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Plymouth Member

Bill Keohan

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

William Keohan

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Board years

2026–2027 Board2025–2026 Board
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2025–2026 Board

51 of 51meetings attended (100%) · whole board 96%
312votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
13no votes (4% of votes cast) · whole board 5%
9 of 53split votes where Keohan was in the minority (17%) · whole board 27%
2abstained
2terms in this record

On split votes, Keohan voted the same way as…

How these numbers work
  • Counted from the official minutes, for 2025–2026 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
  • Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Keohan 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.

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Attendance

At the start of 51 of 51 Select Board meetings in 2025–2026 Board.

Missed none.

Every meeting (51)

Votes where members disagreed · 2025–2026 Board

May 12Move Administrative Notes #1-3, listed below, as a groupMotion: to move Administrative Notes #1-3, listed below, as a group. 1Passed 4–0 · Keohan: Not recorded

May 12, 2026: Move Administrative Notes #1-3, listed below, as a group

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To move Administrative Notes #1-3, listed below, as a group. 1

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

“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to move Administrative Notes #1-3, listed below, as a group. 1. The Board will vote to execute the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for DPW Headquarters. 2. The Board will vote to execute the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Plymouth Public Library. 3. The Board will vote to execute and sign the cell tower lease agreement with Cellco Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless pursuant to Bid 22514. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto)

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

May 12Approve Administrative Note #4, listed belowMotion: to approve Administrative Note #4, listed belowPassed 3–1 · Keohan: No

May 12, 2026: Approve Administrative Note #4, listed below

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To approve Administrative Note #4, listed below

Voted: No

Yes: Canty, Golden, IaquintoNo: Keohan

From the minutes

“Selectman Iaquinto made a motion to approve Administrative Note #4, listed below. Selectman Canty seconded the motion. Selectman Keohan reiterated that the building should not be sold for $40,000 and that it is wrong to treat the taxpayers in this manner. 4. The Board will vote to approve and execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property at 29 Manomet Point Road, known as the Simes House. Roll Call 3/1: Golden-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-No.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Canty)

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

May 5Adopt the enhanced monthly financial reporting with the following…Motion: to adopt the enhanced monthly financial reporting with the following additions:…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohan: Yes

May 5, 2026: Adopt the enhanced monthly financial reporting with the following additions: revenue tracking and future good/bad issues

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To adopt the enhanced monthly financial reporting with the following additions: revenue tracking and future good/bad issues

Voted: Yes

The roll call lists Richard Quintal Jr. as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Keohan, the Board voted to adopt the enhanced monthly financial reporting with the following additions: revenue tracking and future good/bad issues. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Absent, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Keohan)

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

May 5Request presentations from department heads beginning in November for…Motion: to request presentations from department heads beginning in November for department…Passed Unanimous, 4 present · Keohan: Yes

May 5, 2026: Request presentations from department heads beginning in November for department heads for what their department would look like at a level service budget, a level funded budget, and a budget...

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To request presentations from department heads beginning in November for department heads for what their department would look like at a level service budget, a level funded budget, and a budget that's a 2% increase from fiscal year 2027

Voted: Yes

The roll call lists Richard Quintal Jr. as absent for this vote.

From the minutes

“On a motion by Chair Golden, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to request presentations from department heads beginning in November for department heads for what their department would look like at a level service budget, a level funded budget, and a budget that's a 2% increase from fiscal year 2027. Roll Call 4/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Absent, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Golden, second: Iaquinto)

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

May 1Amend the prior motion to issue an indefinite suspension…Motion: to amend the prior motion to issue an indefinite suspension of…Passed Unanimous, 5 present · Keohan: Yes

May 1, 2026: Amend the prior motion to issue an indefinite suspension of this liquor license until the transfer process is completed and until such time it is completed and approved

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To amend the prior motion to issue an indefinite suspension of this liquor license until the transfer process is completed and until such time it is completed and approved

Voted: Yes

The minutes do not say who made this motion.

From the minutes

“Make a motion to amend the prior motion to issue an indefinite suspension of this liquor license until the transfer process is completed and until such time it is completed and approved. Selectman Iaquinto seconded the motion. Roll Call 5/0: Golden-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (second: Iaquinto)

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

Apr 28Move forward with the preliminary 2026 roadway program as…Motion: to move forward with the preliminary 2026 roadway program as presentedPassed 4–1 · Keohan: Yes

April 28, 2026: Move forward with the preliminary 2026 roadway program as presented

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To move forward with the preliminary 2026 roadway program as presented

Voted: Yes

Yes: Canty, Golden, Iaquinto, KeohanNo: Quintal

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Iaquinto, seconded by Selectman Canty, the Board voted to move forward with the preliminary 2026 roadway program as presented. Roll Call 4/1: Golden-Yes, Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Iaquinto, second: Canty)

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

Mar 31Move Article 18 item A33 (DPW parks and forestry…Motion: to move Article 18 item A33 (DPW parks and forestry training…Passed 3–1 · Keohan: No

March 31, 2026: Move Article 18 item A33 (DPW parks and forestry training green pedestrian lighting and irrigation) at Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 3–1

To move Article 18 item A33 (DPW parks and forestry training green pedestrian lighting and irrigation) at Town Meeting

Voted: No

Yes: Canty, Iaquinto, QuintalNo: Keohan

From the minutes

“On a motion by Selectman Canty, seconded by Selectman Iaquinto, the Board voted to move Article 18 item A33 (DPW parks and forestry training green pedestrian lighting and irrigation) at Town Meeting. Roll Call 3/1: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-Yes, Keohan-No.” (Motion: Canty, second: Iaquinto)

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

Mar 31Create a Facilities Task Force to examine how the…Motion: to create a Facilities Task Force to examine how the town…Failed 2–2 · Keohan: Yes

March 31, 2026: Create a Facilities Task Force to examine how the town cares for its buildings and whether facilities should be an independent department, as amended to include what it might look…

ApproveFailed · 2–2

To create a Facilities Task Force to examine how the town cares for its buildings and whether facilities should be an independent department, as amended to include what it might look like to issue an RFP to examine this further

Voted: Yes

Yes: Canty, KeohanNo: Iaquinto, Quintal

From the minutes

“Selectman Keohan amended his motion to include what it might look like to issue an RFP to examine this further. Selectman Iaquinto stated that this is still too many objectives for a four-month group of internal people to study. Selectman Canty stated that the four months are going to pass regardless so we might as well try to accomplish it. Roll Call 2/2: Quintal-No, Canty-Yes, Iaquinto-No, Keohan-Yes.” (Motion: Keohan, second: Canty)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Mar 24Include ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4…Motion: to include ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth…Passed 4–1 · Keohan: Yes

March 24, 2026: Include ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc. on the 2026 Spring Special Town Meeting Warrant

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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

Voted: Yes

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)

Mar 24Recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary…Motion: to recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding…Passed 3–2 · Keohan: Yes

March 24, 2026: Recommend that Town Meeting approve ARTICLE 3: 250th Anniversary Funding for July 4 Plymouth Inc

ApprovePassed · 3–2

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

Voted: Yes

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)

Votes with no disagreement (247)

    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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