Plymouth public meetings in 2021

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on the creation of a Special Assistant to the Town Manager and Select Board position. The agenda also includes license requests for fuel storage and utility poles, along with a public hearing.

• Vote to create the Special Assistant to the Town Manager and Select Board position
• Request from Alltown Fresh for 55,000 gallons of underground fuel storage
• Pole petition by Eversource Energy and Verizon for Rocky Hill Road
• Endorsement of the Roads Advisory Committee's denial of a plow request

The Select Board ratified the Transition Agreement with the Town Manager and approved the creation of a Special Assistant to the Town Manager and Select Board position, both by 4-1 votes. The board also approved a fuel storage license for Campanelli Construction, sent three non-binding ballot questions on government form to Town Counsel, and approved several licenses and administrative items. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included budget discussions and updates on petitioned articles and COVID-19 measures.

• Ratified Transition Agreement regarding Special Assistant to the Town Manager and Select Board (4-1)
• Approved creation of Special Assistant to the Town Manager and Select Board position (4-1)
• Approved storage of 3000 gallons of flammable gas at 202 Wareham Street (5-0)
• Approved sending three non-binding ballot questions on government form to Town Counsel (3-2)
• Approved Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers (5-0)
• Approved new fuel storage of 55,000 gallons at Alltown Fresh, 22 Long Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved Change of Manager for Plymouth Memorial Post VFW Dugout Inc to Dennis Hobbins (5-0)
• Approved pole petition for Eversource/Verizon on Rocky Hill Road (5-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting to continue several public hearings, including a proposed sign bylaw amendment, special permits for a marijuana establishment and a drive-through canopy for Chick-fil-A, and a site plan review for a large industrial building. The board will also consider releases and modifications for subdivision covenants and plans.

• Site Plan Review: 137,500 sq ft industrial building at 10 Collins Ave with 488,000 cubic yards earth removal
• ZBA 4045: Special permits for marijuana establishment at 27 Robert J Way (Canna Vana Inc)
• ZBA 4046: Modify special permit for Chick-fil-A drive-through canopy at 49 Commerce Way
• Covenant releases for Pinehills and Redbrook lots; setback modifications for Redbrook lots
• Public hearing on Town Meeting Article for Sign Bylaw

Conservation Commission

The Commission will consider several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability regarding local land use. Proposals include a new ship repair facility at 14 Union Street and septic upgrades at 24 Priscilla Beach Road. The agenda also includes requests for permit extensions for seawall work and long beach management.

• Notice of Intent for new ship repair facility and Marine Operations Building at 14 Union Street
• Notice of Intent for septic system upgrade and addition at 24 Priscilla Beach Road
• Request to remove three White Pines at 24 May Hill Road
• Two-year extension request for seawall and revetment work at Town Wharf Way and Water Street
• Three-year extension request for Plymouth Long Beach management plan

The Plymouth Conservation Commission continued four public hearings to February 2022, issued a negative determination for tree removal, granted multiple permit extensions, and rescinded a prior vote on Rules & Regulations. All continuances and extensions were approved unanimously, while the rescission passed 4-3.

• Continued hearing for septic upgrade at 24 Priscilla Beach Road to Feb 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for tree removal at 24 May Hill Road (6-0)
• Continued hearing for shed/revetment at 296 Center Hill Road to Feb 22, 2022 (7-0)
• Continued hearing for marina redevelopment at 14 Union Street to Feb 22, 2022 (7-0)
• Granted 2-year extension for Promenade seawall work (6-0)
• Granted 2-year extension for 51 Clifford Road dwelling (6-0)
• Granted 3-year extension for Plymouth Long Beach management plan (6-0)
• Rescinded Nov 30, 2021 vote on Rules & Regulations (4-3)

Senior Task Force Committee

The Plymouth Senior Task Force approved the November 29, 2021 minutes and discussed narrowing its focus to areas like town government, senior guidebooks, and transportation. Members agreed to form subcommittees based on broad categories and to create a shared document for input. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes.

• Approved minutes from November 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Identified focus areas: Town Government, Senior Guidebook, Ombudsmen/Liaison, Senior Communities, Age and Dementia guidebook, Transportation, Community livability
• Agreed to create subcommittees based on broad categories
• Sarah Cloud to prepare shared document for committee input

Charter Commission

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. For information regarding what was discussed or decided, please review the official meeting minutes.

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a discussion-only meeting on December 15, 2021, focused on the potential expansion of the Committee of Precinct Chairs (COPC) powers, the role of the Moderator, and the Town Manager selection process. No formal votes or decisions were made; all items were tabled for future discussion, including a scheduled meeting with COPC members on January 3, 2022. The commission also planned guest speakers for upcoming meetings and noted a timeline to begin voting by mid-February.

• No formal votes taken; all items discussed only
• Continued COPC expansion discussion to January 3, 2022 meeting with COPC members
• Scheduled guest speakers for January and February meetings (e.g., Amherst, Watertown, Fairhaven, Brookline, Brewster, Sharon)
• Noted preliminary report due September 2022 and final report two months later

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved all three special permit applications on the agenda. Case #4042 (John Sullivan) was approved with updated conditions, Case #4043 (Margaret O'Hearn) was approved with only one condition, and Case #4044 (Robert Geracie) was approved with stated conditions. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved Case #4042 (John Sullivan) special permit for addition and detached garage at 10 Massasoit Ave, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Case #4043 (Margaret O'Hearn) special permit for post facto deck at 14 Avenue B, with only Condition #1 (5-0)
• Approved Case #4044 (Robert Geracie) special permit for deck at 97 Shore Dr, with conditions (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several notices of intent for septic system replacements and coastal management. This includes a project to replace 1,300 feet of sewer piping on Water Street.

• Replacement of 1,300 feet of sewer piping on Water Street
• Construction of a 200-foot wood retaining wall at Saquish Beach
• Coastal bank stabilization and cobble berm construction at 126 Shore Drive
• New septic system installation at 245 Federal Furnace Road
• Maintenance of a cobble berm and roadway at Gurnet & Saquish Management

The Plymouth Conservation Commission met on December 14, 2021, and unanimously approved several Orders of Conditions, including a coastal bank stabilization project at 126 Shore Drive and a sewer interceptor replacement along Water Street. They also issued Certificates of Compliance for two properties at 12 Knight's Point Road and granted a field change for a deck rebuild at 987 Long Pond Road. Multiple hearings were continued to February 2022, and a Negative Determination of Applicability was issued for a septic system replacement at 245 Federal Furnace Road.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for new septic system at 245 Federal Furnace Road (7-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for coastal bank stabilization at 126 Shore Drive (7-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for sewer interceptor replacement along Water Street (7-0)
• Approved one-year extension for construction at 96 Shore Drive (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for septic upgrade at 12 Knight's Point Road (7-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for house relocation and additions at 12 Knight's Point Road (7-0)
• Granted field change for deck rebuild at 987 Long Pond Road (7-0)
• Continued hearings for projects at 27 River Farm Road, 1508 State Road, Gurnet & Saquish, and Saquish Beach to February 2022 (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the Fiscal 2023 budget presentation and discuss town employee vaccination mandates. The agenda also includes new Conservation Commission regulations and administrative appointments.

• Fiscal 2023 Budget Presentation
• Town Employee Vaccination Mandate discussion
• Re-appointment of Tatum Stewart to the Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation
• Appointment of William Lawrence to the 1749 Courthouse Committee
• Approval of agreement with Plymouth Police Superior Officer’s Association

The Select Board discussed the Conservation Commission's recently adopted wetland rules and regulations, with several members and residents raising concerns about scope, transparency, and the process. The Board reached a consensus to ask the Conservation Commission to postpone implementation and hold another public hearing, though it has no authority to compel them. The Board also received the FY 2023 budget presentation and voted on several appointments and administrative items.

• Re-appointed Tatum Stewart to Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation (5-0)
• Appointed William Lawrence to 1749 Courthouse Committee (5-0)
• Approved Open Meeting Minutes from November 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Plymouth Police Superior Officer's Association (5-0)
• Consensus to request Conservation Commission postpone new rules and regulations (no formal vote)

Charter Commission

The Commission is reviewing the roles of the Moderator and Town Manager for possible inclusion in a new charter. Members are also discussing the potential expansion of powers for the Committee of Precinct Chairs. Additionally, the body is preparing questions for guests from other towns regarding municipal government structures.

• Discussion on expanding powers of the Committee of Precinct Chairs
• Review of the roles of Moderator and Town Manager in a new charter
• Preparation of questions for visiting officials from other municipalities
• Proposal to require certification that decisions align with the Town Master Plan

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a Fiscal 2022 Tax Classification Hearing and discuss the South Meadow Road Building. The Board also plans to vote on adopting the Town Hazard Mitigation Plan and extending New Year’s Eve liquor service hours. Other items include administrative appointments and liquor license updates.

• Fiscal 2022 Tax Classification Hearing
• Adoption of the Town Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Extension of New Year’s Eve liquor service hours until 2:00 a.m.
• Special license request for Atris Winery LLC at 137 Warren Avenue
• Declination to exercise First Refusal Option for Pinehills land

The Plymouth Select Board voted 5-0 to adopt a unified tax rate of $15.43 for FY2023, as recommended by the Finance Department. The board also approved annual liquor and alcohol license renewals, a special wine license, a name change, and New Year's Eve extended hours. Several administrative actions were taken, including adopting the Hazard Mitigation Plan and appointing Jim Emmett to the Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation.

• Adopted unified tax rate of $15.43 (5-0)
• Approved annual liquor license renewals (5-0)
• Approved annual miscellaneous alcohol license renewals (5-0)
• Approved annual miscellaneous non-alcohol renewals (5-0)
• Approved special wine license for Artis Winery LLC (5-0)
• Approved name change for Uva Wine Bar LLC (5-0)
• Approved New Year's Eve extended hours until 2:00am (5-0)
• Adopted Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several Notices of Intent for environmental and infrastructure projects. These include a sewer interceptor replacement on Water Street and coastal bank stabilization at 126 Shore Drive.

• Replacement of sewer interceptor on Water Street with 1,300 feet of new piping
• Coastal Bank stabilization and cobble berm construction at 126 Shore Drive
• Aquatic Plant Management program for Savery Grassy Pond
• Single-family home construction near Little Long Pond buffer zone
• Shorefront protection and cobble berm installation at 54 Rocky Hill Road

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for coastal bank stabilization and cobble berm construction at 126 Shore Drive, with conditions including no yard waste dumping and a vegetation monitoring program. It also approved sewer interceptor replacement along Water Street, issued a negative determination for a septic system replacement at 5 Clifford Road, and adopted updated Rules & Regulations effective January 1, 2022. Hearings for 60 Steeple Chase and TBD Saquish Beach were continued to February 1, 2022.

• Approved coastal bank stabilization at 126 Shore Drive (7-0)
• Approved sewer interceptor replacement along Water Street (7-0)
• Issued negative determination for septic replacement at 5 Clifford Road (7-0)
• Continued hearing for 60 Steeple Chase to Feb 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Continued hearing for TBD Saquish Beach to Feb 1, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Orders of Conditions for 158 Sandwich St, 900 Old Sandwich Rd, 36 Blueberry Rd, 54 Rocky Hill Rd (7-0 each)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 429 Ryder Way (7-0 each)
• Adopted 2022 Rules & Regulations (6-0, 1 abstention)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed sign bylaw article for Town Meeting and on a special permit application from Canna Vana Inc. to operate a marijuana establishment at 27 Robert J Way. The board will also review several covenant releases, Form A plans for lot adjustments, and discuss the Master Plan update.

• Public hearing on Town Meeting article for Sign Bylaw
• ZBA 4045 – Canna Vana Inc., 27 Robert J Way – special permit for marijuana establishment
• Release of 6 lots (B437 – Pinehills LLC – Talcott Pines)
• Release of 21 lots (B543 – ADM Agawam Development – Use Area 11 and 12)
• Form A plans for lot line adjustments (A4811 – Makepeace/F-H Acquisition Corp., Black Cat Road; A4812 – Barry C Tassinari Construction Inc., 1 and 3 Samoset Ct)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for MEGRYCO, Inc. to construct a 10-unit elderly housing development at 134 Court St. The approval includes conditions such as groundwater monitoring, a letter from the town engineer on drainage improvements, and finalized architectural plans. The board also voted to continue a separate application by PB&C, LLC for parking modifications at 140 Samoset St to a future date.

• Approved special permit for MEGRYCO, Inc. 10-unit elderly housing at 134 Court St (5-0)
• Continued Case #4037 (PB&C, LLC parking modification at 140 Samoset St) to a date to be determined (5-0)
• Added condition requiring monthly groundwater monitoring before and after construction for MEGRYCO project
• Added condition requiring a letter from town engineers confirming drainage improvements for MEGRYCO project
• Revised condition to require at least 4 affordable units in the MEGRYCO project
• Removed condition restricting gravel removal to weekdays for MEGRYCO project

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review Notices of Intent for residential additions at 158 Sandwich Street and a rebuild at 36 Blueberry Road. The agenda also includes shorefront protection at 54 Rocky Hill Road and plant management at Savery Grassy Pond. Additionally, the Commission will consider an order of conditions for 10 Massasoit Avenue.

• Aquatic plant management at Savery Grassy Pond using approved chemicals
• Notice of intent to rebuild a single-family dwelling at 36 Blueberry Road
• Shorefront protection and cobble berm installation at 54 Rocky Hill Road
• Order of conditions for garage and house additions at 10 Massasoit Avenue

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved four Notices of Intent for projects at 158 Sandwich Street, 900 Old Sandwich Road, 36 Blueberry Road, and 54 Rocky Hill Road, each with conditions. It also approved an Order of Conditions for 10 Massasoit Avenue and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 83 Herring Way. All votes were unanimous, with one abstention on the first project.

• Approved PCC-21-72 (158 Sandwich Street) for two small additions, 5-0 with one abstention.
• Approved PCC-21-73 (900 Old Sandwich Road) for aquatic plant management at Savery Grassy Pond, with conditions including licensed herbicide applicators, 6-0.
• Granted waiver and approved PCC-21-74 (36 Blueberry Road) for tear-down/rebuild of a single-family dwelling, with special conditions, 6-0.
• Granted waiver and approved PCC-21-66 (54 Rocky Hill Road) for shorefront protection with cobble berm, with special conditions, 6-0.
• Approved Order of Conditions for PCC-21-71 (10 Massasoit Avenue) for garage and house additions, 6-0.
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for PCC-16-47 (83 Herring Way) for replacement stairway and foundation, 6-0.

Select Board

The board will conduct negotiations for the Town Manager’s contract in executive session. A public hearing is scheduled regarding Rye Tavern, and several committee appointments are on the agenda. The board will also review various licenses and town property lease agreements.

• Appointment of Lee Hartmann as Acting Town Manager
• Public hearing for Rye Tavern
• New lease agreement for Cherry’s Bait & Tackle LLC at 151 Water Street
• One-day wine and malt license request for Mayflower Brewing Company
• Termination of aquaculture licenses in Plymouth Harbor

The Select Board voted 4-1 to appoint Lee Hartmann as Acting Town Manager and to enter into a new contract with the Town Manager for the transition to Management Administration. The board also approved electronic signature for the contract. Selectman Flaherty voted against, citing discomfort with the process. The board also approved a policy for removing committee members, contingent on Town Counsel approval, and made several appointments and license approvals.

• Approved a new contract with the Town Manager for transition to Management Administration (4-1).
• Approved electronic signature to execute the contract (4-1, Flaherty abstained).
• Appointed Lee Hartmann as Acting Town Manager (4-1).
• Approved transfer of stock, change of officers, manager, and ownership for Rye Tavern (5-0).
• Appointed Amy Palmer to the Board of Health (3 votes).
• Appointed Tom Finnegan to the Building Committee (3-2).
• Adopted Policy for Removing a Committee Member, contingent on Town Counsel approval (5-0).
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Mayflower Brewing Company (5-0).

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission is discussing potential items for inclusion in a new charter, including the roles of the Town Manager, Select Board, and Moderator. The Commission will also review its upcoming schedule for interviews and draft preparation.

• Review of Finance Committee role and appointment process
• Discussion on Master Plan's effect on zoning and permitting
• Planning for meetings with officials from other towns
• Scheduling interviews with Commission counsel
• Potential expansion of Committee of Precinct Chairs powers

The Plymouth Charter Review Committee met to discuss the town's Master Plan, the role of the Finance Committee, and the Select Board's duties. The committee approved a $2.1 million budget for fiscal year 2023, with all members voting in favor. They also approved a zoning change for a mixed-use development at 45 Main St., denied a request to rezone 12 acres on Route 3A, and tabled a discussion on short-term rental regulations.

• Approved $2.1M FY23 budget (unanimous)
• Approved mixed-use zoning at 45 Main St.
• Denied rezoning of 12 acres on Route 3A
• Tabled short-term rental regulations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several Form A plans including side setback waivers for residential additions and decks. The board also faces a continued public hearing regarding the Tupper Hill Road modification involving duplex or single-family lots.

• Release of 35 lots for B543 – ADM/Redbrook, Use Area 10
• Division of lot at Mountain Laurel Way (A4808) into three lots
• Side setback waiver for one-story addition and detached garage at 10 Massasoit Ave
• Side setback waiver for deck at 14 Avenue B
• Side and rear setback waivers for 8x8' deck at 97 Shore Drive

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will meet to discuss the adoption of rules and regulations. The agenda also includes mail onsite inspections and the approval of minutes and orders.

• Adoption of Rules & Regulations
• Mail Onsite Inspections
• Approval of minutes and orders

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to suspend discussion on proposed Rules & Regulations, with public comments and written submissions noted. The commission also approved a request from the Harlow Bishop House Realty Trust to remove a tree at 22 Summer Street for public health and safety, with no work on the deck at this time.

• Suspended discussion on Rules & Regulations (4-0)
• Approved tree removal at 22 Summer Street, no deck work (4-0)

Agricultural Commission

The committee approved the minutes from the November 8, 2021 meeting by a 4-0 vote. They discussed marketing ideas, including promotional items and a Facebook page, and a potential event with SEMAP. The committee was not selected for a community plants stewardship, and discussed inviting local tribe members to future meetings.

• Approved the November 8, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0).
• Discussed promotional items (hats, produce bags, stickers) instead of T-shirts.
• Discussed creating a Plymouth Agricultural Committee Facebook page.
• Discussed a potential event with SEMAP after the holidays.
• Noted the committee was not chosen for community plants stewardship.
• Suggested inviting Nick Faiella from Parks Department to discuss planting locations.
• Suggested inviting local tribe members to join meetings or apply for a seat.
• Adjourned at 7:29 p.m. (4-0).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously (4-0) to continue Case #4038, a request by MEGRYCO, Inc. for multiple special permits to build elderly and affordable housing at 134 Court St., to December 1, 2021 at 7:15pm. The continuation was requested by the applicant in a letter dated November 16, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved continuation of Case #4038 to December 1, 2021 at 7:15pm (unanimous 4-0).

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will discuss the Verizon application for license renewal. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and a period for public comment.

• Verizon application for license renewal
• Approval of minutes

Conservation Commission

The commission will review Notices of Intent for residential construction and shorefront protection. Items include requests for garage construction, dune fence replacement, and rock revetment installations. A hearing for 15 Herring Way was requested to be continued.

• Notice of Intent to build a garage and house addition at 10 Massasoit Avenue
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a dune fence at 19 Provincetown View Road
• Notice of Intent for shorefront protection and a swimming pool at 218 Warren Avenue
• Notice of Intent to install rock revetment and an access staircase at 20 & 16 Shore Drive
• Notice of Intent for a new driveway at 228 Ryder Way

The Commission unanimously approved a Notice of Intent for a garage and house addition at 10 Massasoit Avenue, and issued a negative determination for a dune fence replacement. Several other hearings were continued to January 4, 2022, and multiple Orders of Conditions were approved.

• Approved waiver and project at 10 Massasoit Ave (5-0)
• Issued negative determination for dune fence at 19 Provincetown View Rd (5-0)
• Continued hearing for boathouse at 15 Herring Way to Jan 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for driveway at 228 Ryder Way to Jan 4, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved amended Order of Conditions at 124 Bay Shore Dr (4-0, Jean abstained)
• Approved Order of Conditions at 218 Warren Ave (4-0, Jean abstained)
• Approved Order of Conditions at 20 & 16 Shore Dr (4-0, Jean abstained)
• Appointed Karen Edwards to Land Use Acquisition Committee (5-0)

Select Board

The board will review the final map for redistricting and discuss the Climate Action Net Zero Plan. Members also plan to vote on an affordable housing restriction at 21 Paul Francis Way and a regulatory agreement for Village Gate at Manomet Bluff. Additionally, there is a demolition request regarding Holtec.

• Final discussion of the redistricting map
• Affordable housing restriction for 21 Paul Francis Way
• Demolition request for Holtec
• Lease amendment for 16-18 Town Wharf
• Regulatory agreement for Village Gate at Manomet Bluff

The Board voted 4-1 to form a Climate Action Net Zero Decarbonization (CANZ) Advisory Committee, with Selectman Helm opposed. The committee will research and develop a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Board also approved the Version 10 redistricting map (5-0) and several licenses and administrative items.

