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Betty Cavacco
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2022–2023 Board
On split votes, Cavacco voted the same way as…
- Charlie Bletzer91% (10 of 11)
- Harry Helm75% (9 of 12)
- Richard Quintal Jr.58% (7 of 12)
- John T. Mahoney Jr.33% (4 of 12)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2022–2023 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Cavacco as present or absent at the start.
- Only votes the minutes record member by member are counted. Voice votes and votes given only as a count (for example 6-3 with no names) are not.
- Percentages are shown only when there are at least 10 meetings or votes to count.
- A split vote is one where at least one member voted yes and another voted no. “In the minority” means on the side with fewer votes; ties are not counted.
- “Whole board” combines every member’s record for the same term.
These numbers describe the record; they are not a grade. A no vote, an abstention or a minority vote is neither good nor bad. MassVoter never rates officials.
Attendance
At the start of 39 of 40 Select Board meetings in 2022–2023 Board.
Missed
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (40)
- May 16, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 9, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 2, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 18, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Apr 1, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Mar 14, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 28, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Feb 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 31, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 24, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jan 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 6, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Nov 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Oct 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 20, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Sep 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 30, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 16, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Aug 2, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jul 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 28, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 21, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jun 7, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 24, 2022 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2022–2023 Board
May 2Request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative…Motion: to request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative for…Passed 3–2 · Cavacco: Yes
May 2, 2023: Request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative for the CPC
To request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative for the CPC
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, MahoneyNo: Helm, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to request the Town Manager to determine a staff representative for the CPC. Mr. Helm said that he does not feel comfortable with not knowing which staff representative would be in attendance. Mr. Brindisi stated that having CPC staff support was positively favored by the Department Heads, at their meeting this morning. Ms. Patricia Adelmann said that she believes that CPC is independent by State law, and she questioned how the Board can dictate what the CPC does. Mr. Mahoney said that CPC is a public committee, with a revenue stream of over $4 million annually. Mr. Mahoney said that the CPC recommends funding and projects, the Town Meeting approves the projects, and then the Town Manager has to determine how to accomplish the projects. Mr. Mahoney said that he believes it would be beneficial to the Town to have staff support at the CPC meetings, so that the Town is aware of future projects, and provide insight. Mr. Steve Lydon, Visitor Services Board Chair, said that VSB is similar to CPC because VSB has paid staff support, with an operating budget. Mr. Quintal said that he is in support of CPC having paid staff support for the Committee. Mr. Brindisi said that there is no committee independent of the Town government. Mr. Brindisi said that there is a Community Preservation Coalition, that has resources for Massachusetts CPCs. Mr. Brindisi said that several CPCs in Massachusetts have paid staff. Voted 3/2 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-No, Quintal-No, Bletzer-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Apr 25Approve Administrative Notes 2 through 7 as a groupMotion: to approve Administrative Notes 2 through 7 as a groupPassed 4–0 · Cavacco: Yes
April 25, 2023: Approve Administrative Notes 2 through 7 as a group
To approve Administrative Notes 2 through 7 as a group
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to approve Administrative Notes 2 through 7 as a group. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Abstain, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Quintal)
Apr 25Approve the ARPA Amendment to allocate an additional $10,000…Motion: to approve the ARPA Amendment to allocate an additional $10,000 for…Passed 4–1 · Cavacco: Yes
April 25, 2023: Approve the ARPA Amendment to allocate an additional $10,000 for outdoor dining parklet flowers as presented
To approve the ARPA Amendment to allocate an additional $10,000 for outdoor dining parklet flowers as presented
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the ARPA Amendment to allocate an additional $10,000 for outdoor dining parklet flowers as presented. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-No, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Feb 21Recommend Article 11 for Special Town MeetingMotion: to recommend Article 11 for Special Town MeetingPassed 3–1 · Cavacco: Yes
February 21, 2023: Recommend Article 11 for Special Town Meeting
To recommend Article 11 for Special Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavacco, Helm, MahoneyNo: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 11 for Special Town Meeting. Voted 3/1 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-No.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)
Feb 7Approve and execute the Change of Location request for…Motion: to approve and execute the Change of Location request for the…Passed 4–0 · Cavacco: Yes
February 7, 2023: Approve and execute the Change of Location request for the Craft Beer Cellar
To approve and execute the Change of Location request for the Craft Beer Cellar
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, MahoneyAbstained: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to approve and execute the Change of Location request for the Craft Beer Cellar. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal- Abstain.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)
Jan 31Approve Harry Helm as the Board representative at the…Motion: to approve Harry Helm as the Board representative at the PACTV…Passed 4–0 · Cavacco: Yes
January 31, 2023: Approve Harry Helm as the Board representative at the PACTV Proposed Town Charter Forum
To approve Harry Helm as the Board representative at the PACTV Proposed Town Charter Forum
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by John Mahoney, the Board voted to approve Harry Helm as the Board representative at the PACTV Proposed Town Charter Forum. Voted 4/0 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Helm-Abstain, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Cavacco- Yes.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Mahoney)
Jan 10Not recommend Article 16D be added to the Annual…Motion: to not recommend Article 16D be added to the Annual Town…Failed 2–3 · Cavacco: No
January 10, 2023: Not recommend Article 16D be added to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To not recommend Article 16D be added to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Voted: No
Yes: Mahoney, QuintalNo: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by John Mahoney and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to not recommend Article 16D be added to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant Voted 2/3 By Roll Call: Mahoney-Yes, Cavacco-No, Helm-No, Bletzer-No, Quintal-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)
Nov 29Approve the Licenses as a groupMotion: to approve the Licenses as a groupPassed 5–0 · Cavacco: Not recorded
November 29, 2022: Approve the Licenses as a group
To approve the Licenses as a group
The roll call lists Richard Quintal Jr., but the attendance list in the minutes shows this member absent, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Bletzer and seconded by Mr. Helm, the Board voted to approve the Licenses as a group. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Nov 1Approve the Administrative Notes as a groupMotion: to approve the Administrative Notes as a groupPassed Unanimous, 4 present · Cavacco: Yes
November 1, 2022: Approve the Administrative Notes as a group
To approve the Administrative Notes as a group
Voted: Yes
The roll call also says: "with an abstention of Administrative Note #1".
From the minutes
“On a motion by Mr. Bletzer and seconded by Mr. Helm, the Board voted to approve the Administrative Notes as a group. Voted 4/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, Yes with an abstention of Administrative Note #1; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Oct 4Approve Administrative Note 8Motion: to approve Administrative Note 8Passed 5–0 · Cavacco: Not recorded
October 4, 2022: Approve Administrative Note 8
To approve Administrative Note 8
The names in the minutes do not match the recorded count (5-0), so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Ms. Cavacco and seconded by Mr. Helm, the Board voted to approve Administrative Note 8. Voted 5/0. Mr. Helm, Yes; Mr. Mahoney, No; Mr. Bletzer, Yes; Ms. Cavacco, Yes; Mr. Quintal, Yes.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
Votes with no disagreement (224)
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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