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Kenneth A. Tavares
Elected townwide · 1 term in this record
Ken Tavares
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On split votes, Tavares voted the same way as…
- Patrick Flaherty79% (11 of 14)
- Betty Cavacco71% (10 of 14)
- Richard Quintal Jr.67% (8 of 12)
- Shelagh Joyce29% (4 of 14)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2020–2021 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Tavares 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 15 of 16 Select Board meetings in 2020–2021 Board.
Missed
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (16)
- May 4, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Apr 6, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Mar 2, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 23, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Feb 2, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Jan 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jan 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2020–2021 Board
May 4Appoint Liz Hester to the Open Space Committee for…Motion: to appoint Liz Hester to the Open Space Committee for a…Passed 3–1 · Tavares: Not recorded
May 4, 2021: Appoint Liz Hester to the Open Space Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023
To appoint Liz Hester to the Open Space Committee for a term beginning immediately and terminating on June 30, 2023
Members voted by show of hands: Liz Hester 3 votes, Nathan Michael 1 vote. The minutes give only the count (3/1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Liz Hester 3 Votes Nathan Michael 1 Vote On a vote of 3/1.”
May 4Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth…Motion: to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lodge…Passed 5–0 · Tavares: Not recorded
May 4, 2021: Approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lodge AF & AM for a Fundraiser being held on May 22, 2021 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm in the Backyard of…
To approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lodge AF & AM for a Fundraiser being held on May 22, 2021 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm in the Backyard of the Lodge
The minutes give only the count (5/0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve a One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lodge AF & AM for a Fundraiser being held on May 22, 2021 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm in the Backyard of the Lodge. Voted 5/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Apr 13Approve the temporary porta-potties on the beach side of…Motion: to approve the temporary porta-potties on the beach side of Taylor…Passed 4–1 · Tavares: Yes
April 13, 2021: Approve the temporary porta-potties on the beach side of Taylor Avenue as proposed by the DPW Director and the Park Superintendent, and further to approve forming a working group to…
To approve the temporary porta-potties on the beach side of Taylor Avenue as proposed by the DPW Director and the Park Superintendent, and further to approve forming a working group to research a permanent option for bathrooms at White Horse Beach
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, Quintal, TavaresNo: Joyce
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to approve the temporary porta-potties on the beach side of Taylor Avenue as proposed by the DPW Director and the Park Superintendent, and further to approve forming a working group to research a permanent option for bathrooms at White Horse Beach. Voted 4/1 Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Joyce-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Quintal)
Apr 13Approve the fifteen streets as presented by the Town…Motion: to approve the fifteen streets as presented by the Town Manager…Passed 4–1 · Tavares: Yes
April 13, 2021: Approve the fifteen streets as presented by the Town Manager and the White Horse Beach Parking Committee to be designated as being eligible for four (4) free guest passes with…
To approve the fifteen streets as presented by the Town Manager and the White Horse Beach Parking Committee to be designated as being eligible for four (4) free guest passes with the purchase of a Plymouth Beach Parking Sticker. The fifteen (15) streets are identified as follows: Abington Avenue, Thomas Avenue, William Avenue, Homer Avenue, Taylor Avenue, Beach Street, Asiaf Way, Elm Street, Pearl Street, Hilltop Avenue, Diamond Street, Sycamore Terrace, Pine Street, Hemlock Street, and Highland Terrace
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, Quintal, TavaresNo: Joyce
From the minutes
“On a motion by Richard Quintal and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve the fifteen streets as presented by the Town Manager and the White Horse Beach Parking Committee to be designated as being eligible for four (4) free guest passes with the purchase of a Plymouth Beach Parking Sticker. The fifteen (15) streets are identified as follows: Abington Avenue, Thomas Avenue, William Avenue, Homer Avenue, Taylor Avenue, Beach Street, Asiaf Way, Elm Street, Pearl Street, Hilltop Avenue, Diamond Street, Sycamore Terrace, Pine Street, Hemlock Street, and Highland Terrace. Voted 4/1 Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Joyce-No.” (Motion: Quintal, second: Cavacco)