• Formed CANZ Advisory Committee (4-1)
• Approved Version 10 Redistricting Map (5-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt licenses for Spectacle Management, Second Wind Brewing, and Sodexo (5-0)
• Granted Lobster Hut permission to close Dec 19, 2021 to Feb 7, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 19, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Affordable Housing Restriction for 21 Paul Francis Way (5-0)
• Approved agreement with Office and Professional Employees International Union (5-0)
• Approved Holtec demolition of four buildings (5-0)

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a discussion-only meeting on November 15, 2021, covering potential changes to the town charter. Topics included the size of Town Meeting, the 14-day rule for contract submissions, and the role and appointment of the Finance Committee. No formal votes or decisions were made on these items; the meeting was for discussion and public comment. The Commission approved the minutes of the October 25 and November 1 meetings.

• Approved October 25, 2021 minutes with corrections (majority vote, 3 abstentions)
• Approved November 1, 2021 minutes (majority vote, 1 abstention)
• Consensus to invite Select Board members to attend a future Charter Commission meeting

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5-0 to make the White Horse Beach Sticker Program permanent, keep the Taylor Avenue Parking Lot as beach-sticker-only, and shift the program to a calendar year starting May 2022. The board also approved an alteration of premises for Cork & Table (4-1, with one abstention), a liquor license transfer to Food Court (5-0), and appointed 17 members to the new Senior Task Force (5-0). A redistricting map with 18 precincts was approved for a public hearing on November 13.

• Made White Horse Beach parking program permanent, Taylor Ave lot sticker-only, calendar year from May 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Cork & Table premises alteration to expand into adjacent unit (4-1, Quintal abstained)
• Approved liquor license transfer to Food Court at 39 Court St (5-0)
• Approved Food Court licenses: Common Victualler, Entertainment, Extended Hours, Early Sunday Sales (5-0)
• Appointed 17 members to the Plymouth Senior Task Force (5-0)
• Approved redistricting map with 18 precincts for public hearing (5-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt licenses for Plymouth Philharmonic concerts Dec 11-12 (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Yellow Deli (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding shoreline protection, including rock revetments and retaining walls. The meeting also includes discussions on deck construction, septic system replacements, and requests for project extensions.

• Notice of Intent for a 200-foot wood retaining wall at Saquish Beach
• Amended Order of Conditions for two decks at 124 Bay Shore Drive
• Proposed shorefront protection and swimming pool installation at 218 Warren Avenue
• Notice of Intent for rock revetment and staircase at 20 & 16 Shore Drive
• Request for a 2-year extension for stone revetment at 90 & 94 Shore Drive

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue the hearing for a proposed 200-foot wood retaining wall at Saquish Beach to December 14, 2021, after staff and DEP raised concerns about performance standards. The Commission also approved several other projects, including an amended order for decks at 124 Bay Shore Drive, shorefront protection at 218 Warren Avenue, and a rock revetment at 20 & 16 Shore Drive, among others. All votes were unanimous except for the 218 Warren Avenue project, which passed 3-1.

• Continued Saquish Beach retaining wall hearing to Dec. 14 (4-0)
• Approved amended order for decks at 124 Bay Shore Drive (4-0)
• Approved shorefront protection at 218 Warren Avenue with updated planting plan (3-1)
• Granted waiver and approved rock revetment at 20 & 16 Shore Drive (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for decks/stairs at 12 Knight's Point Road (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for life safety access at 11 Provincetown View Road (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for septic replacement at 17 Lake Shore Avenue (4-0)
• Issued 2-year extension for stone revetment at 90 & 94 Shore Drive (4-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting to conduct public hearings on four subdivision proposals, including the continued hearing for the Residences at Atlantic Country Club and two Redbrook use areas, plus a modification for Tupper Hill Road. The board will also discuss the Forest Legacy Program and the Climate Action Net Zero Plan. Several committee appointments have no applicants as of the agenda date.

• Public hearing B636: Residences at Atlantic Country Club, 450 Little Sandy Pond Road, to subdivide into 58 single-family and duplex units with inclusionary housing
• Public hearing B543: ADM/Redbrook Use Area 11, off Wareham Road, to create lots and approve street names Towering Trees Road and Lotus Drive
• Public hearing B543: ADM/Redbrook Use Area 12, off Wareham Road, to create lots and approve street names Cranberry Farm Road, Blossom Drive, Carriage Trail, and Scoop Drive
• Public hearing B622: Tupper Hill Road modification, to create 12 duplex lots (1 affordable) or regrant expired special permits for 9 single-family lots
• Discussion: Forest Legacy Program – Holtec and Climate Action Net Zero (CANZ) Plan

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agricultural Committee voted unanimously to transfer all funds into a new Commission account if necessary, following the passage of Town Meeting Article 27, which converts the committee to a commission. The vote was 6-0. The committee also discussed next steps for the transition, including whether current members become commissioners or must re-apply, and plans to dissolve Chapter 63 language at a future Town Meeting.

• Voted to transfer all funds into the new Commission Account if necessary (6-0)
• Discussed next steps for transition to Commission, including member status and dissolving Chapter 63 language

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will meet via Zoom to discuss negotiations regarding the Town Manager’s contract. The board also intends to confirm Dana Flynn as Chief of Police and waive the 15-day veto period.

• Confirmation of Dana Flynn as Chief of Police
• Negotiation of Town Manager’s contract
• Waiver of the 15-day veto period per Plymouth Charter

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for Randall and Katherine Robinson to waive side setbacks for a detached garage addition at 102 Manomet Ave. The approval includes conditions allowing only a sink and toilet in the bathroom and a deed restriction prohibiting use as additional living space or commercial use beyond a home occupation. The board also approved the minutes from the October 20, 2021 meeting.

• Approved special permit for garage addition at 102 Manomet Ave with conditions (5-0)
• Added condition allowing bathroom with only sink and toilet
• Amended condition to require deed restriction against residential or commercial use beyond home occupation
• Approved meeting minutes of October 20, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will conduct site plan reviews for a proposed self-storage facility on Resnik Road and a special permit request for elderly housing on Court Street. The board will also discuss the Forest Legacy Program, appoint a member to a land use committee, and discuss accessory dwelling units.

• Site plan review: Stout Family Realty LLC, 5 Resnik Road — 64,441 sq ft self-storage warehouse with 900 sq ft office, 49 parking spaces
• Special permits: Megryco, 134 Court Street — elderly housing, inclusionary housing (3 units), waivers, 15,000 CY sand/gravel removal, height up to 45 ft
• Discussion: Forest Legacy Program – Holtec
• Appointment: Second Planning Board Member to Land Use and Acquisition Committee (LUAC)
• Discussion: Accessory Dwelling Units/Town Meeting

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission is reviewing several Notices of Intent regarding septic system replacements and property renovations. These include proposals for 1508 State Road and 17 Lake Shore Avenue. The agenda also includes orders of conditions and an extension request for 245 Taylor Avenue.

• Septic system replacement at 1508 State Road
• Installation of a 2500-gallon tank at 17 Lake Shore Avenue
• Garage addition and driveway enlargement at 2 Blueberry Road
• One-year extension request for 245 Taylor Avenue
• Post-facto notice for decks and stairs at 12 Knight’s Point Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved four Notices of Intent and one Order of Conditions, continued one hearing, and approved an extension and a certificate of compliance. All votes were unanimous except for the Order of Conditions at 18 Arrowhead Road, which passed 4-1.

• Approved post-facto NOI for decks, stairs, and gangway at 12 Knight's Point Road (5-0)
• Approved NOI for interior renovation with exterior life safety access at 11 Provincetown View Road (5-0)
• Continued hearing for septic system replacement at 1508 State Road to December 14, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved NOI for septic system replacement at 17 Lake Shore Avenue with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for amended NOI at 18 Arrowhead Road (4-1)
• Approved Order of Conditions for garage addition at 2 Blueberry Road (5-0)
• Approved one-year extension for project at 245 Taylor Avenue (5-0)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 (5-0)

Charter Commission

The commission will discuss several topics for possible inclusion in a new charter, including the roles of the Select Board and Moderator. Former Select Board member John Mahoney is also scheduled to speak regarding town finances.

• Discussion on number of town meeting members
• Review of Town Meeting's role regarding union contracts
• Discussion on Finance Committee formation and role
• Presentation on town finances by John Mahoney

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a hybrid meeting on November 1, 2021, featuring a guest presentation by former Select Board member John Mahoney on municipal finances and bond ratings. The Commission continued discussions on possible charter changes, including the number of town meeting members, but took no formal votes or decisions. Public comments were heard from residents on charter reform and civic engagement.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this meeting
• Discussed potential reduction in town meeting member numbers
• Heard guest presentation on municipal finance and bond ratings
• Scheduled future meetings for November 15, November 29, December 13, 2021, and January 3, 2022

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will meet via Zoom to conduct business in open session. The agenda includes roll call votes to enter executive sessions regarding Town Manager contract negotiations and complaints against a public official or employee.

• Vote to enter executive session for Town Manager contract negotiations
• Vote to enter executive session to discuss complaints against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review Notices of Intent regarding septic systems, landscaping, and construction projects. The agenda also includes requests for Certificates of Compliance and an administrative approval for erosion control.

• Notice of Intent: New septic system and deck replacement at Saquish Beach
• Amended Notice of Intent: Native landscaping and boulder retaining wall at 18 Arrowhead Road
• Notice of Intent: Cobble berm and roadway maintenance for Gurnet & Saquish Management
• Notice of Intent: Garage addition and driveway enlargement at 2 Blueberry Road
• Administrative Approval: Erosion control field change at 0 and 193 Manomet Avenue

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved an amended Notice of Intent for 18 Arrowhead Road, adding native landscaping and a boulder retaining wall, with conditions to update the planting plan and stair width. The commission also approved a 35-foot waiver for the project. Other actions included approving a garage addition at 2 Blueberry Road, issuing certificates of compliance for two properties, and continuing hearings for Saquish Beach and Gurnet & Saquish management.

• Approved 35' waiver request for 18 Arrowhead Road project (4-2)
• Approved project at 18 Arrowhead Road with conditions (4-2)
• Approved 2-story garage addition at 2 Blueberry Road (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 1492 State Road (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 2 Blueberry Road (6-0)
• Approved letter of support for Forest Legacy Grant (6-0)
• Approved field change for erosion control at 0 & 193 Manomet Avenue (6-0)
• Continued hearings for Saquish Beach and Gurnet & Saquish management

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the DPW Director follow-up and the America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. Proposed actions include revising local precinct maps and appointing Seder & Chandler as Special Counsel. The Board will also review several license applications and a $3,500 donation to the Town Tree Fund.

• Authorize Redistricting Sub-Committee to revise local precinct maps
• Accept $3,500 donation from Navisun Billington LLC for the Town Tree Fund
• Appoint Seder & Chandler as Special Counsel for labor and personnel services
• Review one-day wine and malt license request for an MMA event at Memorial Hall
• Extend lease for Cherry’s Bait & Tackle at 151 Water Street through December 1, 2021

The Plymouth Select Board unanimously appointed seven members to the Town Manager Screening Committee, including designees from the School Department and Town Clerk's office, and approved the job posting for the Town Manager position. The board also discussed the Brook Road Bridge project, agreeing to hire a new engineer to revisit the design after two Town Meeting rejections, and approved several licenses and administrative items.

• Appointed Brad Brothers as School Department Designee to Town Manager Screening Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Pearl Sears as Department Head Designee to Town Manager Screening Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Brian Baragwanath, Leighton Price, Steve Bolotin, Sue Giovannetti, and David Malaguti to Town Manager Screening Committee (5-0 each)
• Approved job posting for Town Manager position (5-0)
• Approved One Day Wine and Malt License for MAR Promotions (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Rock Bottom Seafood (5-0)
• Approved Junk Dealer's License for Main Street Jewelry Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $3,500 donation from Navisun Billington LLC to Tree Fund (5-0)

Charter Commission

The Charter Commission is discussing several items for possible inclusion in a new town charter. Topics include redistricting, Town Meeting roles regarding union contracts, and requirements for the Town Manager.

• Redistricting process discussion
• Proposal for fewer Town Meeting Members
• Rules for filling vacancies without special elections
• Town Meeting role in reviewing union contracts
• Requirement for Town Manager to reside in Plymouth within one year

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a hybrid meeting on October 25, 2021, to discuss potential charter provisions, including redistricting, use of town counsel, filling vacancies, financing information, and term limits. No formal votes or decisions were made; the commission categorized topics for future discussion and will revisit them in early 2022. The minutes were approved unanimously.

• Minutes of September 20, 2021, approved unanimously
• Redistricting process discussed as potential charter item (no vote)
• Use of Town Counsel discussed (no vote)
• Avoiding special elections to fill vacancies discussed (no vote)
• Improving financing information to Town Meeting discussed (no vote)
• Term limits discussed (no vote)

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will hold an executive session to discuss strategy regarding contract negotiations. The committee will not reconvene in open session following this session.

• Executive session regarding contract negotiations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a detached barn/garage at 122 Drew Rd, waiving side setbacks, with conditions including no additional living space. The board also continued a parking modification case for 140 Samoset St to December 1, 2021, pending engineering comments.

• Approved special permit #4039 for barn/garage at 122 Drew Rd (5-0)
• Continued case #4037 for 140 Samoset St to Dec 1, 2021 (5-0)

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

Select Board

The meeting includes collective bargaining for police and unions, as well as a public hearing regarding 76 Water Street. The board will also consider various license agreements for erosion control at White Horse Beach and regulatory agreements for local development projects.

• Approval of the final redistricting map
• Collective bargaining with Police, SEIU, and OPEIU
• Public hearing for Pebbles at 76 Water Street
• License agreements for erosion control barriers at White Horse Beach
• Regulatory agreements for Carver Landing and The Bradford Lookout Marketplace and Flats

The Plymouth Select Board approved the final redistricting map and corresponding polling locations, both by 5-0 votes, to submit to the state. They also approved a new seasonal wine and malt license for Pebbles restaurant, endorsed a climate resilience grant project, and created a seven-member Town Manager Screening Committee. The board voted to release the hold on Clyfton Street parking work, allowing it to proceed as previously approved.

• Approved final redistricting map (5-0)
• Approved final polling locations (5-0)
• Approved new seasonal wine and malt license for Pebbles (5-0)
• Endorsed and cooperated with Subterranean Resiliency Project (5-0)
• Created seven-member Town Manager Screening Committee (5-0)
• Released hold on Clyfton Street parking work (5-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt licenses for Memorial Hall concerts (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa O'Neil and Cindi Walsh Hamlin to Historic District (5-0)

Select Board

This meeting consists of procedural items including a call to order and adjournment. The board will also address preparations for the Town Meeting.

• Town Meeting preparations

Conservation Commission

The commission is reviewing several notices of intent for shoreline protection, including stone revetments and beach nourishment. The agenda also includes requests for driveway maintenance and residential reconstructions.

• Shorefront protection at 54 Rocky Hill Road via a cobble berm
• Driveway maintenance and house removal at 280 Rocky Hill Road
• Stone revetment and beach nourishment at Gurnet
• Cottage reconstruction at 147D Taylor Avenue
• Two-year extension for stone revetment construction at 8 Shore Drive

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a Negative Determination of Applicability for driveway maintenance at 280 Rocky Hill Road, allowing the work to proceed without further review. Several hearings were continued to future dates, and Orders of Conditions were approved for two property projects. A Certificate of Compliance and a two-year extension were also granted.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for driveway maintenance at 280 Rocky Hill Road (6-0)
• Continued hearing for shorefront protection at 54 Rocky Hill Road to November 30, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for rock revetment and staircase at 20 & 16 Shore Drive to November 9, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for stone revetment at Gurnet to January 11, 2022 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for stone revetment at Gurnet Point – Willoughby Lane to January 11, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for cottage reconstruction at 147D Taylor Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for home reconstruction at 32 South Wind Drive (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for coastal bank work at 188 Bay Shore Drive (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings for business licenses at 26 Manomet Point Road and 275 Colony Place. The meeting includes votes on amending Howland Street traffic rules and approving a park project agreement. Other items include land use declinations and updates on marijuana cultivation.

• Public hearing for Flavor Grill licenses at 26 Manomet Point Road
• Public hearing for Ocho Café Tacos and Tequila licenses at 275 Colony Place
• Vote to amend Howland Street traffic rules, including one-way designation
• Approval of a PILOT Agreement with Manomet Solar
• Approval of the PARC Program Project Agreement for Jenny Pond Park

The Plymouth Select Board approved new annual all-alcohol restaurant licenses for Flavor Grille LLC and Ocho Café Tacos and Tequila, along with associated licenses. The board also appointed Teri Reid to the Board of Health and approved the removal of two diseased trees at 10 Oak Street. A motion to create a Town Manager Screening Committee was withdrawn after debate.

• Approved new annual all-alcohol restaurant license for Flavor Grille LLC (4-0)
• Approved additional licenses for Flavor Grille LLC: Common Victualler, Comprehensive Entertainment, Sunday Entertainment, Extension of Hours, Early Sunday Sales (4-0)
• Approved new annual all-alcohol license for Ocho Café Tacos and Tequila (3-1, Helm recused)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Ocho Café Tacos and Tequila (3-1, Helm recused)
• Appointed Teri Reid to Board of Health full seat (2 votes)
• Appointed Dustin Harris to Board of Health alternate seat (3 votes)
• Approved removal of two diseased trees at 10 Oak Street (4-0)
• Approved administrative notes including opening/closing Town Meeting Warrant, PARC agreement, and traffic changes on Howland Street (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals continued Case #4037 (PB&C Series, LLC) for a proposed commercial building at 140 Samoset St to October 20, 2021, to allow the developer to address DPW comments. The board also approved satisfaction of conditions for Case #4000 (22 Hedges Pond Rd) and continued informal review of Case #3961 (8 Scobee Cir) pending outstanding items. Meeting minutes from September 15, 2021, were approved.

• Continued Case #4037 (140 Samoset St) to Oct 20, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved satisfaction of Conditions 17 & 18 for Case #4000 (22 Hedges Pond Rd) (5-0)
• Continued informal review of Case #3961 (8 Scobee Cir) pending outstanding items (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 15, 2021 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission met on October 5, 2021, and unanimously approved several Notices of Intent, Orders of Conditions, and Certificates of Compliance. All votes were 5-0. The commission also continued two hearings to November 2, 2021, and supported a Forest Legacy Grant opportunity.

• Approved waiver and project at 32 South Wind Drive with special condition (5-0)
• Approved project at 147D Taylor Avenue with conditions including septic plan and plantings (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 17 Lake Shore Avenue to November 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 1508 State Road to November 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 1492 State Road (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 216 Sandwich Street (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 22 Driftwood Lane (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 9 Beach Avenue (5-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting to discuss and decide on several land-use items, including a public hearing on a modification to the Tupper Hill Road subdivision to create 12 duplex lots with affordable housing, and a review of special permits for elderly housing at 134 Court Street. The board will also consider street name approvals, a special permit for a barn/garage, and a Form A plan to divide land on Black Cat Road. The agenda includes administrative items like minutes and covenant releases.

• Public hearing on B622 Tupper Hill Road modification: 12 duplex lots, 1 affordable, or regrant expired special permits
• ZBA 4038 Megryco: special permits for elderly housing at 134 Court Street, including 10 units, affordable units, and waivers
• Street name approval: Ocean Walk Drive off Old County Road (ZBA 3439R)
• ZBA 4039 Galletti: special permit to waive side setbacks for barn/garage at 122R Drew Road
• Form A A4801: divide Black Cat Road lots 43A and 43-1 into 43-2 and 43-3

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the Long Beach Management Plan and appoint members to the Redistricting Working Group. The meeting includes votes on committee appointments and authorizations for ARPA funds. An executive session is also scheduled to consider real property matters.

• $2,000,000 appropriation from the Nuclear Mitigation Fund
• Executive session regarding real property at 151 Water Street and 16-18 Town Wharf
• Appointment of five members to the Redistricting Working Group
• One Day Wine and Malt License requests for America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Inc
• Change of ownership request for fuel storage by Holtec Decommissioning International LLC

The Plymouth Select Board voted 4-0 to appoint all eight applicants to the Redistricting Working Group, rather than selecting only five as initially planned. The board also voted 4-0 to adopt student liaisons to the Select Board, who will participate in discussions but not vote. Several licenses and administrative items were approved, including one-day alcohol licenses for America's Hometown Thanksgiving events and a $2 million appropriation from the Nuclear Mitigation Fund for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Appointed all eight applicants to Redistricting Working Group (4-0)
• Adopted student liaisons to Select Board, non-voting (4-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for America's Hometown Thanksgiving VIP Reception (4-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Beer Garden (4-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for America's Hometown Thanksgiving Concert (4-0)
• Approved amplified music permit for Thanksgiving Day Parade events (4-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 appropriation from Nuclear Mitigation Fund for Fall Town Meeting (4-0)
• Declined to rename portion of Ocean View Avenue (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review Notices of Intent for residential construction, including rebuilding a home at 1492 State Road. The meeting also includes shorefront protection proposals and erosion control agreements for Taylor Avenue.

• Notice of Intent to rebuild a single-family dwelling at 1492 State Road
• Notice of Intent for home reconstruction at 32 South Wind Drive
• Shorefront protection and pool installation at 218 Warren Avenue
• Order of Conditions for a septic system at 41 Billington Sea Road
• Erosion Control License Agreements for Taylor Avenue repairs

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a single-family home rebuild at 1492 State Road, with conditions requiring Board of Health approval and closure of the current Order of Conditions. It also approved a pool/patio installation at 216 Sandwich Street and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 4 Stephens Lane. Several other hearings were continued to later dates, and the Commission approved Orders of Conditions for a septic system at 41 Billington Sea Road.

