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Harry Helm
Elected townwide · 3 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2023–2024 Board
On split votes, Helm voted the same way as…
- John T. Mahoney Jr.50% (14 of 28)
- Richard Quintal Jr.39% (9 of 23)
- Charlie Bletzer37% (11 of 30)
- Kevin Canty21% (6 of 29)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2023–2024 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Helm 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 38 of 41 Select Board meetings in 2023–2024 Board.
Missed
- Dec 27, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (41)
- May 14, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 23, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 16, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Apr 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 19, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Mar 12, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 27, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 20, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Feb 6, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 30, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Jan 23, 2024 · Regular: Present (Harry Helm left the meeting (9:35PM.))
- Jan 16, 2024 · Joint: Present
- Jan 9, 2024 · Regular: Present (Harry Helm left the meeting (9:32PM.))
- Jan 2, 2024 · Regular: Present
- Dec 27, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 19, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Dec 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Dec 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Nov 21, 2023 · Regular: Absent
- Nov 7, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 23, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 21, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 17, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 10, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Oct 3, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 19, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 12, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Sep 5, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 29, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Aug 8, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 25, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jul 11, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 27, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 20, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 13, 2023 · Regular: Present
- Jun 6, 2023 · Regular: Present
- May 22, 2023 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2023–2024 Board
May 14Approve the Annual All Alcohol Club LicensesMotion: to approve the Annual All Alcohol Club LicensesPassed 3–2 · Helm: Yes
May 14, 2024: Approve the Annual All Alcohol Club Licenses
To approve the Annual All Alcohol Club Licenses
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Helm, MahoneyNo: Canty, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Selectman Helm. Discussion ensued, Vice Chairman Canty expressed his reasons for not supporting the non-profit, West Plymouth Social Club. Selectman Bletzer reviewed his reasons for supporting the Club. The Board voted to approve the Annual All Alcohol Club Licenses. Voted 3/2 By Roll Call: Quintal-No, Canty-No, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Apr 30Approve Honey Baby (8) or The Tasty (9) outdoor…Motion: to approve Honey Baby (8) or The Tasty (9) outdoor dining…Passed 3–1 · Helm: No
April 30, 2024: Approve Honey Baby (8) or The Tasty (9) outdoor dining allowing the business owners the right to pick which location will utilize the license
To approve Honey Baby (8) or The Tasty (9) outdoor dining allowing the business owners the right to pick which location will utilize the license
Voted: No
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, MahoneyNo: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer seconded by Selectman Mahoney, the Board voted to approve Honey Baby (8) or The Tasty (9) outdoor dining allowing the business owners the right to pick which location will utilize the license. Voted 3/1 By Roll Call: Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-No, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Apr 23Approve the policy as written with the addition of…Motion: to approve the policy as written with the addition of a…Passed 4–1 · Helm: No
April 23, 2024: Approve the policy as written with the addition of a sentence at the end that reads; any position, committee, or board previously granted special municipal employee status that does not…
To approve the policy as written with the addition of a sentence at the end that reads; any position, committee, or board previously granted special municipal employee status that does not resubmit a request to renew their special municipal employee status by June 30th shall lose the status effective July 1st
Voted: No
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: HelmThe minutes record this vote as “4/5”; the roll call names show 4 yes and 1 no, so we show the roll call. We will ask the town to confirm.
