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Plymouth Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

August 25, 2026

14 recorded votes, 3 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Approve the licenses as listed excluding the withdrawn item

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the licenses as listed excluding the withdrawn item. OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC ❖ The Drew Hotel, 3 Chilton Street, Rick Vayo is requesting an amplified music permit for 9/2/26 (9/3/26 rain date) from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for their grand opening. There will be acoustic music. ❖ Rising Dove Ministries, 260 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, Lorri Russo is requesting an amplified music permit for 9/27/26 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. an outdoor church worship service to be held at Nelson Park. ❖ Plymouth Antiquarian Society, 126 Water Street, Patrick Browne is requesting an amplified music permit from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 8/29/26 for an antiques fair. There will be two musicians. ❖ Outsider Endurance, 14 Heritage Hill Dr., Jeff Smith is requesting an amplified music permit for 9/12/26 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a triathlon at College Pond, Myles Standish State Forest. ❖ White Cliffs

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Quintal made a motion to approve the licenses as listed excluding the withdrawn item. Selectman Golden seconded the motion. OUTDOOR AMPLIFIED MUSIC ❖ The Drew Hotel, 3 Chilton Street, Rick Vayo is requesting an amplified music permit for 9/2/26 (9/3/26 rain date) from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for their grand opening. There will be acoustic music. ❖ Rising Dove Ministries, 260 Pittsfield Rd, Lenox, Lorri Russo is requesting an amplified music permit for 9/27/26 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. an outdoor church worship service to be held at Nelson Park. ❖ Plymouth Antiquarian Society, 126 Water Street, Patrick Browne is requesting an amplified music permit from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 8/29/26 for an antiques fair. There will be two musicians. ❖ Outsider Endurance, 14 Heritage Hill Dr., Jeff Smith is requesting an amplified music permit for 9/12/26 from 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a triathlon at College Pond, Myles Standish State Forest. ❖ White Cliffs Community Association, 1 East Cliff Drive, Drew Ford is requesting an amplified music permit for seasonal live entertainment for weddings and private member events, between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. ❖ Alzheimer's Association, 320 Nevada Street, Newton, Pamela Schwabe is requesting an amplified music permit from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for a walking event on 10/24/26 at Nelson Park. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE* (AMENDMENT) ❖ The Drew Hotel, 3 Chilton Street, Rick Vayo is requesting a one-day wine and malt license for 9/2/26 (9/3/26 rain date) from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for their grand opening. ❖ Independent Fermentations, 54 Pawtuxet Rd, Paul Nixon is requesting a one-day wine and malt license for 10/2/26 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a fall festival at headquarters of Davis- Douglas Farm, 675 Long Pond Road. COMMON VICTUALLER (NEW) ❖ WS Plymouth LLC d/b/a Wingstop 32 Long Pond Road (Brigantine Plaza) Eastwing Fund I Holding Company LLC, Owner JUNK DEALER ❖ Road Show Concepts LLC d/b/a The Heartland Roadshow 1415 W 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL Jordan Sadoff, Owner VEHICLE FOR HIRE OPERATOR (NEW) ❖ Special Occasion Limousine (61 Camelot Dr., Diane Dockery, Owner) o Paul Hanlon, 17 Sushala Way, Plymouth Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Golden)

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

Approve administrative notes #1-12, listed below

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve administrative notes #1-12, listed below. 1