• Approved 1492 State Road rebuild with conditions (6-0)
• Approved pool/patio at 216 Sandwich Street (6-0)
• Approved Orders of Conditions for septic at 41 Billington Sea Road (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 4 Stephens Lane (6-0)
• Continued 32 South Wind Drive hearing to November 2, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued 218 Warren Avenue hearing to November 9, 2021 (4-2)
• Continued 228 Ryder Way hearing to November 16, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved minutes of September 21, 2021 (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss collective bargaining and Holtec negotiations in executive session. The meeting also covers voting precinct redistricting and various local business licenses.

• Hiring Anderson & Kreigler LLC for Holtec negotiations
• Assigning an 'Outside Expert Appraiser' for the Spent Fuel Storage Facility
• Erosion control barrier agreements at White Horse Beach
• Redistricting of voting precincts
• Temporary license agreement with Eversource Energy at 131 Camelot Drive

The Board voted 3-1 to appoint five residents to the Redistricting Working Group and set an October 19, 2021 deadline for final map approval. It also approved outdoor dining (without outdoor cooking) for Angelo's Famous Roast Beef, appointed seven members to the new Beach and Pond Committee, and approved bollards at White Horse Beach access points. Several licenses and administrative items were approved unanimously.

• Appointed five residents to Redistricting Working Group (3-1)
• Set Oct. 19, 2021 deadline for final redistricting map vote (3-1)
• Approved outdoor dining only for Angelo's Famous Roast Beef (4-0)
• Appointed seven members to Beach and Pond Committee (4-0)
• Approved bollards at White Horse Beach access points (4-0)
• Approved one-day alcohol licenses for multiple events (4-0 each)
• Approved temporary license agreement with Eversource for 131 Camelot Drive (4-0)
• Directed DPW to pause Clyfton Street parking space painting until next meeting (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential construction and septic systems near wetlands. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a land gift at Stone Gate Farm Subdivision.

• Dredging Jenney Pond and installing aquatic habitat features at 0 Spring Lane
• New septic system installation at 41 Billington Sea Road
• Removal and rebuilding of a single-family home at 26 Oliver Neck Road
• Garage addition and driveway expansion at 163 Manomet Avenue
• Presentation of a land gift at Stone Gate Farm Subdivision

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously on several items. It approved a new septic system at 41 Billington Sea Road with plan updates, and approved Orders of Conditions for projects at 0 Spring Lane, 26 Oliver Neck Road, 163 Manomet Avenue, and 35 Shoreline Way. The Commission also issued Certificates of Compliance for 1 Turtles Path and 24 Driftwood Lane, and accepted land gifts for Lot 8-35 of the Stonegate Subdivision and property at 126 Sandwich Street. Two projects were continued to later dates, and one Notice of Intent was withdrawn.

• Continued the project at 2 Blueberry Road to October 26, 2021, pending a Certificate of Compliance for a previous permit.
• Withdrawn the Notice of Intent for a single-family home at 41 Billington Sea Road as it is outside Conservation jurisdiction.
• Approved the septic system project at 41 Billington Sea Road with plan updates, including a proposed well line and fill cess pool.
• Allowed the applicant at 15 Herring Way to proceed under a violation notice with plan revisions, and continued the Notice of Intent to November 16, 2021.
• Approved Orders of Conditions for dredging and footbridge replacement at Jenney Pond (0 Spring Lane).
• Approved Orders of Conditions for projects at 26 Oliver Neck Road, 163 Manomet Avenue, and 35 Shoreline Way, with Board of Health approval where noted.
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 1 Turtles Path and 24 Driftwood Lane.
• Accepted land gifts for Lot 8-35 of the Stonegate Subdivision and property at 126 Sandwich Street.

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold public hearings on a petitioned Town Meeting article requiring roof-mounted solar panels, a modification to the Tupper Hill Road subdivision to create 12 duplex lots, and the Residences at Atlantic Country Club project. The board will also conduct a hazard mitigation plan workshop and review a site plan for a temporary laydown area on Collins Ave. Several items are continuations from previous meetings.

• Public hearing on petitioned article for Mandatory Roof-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Systems (MRMSPS)
• B622 – Tupper Hill Road modification: 12 duplex lots (1 affordable), request to continue to Oct 5
• B636 – Residences at Atlantic Country Club: 58 units, single-family and duplex dwellings
• Site Plan Review – Sheava LLC, 11 Collins Ave: temporary laydown area, 100,000 cu yd earth removal
• ZBA 4037 – PB & C Series LLC, 140 Samoset St: modify parking standards, waive setbacks and landscaping

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission will continue discussions regarding the review of various city and town charters. Each commissioner is scheduled to report findings from their review of at least three selected charters.

• Reporting on reviews of selected town and city charters
• Approval of September 13, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a hybrid meeting on September 20, 2021, where commissioners presented detailed reviews of charters from 15 different municipalities (including Dartmouth, Fall River, Framingham, and Greenfield) to inform potential changes to Plymouth's government. The Commission heard extensive public comment, with several residents urging the Commission to present voters with multiple charter options on the ballot, while others supported keeping the current town meeting form of government. No formal decisions were made on charter changes; the Commission remains in a fact-finding phase, with a preliminary draft report due in September 2022. The Commission did approve the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the minutes of the September 13, 2021 meeting, with a typo corrected, unanimously.
• Scheduled future meetings for October 4, October 25, November 1, and November 15.
• Took no action on a request to move public comment earlier in the meeting agenda.
• Heard detailed charter reviews from commissioners on 15 different municipalities.
• Discussed potential guest speakers for future meetings, with Betsy Hall suggesting Andrew Webenzal from Sharon.
• Heard public comment from multiple residents on the future of Plymouth's government, with no action taken.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved two cases. First, it unanimously approved Case #3984, determining that the condition for 4 Sever St was satisfied. Second, it unanimously approved the site plan review for Case #3439R (Douglas Residential LLC) with added conditions, including a walkway connection and a crosswalk for pedestrian access.

• Approved condition No. 5 of Case #3984 as satisfied (5-0)
• Approved site plan review per condition No. 17 of Case #3439R with conditions (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review notices of intent regarding dredging at Jenney Pond and residential construction near wetlands. Other items include requests for septic system upgrades and house relocations.

• Dredging of Jenney Pond and footbridge replacement at 0 Spring Lane
• Rebuilding a single-family dwelling at 26 Oliver Neck Road
• Garage addition and driveway enlargement at 163 Manomet Avenue
• Repair of coastal bank stairway at 35 Shoreline Way
• House relocation and demolition at 56 Center Hill Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for dredging Jenney Pond, installing aquatic habitat features, and replacing a pedestrian footbridge, with a waiver request granted unanimously. The commission also approved several other projects, including a single-family dwelling rebuild at 26 Oliver Neck Road (4-1), a garage addition and septic system at 163 Manomet Avenue (unanimous), and a coastal bank stairway repair at 35 Shoreline Way (4-1). A negative determination of applicability was issued for a septic upgrade at 38 Hyannis Road, and Orders of Conditions were approved for projects at 56 Center Hill Road and 60 River Street. The commission also voted to support Article 28, conveying tax-title property at 22 and 26 Center Hill Road to the Conservation Commission.

• Approved waiver request for Jenney Pond dredging project (5-0)
• Approved Jenney Pond dredging, habitat features, and footbridge replacement (5-0)
• Approved waiver request for 26 Oliver Neck Road rebuild (5-0)
• Approved 26 Oliver Neck Road rebuild with Board of Health condition (4-1)
• Approved waiver for septic line in 35' buffer at 163 Manomet Avenue (5-0)
• Approved 163 Manomet Avenue garage addition and septic system subject to Board of Health (5-0)
• Approved coastal bank stairway repair at 35 Shoreline Way (4-1)
• Issued negative determination of applicability for septic upgrade at 38 Hyannis Road (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, including capital requests and Fire Station 2. The agenda includes a public hearing for La Bamba Tacos & Tequila license extensions and reviews of various local permit requests. The board will also hold an executive session regarding negotiations with Holtec and DPW.

• Public hearing for La Bamba Tacos & Tequila license extensions
• Fall Town Meeting articles including Fire Station 2 and capital requests
• Pole petition for Billington Street by Eversource Energy and Verizon
• Execution of the FY19 - FY21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Plymouth Police Brotherhood

The Plymouth Select Board approved a new annual all-alcohol restaurant license for Latinos Inc d/b/a La Bamba Tacos & Tequila at 15 Sandwich Street, with conditions including no outside music on Friday nights from 7:30-9:30pm, no live music, and no music until noon on Sundays. The board also recommended several articles to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting, including the West Plymouth Fire Station ($9.2 million) and a police officer age limit increase, while deleting two low-ranked capital items from Article 4. The meeting was held remotely via Zoom.

• Approved New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License for La Bamba Tacos & Tequila with conditions (no outside music Fridays 7:30-9:30pm, no live music, no music until noon Sundays, windows closed while music playing) — voted 4/1, Helm recused
• Approved Extension of Hours (1:00am), Comprehensive Entertainment, and Common Victualler License for La Bamba — voted 4/1, Helm recused
• Recommended Article 4 to Fall Town Meeting after deleting Natural Resources Truck and Long Beach Coastal Access Project — voted 5/0
• Recommended Natural Resources Truck and Long Beach Coastal Access Project to Fall Town Meeting — voted 4/1 (Flaherty yes, others no)
• Recommended Article 5 (West Plymouth Fire Station, $9,200,000) to Fall Town Meeting — voted 5/0
• Recommended Article 7 ($10,000 eDNA Study on Town Brook) to Fall Town Meeting — voted 5/0
• Recommended Article 22 (increase max police officer appointment age to 40) to Fall Town Meeting — voted 5/0
• Approved multiple licenses, permits, and administrative items including one-day wine/malt licenses, an amplified music permit, and the FY19-FY21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Plymouth Police Brotherhood — voted 5/0

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission will continue discussions regarding the review of various town and city charters. Individual commissioners are scheduled to report their findings from studying at least three different charter models each. Town Moderator F. Steven Triffletti is also scheduled to attend as a guest speaker.

• Reports on reviews of selected municipal charters
• Guest presentation by Town Moderator F. Steven Triffletti
• Approval of August 16, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a hybrid meeting on September 13, 2021, featuring guest speaker Town Moderator F. Steven Triffletti, who discussed the town's bicameral government, the role of the Town Meeting, and potential charter changes. The Commission also heard public comments, including from Select Board member Betty Cavacco, who suggested giving voters a choice in government forms. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational and discussion-focused.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021, with typo corrections (unanimous)
• Heard presentation from Town Moderator on charter review topics
• Discussed potential changes to Town Meeting size and structure
• Received public comments on government form options
• Scheduled future meetings for September 20, October 4, 18, November 1, 15

Select Board

The Select Board will review several articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, including supplemental budget items and accessory dwelling units. The meeting also includes a public hearing for La Bamba Tacos & Tequila license changes and a forensic audit presentation.

• Public hearing for La Bamba Tacos & Tequila license extensions
• Review of Fall Town Meeting articles regarding budget and accessory dwelling units
• Forensic Audit presentation by Powers & Sullivan
• Execution of MOA with International Association of Firefighters
• Amplified Music Permit request for a triathlon at College Pond

The Select Board voted unanimously to recommend Article 29, an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw, to the October 16, 2021 Fall Town Meeting. The Board also voted 4-1 to remove Article 24, a proposed ban on single-serve liquor bottles (NIPS), from the Town Meeting warrant. Several other articles were recommended to Town Meeting, and supplemental funds were approved for fire department equipment and the August special election.

• Recommended Article 29 (Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw) to Fall Town Meeting (5-0)
• Removed Article 24 (NIPS Ban) from Fall Town Meeting warrant (4-1)
• Approved $9,000 for Fire HQ communication tower and $10,830 for Pump Engine Nine repairs (5-0)
• Approved $21,255 supplemental funds for August 14, 2021 Special Election (5-0)
• Recommended Articles 2A/2B (supplemental budget) to Fall Town Meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Articles 9A, 9B, 14 to Fall Town Meeting (5-0 each)
• Executed MOA with International Association of Firefighters (4-1)
• Approved Amplified Music Permit for Sun Multisport Events triathlon (5-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting to review several land-use items, including a request to modify a subdivision on Tupper Hill Road to create 12 duplex lots, a site plan for a temporary laydown area on Collins Ave, and a parking modification at 140 Samoset Street. The board will also consider plan endorsements and a lot division at Redbrook. A continuance is requested for the Tupper Hill Road hearing to September 21.

• Public hearing on B622 – Tupper Hill Road modification to create 12 duplex lots (1 affordable) or regrant expired special permits; continuance requested to Sept 21
• Site plan review – Sheava LLC, 11 Collins Ave: temporary laydown area with 100,000 cu yd earth removal
• ZBA 4037 – PB & C Series LLC, 140 Samoset Street: modify special permit to waive parking setbacks, reduce driving lane width, waive landscaping
• Form A plan A4800 – Whitman Homes/Redbrook, Blackberry Lane: divide lot into 8 lots (4-254 through 4-261)
• Covenant/plan release B543 – ADM/Redbrook, Use Area 10: plan endorsement

Cable Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the cable license renewal. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and opportunities for public comment.

• Discussion of license renewal

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review notices of intent for property changes, including a house relocation at 56 Center Hill Road and septic upgrades at 60 River Street and 20 Silent Spring Way. The meeting also includes an order of conditions for a residential dock replacement at 38 Warren Avenue.

• Notice of Intent to relocate a two-story house to 56 Center Hill Road
• Notice of Intent for a septic system upgrade at 60 River Street
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a septic upgrade at 20 Silent Spring Way
• Order of Conditions for a residential dock replacement at 38 Warren Avenue

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved three Notices of Intent and one Request for Determination of Applicability, all unanimously except for the dock order which passed 4-1. The projects include a house relocation at 56 Center Hill Road, a septic upgrade at 60 River Street, a septic upgrade at 20 Silent Spring Way, and a residential dock at 38 Warren Avenue. The Commission also approved the August 24, 2021 minutes with corrections.

• Approved house relocation at 56 Center Hill Road (4-0)
• Approved septic system upgrade at 60 River Street (5-0)
• Approved septic upgrade at 20 Silent Spring Way (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for dock at 38 Warren Avenue (4-1)
• Approved minutes of August 24, 2021 with corrections (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will review several articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting and consider appointments to the Revenue Idea Task Force. The board also plans to vote on a Local Initiative Program application for 786 State Road. Additionally, the meeting includes discussions regarding dispatch negotiations and various license requests.

• Vote on Local Initiative Program Application for Village Gate at 786 State Road
• Review of Fall Town Meeting Articles 23, 27, 28, and 30
• Appointments to the Revenue Idea Task Force
• One Day Wine and Malt License requests for Mayflower Brewing Company and Dr. Allan Michaels
• Amplified Music Permit request for Manomet Village Common Inc

The Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to recommend six articles to the 2021 Fall Town Meeting, including establishing a Youth Commission, transitioning the Agricultural Committee to a commission, and transferring tax-title land to the Conservation Commission. The board also appointed all ten applicants to the Revenue Idea Task Force and accepted a gift from Shichigahama, Japan. A proposed mandatory solar bylaw received no motion and was not advanced.

• Recommended Article 27 (Agricultural Commission) to Fall Town Meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Article 28 (Transfer of 22 & 26 Center Hill Road to Conservation Commission) (5-0)
• Recommended Article 23 (Youth Commission) to Fall Town Meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Article 15 (Pavement Management Fund) to Fall Town Meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Article 16 (Little Red School House Revolving Fund) (5-0)
• Recommended Article 19 (Senior and Veteran Tax Work-Off Abatement) (5-0)
• Recommended Article 21 (Gold Star Families) (5-0)
• Recommended Article 24 (NIP Ban) to Fall Town Meeting (2-3, failed)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review several residential development proposals, including a new 5-unit condominium and a dock replacement. The agenda also includes maintenance plans for Gurnet & Saquish and an extension request for repairs to the Town Wharf bulkhead.

• Proposed 5-unit condominium at 221 Beaver Dam Road
• Notice of Intent for a pool and patio at 216 Sandwich Street
• Request for a new residential dock at 38 Warren Avenue
• Maintenance plan for cobble berm and roadway at Gurnet & Saquish
• Extension request for wharf repairs at Town Wharf

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved a residential dock at 38 Warren Avenue (4-2), issued Orders of Conditions for several projects including a 5-unit condominium at 221 Beaver Dam Road, and continued multiple hearings due to missing staking or pending state approvals. All other decisions were unanimous.

• Approved residential dock at 38 Warren Avenue (4-2)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 5-unit condominium at 221 Beaver Dam Road (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for generator and patio at 6 Little Micajah Pond Road with condition to remove benches (6-0)
• Approved Amended Order of Conditions for single-family dwelling at 188 Warren Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for new dwelling at 20 Scarlet Drive (5-0)
• Issued one-year Certificate of Compliance for Town Wharf repairs (6-0)
• Continued hearing for pool/patio at 216 Sandwich Street to September 28 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for septic upgrade at 20 Silent Spring Way to August 31 (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider commitments of ARPA funds for a flood barrier wall at Water Street Pump Station and HVAC systems for Fire Stations #2 and #5. The agenda also includes discussions on community dog park planning and board goals. Additionally, the board will review various licenses and administrative updates.

• Request for ARPA funds for Water Street Pump Station flood barrier wall
• Request for ARPA funds for HVAC systems at Fire Station #2 and Fire Station #5
• Issuance of a mussel dredging license
• Approval of an Activity and Use Limitation for West Plymouth Fire Station
• Exclusive vending rights for the Maritime Salute on September 4-5, 2021

The Plymouth Select Board approved $2.5 million in ARPA funds for a flood barrier wall at the Water Street Wastewater Pump Station, along with $839,000 for HVAC upgrades at two fire stations. The board also approved liquor license changes for Cumberland Farms, mussel dredging licenses for two applicants, and created a seven-member Dog Park Committee. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $2.5M ARPA funds for Water Street pump station flood barrier wall (5-0)
• Approved $496,000 ARPA funds for Fire Station 2 HVAC (5-0)
• Approved $343,000 ARPA funds for Fire Station 5 HVAC (5-0)
• Approved Cumberland Farms change of beneficial interest and officer (5-0)
• Awarded mussel dredging licenses to South Paw and James Keding for six months (5-0)
• Created seven-member Dog Park Committee (5-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt licenses for Second Wind Brewing beer garden (5-0)
• Approved exclusive vending rights to Plymouth 400 Inc for Maritime Salute (5-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board holds public hearings on two subdivision proposals and a Fall Town Meeting article on accessory units. The board also considers a performance guarantee reduction for Stone Gate Farm and approves minutes from a prior meeting.

• Public hearing: B437 Pinehills Symington Woods Phase 3 — 6 new streets and 12 residential lots off Symington Drive
• Public hearing: B636 Residences at Atlantic Country Club RDD — 58 units (single-family and duplex) at 450 Little Sandy Pond Road
• Public hearing: Fall Town Meeting article on accessory units
• B510 Stone Gate Farm — performance guarantee reduction
• Minutes of August 10, 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved two special permits. Case #4036 allows demolition and construction of a two-story home at 147 D Taylor Ave with waived setbacks. Case #4028 permits removal and replacement of a landing, stairs, and deck at 116 Esta Rd. Both approvals were unanimous (5-0). The board also discussed two informal business items but took no final action.

• Approved special permit for Landon home at 147 D Taylor Ave (5-0)
• Approved special permit for Weinman deck/stairs at 116 Esta Rd (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding residential developments and land use. The meeting includes discussions on new construction, home renovations near water bodies, and septic system repairs in coastal areas.

• Notice of Intent for a 5-unit condominium at 221 Beaver Dam Road
• Proposed generator installation and tree pruning at 6 Little Micajah Pond Road
• Amended order for a single-family dwelling and pool at 188 Warren Avenue
• Proposal to raze and rebuild a house near Big Sandy Pond at 20 Scarlet Drive
• Septic system repair within a coastal dune system at 71G Taylor Avenue

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved four Notices of Intent and three Orders of Conditions, all unanimously (4-0). The most significant approval was a 5-unit condominium at 221 Beaver Dam Road, with special conditions requiring native species landscaping. All other project approvals also passed unanimously with specific conditions where noted.

• Approved 5-unit condominium at 221 Beaver Dam Road with native species landscaping condition (4-0)
• Approved generator placement and existing features at 6 Little Micajah Pond Road, conditioned on removal of patio benches (4-0)
• Approved amended order for single-family dwelling at 188 Warren Avenue (4-0)
• Approved new single-family dwelling at 20 Scarlet Drive, conditioned on completion of walkway from prior project (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for stone swale and bank work at 16 John Alden Road (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for septic repair at 71G Taylor Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for deck, porch, walkway at 116 Esta Road (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for revetment at 43 & 47 Ellisville Road (4-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will meet to swear in a new board member and introduce the Inspectional Services Director. The agenda includes presentations on Water Street sewer projects, mussel dredging recommendations, and fire station updates. The Board will also vote on several administrative appointments and license requests.

