Plymouth public meetings in 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the purchase of land across several parcels including Bogside Drive and Highview Road. The meeting includes votes on liquor licenses, committee appointments, and a discussion on road acceptance policy.

• Purchase of 20.8 acres across Bogside Drive, Highview Road, Acorn Trail, Hollis Road, Edgewater Drive, and Beaver Dam Road
• One day wine and malt licenses for concerts at Memorial Hall (Jan/Feb 2026)
• Winter closing request for Surfside Smokehouse at 14 Union Street
• Appointments for Climate Action Net Zero and Natural Resources & Coastal Beaches committees
• Executive session regarding UAINE et al v. Town of Plymouth et al

Retirement Board

The Plymouth Retirement Board will review several warrants, discuss recent PERAC memoranda, and vote on whether KMS Actuaries should prepare the January 1, 2026 actuarial valuation. The board will also set retirement board meeting dates for the first quarter of 2026 and hear public comment. An executive session will be held to address ongoing litigation strategy and several accidental disability retirement applications.

• Warrant #10 dated Oct. 31, 2025 – $3,771,102.98 (final)
• Warrant #11 dated Nov. 30, 2025 – $2,524,135.59 (partial)
• Vote on KMS Actuaries preparing the Jan. 1, 2026 actuarial valuation
• Scheduling of 2026 Retirement Board meeting dates for Q1
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy and disability retirement applications

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 15 Town Meeting Member Caucus will meet to approve minutes from October 15th and review results from the October 18th Fall Annual Town Meeting. Members will also discuss needs and planning for the April 11th Annual Spring Town Meeting.

• Review of October 18th Fall Annual Town Meeting results
• Planning for April 11th Annual Spring Town Meeting

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will approve the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting, hear public comments, and discuss upcoming items. Members will provide feedback on proposed 2026 projects and decide on the format for future meetings. The committee will also receive updates from subcommittees on pocket parks, unprotected open space, and the Trails Working Group.

• Approve minutes from December 9, 2025 meeting
• Public comment period
• Announce Open Space Public Hike on Jan 19, 2025 (volunteers needed)
• Collect member feedback on 2026 Open Space projects and focus points
• Discuss future meeting format (in‑person vs hybrid)

Legislative Oversight Committee

The Legislative Oversight Committee will present documents and a briefing on open Articles, followed by a question‑and‑answer session. No formal votes or resolutions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on open Articles (documents to be shared)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust will meet to review financial updates and discuss the application process for Father Bill’s project. The board will also vote on the approval of minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial update
• Discussion of Father Bill’s project and application process

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold public hearings on two special permit applications. One is for a 33-unit multi-family building with three affordable units at 135-139 Sandwich St. The other is to alter a nonconforming dwelling at 39 Gallows Pond Rd. The board will also approve administrative items like Form A subdivision plans.

• ZBA 4195: 33-unit multifamily building at 135-139 Sandwich St, seeking permits for nonconforming expansion, parking stall width reduction, driveway separation reduction, and inclusionary housing (3 affordable units)
• ZBA 4196: Alteration and expansion of pre-existing nonconforming dwelling at 39 Gallows Pond Rd (Briggs Halfway Pond Realty Trust)
• Form A subdivisions: A4906 (33 Old Mill Lane & 20 Saw Mill Dr), A4907 (72R & 72 Warren Ave), A4908 (4-7 High Cliff)
• Meeting held via remote (Zoom) and in-person at 1820 Court Room, 26 Court St, 7:00 PM

School Committee

This is a budget workshop for the Plymouth School Committee to receive the Superintendent's proposed FY27 budget and related financial reports. The meeting will only be held if prior workshops on December 15 and 16 are not completed. No votes are scheduled; it is a presentation and discussion session.

• Presentation of Superintendent's proposed FY27 Budget
• Review of Summary of Proposed FY27 Financial Reports
• Conditional meeting: only if budget workshop not completed on 12/15 and 12/16
• Land acknowledgement recognizing Wôpanâak and Herring Pond Wôpanâak Peoples

North Plymouth Steering Committee

The committee will review a previous Selectman meeting and discuss updates regarding Pulti Homes. Members will also review the status of the Cherry, Court, and Prince Streets intersection realignment and the Hedge Rd layout.

• Review of Selectman Meeting from December 9th
• Updates on Pulti Homes meetings
• Status of Cherry, Court, and Prince Streets intersection realignment
• Hedge Rd layout updates from town engineering

Board of Health

The Plymouth Board of Health will discuss and potentially clarify tobacco license regulations. The board will also consider grease trap variance requests from eight local establishments. Additionally, they will approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Clarification of Tobacco License Regulations
• Grease trap variance requests: Blue Eyed Crab, Café Strega, Dillons Local, Mamma Mia’s – Water St., Pillory Pub, Promise Keeper Coffee, Tuscany Tavern, Ziggy’s
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10/22/25, 11/10/25, and 11/19/25

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on authorizing the Town Manager to sign a feasibility study agreement for Hedge and Cold Spring elementary schools through the MSBA program. They will also hear a budget presentation from the Town Manager, consider a host community agreement with Atlas Marketplace, and act on various licenses including a new Common Victualler for Southside Pizza & Grill. Additionally, the board will vote on appointments to the Historical Commission and on renewals of commercial shellfish licenses.

