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Patrick Flaherty
Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record
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Start my ballot →Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board
On split votes, Flaherty voted the same way as…
- Harry Helm45% (13 of 29)
- Betty Cavacco40% (12 of 30)
- Richard Quintal Jr.31% (9 of 29)
- Charlie Bletzer9% (2 of 23)
How these numbers work
- Counted from the official minutes, for 2021–2022 Board only. Committee meetings and routine votes (adjourning, approving minutes) are not counted.
- Attendance counts the meetings where the minutes list Flaherty 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 43 of 45 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.
Missed
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 17, 2021 · Regular: Absent
Every meeting (45)
- May 17, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 10, 2022 · Regular: Present
- May 3, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 26, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 12, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Apr 5, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 29, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Mar 1, 2022 · Regular: Absent
- Feb 22, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 15, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 8, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Feb 1, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 25, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 18, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 11, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Jan 4, 2022 · Regular: Present
- Dec 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Dec 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 30, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 16, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Nov 9, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 26, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 19, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 12, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Oct 5, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 28, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 14, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Sep 7, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 31, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 24, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 17, 2021 · Regular: Absent
- Aug 10, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Aug 3, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 27, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 20, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jul 13, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 29, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 15, 2021 · Regular: Present
- Jun 1, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 25, 2021 · Regular: Present
- May 18, 2021 · Regular: Present
Votes where members disagreed · 2021–2022 Board
May 17Approve the recommendation of the Town Moderator to conduct…Motion: to approve the recommendation of the Town Moderator to conduct the…Passed 4–1 · Flaherty: Yes
May 17, 2022: Approve the recommendation of the Town Moderator to conduct the June 21, 2022 Special Town Meeting
To approve the recommendation of the Town Moderator to conduct the June 21, 2022 Special Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Flaherty, QuintalNo: Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve the recommendation of the Town Moderator to conduct the June 21, 2022 Special Town Meeting. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Helm-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Cavacco)
May 3Approve an Alteration of Premises for Stav Family Enterprise…Motion: to approve an Alteration of Premises for Stav Family Enterprise Inc…Passed 3–0 · Flaherty: Yes
May 3, 2022: Approve an Alteration of Premises for Stav Family Enterprise Inc d/b/a Anna's Harborside
To approve an Alteration of Premises for Stav Family Enterprise Inc d/b/a Anna's Harborside
Voted: Yes
Yes: Cavacco, Flaherty, HelmAbstained: Bletzer, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Harry helm, the Board voted to approve an Alteration of Premises for Stav Family Enterprise Inc d/b/a Anna's Harborside. Voted 3/2 Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Quintal-Abstain, Bletzer-Abstain.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Helm)
May 3Approve an Alteration of Premises for LJP Corporation d/b/a…Motion: to approve an Alteration of Premises for LJP Corporation d/b/a Martini's…Passed 4–0 · Flaherty: Yes
May 3, 2022: Approve an Alteration of Premises for LJP Corporation d/b/a Martini's Bar and Grill
To approve an Alteration of Premises for LJP Corporation d/b/a Martini's Bar and Grill
Voted: Yes
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Flaherty, HelmAbstained: Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Charlie Bletzer and seconded by Betty Cavacco, the Board voted to approve an Alteration of Premises for LJP Corporation d/b/a Martini's Bar and Grill. Voted 4/1 Cavacco-Yes, Flaherty-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-Abstain.” (Motion: Bletzer, second: Cavacco)
Apr 26Set the price of $3,750,000 for the purchase of…Motion: to set the price of $3,750,000 for the purchase of 46…Passed 3–2 · Flaherty: No
April 26, 2022: Set the price of $3,750,000 for the purchase of 46 Sandwich Road from Rick Vayo
To set the price of $3,750,000 for the purchase of 46 Sandwich Road from Rick Vayo
Voted: No