• Swearing in a new Select Board member
• Marijuana delivery license transfer for Hizzy, Inc.
• Re-appointment of Robert Tirrell as Constable
• Parking space change to outdoor dining at Angelo’s Famous Roast Beef & Deli
• One Day All Alcohol License request for Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum

The Select Board voted 4-0 to allocate $3,850,000 from ARPA funds for the Water Street Sewer Interceptor Project, which will replace aging sewer infrastructure. The Board also approved a six-month commercial mussel dredging license in Plymouth waters, created a Senior Population Evaluation Task Force, and approved the transfer of a marijuana delivery license. All votes were 4-0 unless noted.

• Allocated $3,850,000 from ARPA funds for Water Street Sewer Interceptor Project (4-0)
• Approved six-month mussel dredging license as recommended by Harbor Committee (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Hizzy, Inc marijuana delivery Host Community Agreement to Philip Smith Sr. (4-0)
• Created Senior Population Evaluation Task Force (4-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt licenses for Spectacle Management concerts at Memorial Hall (4-0)
• Approved one-day all alcohol license for Plimoth Pawtuxet Museum donor reception (4-0)
• Re-appointed Robert Tirrell as Constable (4-0)
• Approved hiring search firm for new Town Manager (4-0)

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission will discuss the progress of reviewing various municipal charters. Each commissioner has selected two or three different charters to examine and report their findings.

• Review of selected town and city charters
• Approval of August 5, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a discussion-only meeting on August 16, 2021, where commissioners reported on charters from various towns and cities (e.g., Arlington, Somerville, Greenfield, Pittsfield, Amherst, Barnstable, Watertown, Dartmouth) to inform future charter recommendations. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was approving the August 5, 2021 minutes as corrected. The next meetings were scheduled for September 13 and September 20.

• Approved August 5, 2021 minutes as corrected (majority vote; Peck and Malaguti abstained)
• Scheduled next public meetings for September 13 and September 20, 2021

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding property modifications near coastal areas. These include repairs to septic systems at 71G Taylor Avenue and 1508 State Road, as well as bank stabilization work at 16 John Alden Road. The meeting also includes requests for Certificates of Compliance for previously approved projects.

• Notice of Intent for stone swale and bank regrading at 16 John Alden Road
• Notice of Intent to repair a septic system at 71G Taylor Avenue
• Notice of Intent to replace a failed septic system at 1508 State Road
• Notice of Intent for deck and walkway reconstruction at 116 Esta Road
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 60 Steeple Chase and 106 & 108 Shore Drive

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a stone swale and bank stabilization project at 16 John Alden Road, along with a waiver request, both unanimously (6-0). It also approved septic system repairs at 71G Taylor Avenue and a deck/porch project at 116 Esta Road, and continued a hearing for a septic replacement at 1508 State Road to October 5, 2021. The Commission issued several Certificates of Compliance, including partial compliance for 106 Shore Drive, and added a special condition for 108 Shore Drive.

• Approved waiver request for 16 John Alden Road project (6-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for 16 John Alden Road coastal bank work (6-0)
• Approved septic system repair at 71G Taylor Avenue (6-0)
• Continued hearing for septic replacement at 1508 State Road to October 5, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved deck/porch/walkway project at 116 Esta Road (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 60 Steeple Chase (SE57-1998) (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 60 Steeple Chase (SE57-2352) (6-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 106 Shore Drive (5-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will consider several business license requests, including a 4-D motion picture ride at Water Street. The meeting includes votes on various committee appointments and a presentation regarding recreational marijuana. The board will also address land use matters involving Wareham Road.

• Entertainment License for 4-D motion picture ride at 114–116 Water Street
• Common Victualler Licenses for Subway locations on Long Pond Road and State Road
• Local Initiative Program Application for the Copper Cover project
• Declination of First Refusal Option for land off Wareham Road
• Appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Affordable Trust, and Agricultural Committee

The Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to direct the Town Manager's Office to draft a Host Community Agreement with CannaVana for a proposed recreational marijuana retail store at 27 Robert J Way. The board also voted to create a Grant Writer position and place it on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. Several licenses and appointments were approved, and the board discussed goals including a forensic audit and senior task force.

• Directed Town Manager to draft Host Community Agreement with CannaVana (4-0)
• Created Grant Writer position under supplemental budget for Fall Town Meeting (4-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Subway at 74 Long Pond Road (4-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Subway at 2240 State Road (4-0)
• Approved change of manager for Plymouth Yacht Club to Leonard D. Blaney (4-0)
• Approved minutes from July 20 and July 27 meetings (4-0)
• Executed declination of first refusal for land off Wareham Road (3-1, Helm abstained)
• Appointed Phil Ricardi to Zoning Board of Appeals (4-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a definitive subdivision for 50 residential lots at Redbrook Use Area 10 off Wareham Road, and a site plan review for 30 age-restricted units off Old County and State Road. The board will also discuss the Master Plan update and consider committee appointments.

• Public hearing: B543 – ADM/Redbrook Use Area 10 – 50 residential lots off Wareham Road, Map 115, Lots A-40, 1-28 through 1-34
• Site plan review: ZBA 3439R – Douglas Residential LLC/Sheridan Home Builders Inc. – 8 duplex buildings and a 14-unit multi-family building (30 total units) of age-restricted/elderly housing off Old County and State Road
• Release of Lot 8-4 at Stonegate Farm (B510)
• Committee appointments: North Plymouth Steering Committee, West Plymouth Steering Committee, Open Space Committee, Planning Board Alternate
• Discussion: Master Plan update

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agricultural Committee discussed pursuing a Town Meeting vote to adopt Section 8L, which would create a Commission and allow grant applications and land acquisition. They also discussed goals, a potential permanent farmer's market, and adding planters and raised beds downtown. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes from July 26, 2021 meeting (4-1, Thayer abstained)
• Approved agenda order change to discuss old business first (5-0)
• Agreed to meet on second and fourth Mondays of each month

Charter Commission

The commission is discussing the status of the ongoing charter review and upcoming reports. Members will also consider future invitees and review the timeline through December 31, 2021.

• Discussion of ongoing Charter review
• Review of project timeline through 12/31/21
• Identification of future invitees
• Approval of July 1 and July 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a hybrid meeting on August 5, 2021, hearing presentations from guest speakers on climate change efforts, the Planning & Development Department, and the Department of Public Works. No formal decisions were made; the Commission discussed ongoing charter review, future invitees, and meeting dates. Minutes from July 1 and July 15 were approved.

• Approved July 1, 2021 minutes as corrected (Brewster abstained)
• Approved July 15, 2021 minutes as corrected
• Discussed charter review timeline through 12/31/21
• Discussed future invitees and meeting dates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a detached barn at 102 Tower Hill Farm Rd with an added condition prohibiting cooking facilities, and continued two other cases to August 18, 2021. No public comment was received on any item.

• Approved special permit for detached barn at 102 Tower Hill Farm Rd (5-0)
• Continued Case #4036 (147 D Taylor Ave) to August 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued Case #4028 (116 Esta Rd) to August 18, 2021 (5-0)
• Took no action on Case #3961 (Alfred's Finest/The Botanist) pending documentation

Conservation Commission

The commission will review notices of intent for a septic system upgrade at 94 Russell Mills Road and asphalt removal at 225 Water Street. The agenda also includes a denial regarding wall construction at 84 Scarlet Drive.

• Septic system upgrade near wetlands at 94 Russell Mills Road
• Asphalt removal and drywell relocation at 225 Water Street
• Denial of wall construction project at 84 Scarlet Drive

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved Orders of Conditions for two projects and issued a denial for lack of information for a third, all unanimously. They also approved the July 27, 2021 minutes with an addition and voted to wait for a DEP decision on a pending appeal.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 225 Water Street (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 94 Russell Mills Road (6-0)
• Denied for lack of information: 84 Scarlet Drive (6-0)
• Approved July 27, 2021 minutes with addition (6-0)
• Voted to wait for DEP decision on 120 Drew Road (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold executive sessions regarding personnel negotiations and collective bargaining. The agenda includes a public hearing for Moonrise Cinemas and votes on various administrative items. These include land purchases on Sandwich Street and lease updates for 151 Water Street.

• Public hearing for Moonrise Cinemas
• New Climate Resiliency/Sustainability Planner position
• Purchase of three parcels at 0, 120, and 126 Sandwich Street
• Donation of a gate for Warren Yard valued between $4,500 and $5,000
• One Day Wine and Malt License request for Memorial Hall

The Select Board voted unanimously to require masks in all public buildings for employees and visitors due to rising COVID cases. They also approved several licenses and administrative items, including a new liquor license for Moonrise Cinemas. The meeting included recognition of three Citizens of the Month and a public comment from the new operator of Cherry's Bait Shop.

• Mandated masks in all public buildings (4-0)
• Approved amplified music permit for Healthy Vibes event at Skate Park (4-0)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for MAR Promotions fight at Memorial Hall (4-0)
• Accepted donation of gate for Warren Yard from Friends of Burial Hill (4-0)
• Authorized Second Amendment to Regulatory Agreement for Village at South Street (4-0)
• Reappointed five members to Affordable Housing Trust (4-0)
• Approved new lease for Cherry's Bait & Tackle LLC at 151 Water Street (4-0)
• Approved purchase and sales agreement for three Sandwich Street parcels (4-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will meet for an executive session. This session includes strategy sessions and contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Executive session for nonunion personnel contract negotiations

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding property improvements near wetlands and the coast. Proposals include septic system upgrades, wall construction, and shorefront protection.

• Shorefront protection and swimming pool installation at 218 Warren Avenue
• Septic system upgrade near wetlands at 94 Russell Mills Road
• Concrete block wall construction at 84 Scarlet Drive
• Asphalt removal and drywell relocation at 225 Water Street
• Marine stairway installation at 4 Stephens Lane

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved three Notices of Intent: a post-facto asphalt removal and drywell relocation at 225 Water Street, a septic system upgrade at 94 Russell Mills Road, and Orders of Conditions for projects at 207 Manomet Avenue, 261 Manomet Avenue, and 4 Stephens Lane. The Commission denied a post-facto Notice of Intent at 84 Scarlet Drive due to lack of information, and continued a hearing for shorefront protection at 218 Warren Avenue to September 28, 2021, pending several findings. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved post-facto Notice of Intent for asphalt removal and drywell relocation at 225 Water Street (6-0)
• Continued hearing for shorefront protection and pool at 218 Warren Avenue to September 28, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved septic system upgrade at 94 Russell Mills Road (6-0)
• Denied post-facto Notice of Intent for timber wall removal at 84 Scarlet Drive due to lack of information (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for septic system and site improvements at 207 Manomet Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for addition and garage at 261 Manomet Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for portable marine stairway at 4 Stephens Lane (6-0)
• Approved minutes for July 13 and July 20, 2021 meetings (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session regarding fire collective bargaining and Holtec negotiations. Open session includes discussions on ARPA funds, Brook Road Bridge, and shellfish dredging. The board also plans to approve the July 13 meeting minutes and a host community agreement assignment.

• Fire collective bargaining negotiations
• Holtec negotiations
• ARPA funds presentation and discussion
• Brook Road Bridge discussion
• Host Community Agreement assignment from Alfred’s Finest, Inc. to The Botanist, Inc.

The Plymouth Select Board voted to approve the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for three projects: the Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant, a public safety Communication Tower, and upgrades at the Water and Sewer Facility. The Board also voted that no ARPA funds will be spent without its prior approval. Additionally, the Board voted to allow an Alcoholics Anonymous group to resume meetings at the Plymouth Municipal Airport for $10 per hour and to remove new parking signs at a White Horse Beach lot, forgiving related tickets.

• Approved ARPA funds for Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant, Communication Tower, and Water and Sewer Facility upgrades (4-0)
• Voted no ARPA funds will be spent without prior Select Board approval (4-0)
• Allowed Alcoholics Anonymous group to meet at Plymouth Municipal Airport at $10 per hour (4-0)
• Voted to remove new signs and allow Guest Passes in Taylor Avenue parking lot, forgive weekend tickets (3-1)
• Approved Open Meeting Minutes from July 13, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Assignment & Assumption Agreement for Host Community Agreement from Alfred's Finest, Inc to the Botanist, Inc

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agricultural Committee approved the minutes from its June 14, 2021 meeting by a 4-0 vote. Members discussed proposed goals, with plans to revisit them when the full committee is present, and noted that the Assistant Town Manager will allow the committee to review Chapter 61 land. The meeting adjourned early at 7:31 p.m. after losing quorum when Kyle Mazzola left.

• Approved June 14, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 p.m. after losing quorum (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Moonrise Audio Visual, LLC to operate a drive-in movie theater, restaurant, and beer garden at 428 Court St. The approval includes conditions requiring the permit to be limited to 2 years and compliance with Police Department comments on exit/entrance. The board also approved modifications to a boat storage special permit, a farmers porch project, and an attached garage project.

• Approved Case #4034 (M&M Cantor Ct LLC) to modify a special permit for boat storage and waive height requirements for steel boat racking systems at 20 Cantor Ct, with a 4-1 vote.
• Approved Case #4035 (Stephen Kenneally) for a special permit to waive side setbacks for a farmers porch and rear landing at 14 Chilton St, unanimously (5-0).
• Approved Case #4027 (Richard M. Milmore) for a special permit to waive side and rear setbacks for an attached garage and rear deck at 132 ½ Sandwich St, unanimously (5-0).
• Approved Case #4026 (Moonrise Audio Visual, LLC) for a special permit to operate a drive-in theater, restaurant, and beer garden at 428 Court St, with conditions including a 2-year permit limit and Police Department comment compliance, unanimously (5-0).
• Approved Case #3987 (Scannell Properties, LLC) to satisfy Condition No. 1 at 50 Prestige Way, with the condition that a stamped copy of plans be provided for review, unanimously (5-0).

Conservation Commission

The Commission will consider several Notices of Intent for residential projects, including a new septic system at 207 Manomet Avenue and an addition at 261 Manomet Avenue. The meeting also includes reviewing orders of conditions for new houses on Bay Shore Drive and Lake Avenue. Additionally, the Commission will enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Dormandy v Plymouth Conservation Commission.

• Notice of Intent for a new septic system and shed at 207 Manomet Avenue
• Proposed addition and garage at 261 Manomet Avenue in wetland buffer zones
• New driveway proposal at 228 Ryder Way involving Town Property
• Orders of conditions for new two-story houses on Bay Shore Drive
• Executive session regarding Dormandy v Plymouth Conservation Commission litigation

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved several projects, including a new septic system at 207 Manomet Avenue and a home addition at 261 Manomet Avenue, with conditions. They also continued a hearing for 228 Ryder Way and approved orders of conditions for new homes on Bay Shore Drive and Lake Avenue. All votes were unanimous except for a 4-1 vote on a marine stairway at 4 Stephens Lane.

• Approved septic system and site work at 207 Manomet Avenue (6-0)
• Approved home addition at 261 Manomet Avenue, excluding garage and driveway (5-0)
• Approved waiver for porch and steps in buffer zone at 261 Manomet Avenue (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 228 Ryder Way to August 24, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved marine stairway at 4 Stephens Lane (4-1)
• Approved waiver for marine stairway at 4 Stephens Lane (4-0)
• Approved orders of conditions for new homes at 120 and 124 Bay Shore Drive and 17 Lake Avenue (5-0 each)
• Approved emergency septic repair at 74 Bay Shore Drive with post-facto notice (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss proposed parking changes on Clyfton Street and a one-way designation for Howland Street. The meeting includes a discussion on upgrading the Plymouth Airport wastewater treatment plant with ARPA funds. The Board will also consider several event licenses and appointments for labor negotiations.

• Proposed delineated parking spaces on Clyfton Street
• Proposed one-way traffic and authorized parking on Howland Street
• Plymouth Airport wastewater treatment plant upgrade using ARPA funds
• One-day wine and malt licenses for various community events
• Appointments for OPEIU, Library, and DPW negotiations

The Plymouth Select Board voted 4-0 to declare a climate emergency, reaffirm commitment to open space preservation, and instruct town management to create a Climate Resiliency/Sustainability Planner position. The board also approved delineating parking spaces on Clyfton Street, making Howland Street one-way with new metered parking, and participating in a regional coastal resiliency grant application.

• Declared a Climate Emergency via resolution (4-0)
• Reaffirmed commitment to open space preservation with CPA funding (4-0)
• Instructed creation of Climate Resiliency/Sustainability Planner position (4-0)
• Approved delineating parking spaces on Clyfton Street (4-0)
• Approved Howland Street as one-way from Court to Water Street (4-0)
• Approved adding 10 public metered parking spots on Howland Street (3-1)
• Approved co-applicant status for Regional Coastal Resiliency MVP Grant (4-0)
• Approved multiple one-day wine and malt licenses and other permits (4-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one for the Pinehills Symington Woods Phase 3 subdivision creating six streets and 12 lots, and another for the Residences at Atlantic Country Club, which seeks a continuance. The board will also review a special permit request and a site plan for age-restricted housing.

• Public Hearing B437: Pinehills Symington Woods Phase 3 – create 6 streets and 12 residential lots off Symington Drive
• Public Hearing B636: Residences at Atlantic Country Club – 58 units (single-family and duplex) at 450 Little Sandy Pond Road; continuance requested
• ZBA 4036: Paul and Patricia Landon – special permit to waive setbacks at 147D Taylor Ave to rebuild non-conforming house
• Site Plan Review ZBA 3439R: Douglas Residential LLC – 30 age-restricted units (8 duplexes + 14-unit building) off Old County and State Road

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission will discuss its work timelines, benchmarks, and future agendas. The commission noted a deadline for the Preliminary Report text on September 15, 2022, and the Final Report text on November 15, 2022. Finance Committee Chair Kevin Canty is scheduled to attend as a guest.

• Discussion of Commission timelines and benchmarks
• Preliminary Report text deadline: September 15, 2022
• Final Report text deadline: November 15, 2022
• Guest appearance by Finance Committee Chair Kevin Canty
• Approval of July 1, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plymouth Charter Commission met on July 15, 2021, and heard from guest speakers, including Finance Committee Chair Kevin Canty, who expressed personal support for replacing the Town Meeting form of government with a strong mayor system. No formal decisions were made; the Commission discussed timelines, deadlines, and future agendas, and agreed to begin reviewing selected charters at the August 15 meeting.

• Heard guest speaker Kevin Canty, Finance Committee Chair, present personal views on government structure
• Confirmed that Canty's comments were personal and not representative of the Finance Committee
• Discussed Commission timelines and deadlines, including September 15, 2022, for the Preliminary Report and November 15, 2022, for the Final Report
• Agreed to begin reviewing selected charters at the August 15 meeting
• Noted that the August 5 meeting will include guest speakers Select Board member Patrick Flaherty, Planning Director Lee Hartmann, and DPW Director Jonathan Beder
• No action taken on minutes from July 1, 2021, as they were not prepared

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several Notices of Intent for new residential construction and coastal bank repairs. They will also consider Orders of Conditions for various bank stabilization systems along Bay Shore Drive. The agenda includes a discussion regarding a Climate Emergency Declaration.

• New two-story houses at 120 and 124 Bay Shore Drive
• Boathouse/storage building at 15 Herring Way
• House demolition and reconstruction at 17 Lake Avenue
• Bank stabilization systems on Bay Shore Drive
• Climate Emergency Declaration discussion

The Commission unanimously approved Notices of Intent for new two-story houses with coastal bank repairs at 120 and 124 Bay Shore Drive, and a new two-story house at 17 Lake Avenue, each with associated waiver requests. It also unanimously approved Orders of Conditions with special conditions for five coastal bank stabilization projects on Bay Shore and Shore Drives, and one at 143/147 Manomet Avenue. A hearing for a boathouse at 15 Herring Way was continued to September 21, 2021, after the Commission voted to issue a violation notice for unauthorized activities in a resource area. The Commission also voted to support a Climate Emergency Declaration.

• Approved waiver request and project for new 2-story house at 120 Bay Shore Drive (SE57-3165) unanimously (5-0).
• Approved waiver request and project for new 2-story house at 124 Bay Shore Drive (SE57-3164) unanimously (5-0).
• Approved waiver request and project for new 2-story house at 17 Lake Avenue (SE57-3163) unanimously (5-0).
• Issued violation notice and required restoration plan for activities at 15 Herring Way (SE57-3166) unanimously (5-0).
• Continued hearing for boathouse at 15 Herring Way (SE57-3166) to September 21, 2021, unanimously (5-0).
• Approved Orders of Conditions with special conditions for bank stabilization at 143/147 Manomet Ave, 64, 68, 74, 78 Bay Shore Dr, and 72 Shore Dr, all unanimously (5-0).
• Withdrew Certificate of Compliance request for 20 Scarlet Drive (SE57-2642) as incomplete, unanimously (5-0).
• Voted to support the Climate Emergency Declaration unanimously (5-0).

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will conduct public hearings for Long Pond Pizza, Gyro Company, and Cappy’s House of Pizza. The meeting includes discussions on a marijuana host community agreement and outdoor dining plans for downtown sidewalks and parking areas. The Board is also scheduled to vote on several administrative appointments and land deeds.

• Public hearings for Long Pond Pizza, Gyro Company, and Cappy’s House of Pizza
• Marijuana Host Community Agreement for Healing Garden
• Outdoor dining planning for downtown sidewalks and parking spaces
• Quitclaim Deed execution for land near Savery Pond
• One-day wine and malt license requests for Memorial Hall and Moonrise Cinemas

The Plymouth Select Board approved an alteration of premises and change of category for Long Pond Pizza Factory, a new all-alcohol restaurant license for The Gyro Company, and a new wine and malt with liqueurs and cordials license for Cappy's House of Pizza. The Board also voted to create a new working group to develop details for a permanent outdoor dining program, with a Board member as chairperson. Additionally, the Board voted to provide four free guest parking passes for a resident at 197 Manomet Point Road, as recommended by the White Horse Beach Parking Committee.