• Vote to authorize Town Manager to sign MSBA Feasibility Study Agreement for Hedge and Cold Spring elementary schools
• Vote on Host Community Agreement between the Town and Atlas Marketplace & Delivery LLC d/b/a Plymouth Armor Group
• Application for $200,000 Massachusetts Cultural Council grant for reparative masonry at Memorial Hall
• New Common Victualler license for Southside Pizza & Grill at 2240 State Rd (formerly Subway)
• Renewal of commercial mussel and razor clam licenses for 2026, including new licenses for Brandon Eaton and Jack Hobson

School Committee

This is a budget workshop where the Plymouth School Committee will receive information on the Superintendent's proposed FY27 budget and related financial reports. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is only held if the prior day's workshop is incomplete.

• Superintendent's Proposed FY27 Budget presentation
• Summary of Proposed FY27 Financial Reports

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will hear Notices of Intent for construction at 139 Manomet Point Road and a pier at 42 Shore Road, consider an extension for a dwelling at Saquish Beach, and rule on six Certificates of Compliance for completed projects. The board will also discuss a beach management plan for Ellis Haven Campground and respond to unpermitted tree cutting at 70 Perseverance Path.

• Notice of Intent for addition and new septic at 139 Manomet Point Road (Scott & Pamela Nevitt)
• Notice of Intent to permit pre-existing pier system at 42 Shore Road (Great Herring Pond)
• Extension request for single-family dwelling at Saquish Beach (Lots 85 & 205)
• Certificate of Compliance for new home and septic at 50 Billington Sea Road
• Beach management plan for Ellis Haven Campground covering Big Sabys Pond and Spring Pond

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee for Plymouth's Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan will review a draft Public Outreach and Communication Plan. They will also examine historical wastewater reports from 1984 and 1997 to inform current planning. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of draft Public Outreach and Communication Plan
• Review of 1984 and 1997 wastewater reports
• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes

Senior Task Force Committee

The Plymouth Senior Task Force will meet in-person to review minutes, discuss Chamber events, and update residents on a Resource/Information Guide and a Community Health Needs Assessment grant.

• Approval of minutes from October 20, 2025
• Update on Resource/Information Guide Draft
• Update on CHNA Grant Opportunity
• Status of Chamber Events training session
• Open forum

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will meet in executive session on December 15, 2025, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to hold collective bargaining sessions. The meeting is closed to the public under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(2). No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2)

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will hold a budget workshop to review the proposed FY27 budget and discuss entering a feasibility study with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the renovation or replacement of Hedge Elementary School.

• Superintendent's proposed FY27 budget presentation
• Feasibility study for Hedge Elementary School renovation or replacement
• Potential consolidation of Cold Spring and Hedge Elementary Schools

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding two comprehensive permit applications from Pulte Group. The proposals include two housing projects with 25% of units deed-restricted as affordable housing for households earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income.

• Case 4183 and 4184: Proposed 63 homeownership condominium units at 24 Sandri Drive
• Case 4183 and 4184: Proposed 100 homeownership condominium units at 333 Court Street and 39 Hedge Road
• Approval of Meeting Minutes

Airport Community Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss potential compromises regarding flight school operations and a possible lease. Members will also set a date to vote on the committee's position regarding a runway extension.

• Discussion of flight school operations and lease based on October 8 presentation by Chris Hyldburg
• Setting a vote date for the committee position on runway extension
• Discussion of displaced threshold of runway 15-33
• Nomination and election of a new secretary
• FAA Briefing on Noise and Abatement

Memorials Advisory Committee

The Memorials Advisory Committee will begin by swearing in its new members. The committee will then reorganize its leadership positions of chair, vice chair, and clerk. It will also discuss and select dates for future meetings, followed by a public comment period before adjourning.

• Swear in new committee members
• Reorganize committee leadership (chair, vice chair, clerk)
• Discuss and select dates for future meetings
• Public comment period

Center for Active Living Advisory Board

The board will approve minutes from November, receive updates from the director and committees, and discuss Zoom meeting access. This is a routine meeting with no major decisions or financial items on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from November 13 meeting
• Director's Report
• Senior Task Force Update
• Friends Report
• Discussion of Zoom meeting access

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and vote on funding requests for historic projects. The body will also vote on the FY27 operating budget, including debt service and reserves.

• Funding application for Hearse House: $568,172.00
• Funding application for Plymouth Library Digitization: $70,530.00
• Funding application for Townwide Historic Plan: $85,000.00
• FY27 Operating Budget vote
• Invoices for LDS Consulting Group ($518.00) and P.A. Landers, Inc. ($4,500.10)

Plymouth Center Steering Committee

The committee will receive an update from the Plymouth Police CCT and a recap of the Thanksgiving Parade. The meeting includes presentations from a resident regarding affordable housing and a discussion concerning 139 Sandwich Street.

