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Plymouth Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 24, 2026

14 recorded votes, 5 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 all license requests, listed below, as a group

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve all license requests, listed below, as a group. One Day Wine and Malt License*  Brews and Cips, 114 Long Pond Road, Samantha Cipollo is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on 4/11/26 for a wrestling match at Memorial Hall.  South Shore Beauty Bar, 147 B Samoset Street, Dung Nguyen is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 3/29/26 for a grand opening celebration. *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  Rebels and Rods, PO Box 6428, Tim Balboni is requesting an amplified music permit for Sundays, 4/26/26 to 11/8/26 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot at 173 Water Street for a car show. Starting at 8:00 they play music and make a

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. One Day Wine and Malt License*  Brews and Cips, 114 Long Pond Road, Samantha Cipollo is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on 4/11/26 for a wrestling match at Memorial Hall.  South Shore Beauty Bar, 147 B Samoset Street, Dung Nguyen is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 3/29/26 for a grand opening celebration. *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  Rebels and Rods, PO Box 6428, Tim Balboni is requesting an amplified music permit for Sundays, 4/26/26 to 11/8/26 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot at 173 Water Street for a car show. Starting at 8:00 they play music and make announcements.  Lumos Experiences, 79 Water Street, Gracie Kennedy is requesting an amplified music permit for 5/23/26 from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for three candlelight concerts at Pilgrim Memorial State Park.  Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, 116 Court Street, Kara McEachern is requesting an amplified music permit for 7/4/26, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. a concert prior to the fireworks at Pilgrim Memorial State Park.  See Plymouth, 4 North Street, Laurie Hepworth is requesting an amplified music permit for music to be played by performers from 4:0 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the following Fridays: 5/1/26, 5/22/26, 5/29/26, 6/5/26, 6/12/26, 6/19/26, 6/26/26, 7/1/26, 7/10/26, 7/17/26, 7/24/26, 7/31/26, 8/7/26, 8/14/26, 8/21/26, 8/28/26, 8/4/26 and 10/2/26.  Plimoth Patuxet Museums, 137 Warren Avenue, Remy Wilcox is requesting an amplified music permit for 4/25/26 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Plymouth Herring Run Festival at Brewster Gardens. Issuance of the above licenses is subject to the submission of all required paperwork. 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 1 (PDF)

Approve Administrative Notes #1-4, listed below, as a group

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Administrative Notes #1-4, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve in person early voting for the May 16, 2026 election 2. The Board will vote to rescind the Requirement that Court Records Relative to Motor Vehicle Violations Be Submitted By Taxi Driver Applicants Before License Renewal or New Licensee Consideration Policy. 3. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a federal earmark in the amount of $3,000,000.00 through the FY27 Congressionally-Directed Spending (a.k.a. "Community Project Funding") process, to fund the construction phase of the Downtown Resiliency Project. 4. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a Massachusetts State Budget Earmark in the amount of $25,000.00, to be utilized for internal strategic planning related to the Town's first Community Health Assessment -

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1-4, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to approve in person early voting for the May 16, 2026 election 2. The Board will vote to rescind the Requirement that Court Records Relative to Motor Vehicle Violations Be Submitted By Taxi Driver Applicants Before License Renewal or New Licensee Consideration Policy. 3. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a federal earmark in the amount of $3,000,000.00 through the FY27 Congressionally-Directed Spending (a.k.a. "Community Project Funding") process, to fund the construction phase of the Downtown Resiliency Project. 4. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a Massachusetts State Budget Earmark in the amount of $25,000.00, to be utilized for internal strategic planning related to the Town's first Community Health Assessment - Community Health Improvement Plan (CHA-CHIP) process. 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 2 (PDF)

Include ARTICLE 1: Design of Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Systems on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include ARTICLE 1: Design of Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Systems on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include ARTICLE 1: Design of Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Systems on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it. 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 4 (PDF)

Include ARTICLE 2: Police Station HVAC Replacement Project Supplemental Appropriation on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include ARTICLE 2: Police Station HVAC Replacement Project Supplemental Appropriation on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to include ARTICLE 2: Police Station HVAC Replacement Project Supplemental Appropriation on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Iaquinto)

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

Include ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc. on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To include ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc. on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Golden, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Canty

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to include ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc. on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

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

Recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc

Yes: Golden, Keohan, QuintalNo: Canty, Iaquinto

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Iaquinto-No, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

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

Include ARTICLE 4: 250th Anniversary Funding for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To include ARTICLE 4: 250th Anniversary Funding for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant

Yes: Golden, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Canty

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to include ARTICLE 4: 250th Anniversary Funding for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

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

Recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 4: 250th Anniversary Funding for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 4: 250th Anniversary Funding for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration

Yes: Golden, Keohan, QuintalNo: Canty, Iaquinto

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 4: 250th Anniversary Funding for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. Roll Call 3/2: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Iaquinto-No, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

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

Include ARTICLE 5: Charter Amendment - Town Election Date, ARTICLE 6: Charter Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting Date, ARTICLE 7: General Bylaws Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting & Town...

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include ARTICLE 5: Charter Amendment - Town Election Date, ARTICLE 6: Charter Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting Date, ARTICLE 7: General Bylaws Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting & Town Election Dates, and ARTICLE 8: General Bylaws Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to include ARTICLE 5: Charter Amendment - Town Election Date, ARTICLE 6: Charter Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting Date, ARTICLE 7: General Bylaws Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting & Town Election Dates, and ARTICLE 8: General Bylaws Amendment - Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant Closing Date on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it. 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 5 (PDF)

Include ARTICLE 9: Solar Credit Energy Contracts on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include ARTICLE 9: Solar Credit Energy Contracts on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Canty, the Board voted to include ARTICLE 9: Solar Credit Energy Contracts on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to recommend Town Meeting approve it. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Canty)

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

Recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 10: Citizen's Petition: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ACTS (2003) CHAPTER 27

Minutes, page 6

ApproveFailed · 2–3

To recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 10: Citizen's Petition: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ACTS (2003) CHAPTER 27

Yes: Canty, IaquintoNo: Golden, Keohan, Quintal

From the minutes

“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 10: Citizen's Petition: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ACTS (2003) CHAPTER 27. Selectman Canty seconded the motion. Roll Call 2/3: Golden-No, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-No.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Canty)

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

Execute the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to release some guidance as to the majority recommendations of the Board

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To execute the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to release some guidance as to the majority recommendations of the Board

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto to execute the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant and to release some guidance as to the majority recommendations of the Board. 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 6 (PDF)

Establish a host committee to work together to put together this event on April 30

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To establish a host committee to work together to put together this event on April 30

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to establish a host committee to work together to put together this event on April 30. 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 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at 9:48PM

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at 9:48PM

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:48PM. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Iaquinto)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (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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