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, QuintalNo: Flaherty, Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to set the price of $3,750,000 for the purchase of 46 Sandwich Road from Rick Vayo. Voted 3/2 Cavacco-Yes, Quintal-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No, Helm-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Apr 12Approve an Alteration of Premises and Change of License…Motion: to approve an Alteration of Premises and Change of License Category…Passed 4–1 · Flaherty: Not recorded
April 12, 2022: Approve an Alteration of Premises and Change of License Category for Artisan Pig LLC d/b/a Artisan Pig
To approve an Alteration of Premises and Change of License Category for Artisan Pig LLC d/b/a Artisan Pig
The minutes give only the count (4/1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to approve an Alteration of Premises and Change of License Category for Artisan Pig LLC d/b/a Artisan Pig. Voted 4/1.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Mar 29Express support for the conceptual project of a sports…Motion: to express support for the conceptual project of a sports and…Passed 3–2 · Flaherty: No
March 29, 2022: Express support for the conceptual project of a sports and entertainment complex and service amenities in the Town of Plymouth to be located on approximately 110 acres of land on…
To express support for the conceptual project of a sports and entertainment complex and service amenities in the Town of Plymouth to be located on approximately 110 acres of land on Camelot Drive and Long Pond Road also known as the woodlot subject to the project proponent obtaining all of the necessary licenses, permits, and approvals, and maintaining compliance with all of the applicable statutes, codes, regulations, and bylaws
Voted: No
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, QuintalNo: Flaherty, Helm
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to express support for the conceptual project of a sports and entertainment complex and service amenities in the Town of Plymouth to be located on approximately 110 acres of land on Camelot Drive and Long Pond Road also known as the woodlot subject to the project proponent obtaining all of the necessary licenses, permits, and approvals, and maintaining compliance with all of the applicable statutes, codes, regulations, and bylaws. Voted 3/2 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No, Helm-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Mar 29Place a non-binding ballot question on the May Town…Motion: to place a non-binding ballot question on the May Town Election…Failed 1–4 · Flaherty: Yes
March 29, 2022: Place a non-binding ballot question on the May Town Election Ballot asking residents if they support a thoroughbred horse racing track to be built on the County Woodlot
To place a non-binding ballot question on the May Town Election Ballot asking residents if they support a thoroughbred horse racing track to be built on the County Woodlot
Voted: Yes
Yes: FlahertyNo: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to place a non-binding ballot question on the May Town Election Ballot asking residents if they support a thoroughbred horse racing track to be built on the County Woodlot. Voted 1/4 Flaherty-Yes, Quintal-No, Cavacco-No, Helm-No, Bletzer-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Bletzer)
Mar 8Recommend STM Article 1 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to the…Motion: to recommend STM Article 1 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to the April…Passed 4–1 · Flaherty: No
March 8, 2022: Recommend STM Article 1 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to the April 2, 2022 Special Spring Town Meeting
To recommend STM Article 1 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to the April 2, 2022 Special Spring Town Meeting
Voted: No
Yes: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, QuintalNo: Flaherty
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to recommend STM Article 1 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to the April 2, 2022 Special Spring Town Meeting. Voted 4/1 Quintal-Yes, Cavacco-Yes, Helm-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Flaherty-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Mar 1Allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16,…Motion: to allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16, 2022…Failed 2–2 · Flaherty: Not recorded
March 1, 2022: Allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16, 2022 in the event that Town Meeting voted down a virtual option for Town Meeting on April 2, 2022
To allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16, 2022 in the event that Town Meeting voted down a virtual option for Town Meeting on April 2, 2022
Yes: Bletzer, CavaccoNo: Helm, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Betty Cavacco and seconded by Charlie Bletzer, the Board voted to allow for an in-person Town Meeting on April 16, 2022 in the event that Town Meeting voted down a virtual option for Town Meeting on April 2, 2022. Voted 2/2 Cavacco-Yes, Bletzer-Yes, Quintal-No, Helm-No.” (Motion: Cavacco, second: Bletzer)
Feb 15Recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring…Motion: to recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town…Failed 1–4 · Flaherty: Yes
February 15, 2022: Recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting
To recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting
Voted: Yes
Yes: FlahertyNo: Bletzer, Cavacco, Helm, Quintal
From the minutes
“On a motion by Patrick Flaherty and seconded by Harry Helm, the Board voted to recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting. Voted 1/4 Flaherty-Yes, Quintal-No, Cavacco-No, Helm-No, Bletzer-No.” (Motion: Flaherty, second: Helm)
Votes with no disagreement (526)
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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