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Quintal made a motion to approve administrative notes #1-12, listed below. Selectman Golden seconded. 1. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a FY27 Local Councils on Aging State Formula Grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs in the amount of $308,880.00, to be utilized for the delivery of services to Plymouth's seniors at the Center for Active Living. 2. The Board will authorize the application for, and (if awarded) acceptance and expenditure of, a grant in the amount of $957.00 through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Household Hazardous Products (HHP) Lithium-Ion Battery Collection Asset Distribution Grant, to pilot a battery recycling program at the Town's Transfer Station. 3. The Board will authorize the acceptance of a donation of facility improvements at the Plymouth Public Library's Main Branch, valued at $103,429.46, from the Plymouth Public Library Foundation. 4. The board will authorize the acceptance of a donation of energy efficient lighting for Fire Station #1, valued at $6,020.00, from E3 Energy Advisors. 5. The Board will authorize the acceptance of a donation of two (2) memorial benches, valued at a total of $3,774.38, from David Berkeley, to be placed at the Berkeley Memorial at Mabbett Park (approved by the Board on November 18, 2025). 6. The Board will authorize the acceptance of a donation of one (1) Japanese Maple tree, valued at $300.00, from Harmon & Sons, Inc., to be planted at the Berkeley Memorial at Mabbett Park (approved by the Board on November 18, 2025). 7. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a contribution of $100.00, made by Linda Lowry, to support the Plymouth for All Committee's expenses and initiatives. 8. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a contribution of $100.00, made by Annmarie Sanstad, to support the programming and services provided at the Center for Active Living. 9. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a collection of donations totaling $1,820.00 made to the Veteran Services Account, to support various programs and services that benefit Plymouth's veterans. 10. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a collection of donations totaling $1,532.40 made to the Plymouth Animal Shelter Account, to support the purchase of goods and services related to the care of cats and dogs housed at the Shelter 11. The Board will authorize the acceptance and expenditure of a collection of donations totaling $1,150.83 made to the Manomet Youth Center Account, to support various programs and services for Plymouth's youth population. 12. The Board will vote to demo six (6) existing Precast Panels at 600 Rocky Hill Rd, per §137-2 of the Town General Bylaws. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Golden)

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

Approve administrative note 13

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve administrative note 13. 13

Yes: Golden, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Canty

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Quintal made a motion to approve administrative note 13. Selectman Keohan seconded. 13. The Board will vote to approve an amendment to the Civil Conduct Policy that establishes a timeline for review of complaints. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-No, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Keohan)

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

Approve the Chapter 61 town procedure for exercising the right of first refusal policy as presented and included in the pack

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Chapter 61 town procedure for exercising the right of first refusal policy as presented and included in the pack

From the minutes

“Board Member Canty made a motion to approve the Chapter 61 town procedure for exercising the right of first refusal policy as presented and included in the pack. Board Member Golden seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Approve the conservation restriction on land at 173 and 180 Herring Pond Road (Cedarville Bog Restoration Project)

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the conservation restriction on land at 173 and 180 Herring Pond Road (Cedarville Bog Restoration Project)

From the minutes

“Selectman Keohan made a motion to approve. Vice Chair Quintal seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Quintal)

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

Include Article 6 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include Article 6 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to include Article 6 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it. Selectman Keohan seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Keohan)

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

Include Article 7 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include Article 7 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to include Article 7 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it. Vice Chair Quintal seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Quintal)

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

Include Article 14 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To include Article 14 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, Keohan, QuintalNo: Golden

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to include Article 14 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it. Selectman Keohan seconded. Roll Call Vote: 4-1 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-No, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Keohan)

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

Include Article 15 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To include Article 15 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it

Yes: Canty, Golden, Iaquinto, KeohanAbstained: Quintal

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to include Article 15 in the town meeting warrant and recommend town meeting approve it. Selectman Golden seconded. Roll Call Vote: 4-0-1 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Abstain, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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

Include Article 16 in the town meeting warrant and recommend Town meeting approved

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include Article 16 in the town meeting warrant and recommend Town meeting approved

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to include Article 16 in the town meeting warrant and recommend Town meeting approved. Vice Chair Quintal seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Quintal)

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

Approve Article 17: Title V Repair Fund, as presented

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Article 17: Title V Repair Fund, as presented

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Quintal made a motion to approve as presented. Selectman Keohan seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Keohan)

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

Approve Article 10: Adoption of G.L. Ch. 39, Section 23D (Mullin Rule)

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve Article 10: Adoption of G.L. Ch. 39, Section 23D (Mullin Rule)

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Quintal made a motion to approve. Selectman Keohan seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Keohan)

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

Include Article 11 in the town meeting warrant and recommend the town meeting approve it

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To include Article 11 in the town meeting warrant and recommend the town meeting approve it

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to include Article 11 in the town meeting warrant and recommend the town meeting approve it. Vice Chair Quintal seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Quintal)

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

Adjourn

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Selectman Canty made a motion to adjourn. Selectman Golden seconded. Roll Call Vote: 5-0 (Iaquinto-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Golden-Yes, Keohan-Yes) - PASSED.” (Motion: Canty, second: Golden)

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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