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Plymouth Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

July 7, 2026

13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Deb Iaquinto, Richard Quintal Jr., Kevin Canty, David Golden Jr., Bill Keohan

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve the transfer of an annual all alcohol restaurant license request from Plymouth Public House Corp. d/b/a Plymouth Public House, 2294 State Road, Brad Mandella, Manager to Cedar MVP, Inc...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the transfer of an annual all alcohol restaurant license request from Plymouth Public House Corp. d/b/a Plymouth Public House, 2294 State Road, Brad Mandella, Manager to Cedar MVP, Inc d/b/a Michael's Village Pub, 2294 State Road, Michael D. Cocomazzi, Manager

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board approved the transfer of an annual all alcohol restaurant license request from Plymouth Public House Corp. d/b/a Plymouth Public House, 2294 State Road, Brad Mandella, Manager to Cedar MVP, Inc d/b/a Michael's Village Pub, 2294 State Road, Michael D. Cocomazzi, Manager. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Golden)

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

Approve all licenses listed below, as a group

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve all licenses listed below, as a group. ONE DAY WINE AND MALT LICENSE* ❖ Pours and Bites, 131 Court Street, Erik Christensen is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 7/19/26 for the Holy Ghost Festival to be held at the Holy Ghost Field, 12 So. Cherry Street. ❖ Pours and Bites, 131 Court Street, Erik Christensen is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 7/25/26 for a Bike and Car Show and a Corn Hole Tournament in the parking lot at 90 Shops at 5 Way. The area with alcohol will be cordoned off. This will benefit the Volunteers of America Mass Plymouth Area Veterans 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. OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC ❖ Gellar's Snack Bar, 506 St

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* ❖ Pours and Bites, 131 Court Street, Erik Christensen is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 7/19/26 for the Holy Ghost Festival to be held at the Holy Ghost Field, 12 So. Cherry Street. ❖ Pours and Bites, 131 Court Street, Erik Christensen is requesting a one day wine and malt license from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on 7/25/26 for a Bike and Car Show and a Corn Hole Tournament in the parking lot at 90 Shops at 5 Way. The area with alcohol will be cordoned off. This will benefit the Volunteers of America Mass Plymouth Area Veterans 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. OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC ❖ Gellar's Snack Bar, 506 State Road, Katelin Gellar is requesting an amplified music permit for live music from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on 7/20/26 for their 100th year celebration. ❖ Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC, Michelle Cooper is requesting an amplified music permit from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on 9/15/26 for a speaker and 1 soloist with a guitar as part of their 13 Colony Prayer Tour to honor America's 250th Anniversary to be held at Pilgrim Memorial State Park. ❖ New Hope Chapel, 6 Joshua Way, Neil Eaton is requesting an amplified music permit from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on 8/21/26 for a Family Movie Night behind the church building in the field. COMMON VICTUALLER (CHANGE OF LOCATION) ❖ Healthy Vibes, Noreen Bechade is moving from 44 Long Pond Road to 12 Main Street Ext., Unit 4. LICENSES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A LIQUOR LICENSE ❖ Cedar MVP, Inc d/b/a Michael's Village Pub, 2294 State Road, Michael D. Cocomazzi is requesting the following licenses in conjunction with their request for the transfer of an annual all alcohol restaurant license: • Common Victualler License • Comprehensive Entertainment - Group 1, 3- Radio, tv, live entertainment • Extension of Hours - 1:00 a.m. • Sunday Entertainment - Live Entertainment • Early Sunday Sales - 10:00 a.m. PLEDGE OF LICENSE (LIQUOR) ❖ Cedar MVP, Inc d/b/a Michael's Village Pub, 2294 State Road, Michael D. Cocomazzi is requesting a pledge of license and inventory to Cape & Coastal Bank. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Golden)

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

Approve the minutes listed in Administrative Note #2, incorporating the suggestion made by Selectman Keohan