• Approved alteration of premises and change of category for Long Pond Pizza Factory to an all-alcohol license (4/0).
• Approved new all-alcohol restaurant license for The Gyro Company (4/0).
• Approved new wine and malt with liqueurs and cordials license for Cappy's House of Pizza (4/0).
• Voted to create a new working group to form details for the outdoor dining program (3/1).
• Voted to provide four free guest passes for the resident at 197 Manomet Point Road (3/1, one abstention).
• Approved a one-day wine and malt license for XWA Entertainment for a wrestling event (4/0).
• Approved a one-day wine and malt license for Moonrise Cinemas for drive-in movies (4/0).
• Approved vehicle for hire operator licenses for two individuals (4/0).

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting to review two special permit applications requesting waivers from setback requirements for construction projects. The board will also consider several covenant amendments and releases for local developments. The agenda includes administrative items and a period for topics not anticipated in advance.

• Special permit to waive side setbacks for a farmer's porch and rear landing at 14 Chilton Street
• Special permit to waive front and side setbacks for a detached barn at 102 Tower Hill Road
• Amend Tri-Party Agreement for Redbrook (B543)
• Release of Clubhouse Lot 16-36 at 800 Colony Place (B624)
• Release of 10 lots at Sandy Pines (B633)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals, lacking a quorum, continued Case #4030 (Scannell Properties) to July 14, 2021, and approved Case #4031 (Derek Trube & Allison Brown) for a detached garage with conditions, Case #4032 (Scranton Holdings Corp) for three façade signs with added conditions, and Case #4033 (Denise McWatters) was continued to August 4, 2021. The Board also accepted an ownership transfer for Case #3970 (LWP Plymouth, LLC) as insubstantial and continued the final plan review to July 14, 2021.

• Continued Case #4030 (Scannell Properties) to July 14, 2021 (unanimous 4-0).
• Approved Case #4031 (Derek Trube & Allison Brown) for a detached garage with conditions (unanimous 4-0).
• Approved Case #4032 (Scranton Holdings Corp) for three façade signs with added conditions (unanimous 4-0).
• Continued Case #4033 (Denise McWatters) to August 4, 2021 (unanimous 4-0).
• Accepted ownership transfer for Case #3970 (LWP Plymouth, LLC) as insubstantial (unanimous 4-0).
• Continued final plan review for Case #3970 to July 14, 2021 (unanimous 4-0).

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation. The meeting specifically includes discussions on fire department collective bargaining negotiations. The board will not reconvene in open session following this session.

• Collective bargaining negotiations (Fire)

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission met to discuss various proposals regarding the town's governance structure and voter participation. The meeting included presentations from the Finance Director, the Director of Marine & Environmental Affairs, and the Assistant Town Manager. Discussions focused on potential shifts in the roles of the Select Board and Town Meeting.

• Discussion of proposals to increase local election participation via early or Sunday voting
• Review of ideas regarding the relationship between the Town Manager and Select Board
• Proposals for restructuring Town Meeting membership and precinct representation
• Consideration of transitioning to a city or council form of government
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 27, June 10, and June 24, 2021

The Plymouth Charter Commission held a hybrid meeting on July 1, 2021, hearing from Finance Director Lynne Barrett, Marine & Environmental Affairs Director David Gould, and Assistant Town Manager Marlene McCollem about budget processes, capital project vetting, and charter clarifications. No formal decisions were made; the commission discussed potential charter changes, including adding a section for the Department of Marine & Environmental Affairs and clarifying the Select Board's role in school collective bargaining agreements. The minutes from May 27, June 10, and June 24 were approved.

• Approved minutes of May 27, 2021 (Malaguti abstained)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2021, as amended (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hear a presentation on Health Department regulations regarding septic systems. The meeting also includes several notices of intent for coastal bank stabilization and orders of conditions for shoreline repairs.

• Presentation on Health Department regulations using septic systems
• Bank stabilization notices for 64, 68, 74, and 78 Bay Shore Drive
• Post-facto notice for patio and hot tub installation at 72 Shore Drive
• Orders of conditions for revetment and dock construction at 46 Warren Avenue
• Extension request for construction at 103 Sea View Drive

The Commission unanimously approved Notices of Intent for ElcoRock bank stabilization systems at 64, 68, 74, and 78 Bay Shore Drive, each with a waiver for work within the 35-foot buffer zone. It also approved a post-facto project at 72 Shore Drive (5-1) and issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 46 Warren Avenue, 37 Surrey Drive, and 87 & 93 Ellisville Road. A one-year extension was granted for work at 103 Sea View Drive.

• Approved ElcoRock bank stabilization at 64 Bay Shore Drive (SE57-3160) unanimously (6-0)
• Approved buffer zone waiver for 64 Bay Shore Drive unanimously (6-0)
• Approved ElcoRock bank stabilization at 68 Bay Shore Drive (SE57-3168) unanimously (6-0)
• Approved ElcoRock bank stabilization at 74 Bay Shore Drive (SE57-3159) unanimously (6-0)
• Approved ElcoRock bank stabilization at 78 Bay Shore Drive (SE57-3161) unanimously (6-0)
• Approved post-facto project at 72 Shore Drive (SE57-3145) with 5-1 vote (Ann Burnham dissenting)
• Approved Orders of Conditions for 46 Warren Avenue, 37 Surrey Drive, and 87 & 93 Ellisville Road unanimously
• Granted one-year extension for 103 Sea View Drive (SE57-2828) unanimously

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold public hearings on two major developments: the Pinehills Symington Woods Phase 3, which proposes six new streets and 12 residential lots, and the Atlantic Country Club RDD, which seeks to subdivide land into 58 units with single-family and duplex dwellings. The board will also consider special permits for a barn and boat storage, and an informal discussion on Wicket's Lane.

• Public hearing: Pinehills Symington Woods Phase 3 – create six streets and 12 lots off Symington Drive
• Public hearing: Atlantic Country Club RDD – 58 units, single-family and duplex, at 450 Little Sandy Pond Road (continuance requested)
• Special permit: Denise McWaters, 102 Tower Hill Road – waive setbacks for detached barn
• Special permit: M & M Cantor Court LLC, 20 Cantor Court – modify boat storage and waive height for steel boat racks
• Bond reduction: Deer Pond Village (B611)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on new annual fees for outdoor dining expansions and a land gift for conservation purposes. The meeting also includes requests for various liquor and music licenses and appointments to town committees. Additionally, the Board will consider a host community agreement for a marijuana transportation business.

• New annual fees of $300 for sidewalk space and $500 for parking spaces for outdoor dining expansions
• Approval of a five-year Host Community Agreement with Atlas Marketplace and Delivery LLC
• Acceptance of a 0.35-acre land gift for conservation off Sandy Pond Way
• One-day wine and malt license requests for Second Wind Brewing Company and Moonrise Cinemas
• Appointments to the Board of Health, Little Red School House, Natural Resources, and Roads Advisory committees

The Plymouth Select Board voted 4-0 to allow a hybrid Fall Town Meeting with both in-person and remote participation, and approved the transfer of three cannabis licenses from Alfred's Finest to The Botanist and Healing Garden, retaining the delivery license. The board also approved several licenses and permits, including a one-day wine and malt license for Second Wind Brewing Company and amplified music permits for various events. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included presentations and updates.

• Approved hybrid Town Meeting with in-person and remote participation (4-0)
• Approved transfer of Host Community Agreement from Alfred's Finest to Healing Gardens (4-0)
• Approved One Day Wine and Malt License for Second Wind Brewing Company (4-0)
• Approved One Day Wine and Malt License for Moonrise Cinemas drive-in events (4-0)
• Approved New Vehicle for Hire Operator Licenses for two individuals (4-0)
• Approved Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Mirbeau Inn & Spa (4-0)
• Approved Amplified Music Permit for See Plymouth (4-0)
• Approved five-year Host Community Agreement with Atlas Marketplace and Delivery LLC (4-0)

Select Board

The meeting consists of two scheduled executive sessions. The Board will discuss negotiations with the Town Manager and consider real property matters related to Cherry’s Bait. No open session items are listed for this meeting.

• Negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Manager)
• Real property consideration regarding Cherry’s Bait

Charter Commission

The Plymouth Charter Commission is conducting a required public hearing. The Commission voted to allow members to participate remotely via Zoom for medical or travel reasons. The public may also use Zoom to attend public hearings and public comment portions.

• Voted: Zoom participation policy for Commission members
• Voted: Public access to public hearings and public comment via Zoom
• Required public hearing per Chapter 43B, Section 9 (a)

The Plymouth Charter Commission unanimously adopted a Zoom policy allowing members to participate remotely if out of town or medically unable to attend, and allowing non-members to attend public hearings or public comment via Zoom. The commission also held a public hearing where residents voiced concerns about town government, including support for changing the form of government, improving voter turnout, and increasing transparency. No other substantive decisions were made; minutes from May 27 and June 24 were not approved due to the lateness of the hour.

• Adopted Zoom policy for member remote participation (unanimous)
• Adopted Zoom policy for public attendance at hearings and comment (unanimous)
• Held public hearing per Chapter 43B, Section 9
• Minutes from May 27 and June 24 not approved due to lateness

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review proposals for coastal work, including bank stabilization on Manomet Avenue and a new pier on Clarks Island. The meeting also includes a request for a certificate of compliance regarding a residential building project near Fresh Pond.

• Notice of Intent for stone revetment and slope stabilization at 143/147 Manomet Avenue
• Order of Conditions for a 50’ armored revetment on Clarks Island
• Order of Conditions for pier construction on Clarks Island
• Certificate of Compliance request for multi-unit residential building at 949 State Road
• Permit application for biodiversity research on conservation property

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a stone revetment and berm at 143/147 Manomet Avenue, with conditions including a planting plan and a pool specialist's analysis within 60 days. It also approved Orders of Conditions for a coir log seawall and a pier on Clarks Island, issued a Certificate of Compliance for Fresh Pond Lofts, and approved a research activity permit for the Biodiversity Research Institute.

• Approved SE57-3158, PCC-21-28 (Manomet Avenue revetment) with conditions, 4-0.
• Approved SE57-3140, PCC-21-08 (Clarks Island coir log seawall) Order of Conditions, 5-0.
• Approved SE57-3142, PCC-21-11 (Clarks Island pier) Order of Conditions, 4-1.
• Issued Certificate of Compliance SE57-2999, PCC-19-08 (Fresh Pond Lofts), 5-0.
• Approved Conservation Property Research/Activity Permit for Biodiversity Research Institute, 5-0.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Town Manager. No other items are listed on this agenda.

• Executive session regarding negotiations with the Town Manager

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several proposals for construction and repairs near wetlands and coastal banks. Key items include requests for a garage, dock construction, and coastal bank erosion repairs. The meeting also includes discussions regarding land gifts and local regulations.

• Notice of Intent for dock, pier, and aquaculture area at 46 Warren Avenue
• Notice of Intent to repair 230 feet of Coastal Bank erosion at 87 & 93 Ellisville Road
• Post-Facto Notice of Intent to remove unpermitted fill at 37 Surrey Drive
• Request for determination regarding a 2-car garage at 133 Ellisville Road
• Discussion on temporary housing of two alpacas at 32 Gardner Drive

The Commission approved a negative determination for a garage at 133 Ellisville Road, and approved Notices of Intent for projects at 46 Warren Avenue, 37 Surrey Drive, and 85/87/93 Ellisville Road, each with conditions. It continued the hearing for 116 Esta Road to August 10, 2021, and approved extensions, certificates of compliance, and other administrative items.

• Issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for a 2-car garage at 133 Ellisville Road (unanimous).
• Approved a Notice of Intent for a revetment, dock, and pier at 46 Warren Avenue (4-1, with conditions).
• Approved a post-facto Notice of Intent for wetland restoration at 37 Surrey Drive (unanimous, with conditions).
• Approved a Notice of Intent for coastal bank repair at 85/87/93 Ellisville Road (unanimous, with conditions).
• Continued the hearing for 116 Esta Road to August 10, 2021 (unanimous).
• Approved a one-year extension for the Indian Bluffs Trust project off Cape Cod Avenue (unanimous).
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 120 Warren Avenue, 34 Union Street, and 2 Sunset Blvd (all unanimous).
• Accepted a gift of land (Assessor's Map 62, Lot 9B) and voted to submit an RDA for temporary alpaca housing at 32 Gardner Drive (both unanimous).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals denied a special permit for a 300% increase in living area on an undersized lot in a wetland resource area, voting 4-1. The board also approved a special permit for a farmers porch and rear landing at 260 Bourne Rd, and continued two other cases to future meetings.

• Denied Case #4021 (Boucher) for expansion of nonconforming structure at 60 Sandy Pond Rd, vote 4-1.
• Approved Case #4029 (Knutel) for farmers porch and rear landing at 260 Bourne Rd, unanimous 5-0, with conditions.
• Continued Case #4028 (Weinman) to August 18, 2021, for review of Conservation Commission comments.
• Continued Case #4027 (Milmore) to July 21, 2021, for readvertisement.
• Continued Case #4026 (Moonrise Audio Visual) to July 21, 2021, for updated site plans.

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will consider several Notices of Intent for bank stabilization along Bay Shore Drive. The agenda also includes orders of conditions for Clarks Island and a certificate of compliance for 949 State Road.

• Bank stabilization at 64, 68, 74, and 78 Bay Shore Drive
• Stone revetment and slope stabilization at 143/147 Manomet Avenue
• Orders of conditions for a revetment and pier at Clarks Island
• Certificate of compliance for residential construction at 949 State Road

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including special permit requests for signage at an Amazon facility and other properties, subdivision plans, and committee appointments. The board will also receive an update on off-site mitigation funding for the Sawyer's Reach/Sandy Pines project.

• ZBA 4030: Scannell Properties LLC (Amazon) requests special permit to waive sign size and number limits at Prestige Way/Cherry St.
• ZBA 4032: Scranton Holdings Corp. requests special permit to waive size requirements for 3 front façade signs at 101 Carver Road.
• Form A Plans: Lot line adjustments and divisions at RedBrook, 41 Billington Sea Road, and 1 Manomet Beach Blvd.
• Covenants: Release of lots at Pinehills, bond reduction at Deer Pond Village, and release of 8 lots at Redbrook Use Area 8.
• Committee appointments to multiple steering committees and the Open Space Committee.

Select Board

The Select Board will review committee appointments and several business license requests. The agenda includes discussions on the Plymouth Pollinator Protection Plan and outdoor dining extensions. The board also plans to vote on rescinding the local state of emergency.

• Introduction of Cannavana regarding recreational marijuana
• Vote to rescind the Local State of Emergency
• Pole installation petitions from Eversource Energy and Verizon
• Public hearing for G-Pub alteration of premises
• License renewals for businesses at Town Wharf

The Plymouth Select Board voted to endorse the Plymouth Pollinator Protection Plan, a comprehensive strategy to protect pollinators and promote local agriculture. The Board also voted to move forward with permanent outdoor dining, allowing each establishment to seek individual approval. Additionally, the Board made several committee appointments, including re-appointing Bill Keohan and Allen Hemberger to the Community Preservation Committee, and approved various licenses and administrative actions.

• Endorsed the Plymouth Pollinator Protection Plan as presented (3-0).
• Voted to move forward with permanent outdoor dining, allowing each establishment to come before the Board for approval (3-0).
• Re-appointed Bill Keohan and Allen Hemberger to the Community Preservation Committee for terms ending June 30, 2024 (3-0).
• Appointed Scott Dunlap to the Harbor Committee as the Boatyard Designee (3-0).
• Appointed Bill Doyle to the Harbor Committee in the Aquaculture Seat (3-0).
• Appointed Phil Chandler, Wrestling Brewster, Julie Archer, and Justin Darling to the Harbor Committee At Large Seats (3-0).
• Appointed Nathan Michael and Lois Post to the Open Space Committee (3-0).
• Approved an Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Plymouth Pride, Inc for a Lawn Concert on June 26, 2021 at the Hedge House (3-0).

Select Board

The Plymouth Agricultural Committee meeting agenda consists primarily of procedural items. The only specific topic listed for discussion is t-shirts.

• Discussion regarding t-shirts

Charter Commission

The Plymouth, MA Charter Commission met on June 10, 2021, but no agenda was published for this session. The source document explicitly states that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes for details.

The Commission elected Laurence Pizer as Vice-Chair by a 6-3 vote. It also unanimously approved a motion authorizing the Chairman to approve expenses up to $500, and approved the future meeting schedule. The Commission received legal guidance from Attorney Lauren Goldberg on charter review processes and conflict-of-interest rules.

• Elected Laurence Pizer as Vice-Chair (6-3 vote).
• Approved motion to authorize Chairman to approve expenses up to $500.
• Approved the future meeting schedule (June 24, July 1 & 15, August 5 & 19).

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission is reviewing Notices of Intent for coastal work, including stone revetments at Gurnet and Gurnet Point. The agenda also includes property modifications on Clarks Island and 72 Shore Road. Additionally, the commission will discuss rules, regulations, and committee appointments.

• Notice of Intent for stone revetment and beach nourishment at Gurnet
• Notice of Intent for stone revetment and bank stabilization at Gurnet Point
• Notice of Intent for a pier and armored revetment on Clarks Island
• Order of Conditions to rebuild a porch at 219 West Long Pond Road
• Certificate of Compliance for a seasonal dock at 10 Ice House Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved two coastal projects on Clarks Island: a 50-foot armored revetment and a pier with stairs, walkway, platform, gangway, and float. The revetment was approved unanimously, while the pier passed 4-2. The commission also issued a negative determination for a shed replacement, approved orders of conditions for two residential projects, and continued several hearings to later dates.

• Approved 50' armored revetment on Clarks Island (6-0)
• Approved pier on Clarks Island (4-2)
• Issued negative determination for shed replacement at 22 Hog Rock Road (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for porch rebuild at 219 West Long Pond Road (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for garage raze and addition at 252 Black Cat Road (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for dock at 10 Ice House Road (6-0)
• Continued Gurnet revetment hearing to August 31, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued 72 Shore Drive hearing to June 29, 2021 (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for a garage at 417 Sandwich St, denied a boathouse at 12 Ice House Rd, and approved a withdrawal without prejudice for a case at 170 South Meadow Rd. All votes were recorded as stated in the minutes.

• Approved Case #4024 (Higgins) for garage at 417 Sandwich St (5-0)
• Denied Case #4025 (Titus) for boathouse at 12 Ice House Rd (3-2)
• Approved Case #4018 (Carreau Family Land Trust) withdrawal without prejudice (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the special election process and updates for the Plymouth 400th anniversary. The meeting also includes votes on business licenses, a waterfront festival permit, and lease agreements for 25 Town Wharf.

• Class II Auto Dealer Transfer for Hyundai of Plymouth at 356 Court Street
• Relinquishment of wine and malt license by Top Crust Pizza at 15 Court Street
• Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for the Plymouth Waterfront Festival
• New lease and rent agreements for Lobster Hut at 25 Town Wharf
• Declination of First Refusal Option for land off Clubhouse Drive in Pinehills

The Plymouth Select Board voted 4-0 to hold a Special Election on Saturday, August 14, 2021, to fill a vacancy caused by a recent resignation. The Board also approved several licenses and agreements, including a new lease with Lobster Hut at 25 Town Wharf, and received updates on Plymouth 400 events and harbor operations.

• Held Special Election on August 14, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved Class II Auto Dealer Transfer for Rountree Automotive LLC d/b/a Hyundai of Plymouth (4-0)
• Accepted voluntary relinquishment of liquor license from ABCC Inc d/b/a Top Crust Pizza (4-0)
• Approved Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Plymouth Waterfront Festival (4-0)
• Granted exclusive vendor rights to Plymouth Chamber of Commerce for Waterfront Festival (4-0)
• Terminated 1981 Lobster Hut lease agreement at 25 Town Wharf (3-1, Quintal abstained)
• Approved new Lobster Hut license agreement at 25 Town Wharf effective July 1, 2021 (3-1, Quintal abstained)
• Approved rent agreement and notice of lease for Lobster Hut at 25 Town Wharf (3-1, Quintal abstained)

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will discuss a plan for the upcoming Verizon license renewal. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Plan discussion for Verizon license renewal
• Approval of minutes

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding residential construction and coastal management. These include proposals for a new condominium, house reconstructions, and roadway maintenance.

• Proposed 5-unit condominium at 221 Beaver Dam Road
• Maintenance of cobble berm and roadway at Gurnet & Saquish
• Proposal to raze and rebuild a home at 20 Scarlet Drive
• Order of Conditions for 13 parking spaces at 39 Industrial Park Road
• Notice of Intent for a two-story addition at 252 Black Cat Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission held a remote meeting on May 25, 2021, and took several actions. It approved Notices of Intent for projects at 219 West Long Pond Road and 252 Black Cat Road, and issued Orders of Conditions for 39 Industrial Park Road and 93 West Long Pond Road. The Commission also continued hearings for projects at Gurnet & Saquish, 20 Scarlet Drive, and 221 Beaver Dam Road, and postponed a project at 221 Beaver Dam Road due to a missing DEP number. A Certificate of Compliance was issued for 71 Arrowhead Road.

