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August 26, 2024
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: John A. Traynor, Jr., Mark Russo, Dana Smith
Absent: None
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Approve the request as submitted by Mr. Hannigan
To approve the request as submitted by Mr. Hannigan
From the minutes
“JT made a motion to approve the request as submitted by Mr. Hannigan. Seconded by DS. Vote: 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Smith)
Adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss litigation strategy with respect to pending and potential litigation in the following matters if discussing...
To adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss litigation strategy with respect to pending and potential litigation in the following matters if discussing the matters in open session will have a detrimental impact on the Town's litigating position: Pierre Coll v. Plympton Conservation Commission, Appeals Court, No. 2023-P-1182 Henry J. O'Hearn, III v. Town of Plympton, Plymouth Superior Court, No. 2283CV00462 Town of Plympton v. Ruth Ann Hatch and Jenifer Rogers, Code Enforcement - 34 Lake Street Kenneth Thompson et al. v. Plympton Conservation Commission, Plymouth Superior Court, No. 2483CV00033 Town Hall Roof Replacement Project After Executive Session, BOS will return immediately to Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(3): To discuss litigation strategy with respect to pending and potential litigation in the following matters if discussing the matters in open session will have a detrimental impact on the Town's litigating position: Pierre Coll v. Plympton Conservation Commission, Appeals Court, No. 2023-P-1182 Henry J. O'Hearn, III v. Town of Plympton, Plymouth Superior Court, No. 2283CV00462 Town of Plympton v. Ruth Ann Hatch and Jenifer Rogers, Code Enforcement - 34 Lake Street Kenneth Thompson et al. v. Plympton Conservation Commission, Plymouth Superior Court, No. 2483CV00033 Town Hall Roof Replacement Project After Executive Session, BOS will return immediately to Open Session. Seconded by MR. Roll Call Vote:3-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire easements in 81 and 91 Winnetuxet Road to carry out the bridge replacement and road improvement project at that location, and award...
To adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire easements in 81 and 91 Winnetuxet Road to carry out the bridge replacement and road improvement project at that location, and award damages for the taking in the amount of $400 to the owners of the affected properties as listed in Schedule A of the order
From the minutes
“JT made a motion to adopt an order of taking in the form presented to acquire easements in 81 and 91 Winnetuxet Road to carry out the bridge replacement and road improvement project at that location, and award damages for the taking in the amount of $400 to the owners of the affected properties as listed in Schedule A of the order. Seconded by MR. Vote:3-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Continue the 2 p.m. pilot program through the end of this calendar year
To continue the 2 p.m. pilot program through the end of this calendar year
From the minutes
“JT made a motion to continue the 2 p.m. pilot program through the end of this calendar year. Seconded by MR. Vote:3-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Approve the Use of Town Property request for the Plympton Flower Show at the Town Green on September 1st from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., pending any necessary departmental sign offs
To approve the Use of Town Property request for the Plympton Flower Show at the Town Green on September 1st from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., pending any necessary departmental sign offs
From the minutes
“JT made a motion to approve the Use of Town Property request for the Plympton Flower Show at the Town Green on September 1st from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., pending any necessary departmental sign offs. Seconded by MR. Vote:3-0.” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Approve the 08/05/2024 Open Session minutes as written
To approve the 08/05/2024 Open Session minutes as written
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to approve the 08/05/2024 Open Session minutes as written. Seconded by MR. Vote: 3-0..” (Motion: Traynor, second: Russo)
Adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective...
To adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, re. Police Chief, Police Lieutenant. After Executive Session, BOS will adjourn for the evening
From the minutes
“Motion by JT to adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session, M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel, re. Police Chief, Police Lieutenant. After Executive Session, BOS will adjourn for the evening. Seconded MR. Roll Call Vote:3-0.” (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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