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August 18, 2025
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Dana Smith, Nathaniel Sides, Mark Russo
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Process the SRO Vehicle expenses of $3,500 from the opioid settlement funds account and to table discussion regarding DARE invoicing
To process the SRO Vehicle expenses of $3,500 from the opioid settlement funds account and to table discussion regarding DARE invoicing
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to process the SRO Vehicle expenses of $3,500 from the opioid settlement funds account and to table discussion regarding DARE invoicing. Seconded NS. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Declare the Council on Aging's powered wheelchairs as surplus property and authorize the COA Director to make the arrangements for donation or disposal
To declare the Council on Aging's powered wheelchairs as surplus property and authorize the COA Director to make the arrangements for donation or disposal
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to declare the Council on Aging's powered wheelchairs as surplus property and authorize the COA Director to make the arrangements for donation or disposal. Seconded NS. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Declare the old voting booths as surplus property and authorize the Town Clerk to make the arrangements for disposal
To declare the old voting booths as surplus property and authorize the Town Clerk to make the arrangements for disposal
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to declare the old voting booths as surplus property and authorize the Town Clerk to make the arrangements for disposal. Seconded NS. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Send a notice to Town Properties Committee to show care in being fiscally responsible with management of the project
To send a notice to Town Properties Committee to show care in being fiscally responsible with management of the project
Yes: Sides, SmithNo: Russo
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to send a notice to Town Properties Committee to show care in being fiscally responsible with management of the project. Vote: DS/NS 2-1 (Russo nay).” (Motion: Smith)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Line-Item Transfers for Closeout and for the Town Administrator to direct the Town Accountant to provide monthly budget updates and to accompany those with a memo...
To approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Line-Item Transfers for Closeout and for TA to direct the Town Accountant to provide monthly budget updates and to accompany those with a memo detailing any departments that are showing concerning trends
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2025 Line-Item Transfers for Closeout and for TA to direct the Town Accountant to provide monthly budget updates and to accompany those with a memo detailing any departments that are showing concerning trends. Seconded MR. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Russo)
Approve the General Transfers as outlined in the Memo from the Town Accountant
To approve the General Transfers as outlined in the Memo from the Town Accountant
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to approve the General Transfers as outlined in the Memo from the Town Accountant. Seconded NS. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Approve the two (2) one-day liquor license applications for Mayflower Market Days
To approve the two (2) one-day liquor license applications for Mayflower Market Days
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to approve the two (2) one-day liquor license applications for Mayflower Market Days. Seconded MR. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Russo)
Approve the request for use of Town Property for the Plympton Flower Show pending approvals of Police and Fire
To approve the request for use of Town Property for the Plympton Flower Show pending approvals of Police and Fire
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to approve the request for use of Town Property for the Plympton Flower Show pending approvals of Police and Fire. Seconded MR. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Russo)
Provide acknowledgement to Board of Assessors regarding the sale of 399 Main Street and that the property is remaining as 61A
To provide acknowledgement to Board of Assessors regarding the sale of 399 Main Street and that the property is remaining as 61A
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to provide acknowledgement to Board of Assessors regarding the sale of 399 Main Street and that the property is remaining as 61A. Seconded MR. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Russo)
Authorize the Highway Superintendent to serve as the signatory for all Highway Department Contracts
To authorize the Highway Superintendent to serve as the signatory for all Highway Department Contracts
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to authorize the Highway Superintendent to serve as the signatory for all Highway Department Contracts. Seconded MR. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Russo)
Appoint Dorothy Martel to Old Colony Elder Services, July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
For the appointment of Dorothy Martel as read
From the minutes
“DS made a motion for the appointment of Dorothy Martel as read. Seconded MR. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Russo)
Approve the minutes as written from the July 7 and July 15 meetings
To approve the minutes as written from the July 7 and July 15 meetings
From the minutes
“DS made a motion to approve the minutes as written from the July 7 and July 15 meetings. Seconded NS. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, second: Sides)
Adjourn Open Session
To adjourn Open Session
From the minutes
“Motion made by DS to adjourn Open Session. Seconded by MR. Vote: 3/0..” (Motion: Smith, 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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