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Plymouth Former Select Board member

Shelagh Joyce

Elected townwide · 2 terms in this record

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Board years

2021–2022 Board2020–2021 Board
Election Day · Tuesday, Nov 3

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Record at a glance · 2021–2022 Board

1 of 45meetings attended (2%) · whole board 77%
2votes cast by name (yes, no or abstain)
2no votes · whole board 2%
2 of 2split votes where Joyce was in the minority · whole board 26%
0abstained
2terms in this record
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 Joyce 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 1 of 45 Select Board meetings in 2021–2022 Board.

Missed

Every meeting (45)

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

May 17, 2022: Approve the recommendation of the Town Moderator to conduct the June 21, 2022 Special Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To approve the recommendation of the Town Moderator to conduct the June 21, 2022 Special Town Meeting

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)

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

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

May 3, 2022: Approve an Alteration of Premises for Stav Family Enterprise Inc d/b/a Anna's Harborside

ApprovePassed · 3–0

To approve an Alteration of Premises for Stav Family Enterprise Inc d/b/a Anna's Harborside

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)

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

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

May 3, 2022: Approve an Alteration of Premises for LJP Corporation d/b/a Martini's Bar and Grill

ApprovePassed · 4–0

To approve an Alteration of Premises for LJP Corporation d/b/a Martini's Bar and Grill

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)

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

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

April 26, 2022: Set the price of $3,750,000 for the purchase of 46 Sandwich Road from Rick Vayo

ApprovePassed · 3–2

To set the price of $3,750,000 for the purchase of 46 Sandwich Road from Rick Vayo

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 14 (PDF)

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

April 12, 2022: Approve an Alteration of Premises and Change of License Category for Artisan Pig LLC d/b/a Artisan Pig

ApprovePassed · 4–1

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)

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

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

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…

ApprovePassed · 3–2

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

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

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

ApproveFailed · 1–4

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

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 19 (PDF)

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

March 8, 2022: Recommend STM Article 1 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to the April 2, 2022 Special Spring Town Meeting

ApprovePassed · 4–1

To recommend STM Article 1 (Collective Bargaining Agreements) to the April 2, 2022 Special Spring Town Meeting

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)

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

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 · Joyce: 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

ApproveFailed · 2–2

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

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 · Joyce: Not recorded

February 15, 2022: Recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

ApproveFailed · 1–4

To recommend Article 18 to the April 2, 2022 Spring Town Meeting

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)

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

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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