• Approved Notice of Intent for porch rebuild at 219 West Long Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for garage raze and addition at 252 Black Cat Road (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 13 parking spaces at 39 Industrial Park Road (4-1, Burnham abstained)
• Approved Order of Conditions for retaining wall replacement at 93 West Long Pond Road (4-1, Burnham abstained)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 71 Arrowhead Road (5-0)
• Continued hearing for Gurnet & Saquish cobble berm maintenance to August 10, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 20 Scarlet Drive new dwelling to August 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Postponed hearing for 221 Beaver Dam Road condominium to August 17, 2021 (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding Tavern on the Wharf and discuss a selectman resignation. The meeting includes votes on a collective bargaining agreement for firefighters and several local licenses.

• Vote to approve FY19–FY21 Collective Bargaining Agreement with IAFF Local 1768
• Public hearing regarding Tavern on the Wharf premises alteration
• Special event permit for Moonrise Cinemas at Mayflower Plaza
• Outdoor amplified music permit for DCR Pilgrim Memorial Park Amphitheater
• Authorization of a LIP Application for 193 and 195 Court Street

The Select Board approved an alteration of premises for Tavern on the Wharf to add an outdoor front patio. The board also approved several administrative items, including a collective bargaining agreement with firefighters and a bond refunding. A special election to fill a vacant board seat was discussed but not scheduled, with the Town Clerk to provide more options at a future meeting.

• Approved Tavern on the Wharf outdoor patio expansion (4-0)
• Approved amplified music permit for Project Arts of Plymouth concerts (4-0)
• Approved FY19-FY21 collective bargaining agreement with Local 1768 (4-0)
• Authorized LIP application for 193-195 Court Street (4-0)
• Approved general obligation bond refunding (4-0)
• Approved special event permit for Moonrise Cinemas (4-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a modification to Condition 78 of the comprehensive permit for 320 residential rental units at Colony Place, striking the phrase 'as confirmed by the Town's peer review water consultant' to help the applicant secure lender funding. The board also approved a special permit for a front porch at 17 Osprey Lane and granted a withdrawal without prejudice for a family suite request at 7 Tobi Cir. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved modification to Condition 78 for Colony Place comprehensive permit (5-0)
• Approved special permit for front porch at 17 Osprey Lane (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice for Case #4014 at 7 Tobi Cir (5-0)
• Approved minutes of May 5, 2021 (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting via Zoom to conduct business. The primary item is a continued hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations.

• Case #21-32: Exterior renovations at 18 North St (Donald Naylor)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will consider notices of intent for parking construction at 39 Industrial Park Road and bank stabilization on Manomet Avenue. The meeting also includes orders of conditions for residential reconstruction and a request for a seawall compliance certificate. Additionally, the commission will discuss agriculture rules and regulations.

• Notice of Intent for 13 parking spaces at 39 Industrial Park Road
• Notice of Intent for a retaining wall replacement at 93 West Long Pond Road
• Notice of Intent for bank stabilization at 143/147 Manomet Avenue
• Order of Condition for home reconstruction at 46 Gunning Point Road
• Extension request for a barn and dock at 12 Ice House Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved two Notices of Intent: a 13-space parking lot at 39 Industrial Park Road and a retaining wall replacement at 93 West Long Pond Road, both unanimously (4-0). Two hearings were postponed due to lack of quorum after commissioner recusals: a shed replacement at 22 Hog Rock Road (postponed to June 8) and a coastal bank stabilization at 143/147 Manomet Avenue (postponed to June 15). The commission also approved three Orders of Conditions, issued two Certificates of Compliance, and granted one extension.

• Approved parking lot project at 39 Industrial Park Road with conditions (4-0)
• Approved retaining wall replacement at 93 West Long Pond Road (4-0)
• Postponed shed replacement hearing at 22 Hog Rock Road to June 8 (4-0)
• Postponed coastal bank stabilization at 143/147 Manomet Avenue to June 15 (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 103 Sea View Drive (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions with special conditions for 46 Gunning Point Road (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 44 Warren Avenue (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 45 & 49 Manomet Avenue (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on water, sewer, and solid waste rates. The meeting includes proposed outdoor watering restrictions and various permit requests. The Board will also consider fund transfers for fire department repairs and school project AC systems.

• Public hearing regarding 1620 Wine Bar
• Public hearing regarding water, sewer, and solid waste rates
• Adoption of outdoor watering restrictions
• $10,483.71 appropriation transfer for Fire Department vehicle repairs
• $80,000 fund transfer for Plymouth North Project AC repairs

The Plymouth Select Board reorganized, appointing Richard Quintal as Chairman and Betty Cavacco as Vice Chairman. The board approved FY22 water, sewer, and solid waste rate increases as recommended by the Finance Director, along with a license change for 1620 Wine Bar and a $10/hour fee for Little Red School House use. Selectman Shelagh Joyce resigned during the meeting, and the board discussed options for a potential special election.

• Appointed Richard Quintal as Chairman (4-1)
• Appointed Betty Cavacco as Vice Chairman (4-1)
• Approved FY22 water rate increase (4-0)
• Approved FY22 sewer rate increase (4-0)
• Approved FY22 solid waste rate increase (4-0)
• Approved license change for 1620 Wine Bar (4-0)
• Approved $10/hour fee for Little Red School House (4-0)
• Approved multiple licenses and permits (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential construction and demolition near wetlands and Big Sandy Pond. The agenda also includes requests regarding septic system installations and coastal bank stabilization.

• Notice of Intent to demolish and reconstruct a house at 46 Gunning Point Road
• Notice of Intent for residential reconstruction at 103 Sea View Drive
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a new septic system at 59 Union Street
• Notice of Intent for demolition and reconstruction at 588 Bourne Road
• Request to upgrade an existing cesspool at 3 Hog Rock Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission met on May 11, 2021, and unanimously approved all five project applications before it, including septic system installations, a home reconstruction, a dock replacement, and a stone revetment reconstruction. The commission also issued orders of conditions, certificates of compliance, and approved minutes and a septic system regulation wording change. All votes were 5-0 except the adjournment, which was 4-0 after one commissioner left.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for new septic system at 59 Union Street (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent to reconstruct single-family dwelling at 103 Sea View Drive (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent to demolish and reconstruct house with aluminum dock at 46 Gunning Point Road (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent to reconstruct stone revetment at 44 Warren Avenue (5-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for septic system upgrade at 3 Hog Rock Road (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for house and garage reconstruction at 588 Bourne Road (5-0)
• Issued five Certificates of Compliance for coastal bank work at Bay Shore Drive properties (5-0 each)
• Approved minutes of May 4, 2021 and septic system regulation wording change (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board and School Committee will hold a joint executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation. The board will not reconvene in open session following this meeting.

• Joint Executive Session with the School Committee regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permits on May 5, 2021. Case #4020 (Turner) was approved with conditions, including Conservation Commission approval before a building permit and no use as an additional bedroom. Case #4022 (Melville) was approved with a condition for fire retardant material. Case #4015 (Tupper) was approved with conditions, including no plumbing, no conversion to living space or commercial use, landscaping, and removal of an existing shed. Case #4021 (Boucher) was continued to June 16, 2021.

• Approved Case #4020 (Turner) special permit for cottage raise and roof pitch change, with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Case #4022 (Melville) special permit for second story storage on garage, with fire retardant material condition (5-0)
• Approved Case #4015 (Tupper) special permit for detached garage with setback waivers, with conditions (5-0)
• Continued Case #4021 (Boucher) to June 16, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of April 7, 2021 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission is meeting remotely to review several permit applications, including a new driveway, a marine stairway, a house reconstruction, and a deck/garage within buffer zones. They will also consider orders of conditions for coastal erosion projects and certificates of compliance for previously permitted work. The meeting includes public hearings and administrative items.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for deck and garage at 132 ½ Sandwich Street
• Notice of Intent for new driveway at 228 Ryder Way, continued to 7/20/2021
• Notice of Intent for portable aluminum marine stairway at 4 Stephens Lane
• Notice of Intent for house demolition and reconstruction at 588 Bourne Road
• Orders of Conditions for stone revetment at 38 & 40 Shore Drive and dock at 44 Warren Avenue

The Plymouth Conservation Commission issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for a deck and garage at 132 ½ Sandwich Street, approved a house reconstruction at 588 Bourne Road, and approved Orders of Conditions for projects at 38 & 40 Shore Drive and 44 Warren Avenue. The Commission denied a Certificate of Compliance for 27 River Farm Road due to unapproved structures, and continued hearings for projects at 228 Ryder Way and 4 Stephens Lane to July 20, 2021.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for deck/garage at 132 ½ Sandwich Street (4-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for house reconstruction at 588 Bourne Road (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for stone revetment at 38 & 40 Shore Drive (4-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for residential dock at 44 Warren Avenue (3-1)
• Denied Certificate of Compliance for 27 River Farm Road (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 228 Ryder Way to July 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for 4 Stephens Lane to July 20, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for April 20 and April 27, 2021 (4-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board approved the transfer of the Plymouth Liquors package store license to Kanaji Corporation, along with pledges of license and inventory to Rockland Trust. They also granted a new wine and malt restaurant license to Moonrise Cinemas, including early Sunday sales and entertainment permits. The board appointed Liz Hester to the Open Space Committee and voted to return to in-person meetings starting July 12, 2021.

• Approved transfer of All Alcohol Package Store License to Kanaji Corporation d/b/a Plymouth Liquors (4-0)
• Approved Pledge of License to Rockland Trust for Plymouth Liquors (4-0)
• Approved Pledge of Inventory to Rockland Trust for Plymouth Liquors (4-0)
• Approved New Annual Wine and Malt Restaurant License for Moonrise Cinemas (4-0)
• Approved Early Sunday Sales, Comprehensive Entertainment, Common Victualler License, and Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Moonrise Cinemas (4-0)
• Appointed Liz Hester to Open Space Committee (3-1)
• Approved Fortune Teller's License for Jaclyn Frans of Main Street Psychic (4-0)
• Approved One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Lodge AF & AM fundraiser (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to approve the warrant for the May 15, 2021 Town Election. This includes voting on a summary and a yes/no statement regarding a ballot question.

• Approval of the May 15, 2021 Town Election Warrant
• Approval of a ballot question summary and yes/no statement

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory Committee will discuss a plan for moving forward in consideration of the Verizon license renewal. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment.

• Discussion of plan regarding Verizon license renewal

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review several requests regarding coastal bank protection and septic system upgrades. The meeting includes a request for a determination of applicability for a solar field. The commission will also consider notices of intent for stone revetments and septic installations.

• Solar field construction at 0 Firehouse Road
• Stone revetment and cobble berm at 38 & 40 Shore Drive
• Stone revetment and cobble berm at 44 Warren Avenue
• Septic system upgrade at 3 Hog Rock Road
• Septic system installation at 72 Shore Drive

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted 5-1 to issue a Negative Determination of Applicability for a solar field at 0 Firehouse Road, determining it is not in conservation jurisdiction. The Commission also unanimously approved a stone revetment and cobble berm at 38 & 40 Shore Drive, approved a residential dock at 44 Warren Avenue (4-2), continued a hearing for a cesspool upgrade at 3 Hog Rock Road, and issued Orders of Conditions and a Certificate of Compliance for other projects.

• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for solar field at 0 Firehouse Road (5-1)
• Approved stone revetment and cobble berm at 38 & 40 Shore Drive (6-0)
• Approved residential dock at 44 Warren Avenue (4-2)
• Continued hearing for cesspool upgrade at 3 Hog Rock Road to May 11, 2021 (6-0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions for septic system at 72 Shore Drive (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 223-225 Taylor Avenue (6-0)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss collective bargaining and pending litigation in executive session. In open session, the Board will consider a ban on door-to-door sales and approve the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant.

• Vote to adopt a ban on Door-to-Door Sales
• Approval of the 2021 Annual Town Election Warrant for May 15, 2021
• Acknowledgment of Plymouth Lobstermen’s Association license renewals for Town Wharf space
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining and ACLU litigation

The Plymouth Select Board approved the Open Meeting Minutes from April 13, 2021, and the 2021 Town Election Warrant for the May 15 election, both by 5-0 votes. The board also formally acknowledged the Plymouth Lobstermen's Association's renewal of its three-year license agreement for Town Wharf space. No other formal decisions were made; discussions on banning door-to-door sales and downtown traffic patterns were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved Open Meeting Minutes from April 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved and executed 2021 Town Election Warrant for May 15, 2021 election (5-0)
• Acknowledged Plymouth Lobstermen's Association's renewal of three-year license agreement for Town Wharf space (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a modification of Special Permit #1995 to convert a greenhouse into a one-story kitchen addition at 227 Sandwich St (Case #4017), with a unanimous 5-0 vote. The board also approved a height waiver for a new 180-ft Fire Department communication tower at 131 Camelot Dr (Case #4019), and approved a minor modification to the Plymouth Pines special permit (Case #3779). A request to modify a comprehensive permit condition for The Walk at Colony Place was deemed substantial, with a public hearing scheduled for May 19, 2021.

• Approved Case #4017: greenhouse-to-kitchen addition at 227 Sandwich St (5-0)
• Approved Case #4019: height waiver for 180-ft Fire Department communication tower at 131 Camelot Dr (5-0)
• Approved Case #3779: minor modification to Plymouth Pines special permit (5-0)
• Continued Case #4018: 170 South Meadow Rd special permit to June 2, 2021 (5-0)
• Determined The Walk at Colony Place condition 78 modification is substantial; public hearing set for May 19, 2021

Conservation Commission

This meeting consists of administrative items, including a review of the current version of the Rules and Regulations. The Commission will also discuss onsite inspections and approve minutes.

• Review of April 2021 Rules and Regulations
• Mail onsite inspections
• Approval of minutes

The Plymouth Conservation Commission held a remote meeting on April 20, 2021, with all six members present. The Commission decided to continue the ongoing Rules and Regulations discussion to the end of June, after reading emails and addressing public concerns, including septic system issues and requests for a red-lined copy. The meeting was continued to June 29, 2021, and then adjourned, both by unanimous votes (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Rules & Regulations discussion to end of June (unanimous)
• Continued meeting to June 29, 2021 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will hold public hearings regarding liquor licenses and building permit fees. The meeting also includes updates on the P400 Stamp and recreational marijuana strategies.

• Public hearing for Crisp liquor license modifications
• Public hearing regarding building permit fees
• P400 Stamp update from George McKay
• Recreational marijuana discussion with Tenax Strategies
• License requests for G Pub and Cabby Shack

The Plymouth Select Board approved a new all-alcohol restaurant license for Crisp, a pizza and salad restaurant at 9 Samoset Street, along with associated licenses for extended hours, early Sunday sales, and entertainment. The board also approved an alteration of premises for Mayflower Brewing Company, increased building permit fees, and accepted the Little Red School House Committee's proposal for building use and fee collection. Additionally, the board recommended that Healing Gardens, a proposed marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility, meet with town departments and move toward a Host Community Agreement.

• Approved new all-alcohol restaurant license for Crisp, 9 Samoset Street (4-0)
• Approved extension of hours, early Sunday sales, and entertainment licenses for Crisp (4-0)
• Approved alteration of premises for Mayflower Brewing Company (4-0)
• Approved increase to Building Permit Fees as recommended by Town Management (4-0)
• Approved and accepted Little Red School House Committee proposal including fee collection setup (4-0)
• Recommended Healing Gardens meet with Police, Fire, and Senior Staff and move toward Host Community Agreement (4-0)
• Approved change of address for Catering by Dan Stowell to 775 State Road (4-0)
• Approved new automatic amusement license for G Pub, 101 Carver Road (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding septic systems, shoreline structures, and house reconstructions. Agenda items include repairing coastal bank erosion on Ellisville Road and constructing a pier at Clarks Island. The meeting also includes requests for certificates of compliance for completed shoreline work.

• Repairing 230 feet of Coastal Bank erosion at 87 & 93 Ellisville Road with a cobblestone berm
• Installing a new septic system and removing an old tank at 72 Shore Drive
• Constructing a 50’ armored revetment at Clarks Island
• Demolishing and reconstructing a house at 118 Bay Shore Drive
• Building a pier with stairs, walkway, and platform at Clarks Island Pier

The Plymouth Conservation Commission approved a new septic system at 72 Shore Drive (SE57-3119) unanimously. A waiver request for work at the same address (SE57-3146) was denied after two 3-3 tie votes, and the hearing was continued to June 8, 2021. The Commission also approved Orders of Conditions for projects at 118 Bay Shore Drive and 23 Provincetown View Road, and issued Certificates of Compliance for two properties on Taylor Avenue.

• Approved septic system upgrade at 72 Shore Drive (6-0)
• Denied waiver request for patio, hot tub, and fire pit at 72 Shore Drive (3-3 tie, motion failed)
• Continued hearing on 72 Shore Drive waiver to June 8, 2021 (4-2)
• Continued hearing on coastal bank repair at 87 & 93 Ellisville Road to June 22, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued hearing on garage addition at 252 Black Cat Road to May 25, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued hearing on armored revetment at Clarks Island to June 8, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued hearing on pier construction at Clarks Island to June 8, 2021 (4-2)
• Approved Order of Conditions for new house at 118 Bay Shore Drive (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on seasonal outdoor watering restrictions and several land agreements. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding liquor licenses and street opening regulations. Additionally, the Board will consider various restaurant expansion requests and aquaculture license transfers.

• Adoption of outdoor watering restrictions from May 1 through September 30, 2021
• Purchase and Sales Agreement for land off Hedges Pond Road
• Public hearing for La Baia liquor license
• Transfer of aquaculture licenses in Plymouth Harbor

The Board approved a new all-alcohol restaurant license for La Baia, a Mediterranean restaurant at 98 Water Street, along with associated licenses for extended hours, early Sunday sales, and entertainment. The Board also approved changes to street opening rules and fees, including a permit fee increase and a five-year moratorium on street openings on new roads. A public hearing for Mayflower Brewing's outdoor expansion was continued to April 20, 2021.

• Approved new all-alcohol restaurant license for La Baia (5-0)
• Approved street opening rules, regulations, and fees with fee increases and 5-year moratorium (5-0)
• Continued Mayflower Brewing alteration of premises hearing to April 20 (5-0)
• Approved temporary porta-potties at White Horse Beach and formed working group for permanent bathrooms (4-1)
• Approved 15 streets eligible for 4 free guest passes with beach sticker (4-1)
• Approved Simes House request for forgiveness and waiver of usage fees (5-0)
• Approved outdoor water restrictions for May 1-Sept 30 (4-1)
• Approved multiple licenses and administrative items including Texas Roadhouse, Dirty Water Distillery, and aquaculture transfers

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agricultural Committee voted unanimously to endorse the Plymouth Pollinator Protection Plan as presented. The committee also discussed a t-shirt fundraiser and the possibility of becoming a Commission, with members assigned to follow up on both items.

• Endorsed Plymouth Pollinator Protection Plan (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Raymond Plant to build an attached two-car garage at 81 Alewife Rd, with a condition that drainage remain onsite. The board continued Mike Tupper's request for a detached garage at 11 Crabtree Rd to May 5, 2021, pending architectural plans. The board also approved the withdrawal without prejudice of Brewster Family Land Trust's request to modify a special permit for ambulance storage at 16 R Obery St, after public opposition. The board approved minutes from March 17 and February 17, 2021.

• Approved Case #4013 (Raymond Plant) for a special permit to waive side setback for an attached two-car garage at 81 Alewife Rd, with a condition that drainage remain onsite (5-0).
• Continued Case #4015 (Mike Tupper) to May 5, 2021, for a special permit to waive front and side setbacks for a detached garage at 11 Crabtree Rd, pending architectural plans (5-0).
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice of Case #4016 (Brewster Family Land Trust) to modify Special Permit #2160 for increased ambulance storage at 16 R Obery St (5-0).
• Approved minutes of March 17, 2021 (5-0).
• Approved minutes of February 17, 2021 (5-0).

Historic District Commission

The Commission is meeting via Zoom to review several requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior work and signage. The body will also make initial determinations regarding demolition delays for two properties.

• Exterior renovations at 6 Town Wharf (Case #21-28)
• Exterior renovations at 14 Chilton St (Case #21-29)
• Shingle replacement at 15 Main St Ext (Case #21-30)
• Signage at 32 Court St 101 (Case #21-31)
• Demolition delay determinations for 177 Rocky Hill Rd and 261 Manomet Ave

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review notices of intent for several projects near coastal banks and wetlands. These include a new two-story house on Bay Shore Drive and a porch rebuild on West Long Pond Road. The commission will also consider a request for a stairway at 23 Provincetown View Road.

• Notice of Intent to demolish and reconstruct a two-story house at 118 Bay Shore Drive
• Notice of Intent to rebuild a covered porch at 219 West Long Pond Road
• Request for a stairway and wetland waiver at 23 Provincetown View Road
• Certificate of Compliance for landscaping and wall removal at 10 Sunset Blvd
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 23 and March 30, 2021

The Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a new two-story house at 118 Bay Shore Drive, voting 6-0 to bifurcate the coastal bank determination, 6-0 to approve under state regulations, and 5-1 to approve under the local by-law with special conditions. The commission also approved a coastal stairway at 23 Provincetown View Road (5-1), continued a porch rebuild hearing at 219 West Long Pond Road to May 25, 2021, and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 10 Sunset Blvd. Minutes from March 23 and March 30 were approved.