Apr 13Approve a Change of Officers for Texas Roadhouse, 20…Motion: to approve a Change of Officers for Texas Roadhouse, 20 Shops…Passed 4–0 · Tavares: Yes
April 13, 2021: Approve a Change of Officers for Texas Roadhouse, 20 Shops at 5 Way
To approve a Change of Officers for Texas Roadhouse, 20 Shops at 5 Way
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, Joyce, TavaresAbstained: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to approve a Change of Officers for Texas Roadhouse, 20 Shops at 5 Way. Voted 4/1 Tavares-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Quintal-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Joyce)
Apr 13Approve Temporary Restaurant Expansion on Public Property for the…Motion: to approve Temporary Restaurant Expansion on Public Property for the following:Passed 4–0 · Tavares: Not recorded
April 13, 2021: Approve Temporary Restaurant Expansion on Public Property for the following
To approve Temporary Restaurant Expansion on Public Property for the following:
The minutes give only the count (4/0), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve Temporary Restaurant Expansion on Public Property for the following: Voted 4/0.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Apr 13Adopt the following Outdoor Water Restrictions as recommend by…Motion: to adopt the following Outdoor Water Restrictions as recommend by the…Passed 4–1 · Tavares: Yes
April 13, 2021: Adopt the following Outdoor Water Restrictions as recommend by the Water Superintendent
To adopt the following Outdoor Water Restrictions as recommend by the Water Superintendent:
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flaherty, Joyce, Quintal, TavaresNo: Cavacco
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Shelagh Joyce, the Board voted to adopt the following Outdoor Water Restrictions as recommend by the Water Superintendent: Voted 4/1 Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Cavacco-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Joyce)
Apr 6Approve the transfer of an Aquaculture License from Henry…Motion: to approve the transfer of an Aquaculture License from Henry and…Passed 4–1 · Tavares: Yes
April 6, 2021: Approve the transfer of an Aquaculture License from Henry and Sharon Larsen to Kyle and Megan Marble for the remainder of the term
To approve the transfer of an Aquaculture License from Henry and Sharon Larsen to Kyle and Megan Marble for the remainder of the term
Voted: Yes
Yes: Flaherty, Joyce, Quintal, TavaresNo: Cavacco
From the minutes
“On a motion by Shelagh Joyce and seconded by Richard Quintal, the Board voted to approve the transfer of an Aquaculture License from Henry and Sharon Larsen to Kyle and Megan Marble for the remainder of the term. Voted 4/1 Tavares-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Cavacco-No.” (Motion: Joyce, second: Quintal)
Apr 6Approve and execute a Second Lease Amendment to the…Motion: to approve and execute a Second Lease Amendment to the Lease…Passed 3–1 · Tavares: Yes
April 6, 2021: Approve and execute a Second Lease Amendment to the Lease between the Town of Plymouth and East Bay Grill for use of Town-owned property at 173 Water Street
To approve and execute a Second Lease Amendment to the Lease between the Town of Plymouth and East Bay Grill for use of Town-owned property at 173 Water Street
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, TavaresNo: JoyceAbstained: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to approve and execute a Second Lease Amendment to the Lease between the Town of Plymouth and East Bay Grill for use of Town-owned property at 173 Water Street. Voted 3/1/1 Tavares-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Joyce-No, Quintal-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Apr 6Acknowledge East Bay Grill's exercise of its option to…Motion: to acknowledge East Bay Grill's exercise of its option to extend…Passed 4–0 · Tavares: Yes
April 6, 2021: Acknowledge East Bay Grill's exercise of its option to extend the terms of its Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 173 Water Street for an additional ten…
To acknowledge East Bay Grill's exercise of its option to extend the terms of its Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 173 Water Street for an additional ten (10) year period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2031 such election having been made in writing by East Bay Grill to the Town in a letter dated December 7, 2020
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, Joyce, TavaresAbstained: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Patrick Flaherty, the Board voted to acknowledge East Bay Grill's exercise of its option to extend the terms of its Lease Agreement for the use of Town-owned property at 173 Water Street for an additional ten (10) year period from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2031 such election having been made in writing by East Bay Grill to the Town in a letter dated December 7, 2020. Voted 4/1 Tavares-Yes, Joyce-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Quintal-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Flaherty)
Votes with no disagreement (144)
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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