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March 25, 2019
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: John A. Traynor, Jr., Mark Russo
Absent: Christine Joy
Every vote, in order
Adjourned to Executive Session (MGL 30a §21) to discuss Purpose 2
To adjourned to Executive Session (MGL 30a §21) to discuss Purpose 2
The minutes do not say who made the motion.
From the minutes
“By roll call vote the BOS adjourned to Executive Session (MGL 30a §21) to discuss Purpose 2. Vote 2-0..”
Recess the Open Session
To recess the Open Session
From the minutes
“JT made a motion to recess the Open Session. Second MR. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Return to Open Session
To return to Open Session
From the minutes
“JT made motion to return to Open Session. Second MR. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Appoint Jill Palenstijn as Temporary Part-Time Senior Clerk
To appoint Jill Palenstijn as Temporary Part-Time Senior Clerk
The minutes give only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The count does not add up to the 2 members listed as present.
From the minutes
“JT made motion to appoint Jill Palenstijn as Temporary Part-Time Senior Clerk. Second, MR. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
From the minutes
“JT made motion to close the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Second MR. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Support the endorsement of the grant funding
To support the endorsement of the grant funding
From the minutes
“MR made motion to support the endorsement of the grant funding. Second JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Declare two (2) pumps, sprinkler heads and an aluminum charcoal filter as surplus
To declare two (2) pumps, sprinkler heads and an aluminum charcoal filter as surplus
From the minutes
“JT made motion to declare two (2) pumps, sprinkler heads and an aluminum charcoal filter as surplus. Second MR. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
The BOS support the amendment to the Bylaw regarding solar projects
The BOS support the amendment to the Bylaw regarding solar projects
From the minutes
“MR made motion the BOS support the amendment to the Bylaw regarding solar projects. Second JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Acknowledge receipt of the six (6) bylaw amendments
To acknowledge receipt of the six (6) bylaw amendments
From the minutes
“MR made motion to acknowledge receipt of the six (6) bylaw amendments. Second JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
The approval to have Norman Ferguson replace the sewer/septic pipe at the Town House upon receipt of Proof of Insurance
The approval to have Norman Ferguson replace the sewer/septic pipe at the Town House upon receipt of Proof of Insurance
From the minutes
“JT made motion the approval to have Norman Ferguson replace the sewer/septic pipe at the Town House upon receipt of Proof of Insurance. Second MR. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Approve the Clean-Up Day on 4/27/19 pending approval of all Department officials
To approve the Clean-Up Day on 4/27/19 pending approval of all Department officials
From the minutes
“MR made motion to approve the Clean-Up Day on 4/27/19 pending approval of all Department officials. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Approve the Plant Sale on 5/17/19 pending approval of all Department officials
To approve the Plant Sale on 5/17/19 pending approval of all Department officials
From the minutes
“MR made motion to approve the Plant Sale on 5/17/19 pending approval of all Department officials. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Approve the Reebok Ragnar Relay Race on 5/10/19 pending approval of all Department officials
To approve the Reebok Ragnar Relay Race on 5/10/19 pending approval of all Department officials
From the minutes
“MR made motion to approve the Reebok Ragnar Relay Race on 5/10/19 pending approval of all Department officials. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Sign the Verizon license agreement for underground utilities at new police station
To sign the Verizon license agreement for underground utilities at new police station
From the minutes
“MR made motion to sign the Verizon license agreement for underground utilities at new police station. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Appoint James K. Cranshaw as Special Officer until 6/30/19
To appoint James K. Cranshaw as Special Officer until 6/30/19
From the minutes
“MR made motion to appoint James K. Cranshaw as Special Officer until 6/30/19. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Appoint Griffin Webb as Inspector of Animals for Plympton until 4/30/20
To appoint Griffin Webb as Inspector of Animals for Plympton until 4/30/20
From the minutes
“MR made motion ato appoint Griffin Webb as Inspector of Animals for Plympton until 4/30/20. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Appoint Elyse Lyons as Board of Registrar now through 3/31/19 to replace Ami Dion then subsequent appointment for 4/1/19 through 3/31/22
To appoint Elyse Lyons as Board of Registrar now through 3/31/19 to replace Ami Dion then subsequent appointment for 4/1/19 through 3/31/22
From the minutes
“MR made motion to appoint Elyse Lyons as Board of Registrar now through 3/31/19 to replace Ami Dion then subsequent appointment for 4/1/19 through 3/31/22. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Approve the 3/11/19 Executive Session as written
To approve the 3/11/19 Executive Session as written
From the minutes
“MR made motion to approve the 3/11/19 Executive Session as written. Second, JT. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Russo, second: Traynor)
Adjourn at 7:10 pm
To Adjourn at 7:10 pm
From the minutes
“Motion made by JT. Second, MR. 2-0-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
From the Plympton Board of Selectmen’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center and Document Center. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Dana Smith cropped from a captioned Plympton-Halifax-Kingston Express photo (June 2025); Nathaniel Sides and Daniel Cadogan from Area 58 video of the May 18 and June 29, 2026 Board of Selectmen meetings (identified by the nameplate in front of each member).
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