadway grader. 2. The Board will review the Disclosure by Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest for John Risso, member of the Roads Advisory Committee, and will vote to determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee, as required by G. L. c. 268A, § 19
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Canty, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1-2, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 through the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Unpaved Roads Grant Program, to be utilized towards the purchase of a new roadway grader. 2. The Board will review the Disclosure by Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest for John Risso, member of the Roads Advisory Committee, and will vote to determine that the financial interest is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services which the municipality may expect from the employee, as required by G. L. c. 268A, § 19. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Canty)
Approve the original FY2027 School Budget as presented by Dr. Campbell with no cuts
To approve the original FY2027 School Budget as presented by Dr. Campbell with no cuts
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Golden, Quintal
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to approve the original FY2027 School Budget as presented by Dr. Campbell with no cuts. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Chair Golden requested that the Board consider the Town budget prior to taking a vote. Selectman Keohan withdrew his second. Selectman Canty stated that he would feel better voting on each individual budget as it is presented and seconded Selectman Iaquinto's motion. Selectman Keohan stated that he is prepared to vote on the school's budget. On Selectman Iaquinto's motion, seconded by Selectman Canty, the Board voted to approve the original FY2027 School Budget as presented by Dr. Campbell with no cuts. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-No, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Take a vote after each Department's presentation on their recommended budget cuts
To take a vote after each Department's presentation on their recommended budget cuts
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Golden, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Selectman Canty, the Board approved to take a vote after each Department's presentation on their recommended budget cuts. Selectman Canty seconded the motion. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-No, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Canty)
Cut $10,000 from the Town Manager's budget, eliminating title research and appraisal services
To cut $10,000 from the Town Manager's budget, eliminating title research and appraisal services
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Golden, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Selectman Keohan, the Board voted to cut $10,000 from the Town Manager's budget, eliminating title research and appraisal services. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-No, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Town Clerk's budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
To approve the Town Clerk's budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Selectman Keohan, the Board approved to approve the Town Clerk's budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve half the proposed cuts-$36,219-to the Department of Health and Human Services
To approve half the proposed cuts-$36,219-to the Department of Health and Human Services
Yes: Canty, IaquintoNo: Golden, KeohanThe roll call lists Richard Quintal Jr. as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to approve half the proposed cuts-$36,219-to the Department of Health and Human Services. Selectman Canty seconded the motion. Roll Call 2/2: Golden-No, Quintal-Absent, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-No.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Canty)
Approve the Town Manager's original budget proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services
To approve the Town Manager's original budget proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: GoldenThe roll call lists Richard Quintal Jr. as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohan made a motion to approve the Town Manager's original budget proposal for the Department of Health and Human Services. Selectman Iaquinto seconded the motion. Roll Call 3/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Absent, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Iaquinto)
Reduce the Human Resources budget as originally presented by $2,550, taking $1,700 from employee recognition and $850 from technical services
To reduce the Human Resources budget as originally presented by $2,550, taking $1,700 from employee recognition and $850 from technical services
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to reduce the Human Resources budget as originally presented by $2,550, taking $1,700 from employee recognition and $850 from technical services. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Fire Department's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager
To approve the Fire Department's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Golden, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Selectman Keohan, the Board voted to approve the Fire Department's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-No, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Police Department's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager, with the stipulation that the two cruisers discussed tonight would be funded through free cash rather than tax levy
To approve the Police Department's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager, with the stipulation that the two cruisers discussed tonight would be funded through free cash rather than tax levy
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohan made a motion to approve the Police Department's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager, with the stipulation that the two cruisers discussed tonight would be funded through free cash rather than tax levy. Vice Chair Quintal seconded the motion. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)
Approve the Harbormaster's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager
To approve the Harbormaster's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to approve the Harbormaster's budget as originally presented by the Town Manager. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Department of Public Work's budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
To approve the Department of Public Work's budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Golden, Quintal
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to approve the Department of Public Work's budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-No, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Town Manager's original proposal for the Planning & Development budget
To approve the Town Manager's original proposal for the Planning & Development budget
Yes: Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Canty, Golden, Quintal
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohan made a motion to approve the Town Manager's original proposal for the Planning & Development budget. Selectman Iaquinto seconded the motion. Roll Call 2/3: Golden-No, Quintal-No, Canty-No, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Iaquinto)
Approve the proposed cut to personnel in Planning by $15,497 to reflect the delta between anticipated salary and actual salary of the individual that was hired
To approve the proposed cut to personnel in Planning by $15,497 to reflect the delta between anticipated salary and actual salary of the individual that was hired
From the minutes
“Selectman Canty made a motion to approve the proposed cut to personnel in Planning by $15,497 to reflect the delta between anticipated salary and actual salary of the individual that was hired. Vice Chair Quintal seconded the motion. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Quintal)
Approve the Information Technology budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
To approve the Information Technology budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to approve the Information Technology budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Finance Department budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
To approve the Finance Department budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager
The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (4-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto amended her motion to approve the Finance Department budget as originally proposed by the Town Manager. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-No.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Department of Inspectional Services' budget as originally presented by the Town Manager
To approve the Department of Inspectional Services' budget as originally presented by the Town Manager
The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (4-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Selectman Keohan, the Board voted to approve the Department of Inspectional Services' budget as originally presented by the Town Manager. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-No.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Approve the Town Manager's original budget recommendation for the Department of Energy & Environment
To approve the Town Manager's original budget recommendation for the Department of Energy & Environment
The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (4-1), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to approve the Town Manager's original budget recommendation for the Department of Energy & Environment. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-No.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)
Approve the FY2027 Budget as amended tonight
To approve the FY2027 Budget as amended tonight
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to approve the FY2027 Budget as amended tonight. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Chair Golden thanked the staff but reiterated that he doesn't feel they did enough tonight to protect the taxpayer. Selectman Iaquinto stated that she believes that the Board went about tonight's discussion with the best interest of the taxpayer in mind. Selectman Keohan reiterated that it is important that the Town reboot and prioritize the budget process and stated that he believes this will develop a discussion on how we approach the budget in the future and how we monitor the budget we're in. Ms. Barrett clarified for Selectman Iaquinto that, if all presented cuts had been approved, it would have saved the average taxpayer approximately $80 a year for the average taxpayer. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-No, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Keohan)
Recommend Town Meeting approve and include in the warrant Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, dealing with the various enterprise funds in the community
To recommend Town Meeting approve and include in the warrant Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, dealing with the various enterprise funds in the community
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to recommend Town Meeting approve and include in the warrant Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12, dealing with the various enterprise funds in the community. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Approve the New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Application from Ghale LLC d/b/a The Himalaya, 4 Court St., Unit 8B, Yangkee Ghale, Manager
To approve the New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Application from Ghale LLC d/b/a The Himalaya, 4 Court St., Unit 8B, Yangkee Ghale, Manager
Yes: Canty, Golden, Iaquinto, KeohanAbstained: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve the New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant Application from Ghale LLC d/b/a The Himalaya, 4 Court St., Unit 8B, Yangkee Ghale, Manager. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Abstain, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)
Adjourn at 11:52 PM
To adjourn at 11:52 PM
Yes: Canty, Golden, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to adjourn at 11:52 PM. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-Yes, Quintal-No, 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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