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the minutes listed in Administrative Note #2, incorporating the suggestion made by Selectman Keohan. 2

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to approve the minutes listed in Administrative Note #2, incorporating the suggestion made by Selectman Keohan. Vice Chair Quintal seconded the motion. 2. The Board will vote to approve and release meeting minutes from 3/4, 3/24, and 4/6/2026. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Quintal)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Administrative Note #4, listed below

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Administrative Note #4, listed below. 4. The Board will vote to grant The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Exclusive Vending Rights for The Plymouth Waterfront Festival events on Saturday August 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., along the Plymouth Waterfront (street closure Water Street from the corner of Union Street to Rotary), with a rain date of Sunday, August 30, 2029

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve Administrative Note #4, listed below. 4. The Board will vote to grant The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Exclusive Vending Rights for The Plymouth Waterfront Festival events on Saturday August 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., along the Plymouth Waterfront (street closure Water Street from the corner of Union Street to Rotary), with a rain date of Sunday, August 30, 2029. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Administrative Note #5, listed below

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Administrative Note #5, listed below. 5. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $2,959,478.23 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, to fund the staffing of twelve (12) new firefighters

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve Administrative Note #5, listed below. 5. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $2,959,478.23 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, to fund the staffing of twelve (12) new firefighters. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Administrative Notes #1 and 6, listed below

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Administrative Notes #1 and 6, listed below. 1. The Board will vote to approve and issue a proclamation recognizing the elevation of Shawn Murphy from Scouts America - Troop 64 to Eagle Scout. 6. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $422,034.00 through the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services' Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant program, to support the construction of Phase 1A of the Forges Field Master Plan project

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes #1 and 6, listed below. 1. The Board will vote to approve and issue a proclamation recognizing the elevation of Shawn Murphy from Scouts America - Troop 64 to Eagle Scout. 6. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $422,034.00 through the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services' Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) grant program, to support the construction of Phase 1A of the Forges Field Master Plan project. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve for Planning Board Members to be designated as Special Municipal Employees

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve for Planning Board Members to be designated as Special Municipal Employees

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve for Planning Board Members to be designated as Special Municipal Employees. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Approve for Director of Assessing to be designated as a Special Municipal Employee

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve for Director of Assessing to be designated as a Special Municipal Employee

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve for Director of Assessing to be designated as a Special Municipal Employee. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Approve for Recreation Beach Pond Supervisors, Summer Sports Clinic Directors, and Sports Clinic Directors to be designated as Special Municipal Employees

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve for Recreation Beach Pond Supervisors, Summer Sports Clinic Directors, and Sports Clinic Directors to be designated as Special Municipal Employees

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Golden, the Board voted to approve for Recreation Beach Pond Supervisors, Summer Sports Clinic Directors, and Sports Clinic Directors to be designated as Special Municipal Employees. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Golden)

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

Approve for Seasonal Natural Resources Assistants to be designated as Special Municipal Employees

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve for Seasonal Natural Resources Assistants to be designated as Special Municipal Employees

From the minutes

“On a motion by Vice Chair Quintal, seconded by Selectman Keohan, the Board voted to approve for Seasonal Natural Resources Assistants to be designated as Special Municipal Employees. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Keohan)

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

Approve for the Town Moderator to be designated as a Special Municipal Employee

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve for the Town Moderator to be designated as a Special Municipal Employee

Yes: Golden, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Canty

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Keohan, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to approve for the Town Moderator to be designated as a Special Municipal Employee. Roll Call 4/1: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

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

Approve the development agreement as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the development agreement as presented

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Vice Chair Quintal, the Board voted to approve the development agreement as presented. Roll Call 5/0: Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Quintal)

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

Adjourn at 7:42 p.m

Minutes, page 6

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

To adjourn at 7:42 p.m

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 Canty, the Board voted to adjourn at 7:42 p.m..” (Motion: Quintal, second: Canty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (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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