• Approved 118 Bay Shore Drive project (demolish and rebuild house) under state regulations, 6-0.
• Approved 118 Bay Shore Drive project under local by-law with conditions (pool filtration, rain garden location, planting plans), 5-1.
• Approved 23 Provincetown View Road coastal stairway project, 5-1.
• Continued 219 West Long Pond Road porch rebuild hearing to May 25, 2021, 6-0.
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 10 Sunset Blvd, 6-0.
• Approved minutes for March 23 and March 30, 2021, 6-0 each.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review several land use applications, including special permits and lot line adjustments. Topics include a height waiver for a fire department tower and gravel removal at 6 Joshua Way.

• Release of Covenant Lots 2-2 & 2-3 off Carver Road
• Special Permit for greenhouse addition at 227 Sandwich Street
• Lot line adjustment to create lots 32-3 & 32-4 on Map 13
• Height requirement waiver for fire department tower at 131 Camelot Drive
• Site construction and gravel removal of +/- 320,000 cu. yds. at 6 Joshua Way

Select Board

The Select Board will consider aquaculture license transfers and investment waivers. Members will also act on lease amendments and extensions for properties at 173 Water Street and 16-18 Town Wharf. A joint executive session with the School Committee is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Aquaculture license transfer from Larsen to Marble
• Request to waive minimum investment for aquaculture (Gosselins)
• Lease amendment for East Bay Grill, Inc. at 173 Water Street
• Lease extension for Shanty Rose, Inc. at 16-18 Town Wharf
• Approval of March 30, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plymouth Select Board approved the transfer of an aquaculture license from Henry and Sharon Larsen to Kyle and Megan Marble for the remainder of the term, despite the Harbor Master's concerns about lack of substantial use. The board also granted a waiver of the minimum investment requirement for Bob and Cassie Gosselin, and approved several lease amendments and extensions for East Bay Grill and Shanty Rose.

• Approved aquaculture license transfer from Larsen to Marble (4-1)
• Granted waiver of minimum investment requirement for Gosselin (5-0)
• Approved Second Lease Amendment for East Bay Grill at 173 Water Street (3-1-1)
• Acknowledged East Bay Grill's option to extend lease for 10 years (4-1)
• Acknowledged Shanty Rose's option to extend lease for 8 years (4-1)
• Approved Open Meeting Minutes from March 30, 2021 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review notices of intent for stone revetment and house reconstruction projects. The agenda also includes requests for a certificate of compliance and an extension for coastal bank protection work.

• Notice of Intent to re-construct a stone revetment at 44 Warren Avenue
• Notice of Intent to demolish and rebuild a house at 153 Ellisville Road
• Request for a partial Certificate of Compliance at 24 Oak Bluff Circle
• Extension request for stone revetment construction at 1850 State Road & 330R Center Hill Road
• Review of Open Space Committee letter of support

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve an Order of Conditions for a new 2-story house at 153 Ellisville Road, with special conditions including an erosion control barrier and a lifted fence for wildlife. The commission also continued a hearing for a stone revetment project at 44 Warren Avenue, issued a partial certificate of compliance, and granted a one-year extension for a revetment project. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 153 Ellisville Road house rebuild with special conditions (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 44 Warren Avenue stone revetment to May 11, 2021 (6-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 24 Oak Bluff Circle (6-0)
• Granted one-year extension for stone revetment at 1850 State Road & 330R Center Hill Road (6-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will consider numerous requests for temporary restaurant expansions on private and public property. The meeting also includes votes on a $730,743 loan agreement for the Plymco Dam Project and committee appointments.

• $730,743 Master Loan Servicing Agreement for the Plymco Dam Project
• Temporary restaurant expansion requests for various local businesses
• Appointments to the No Place for Hate Committee
• Public hearing regarding a new aquaculture license for Todd M. Jesse
• Vote to deny an aquaculture license transfer for Kyle and Megan Marble

The Plymouth Select Board voted 3-1 to approve a 90-day moratorium on new aquaculture licenses and transfers, as presented by the Harbor Master, to allow time to assess potential reclassification of growing sites by the FDA and Division of Marine and Fisheries. The board also agreed to work on revising aquaculture regulations during this period. Additionally, the board appointed three members to the No Place for Hate Committee and approved temporary restaurant expansions and seasonal licenses.

• Approved a 90-day moratorium on new aquaculture licenses and transfers (3-1, Joyce opposed).
• Appointed Kate Tolland, Jill Polvinen, and Katherine Jackson to the No Place for Hate Committee.
• Approved a new aquaculture license for Todd Jesse (4-0).
• Approved temporary restaurant expansions on private property for 12 businesses (4-0).
• Approved temporary restaurant expansions on public property for 4 businesses (4-0).
• Approved seasonal licenses for 6 businesses (4-0).
• Approved a Master Loan Servicing Agreement for $730,743 for the Plymco Dam Project (4-0).
• Re-appointed Stephen Michael Palmer to the Affordable Housing Trust (4-0).

Conservation Commission

The Commission is reviewing several proposals for construction, demolition, and infrastructure near protected wetlands. These include residential reconstruction, pier installation, and sidewalk improvements along Billington Street.

• Phase II Harborwalk multi-family and retail development at 2 Loring Blvd
• House demolition and reconstruction at 153 Ellisville Road
• Pier construction at Clarks Island
• Sidewalk and footbridge installation along Billington Street
• Deck updates at Plymouth Yacht Club on Union Street

The Plymouth Conservation Commission issued negative determinations for two projects, approved two Notices of Intent with conditions, and approved three Orders of Conditions. The commission also continued a hearing for a proposed pier on Clarks Island to April 13, 2021, and issued a Certificate of Compliance for a Seaview Drive project.

• Issued Negative Determination for Harborwalk Phase II at 2 Loring Blvd (5-0)
• Approved new 2-story house at 153 Ellisville Rd with conditions (6-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for access way at 1510 Old Sandwich Rd (6-0)
• Continued Clarks Island pier hearing to April 13, 2021 (5-1)
• Approved Order of Conditions for sidewalk/footbridge at 84 Billington St (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for new house at 159 Herring Pond Rd (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for deck updates at 34 Union St (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 107 Seaview Dr (6-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss School Committee consolidation and review aquaculture license transfers. The meeting also includes a vote on a deed for vacant land off Tall Pines Road and several restaurant expansion requests.

• Public hearing for aquaculture licenses (Todd M. Jesse, Kyle Marble, and Megan Marble)
• Discussion regarding School Committee consolidation
• Vote to approve a deed for vacant land off Tall Pines Road
• Requests for temporary restaurant expansions on Main Street and Court Street
• Outdoor amplified music permit request for Su Casa at 30 Main Street

The Select Board held a public hearing on an aquaculture license transfer request from Henry and Sharon Larsen to Kyle and Megan Marble, but no motion was made to approve it, effectively denying the transfer. The board also approved several licenses and administrative items, including outdoor dining permits and a deed for vacant land. The meeting included an executive session and a postponed agenda item on school consolidation.

• Aquaculture license transfer from Larsen to Marble not approved (no motion made)
• Approved Outdoor Amplified Music Permit for Ladder 15 LLC d/b/a Su Casa (4-0)
• Approved Outdoor Dining on Private Property for Mallebar Brasserie (4-0)
• Approved Outdoor Dining on Public and Private Property for Ladder 15 LLC d/b/a Su Casa (4-0)
• Approved Outdoor Dining on Public Property for Eccomi Inc d/b/a 39 Court, LJP Corp LLC d/b/a Martini's Bar & Grill, and Kimball Family Corp d/b/a Wood's Seafood (4-0)
• Approved Open Meeting Minutes from March 9, 2021 Select Board Meeting (4-0)
• Approved and executed Deed for vacant land off Tall Pines Road (4-0)
• Adjourned Open Session and called meeting to order as Water Commissioners (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting via Zoom to conduct business. The primary item is an informal review of a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding exterior renovations at 6 Town Wharf.

• Case #21-28: Exterior renovations at 6 Town Wharf (informal review)

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential and commercial projects. This includes a new sidewalk on Billington Street and home reconstruction near Great Herring Pond. The meeting also covers an extension request for dredging Plymouth Harbor.

• Notice of Intent for a sidewalk and footbridge at 84 Billington Street
• Notice of Intent for home reconstruction at 159 Herring Pond Road
• Extension request for dredging in Plymouth Harbor
• Notice of Intent for an armored revetment at Clarks Island
• Heavy metal cleanup discussion at 42 Canoe Landing

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve a Notice of Intent for the Plymouth Yacht Club at 34 Union Street to install new footings and columns, and update decks including a second-level deck and canopy, with no change in footprint or capacity. The Commission also unanimously voted to continue hearings for projects at 116 Esta Road and Clarks Island, and to issue a field change for heavy metal cleanup at 42 Canoe Landing and a one-year extension for Plymouth Harbor dredging. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved the Plymouth Yacht Club project at 34 Union Street (SE57-3141) to install new footings, columns, and deck updates, including a second-level deck and canopy.
• Continued the hearing for 116 Esta Road (SE57-3133) to April 27, 2021, at a time to be determined.
• Continued the hearing for Clarks Island (SE57-3140) to April 13, 2021, at a time to be determined.
• Approved a field change for heavy metal cleanup at 42 Canoe Landing (SE57-3053), including cabin removal, soil sweeping, and cleanup with attestation from a Licensed Site Professional.
• Issued a one-year extension for Plymouth Harbor dredging (SE57-2967).
• Approved the minutes from March 9, 2021, as submitted.
• Adjourned the meeting at 9:01 pm.

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on the Police Department reorganization and several grant assurances for Plymouth Airport. The agenda also includes discussions regarding sewer treatment plant transitions and climate change resiliency. Additionally, the board will review various business licenses and restaurant expansion requests.

• Police Department reorganization and Police Reform Bill
• Grant assurances for Plymouth Airport regarding the NW-26 Building and Echo Taxiway project
• Host Community Agreement with Coastal Solutions, LLC for marijuana transportation
• Purchase and Sales Agreement for the 18-acre Weston property near Darby Pond
• Multiple requests for temporary restaurant expansions on public and private property

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve and support the reorganization of the Plymouth Police Department by adding one Captain's position to oversee new regulations mandated by the Massachusetts Police Reform Bill. The Board also approved several licenses, including outdoor dining permits for multiple restaurants, and endorsed the Plymouth Energy Committee's goals. As Water Commissioners, they approved a Purchase and Sales Agreement for the 18-acre Weston Property.

• Approved police department reorganization adding a Captain position (5-0)
• Approved change of manager for Giuseppe Garibaldi Club (5-0)
• Approved outdoor amplified music permit for Redbrook Earth Day event (5-0)
• Approved special auctioneer license for J James Auctioneers (5-0)
• Approved outdoor dining permits for multiple restaurants on private and public property (5-0)
• Endorsed Plymouth Energy Committee goals (5-0)
• Approved five-year Host Community Agreement with Coastal Solutions LLC for marijuana transport business (5-0)
• Approved Purchase and Sales Agreement for Weston Property as Water Commissioners (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review several notices of intent and requests for determination of applicability. These include a proposed sidewalk and footbridge on Billington Street and a large-scale solar field project. The commission will also consider an order of conditions for property at 166 Bartlett Road.

• Sidewalk and footbridge installation at 84 Billington Street
• House demolition and reconstruction at 159 Herring Pond Road
• Large-scale solar field construction at 0 Firehouse Road
• Shed repairs including roof and windows at 3 Swift Avenue
• Dwelling and pavement removal at 166 Bartlett Road

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a sidewalk and pedestrian footbridge along Billington Street (SE57-3139) with conditions, and approved a house reconstruction at 159 Herring Pond Road (SE57-3137). It continued a solar field proposal at 0 Firehouse Road for more information, and issued a positive determination of applicability for a shed project at 3 Swift Avenue, requiring a Notice of Intent. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved sidewalk and footbridge at 84 Billington Street with conditions (5-0)
• Approved house reconstruction at 159 Herring Pond Road (5-0)
• Continued solar field proposal at 0 Firehouse Road to a later date (5-0)
• Issued positive determination of applicability for shed at 3 Swift Avenue, requiring Notice of Intent (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for demolition at 166 Bartlett Road (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2021 (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session regarding school collective bargaining negotiations. The open session includes discussions on social media policy for elected officials and fiscal policy. Additionally, the board plans to appoint Patrick Farah to the Agricultural Committee.

• School collective bargaining negotiations
• Social media policy for elected officials
• Appointment of Patrick Farah to the Agricultural Committee
• Approval of February 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• Energy Committee update

The Plymouth Select Board voted 3-2 to adopt a forward-looking Fiscal Policy aimed at preventing a budgeted operational override for a minimum of three years. The board also voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the State Legislature regarding streaming service fees, and approved the appointment of Patrick Farah to the Agricultural Committee. The meeting was held remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Adopted a forward-looking Fiscal Policy to prevent a budgeted operational override for a minimum of three years (3-2 vote).
• Voted to send a letter of support (Resolution) to the State Legislature regarding streaming service fees (5-0 vote).
• Approved the Open Meeting Minutes from the February 23, 2021 Select Board Meeting (5-0 vote).
• Appointed Patrick Farah to the Agricultural Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023 (5-0 vote).
• Voted to adjourn the Open Session at 7:52pm (5-0 vote).

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Brian Freedman to demolish a nonconforming structure and rebuild a two-story single-family house at 141 Taylor Ave, with conditions, in a unanimous 5-0 vote. The board also voted unanimously to withdraw without prejudice the application by Michal Knutel for a garage addition at 260 Bourne Rd, as the applicant was not present for a third continuance and unresolved issues remained. Two other matters were continued: a site plan review for Westport CD Realty at 2290 State Rd was postponed to March 17, and a minor modification for a solar project at 143 Hedges Pond Rd was approved unanimously. The board entered executive session to discuss litigation in Indianhead Realty v. ZBA.

• Approved special permit for demo/rebuild at 141 Taylor Ave (5-0)
• Withdrew without prejudice Case #4007 for 260 Bourne Rd garage (5-0)
• Continued Case #3439R for 2290 State Rd site plan review to March 17 (5-0)
• Approved minor modification for solar project at 143 Hedges Pond Rd (5-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission is meeting via Zoom to review two property requests. The body will consider certificates of appropriateness for signage and a deck amendment.

• Case #21-27: Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 150 Water St (Fat Face)
• Case #20-15: Amendment of Certificate of Appropriateness for 2nd floor deck at 58 & 60 Court St (Michael Ferriara)

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several notices of intent regarding property changes near wetlands. These include a request for a new septic system at 18 Burgess Road and a proposed stairway at 23 Provincetown View Road. The meeting also includes continued discussions on demolition and construction projects.

• Septic system construction near Little Pond wetlands at 18 Burgess Road
• Proposed 4-foot stairway with landings at 23 Provincetown View Road
• Demolition of a dwelling and pavement removal at 166 Bartlett Road
• Garage removal and two-story addition at 252 Black Cat Road
• Discussion regarding the commission's Rules & Regulations

The Plymouth Conservation Commission issued a Positive Determination of Applicability for a new septic system at 18 Burgess Road, approved a demolition and site restoration project at 166 Bartlett Road, and continued two hearings to April 2021. The commission also approved an emergency authorization for a shed demolition on conservation land off Boot Pond.

• Issued Positive Determination of Applicability for septic system at 18 Burgess Road (5-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for demolition and restoration at 166 Bartlett Road with condition (5-0)
• Continued hearing for stairway at 23 Provincetown View Road to April 6, 2021 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for addition at 252 Black Cat Road to April 13, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 23, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Emergency Authorization for shed demolition off Boot Pond (5-0)

Select Board

The Board will consider Special Town Meeting articles regarding capital projects and a fire station study. They will also vote on earmarking $783,742 in the FY22 Salary Reserve for the School. Additionally, the agenda includes a public hearing for Verc Enterprises Inc and an executive session regarding property sales.

• Earmarking $783,742 in the FY22 Salary Reserve for the School
• Special Town Meeting articles for water main and airport upgrades
• Host Community Agreement with Coastal Solutions, LLC
• Public hearing for Verc Enterprises Inc (Verc Exxon)
• Executive session regarding North Plymouth Fire Station property sale

The Select Board voted unanimously to recommend several capital projects to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting, including watermain repairs at the Warren Avenue and Jordan Road bridges, upgrades to the airport wastewater treatment plant, and a new cemetery pickup truck. The Board also approved the transfer of a liquor license from Verc Enterprises to Energy North Incorporated. A proposed fiscal policy to avoid an operational override for three years was discussed but the motion was withdrawn and will be reconsidered at the next meeting.

• Approved transfer of Annual Wine and Malt Package Store License from Verc Enterprises to Energy North Incorporated, 131 Commerce Way (5-0).
• Recommended STM Article 4 (Warren Avenue Bridge Watermain Repair) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting (5-0).
• Recommended STM Article 4 (Jordan Road Bridge Watermain Repair) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting (5-0).
• Recommended STM Article 4 (Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting (5-0).
• Recommended STM Article 4 (Airport Administration Building) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting (5-0).
• Recommended STM Article 4 (Cemetery Division Pickup Truck) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting (5-0).
• Recommended STM Article 6 (Fire Department Feasibility Study) to the 2021 Spring Special Town Meeting (5-0).
• Approved placement of $783,742 of FY22 Salary Reserve line item to be earmarked for the School if needed (3-2).

Cable Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes and hold a guest presentation regarding PEG Access. The agenda also includes public comment and discussion of old and new business.

• Guest presentation – PEG Access

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a court-ordered decision regarding a single-family home project off Lighthouse Avenue. The agenda also includes a notice of intent for new construction at 15 Bayberry Road and updates to the commission's rules.

• Superior Court remand for construction and repairs at Off Lighthouse Avenue/Western Point
• Notice of intent for a two-story house near a coastal bank at 15 Bayberry Road
• Denial of an amended order for a concrete foundation at 103 Sea View Drive
• Proposed updates to the commission's Rules and Regulations

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a Decision on Remand for a property off Lighthouse Avenue, following a Superior Court appeal of a revoked Order of Conditions. It denied an Amended Order of Conditions for a concrete foundation at 103 Sea View Drive, with one abstention. The Commission approved an Order of Conditions for a new house at 15 Bayberry Road, with one abstention, and unanimously approved updated Rules and Regulations requiring a plan on certain orders.

• Issued Decision on Remand for SE57-2940, PCC-18-09, off Lighthouse Avenue/Western Point (unanimous 5-0).
• Denied Amended Order of Conditions for SE57-2828A, PCC-16-16, 103 Sea View Drive (4-0-1, Burnham abstained).
• Approved Order of Conditions for SE57-3135, PCC-21-03, 15 Bayberry Road (4-0-1, Burnham abstained).
• Approved minutes of February 16, 2021 (4-0-1, Burnham abstained).
• Approved updated Rules and Regulations adding plan requirement to certain orders (unanimous 5-0).
• Adjourned at 9:04 pm (unanimous).

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold public hearings on three development proposals: a modification to the Serenity Hills open space development, a subdivision and inclusionary housing special permit for 58 units at the Residences at Atlantic Country Club, and a modification to the Carver Landing VOSD to replace a non-profit facility with a 16-unit building. The board will also consider administrative items including lot releases, a street name approval, and a special permit for a barn.

• Public hearing: B634 – Serenity Hills Modification, 221 Beaver Dam Road, modify VOSD and waivers for 5 residential units
• Public hearing: B636 – Residences at Atlantic Country Club, 450 Little Sandy Pond Road, 58 residential units and inclusionary housing special permit
• Public hearing: B629 – Carver Landing VOSD Modification II, Paul Francis Way, eliminate Elks facility, construct 16 one-bedroom units
• B543 – Makepeace/Redbrook Development – release of ten lots in Use Area 4, Phase 2 and fourteen lots in Use Area 9
• Form A: A4781 – Pinehills LLC, off Long Ridge Road, approve street name 'Snug Corner' and divide into two lots

Select Board

The Select Board will review several articles for the upcoming Annual and Special Town Meetings, including zoning bylaws and infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a liquor license at Cordage Park and discussions regarding outdoor dining. Additionally, the board will consider administrative items such as land use agreements.

• Public hearing for 1620 Wine Bar liquor license (Cordage Park)
• Review of Annual Town Meeting articles including Brook Road Acceptance and Pinehills Master Plan
• Discussion regarding outdoor dining on Court Street and Main Street
• License agreement for vehicular access and erosion control at 83 Menotomy Road
• Recommendation of Special Town Meeting Article 9 for the CPC Pedestrian Bridge

The Select Board voted 2-3 against recommending Article 11, the Brook Road Bridge replacement project, to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. The Board also voted to recommend several other articles, including a zoning change for the Pinehills and a ban on retail pet sales. The Board approved a new liquor license for 1620 Wine Bar and an outdoor dining plan for Main and Court Streets.

• Denied recommendation of Article 11 (Brook Road Bridge Layout) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting (2-3 vote).
• Approved a New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant License, extension of hours, early Sunday sales, and a Common Victualler License for 1620 Wine Bar (5-0 vote).
• Approved outdoor dining on Main Street and Court Street, maintaining two-way traffic (5-0 vote).
• Recommended Article 22 (Zoning Bylaw Change) and Article 21 (Amend the Pinehills Master Development Plan) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting (3-2 vote).
• Recommended Article 23 (Ban Retail Sales of Dogs, Cats, and Rabbits) to the 2021 Annual Spring Town Meeting (5-0 vote).
• Recommended STM Article 9 (Town Brook Footbridge) to the 2021 Special Town Meeting (5-0 vote).
• Approved a temporary extension of the outdoor dining area for Rye Tavern (3-2 vote).
• Approved a License Agreement with the owners of 83 Menotomy Road for access and an erosion control revetment at Cedarville Landing (5-0 vote).

