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May 26, 2026
10 recorded votes, 9 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Deb Iaquinto, Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, David Golden Jr., Bill Keohan
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Richard Quintal Jr. arrived late (5:10PM)
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session
To enter Executive Session
The roll call does not list Richard Quintal Jr..
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Golden, seconded by Selectman Canty, the Board voted to enter Executive Session. Roll Call 4/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Canty)
Approve all licenses, listed below, as a group
To approve all licenses, listed below, as a group. ONE DAY WINE AND MALT LICENSE ❖ Spectacle Management, 250 Apollo Dr., Chelmsford, John Palmer is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 6/20/26 for a comedy show at Memorial Hall. ❖ Second Wind Brewing Co, 7 Howland St., Kenny Semcken is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 6/2/26 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a beer garden in their parking lot for a private corporate event. OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC ❖ Jenny House Museum Inc., 48 Summer St., Nancy and Leo Martin are requesting an amplified music permit for 8/1/26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a 250th celebration at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. INNHOLDER ❖ The Drew Hotel 3 Chilton Street Rick Vayo, Owner COMMON VICTUALLER ❖ The Drew Hotel 3 Chilton Street Rick Vayo, Owner COMPREHENSIVE ENTERTAINMENT ❖ Promise Keeper Coffee Co. 46 Court Str
The roll call in the minutes lists Deb Iaquinto twice and leaves out Bill Keohan, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve all licenses, listed below, as a group. ONE DAY WINE AND MALT LICENSE ❖ Spectacle Management, 250 Apollo Dr., Chelmsford, John Palmer is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 6/20/26 for a comedy show at Memorial Hall. ❖ Second Wind Brewing Co, 7 Howland St., Kenny Semcken is requesting a one day wine and malt license for 6/2/26 from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for a beer garden in their parking lot for a private corporate event. OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC ❖ Jenny House Museum Inc., 48 Summer St., Nancy and Leo Martin are requesting an amplified music permit for 8/1/26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a 250th celebration at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. INNHOLDER ❖ The Drew Hotel 3 Chilton Street Rick Vayo, Owner COMMON VICTUALLER ❖ The Drew Hotel 3 Chilton Street Rick Vayo, Owner COMPREHENSIVE ENTERTAINMENT ❖ Promise Keeper Coffee Co. 46 Court Street Manda Dougherty, Owner Group 3-Live Entertainment Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Golden)
Approve Administrative Notes #1-4, listed below, as a group
To approve Administrative Notes #1-4, listed below, as a group. 1
The minutes say the Board voted to do this but do not record a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board approved Administrative Notes #1-4, listed below, as a group. 1..” (Motion: Quintal, second: Golden)
Approve Administrative Note #5, listed below
To approve Administrative Note #5, listed below. 5
From the minutes
“Selectman Keohan made a motion to approve Administrative Note #5, listed below. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. 5. The Board will vote to approve and sign the Conservation Restriction for the Beaver Dam Preserve (Gilmore), approximately 19.5 acres acquired on December 31, 2025 per Town Meeting Vote on October 18, 2025, Article 17, as approved by the State Department of Conservation Services. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Golden)
Approve the Temporary Commercial Sign Permit Policy Selectman Golden stated that he would like a more comprehensive presentation on the policy including the bylaw for reference and Town Counsel...
To approve the Temporary Commercial Sign Permit Policy Selectman Golden stated that he would like a more comprehensive presentation on the policy including the bylaw for reference and Town Counsel present to be able to answer some of the legal questions that Mr. Silva wasn't able to answer tonight
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“Selectman Canty made a motion to approve the Temporary Commercial Sign Permit Policy, seconded by Selectman Keohan. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Selectman Golden stated that he would like a more comprehensive presentation on the policy including the bylaw for reference and Town Counsel present to be able to answer some of the legal questions that Mr. Silva wasn't able to answer tonight. Mr. Golden stated that he is not agains having this policy but would like to see all questions answered before it moves forward. Selectman Canty stated that the responses received make it so he can support the policy being proposed. Selectman Canty noted that surrendering the public way for further commercialization is not the right solution, which he sees this policy as accomplishing. Selectman Keohan stated that he supports the policy and noted it as beneficial for local businesses and tourism. Chair Iaquinto stated that she believes this policy would greatly enhance the business environment by ways of continuity and consistency to the look and feel of the facade of our business districts. Chair Iaquinto stated that, if there is something in the policy that has an unintended consequence, the Board can visit that at another time. Roll Call 4/1: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-No, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Keohan)
Approve the $50 Temporary Commercial Sign Permit Fee
To approve the $50 Temporary Commercial Sign Permit Fee
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden
From the minutes
“Selectman Canty made a motion to approve the $50 Temporary Commercial Sign Permit Fee. Selectman Keohan seconded the motion. Roll Call 4/1: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-No, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Keohan)
Appoint Nicholas Bryant to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2028
To appoint Nicholas Bryant to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2028
Members named their choice: Golden (Nicholas Bryant), Canty (Hampton Watkins), Quintal (Nicholas Bryant), Keohan (Hampton Watkins), Iaquinto (Nicholas Byrant).
From the minutes
“for discussion and asked each of the Board members to vote for one applicant. Selectman Golden voted for Nicholas Bryant. Selectman Canty voted for Hampton Watkins. Vice Chair Quintal voted for Nicholas Bryant, making note that all candidates were good. Selectman Keohan voted for Hampton Watkins. Chair Iaquinto voted for Nicholas Byrant, echoing Vice Chair Quintal's comments about the quality of candidates and encouraging all applicants to keep their applications in the pool for the June application review. As a result of these votes, the Board voted to appoint Nicholas Bryant to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2028..”
That the Board continue the town hall on the road initiative
That the Board continue the town hall on the road initiative
The roll call in the minutes lists Deb Iaquinto twice and leaves out Bill Keohan, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Selectman Canty made a motion that the Board continue the town hall on the road initiative. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)
Continue holding on the road meetings on Tuesdays
To continue holding on the road meetings on Tuesdays
Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Golden, Quintal
From the minutes
“On the motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Keohan, the Board voted to continue holding on the road meetings on Tuesdays. Roll Call 3/2: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Golden-No, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Keohan)
Adjourn at 7:54PM
To adjourn at 7:54PM
The roll call in the minutes lists Deb Iaquinto twice and leaves out Bill Keohan, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Golden, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to adjourn at 7:54PM. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Quintal)
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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