From the minutes
“Vice Chairman Canty made a motion to approve the policy as written with the addition of a sentence at the end that reads; any position, committee, or board previously granted special municipal employee status that does not resubmit a request to renew their special municipal employee status by June 30th shall lose the status effective July 1st. The motion is seconded by Selectmen Bletzer. Voted 4/5 By Roll Call: Quintal-Yes, Canty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-No, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Bletzer)
Feb 27Recommend to Spring Special Town Meeting ARTICLE 11 -…Motion: to recommend to Spring Special Town Meeting ARTICLE 11 - LOITERING…Passed 4–1 · Helm: Yes
February 27, 2024: Recommend to Spring Special Town Meeting ARTICLE 11 - LOITERING BYLAW as presented
To recommend to Spring Special Town Meeting ARTICLE 11 - LOITERING BYLAW as presented
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Helm, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Canty
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Selectman Helm, the Board voted to recommend to Spring Special Town Meeting ARTICLE 11 - LOITERING BYLAW as presented. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - No, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Helm)
Feb 20Approve the seasonal beer/wine license for Bramwell's Country StoreMotion: to approve the seasonal beer/wine license for Bramwell's Country StorePassed 3–2 · Helm: No
February 20, 2024: Approve the seasonal beer/wine license for Bramwell's Country Store
To approve the seasonal beer/wine license for Bramwell's Country Store
Voted: No
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, MahoneyNo: Helm, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Selectman Mahoney, the Board voted to approve the seasonal beer/wine license for Bramwell's Country Store. Voted 3/2 By Roll Call: Quintal - No, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - No, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Mahoney)
Feb 6Approve the associated license requests for Vitamin Sea as…Motion: to approve the associated license requests for Vitamin Sea as originally…Passed 4–1 · Helm: No
February 6, 2024: Approve the associated license requests for Vitamin Sea as originally requested
To approve the associated license requests for Vitamin Sea as originally requested
Voted: No
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalNo: HelmHarry Helm asked to add "acoustic only" to the licenses; that amendment was not seconded.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Bletzer and seconded by Vice Chairman Canty, Selectman Helm asked additional questions of the Board about the music/noise issues that had been expressed earlier. He asked that the live entertainment license be limited, and the Town Manager responded that "acoustic only" could be added to the license. After further discussion, Selectman Helm asked for an amended motion to add "acoustic only" to the licenses. This motion was not seconded. The original motion to approve the licenses as originally requested was then approved by the Board. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - No, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Canty)
Feb 6Approve the liquor license for the applicantMotion: to approve the liquor license for the applicantPassed 4–0 · Helm: Abstained
February 6, 2024: Approve the liquor license for the applicant
To approve the liquor license for the applicant
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Mahoney, QuintalAbstained: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Mahoney and seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board voted to approve the liquor license for the applicant. Voted 4/0/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Abstains, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Bletzer)
Feb 6Establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which…Motion: to establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which waives…Passed 4–0 · Helm: Yes
February 6, 2024: Establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which waives any labor relating to Highway and Facilities staff, requires uniformity of flower displays and permits sidewalk tables at $100 per…
To establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which waives any labor relating to Highway and Facilities staff, requires uniformity of flower displays and permits sidewalk tables at $100 per seat with standards to be set by Inspectional Services. This motion includes a licensing structure of $1000 for existing parklets and $2900 for new parklets
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Canty, Helm, MahoneyAbstained: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Vice Chairman Canty and seconded by Selectman Helm, the Board voted to establish a policy for outdoor dining for 2024 which waives any labor relating to Highway and Facilities staff, requires uniformity of flower displays and permits sidewalk tables at $100 per seat with standards to be set by Inspectional Services. This motion includes a licensing structure of $1000 for existing parklets and $2900 for new parklets. Voted 4/0/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Abstains, Canty - Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Canty, second: Helm)
Jan 30Authorize the Town Counsel and Town Manager to move…Motion: to authorize the Town Counsel and Town Manager to move forward…Passed 4–1 · Helm: Yes
January 30, 2024: Authorize the Town Counsel and Town Manager to move forward with this effort and return to the Board and potentially Town Meeting at a later date with a revised draft
To authorize the Town Counsel and Town Manager to move forward with this effort and return to the Board and potentially Town Meeting at a later date with a revised draft
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Helm, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Canty
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Helm, seconded by Selectman Bletzer, the Board authorized the Town Counsel and Town Manager to move forward with this effort and return to the Board and potentially Town Meeting at a later date with a revised draft. Voted 4/1 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - No, Bletzer-Yes, Helm - Yes, Mahoney-Yes.” (Motion: Helm, second: Bletzer)
Jan 23Recommend to Town Meeting ARTICLE 16C Housing: RedbrookMotion: to recommend to Town Meeting ARTICLE 16C Housing: RedbrookPassed 3–2 · Helm: Yes
January 23, 2024: Recommend to Town Meeting ARTICLE 16C Housing: Redbrook
To recommend to Town Meeting ARTICLE 16C Housing: Redbrook
Voted: Yes
Yes: Helm, Mahoney, QuintalNo: Bletzer, Canty
From the minutes
“On a motion by Selectman Mahoney and seconded by Selectman Helm, after further discussion, the Board will vote to recommend to Town Meeting ARTICLE 16C Housing: Redbrook. Voted 3/2 By Roll Call: Quintal - Yes, Canty - No, Bletzer-No, Helm - Yes, Mahoney - Yes.” (Motion: Mahoney, second: Helm)
Votes with no disagreement (186)
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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