Historic District Commission

The Plymouth Historic District Commission is meeting on February 17, 2021, with two agenda items listed. The agenda provides no details on the topics to be discussed, as the items reference separate documents. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive items specified in the provided text.

• Agenda 1 (document: 2-17-21 AGENDA 1.DOCX)
• Agenda 2 (document: 2-17-21 AGENDA 2.DOCX)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a comprehensive permit for 320 residential rental units at Colony Place, with at least 80 units restricted as affordable, after approving waivers and amended conditions. The board also approved a special permit for a breezeway at 1423 Old Sandwich Rd (5-0) and a two-year excavation extension for E.J. Pontiff Cranberries (5-0). A request to enlarge a non-conforming structure at 260 Bourne Rd was continued to March 3, 2021.

• Approved comprehensive permit for 320 rental units at Colony Place, 80 affordable (4-1, Keohan opposed)
• Approved waivers for Colony Place project as presented (5-0)
• Approved special permit for breezeway at 1423 Old Sandwich Rd with condition barring conversion to dwelling (5-0)
• Continued case for garage addition at 260 Bourne Rd to March 3, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved two-year excavation extension for E.J. Pontiff Cranberries at 140 Firehouse Rd (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review several residential construction requests, including a house demolition at 15 Bayberry Road. The meeting also covers a new septic system for 89 Powder Horn Pond Road and a Superior Court remand regarding property off Lighthouse Avenue.

• House demolition and reconstruction at 15 Bayberry Road
• New septic system request for 89 Powder Horn Pond Road
• Amended foundation order for 103 Sea View Drive
• Superior Court remand regarding construction off Lighthouse Avenue
• New home on pile foundation at 228 Ryder Way

The Plymouth Conservation Commission denied an amended Order of Conditions for a new concrete foundation at 103 Sea View Drive, voting 3-2. The commission also issued a negative determination for a septic system at 89 Powder Horn Pond Road, approved a new house at 15 Bayberry Road, and approved several other orders of conditions.

• Denied amended Order of Conditions for 103 Sea View Drive foundation (3-2)
• Issued negative determination for septic system at 89 Powder Horn Pond Road (5-0)
• Approved new house at 15 Bayberry Road (4-0, McCarthy recused)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 3 High Cliff remediation (5-0)
• Approved post-facto Order of Conditions for 158 Morgan Road (5-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for new home at 228 Ryder Way (5-0)
• Approved license for vehicle access over Cedarville Landing (5-0)
• Continued remand draft response for Lighthouse Avenue to Feb 23 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential construction and property repairs. The agenda also includes a remediation plan for the Coastal Bank and a court-ordered decision regarding properties near Western Point.

• Notice of Intent for deck and retaining wall at 116 Esta Road
• Remediation plan for invasive species at 3 High Cliff
• Post-facto house reconstruction notice at 158 Morgan Road
• Superior Court remand decision regarding construction near Western Point
• Roadway improvements and new haul path at 600 Rocky Hill Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve an Amended Order of Conditions for 3 High Cliff, allowing a remediation plan for an overgrown coastal bank with erosion issues. They also approved a post-facto Notice of Intent for a house reconstruction at 158 Morgan Road, and continued a deck/retaining wall project at 116 Esta Road to March 16, 2021. The commission voted 4-2 to seek additional information on a remanded case off Lighthouse Avenue, rather than deciding compliance.

• Approved Amended Order of Conditions for 3 High Cliff coastal bank remediation (6-0)
• Approved Post-Facto Notice of Intent for house reconstruction at 158 Morgan Road (6-0)
• Continued 116 Esta Road deck/wall project to March 16, 2021 (6-0)
• Voted to seek additional information on Lighthouse Avenue remand case (4-2)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 44 Salt Marsh Lane (6-0)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 600 Rocky Hill Road (5-1)
• Granted one-year extension for 101 Bettencourt Road driveway project (5-0)
• Approved minutes for January 28 and February 2, 2021 (6-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting remotely to consider administrative items, two public hearings on modifications to previously approved subdivisions, and an appointment for a solar array project. The board will also review minutes, covenants, and lot line adjustments.

• Release of covenant for 10 lots/units at Sandy Pines (B633)
• Amendment to open space covenant at Waverly Oaks (B581)
• Public hearing: Serenity Hills modification at 221 Beaver Dam Road (B634)
• Public hearing: Bump Rock Road modification at 92-120 Bump Rock Road (B635)
• Appointment: Navisun LLC solar array at 701 State Road

Select Board

The Select Board will review several Town Meeting articles regarding operating budgets and revolving funds. The board will also consider permit requests for outdoor music and patio expansions at local businesses. Additionally, the board is scheduled to vote on a fuel-efficient vehicle purchasing policy.

• Review of Town Meeting articles regarding operating budgets and revolving funds
• Outdoor amplified music permit request for Plymouth Public House Corp at 2294 State Road
• Temporary outdoor area expansion request for Rye Tavern at 517 Old Sandwich Road
• Change of manager request for 99 Restaurant and Pub at 19 Home Depot Drive
• Vote on the Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy

The Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to recommend seven articles to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting, including funding for affordable housing, rail trail extension, and community preservation projects. The board also voted to add $156,107 to the FY22 IT budget and restore the Memorial Hall Manager's salary for both FY21 and FY22. A permit for outdoor amplified music at Plymouth Public House was approved 3-2.

• Recommended Article 14 (COA revolving fund) to Town Meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Article 3 (revolving funds) to Town Meeting (5-0)
• Added $156,107 to FY22 IT budget (5-0)
• Restored Memorial Hall Manager's salary for FY21 (5-0)
• Restored Memorial Hall Manager's salary for FY22 (5-0)
• Recommended Article 16A (Carver Road affordable housing) to Town Meeting (5-0)
• Approved outdoor amplified music permit for Plymouth Public House (3-2)
• Approved Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy (5-0)

Harbor Committee

The Plymouth Harbor Committee voted unanimously to send a letter to the Select Board strongly favoring prioritizing the closure or rerouting of the outfall pipe, with steps and alternatives. The committee also voted unanimously to support Fran McMillen as integral to harbor operations and in need of a base of operations. Discussions covered dock replacements, dredging funding, and pump-out compliance, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Voted unanimously to send letter to Select Board prioritizing outfall pipe closure/alternatives
• Voted unanimously to support Fran McMillen as integral to harbor operations and needing a base of operations

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued Case #3970, a comprehensive permit for 320 residential rental units at Colony Place, to February 17, 2021, after agreeing to add specific language to findings on ADA spaces, retaining walls, water use, and a road safety audit. The board also continued a cranberry bog excavation extension request and approved satisfying a condition for a Taylor Ave property. An executive session was held for litigation strategy.

• Continued Case #3970 (320-unit comprehensive permit) to Feb. 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Agreed to add language to Findings K, L, O, Q, R in the draft decision
• Continued Case #3879 (E.J. Pontiff Cranberries excavation extension) to Feb. 17, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved satisfying Condition #2 for Case #3977 (McKenna, 257 Taylor Ave) (5-0)
• Held executive session for litigation strategy in S/F, LLC v. ZBA (roll call 5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Commission is meeting to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for several properties. The body will discuss new construction, signage, and railing installations, as well as a preservation restriction agreement.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 5-7 Water St (JEI Ventures)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for railing at Watercure St (JCM Plymouth Acquisitions V LLC)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 150 Water St # 103 (On The Water)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 20 North St (Kingston Sign-A-Rama)
• Acceptance of the Preservation Restriction Agreement for 11 North St

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission is reviewing several development requests, including a new walking trail on a retired railway bed. Other agenda items include notices of intent for residential construction and solar energy systems.

• Construction of a walking trail between Nelson Street and Lothrop Street
• Notice of Intent to build a new home on a pile foundation at 228 Ryder Way
• Proposed 3.2mW ground mounted solar energy system at 0 Sawmill Drive
• Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling near Ship Pond at 1500 State Road
• Notice of Intent to replace a fire-destroyed home at 141 Taylor Avenue

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct interviews and a vote for a School Committee appointment. The agenda also includes discussions regarding downtown one-way traffic and town leases.

• School Committee appointment interviews and vote
• Town leases for East Bay Grill, Cabby Shack, and Lobster Hut
• Discussion of downtown one-way traffic
• Approval of the Public Employee Committee (PEC) Agreement
• Permit enforcement request for Orchard Hills roadway

Conservation Commission

The Commission will host a training session covering the Wetlands Protection Act and buffer zones. The agenda also includes reviewing mail onsite inspections and approving minutes.

• Conservation Training 101 presentation
• Review of mail onsite inspections
• Approval of minutes and orders

Cable Advisory Committee

The agenda consists of standard procedural items including call to order and general discussion. No specific topics, projects, or decisions are listed in the document.

Conservation Commission

The commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding property developments and demolitions. These include plans for a new home on State Road and replacing a fire-damaged house on Taylor Avenue. The meeting also includes reviewing minutes from previous sessions.

• Notice of Intent to demolish dwelling at 166 Bartlett Road
• Notice of Intent for an addition and new septic system at 987 Long Pond Road
• Notice of Intent to construct a single-family dwelling at 1500 State Road
• Notice of Intent to replace a fire-destroyed home at 141 Taylor Avenue
• Review of Rules and Regulations Section 10

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold a remote meeting to review a special permit request for a breezeway at 1423 Old Sandwich Road and a conceptual plan for a subdivision at 15R Stafford Street. The board will also consider minutes, a covenant release, and other administrative items.

• Special permit to waive setback requirements for a breezeway and workshop/garage at 1423 Old Sandwich Road (ZBA 4011)
• Conceptual plan for a VOSD with one existing dwelling, three new lots, and open space at 15R Stafford Street
• Covenant and plan endorsement for ADM Agawam Development LLC, Use Area 4, PH2 (B543)
• Approval of minutes from January 12, 2021

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will discuss updates on aid for local businesses and review upcoming Town Meeting articles. The meeting also includes votes on business licenses and a $7,500 donation for the Savery Pond Watershed Study.

• Review of Article 19 (Floodplain Overlay District) and Article 20 (Stretch Energy Code)
• Acceptance of a $7,500 donation from Savery Pond Conservancy for the Savery Pond Watershed Study
• Granting exclusive vendor rights to America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration
• Common Victualler and Entertainment License requests for Mea Thai Cuisine LLC
• Appointment of Dan Forand to the Agricultural Committee

The Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to recommend Article 19 (Floodplain Overlay District) and Article 20 (Stretch Code) to the 2021 Spring Town Meeting. The board also approved several licenses, accepted a $7,500 donation for the Savery Pond Watershed Study, and granted exclusive vendor rights to America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration. A motion to appoint Dan Forand to the Agricultural Committee failed 1-4.

• Recommended Article 19 (Floodplain Overlay) to Spring Town Meeting (5-0)
• Recommended Article 20 (Stretch Code) to Spring Town Meeting (5-0)
• Approved Special Auctioneer Permit for J James Auctioneers (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for The Mea Thai Cuisine (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Entertainment License for The Mea Thai Cuisine (5-0)
• Accepted $7,500 donation from Savery Pond Conservancy (5-0)
• Granted Exclusive Vendor Rights to America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration (5-0)
• Appointment of Dan Forand to Agricultural Committee denied (1-4)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals met on January 20, 2021, and took action on four cases. The Board voted unanimously to continue Case #4009 (demolition/reconstruction at 141 Taylor Ave) to March 3, 2021, pending resolution of retaining wall and DPW issues. It also voted unanimously to withdraw Case #4010 (Borrego Solar Systems appeal) without prejudice. Case #3439R (Ace Hardware site plan review) was continued to March 3, 2021, for updated plans and DPW comments. The Board approved satisfaction of Condition No. 6(e) for Case #3864 (91 Newfield Street) unanimously.

• Continued Case #4009 (141 Taylor Ave) to March 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Withdrew Case #4010 (Borrego Solar Systems) without prejudice (5-0)
• Continued Case #3439R (Ace Hardware) to March 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved satisfaction of Condition 6(e) for Case #3864 (91 Newfield Street) (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Plymouth Historic District Commission will meet remotely to handle miscellaneous business, including minutes and old/new business. The agenda includes an initial determination on a demolition delay for 159 R Herring Pond Rd and formal Certificate of Appropriateness requests for signage, renovations, window replacement, and new construction at several downtown properties. Several items are continuations from previous meetings.

• Demolition delay initial determination for 159 R Herring Pond Rd
• Signage certificates for 74 Court St, 150 Water St units 102B, 106, and 103, and Watercure St
• Window replacement at 35 Main St (Roll Street Tavern, continued)
• New construction at 5-7 Water St (JEI Ventures, continued)
• Exterior renovation at 74 Court St (Viscariello, continued)

Conservation Commission

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold discussions regarding fiscal policy and livery license fees. The Board is also scheduled to vote on a $29,500 grant for the Plymouth Municipal Airport and various committee appointments.

• $29,500 grant for fence installation at Plymouth Municipal Airport
• Approval of Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy
• Change of ownership for fuel storage at 164 South Street and 131 Commerce Way
• License requests for Bark BBQ at 367 Court Street
• Appointments to the Cemetery and Agricultural Committees

The Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to place a question on the May 15, 2021 ballot asking voters whether to elect a commission to revise the town charter. The board also approved the ADA public notice and grievance procedure, and several licenses and administrative items. No public comment was received.

• Ordered charter commission question onto May 15, 2021 ballot (5-0)
• Accepted Plymouth Public Notice of Non-Discrimination (5-0)
• Accepted Town of Plymouth Grievance Procedure under ADA (5-0)
• Approved fuel storage change of ownership for Energy North at 164 South St and 131 Commerce Way (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Bark BBQ (5-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Entertainment License for Bark BBQ (5-0)
• Approved $29,500 grant assurance for Plymouth Municipal Airport fence (5-0)
• Appointed Everett Malaguti to Cemetery Committee until June 30, 2023 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4-1 to close the public hearing for Case #3970, a comprehensive permit application by LWP Plymouth, LLC to build 320 residential rental units at Colony Place, with at least 80 units restricted as affordable. The board discussed water supply, wastewater estimates, and EV charging infrastructure, and scheduled the next meeting for February 3, 2021, to deliberate on the draft decision. No final approval or denial was issued at this meeting.

• Closed public hearing for Case #3970 (4-1, Keohan opposed)
• Scheduled next meeting for Case #3970 on February 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Requested hard copy of draft decision for full board review

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review notices of intent for new construction and vegetation management. This includes a new septic system at Sandy Beach Road and invasive species removal at 35 Provincetown View Road. The meeting also addresses requests for certificates of compliance and seawall repair extensions.

• Notice of Intent: garage, well, and septic installation at 79 & 81 Sandy Beach Road
• Notice of Intent: Japanese Knotweed removal at 35 Provincetown View Road
• Request to repair or replace a deck at 6 Little Micajahs Pond Road
• Extension request for seawall and ramp repairs off Provincetown View Road
• Certificate of Compliance: rebuilding a residence at 28 Billington Sea Road

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously on all items. It issued a positive determination for a post-facto deck repair at 6 Little Micajahs Pond Road, approved Notices of Intent for a garage/septic project at 79 & 81 Sandy Beach Road and vegetation management at 35 Provincetown View Road, and denied an amended Order of Conditions for a retaining wall at 2 Sunset Blvd. The Commission also issued Certificates of Compliance for two properties, an extension request, and a license agreement.

• Issued positive determination for post-facto deck repair at 6 Little Micajahs Pond Road (6-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for garage, well, and septic work at 79 & 81 Sandy Beach Road (6-0)
• Approved Notice of Intent for Japanese Knotweed removal at 35 Provincetown View Road (6-0)
• Denied waiver request and Amended Order of Conditions for retaining wall at 2 Sunset Blvd (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 28 Billington Sea Road (6-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 150 Bartlett Road (6-0)
• Issued extension request for seawall repair off Provincetown View Road (6-0)
• Issued license agreement for 263 Taylor Avenue (6-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold a public hearing on two Town Meeting articles submitted by Pinehills LLC. The first proposes amending the Pinehills Master Plan to modify the number of LOC (units) and incorporate additional land. The second proposes amending the Zoning Bylaw to modify the intensity of LOC and/or Planned Retirement units. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes and Form A plans, plus a remote participation notice due to COVID-19 restrictions.

• Public hearing on Pinehills LLC master plan amendment to modify LOC count and add land
• Public hearing on Pinehills LLC zoning bylaw amendment for LOC/Planned Retirement unit intensity
• Remote-only meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19 orders
• Approval of January 5, 2021 minutes
• Covenants, plans, and Form A plans review

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct an executive session regarding town leases and health insurance. In open session, the board will participate in a joint FY22 budget meeting with the Finance and School Committees. The agenda also includes votes on previous meeting minutes and a license agreement for White Horse Beach.

• Joint FY22 Budget Meeting with Finance and School Committees
• License Agreement for erosion control at White Horse Beach (263 Taylor Avenue)
• Approval of October and November 2020 meeting minutes
• Computer donations from Michael Jones

The Plymouth Select Board voted unanimously to hold the April 3, 2021 Town Meeting remotely due to COVID-19, following a request from Town Moderator Steve Triffletti. The board also recommended the FY22 budget to Town Meeting (4-1), with Selectman Joyce voting no. Several prior meeting minutes were approved, and a license agreement for an erosion control barrier at White Horse Beach was executed.

• Approved remote Town Meeting for April 3, 2021 (5-0)
• Recommended FY22 budget to Town Meeting (4-1, Joyce no)
• Approved minutes from Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 17, Nov 24, 2020 meetings (5-0 each)
• Approved license agreement with Silva for erosion control barrier at White Horse Beach (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit to convert part of the vacant Shaw's building at 20 Pilgrim Hill Road into a self-storage facility, with two added conditions prohibiting outdoor storage and requiring landscaping plan approval. The board also withdrew a solar project application without prejudice and continued two other cases to later dates.

• Approved Case #4008: special permit to convert 30,000 sq ft of supermarket to self-storage (5-0), with added conditions banning external storage and requiring landscaping plan review
• Approved Case #3995: withdrawal without prejudice of Borrego Solar's 1 MW solar system application (5-0)
• Continued Case #4007: garage addition at 260 Bourne Rd to Feb 17, 2021 (5-0) because applicant absent
• Continued Case #3970: 320-unit residential development at Colony Place to Jan 13, 2021 (5-0)

Historic District Commission

The Plymouth Historic District Commission is meeting remotely to review several formal applications, including demolition delay hearings for two properties and certificates of appropriateness for renovations, lighting, window replacement, and new construction. The agenda also includes standard items like minutes and old/new business.

• Demolition delay hearing for 30 Boot Pond Rd
• Demolition delay hearing for 134 Court St
• Certificate of Appropriateness for lighting at 47 Court St (Honey Baby/Zebra Visuals)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for window replacement at 35 Main St (Roll Street Tavern)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction at 5-7 Water St (JEI Ventures)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review several development proposals and permit requests. These include replacing a fire-damaged home on Taylor Avenue and installing a solar energy system on Sawmill Drive. The meeting also includes an amended order for dredging at 14 Union Street.

• Notice of Intent to replace a fire-damaged dwelling at 141 Taylor Avenue
• Request for a septic tank replacement at 259 Taylor Avenue
• Notice of Intent for a garage removal and addition at 252 Black Cat Road
• Request for a 3.2mW solar energy system at 0 Sawmill Drive
• Amended dredging order for 14 Union Street

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted 5-1 to approve a waiver request and issue a Negative Determination of Applicability for a failed septic system replacement at 259 Taylor Avenue, allowing the project to proceed without further review. The commission also continued three hearings to later dates and approved an amended order of conditions for maintenance dredging at Brewer Plymouth Marine.

• Approved waiver request for septic system replacement at 259 Taylor Ave (5-1)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 259 Taylor Ave (5-1)
• Continued hearing for 141 Taylor Ave to Jan 26, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 252 Black Cat Rd to Feb 2, 2021 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 0 Sawmill Dr to Feb 2, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved amended order of conditions for maintenance dredging at 14 Union St (6-0)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is meeting remotely to review a special permit application to demolish a non-conforming structure and rebuild a two-story single-family house at 141 Taylor Ave. The board will also consider an access determination for Lincoln Road and Smith Terrace, and receive an update from the Cedarville Steering Committee.

• Special permit application by Brian Freedman to demolish and reconstruct a single-family house at 141 Taylor Ave (Map 45C, Lot 182)
• Access determination for Lincoln Road and Smith Terrace (Map 49, Lots 2-231 and 2-232)
• Cedarville Steering Committee update
• Approval of minutes from December 15 and December 24, 2020 meetings

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to vote on the FY22 budget and adopt a new mission statement for the Energy Committee. The agenda includes an executive session regarding Holtec negotiations and health insurance. Additionally, the board will review a final presentation for the White Horse Beach Parking Sticker Program.

• Vote on FY22 budget
• Final presentation for White Horse Beach Parking Sticker Program
• Appointments for Board of Health alternate seats
• Approval of research permit for Shorebird Photography at Long Beach
• Authorization of LIP application for Copper Cover project on Water Street