• Plymouth Police CCT update
• Affordable housing concerns presented by resident Billy Brunstrom
• Discussion regarding 139 Sandwich Street by Bill Fornaciari
• PCSC Award under Old/New Business

The Plymouth Center Steering Committee voted unanimously to approve the redevelopment of 139 Sandwich Street into approximately 28 high‑end apartment units. The committee also approved a request to change the crosswalk on Court Street near Allerton and Lothrop Streets. Both motions passed with unanimous support.

• Approved 139 Sandwich Street apartment development (unanimous)
• Approved request to change Court Street crosswalk near Allerton and Lothrop (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on six requests for Certificates of Appropriateness for signage and two informal hearings for solar panel alterations at 11.5 Howland Street. A Certificate of Non-Applicability request from Pilgrim Hall is also on the agenda. The meeting includes approval of minutes, old and new business, and unanticipated agenda items.

• Brenner Signs Case 25-60: Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 32 Court Street
• Brenner Signs Case 25-61: Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 20 N. Park Avenue
• Bruce Junior - Trinity Solar Cases 25-63 and 25-64: Informal hearings on Certificate of Appropriateness for alterations at 11.5 Howland Street
• Ricky Zeng Case 25-65: Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 114 Water Street, Unit 2
• Pilgrim Hall – Donna Curtin Case 25-67: Informal hearing on Certificate of Non-Applicability at 75 Court Street

The commission approved certificates of appropriateness for signage at 32 Court Street, 20 N. Park Avenue, 114 Water Street Unit 2, and 64 Court Street, each by unanimous vote. It also issued a certificate of non‑applicability for the Pilgrim Hall Museum project at 75 Court Street. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 32 Court Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 20 N. Park Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 114 Water Street Unit 2, with PVC letters (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 64 Court Street (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Non‑Applicability for Pilgrim Hall Museum at 75 Court Street (unanimous)

Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation

The Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation will meet remotely on December 10, 2025, to discuss several operational updates. Items include an update on the See Plymouth Ride Circuit, Nathanial Morton Elementary School engineering, and a solar panel RFP for 4 North Street. The board will also consider transitioning citation management to Plymouth County effective January 2, 2026, and review end-of-season financials.

• See Plymouth Ride Circuit 2025 update and 2026 consideration
• Nathanial Morton Elementary School engineering update
• 4 North roof solar panel RFP update and selection committee meeting date
• Change of citation management to Plymouth County, transition date January 2
• Parking clerk wage consideration

The board voted unanimously to increase the Parking Clerk’s salary by 5% and to raise Ms. Connolly’s hourly rate to $39.00. It also approved payment of a $387 invoice from Susan Connolly. The board directed staff to oppose removal of a downtown parking space and chose to keep meetings remote.

• Approved 5% salary increase for Parking Clerk (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved hourly rate increase for Ms. Connolly to $39.00 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved payment of $387 invoice from Susan Connolly (vote 4-0-0)
• Directed Mr. Egan to send a letter opposing removal of a parking space in Water 2/3
• Decided to continue holding board meetings remotely

Recycling Committee

The Plymouth Recycling Committee will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2025, at 3 PM. Items include updates on the Swap Shop, Fix-it events, a meeting with schools about recycling and composting, and setting future project priorities. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Swap Shop updates: Holiday openings and Gift Fund
• Fix-it event updates
• Meeting with schools regarding recycling and composting
• Future project priorities list

The committee approved the minutes of the September 17, October 8 and November 5, 2025 meetings with a 4-0-0 vote. After discussion of upcoming activities, the meeting was adjourned with a 4-0-0 vote. No other formal actions were adopted.

• Approved minutes of 9.17.25, 10.8.25, 11.5.25 (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Cape Cod Collaborative

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss strategic planning, site updates in Yarmouth and Dennisport, and the FY25 Annual Report. The body will also hold a separate OPEB Trust Meeting to establish a Benefits Review Committee.

• Vote to increase ASLP application fee from $90 to $100
• Vote on audit acceptance
• Creation of an OPEB Benefits Review Committee and OPEB allocation
• Review of warrants #19, #20, #20A, and #21
• Discussion of Yarmouth and Dennisport sites

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on accepting and signing Conservation Restrictions for the Pinnacle Bog Reserve (50.2 acres) and Rocky Point Preserve (23.6 acres), permanently protecting the land. The board will also authorize acceptance of $1,259.60 in donations to the Plymouth Animal Shelter and appoint Planning Director Lauren Lind to regional transportation boards. Town Manager updates include progress on Cherry Street water main and intersection improvements on Court Street, with construction expected in fiscal year 2027.

• Vote to approve Conservation Restrictions for Pinnacle Bog Reserve (50.2 acres) and Rocky Point Preserve (23.6 acres)
• Acceptance of $1,259.60 in donations to Plymouth Animal Shelter from multiple donors
• Appointment of Lauren Lind to MBTA Advisory Board, Metropolitan Planning Organization, and Old Colony Planning Council
• Cherry Street water main replacement and Court Street intersection improvements (95% design, construction FY2027)
• Public hearing for Pulte project continued to December 15 before Zoning Board of Appeals

The Select Board unanimously approved the acceptance of $1,259.60 in donations for the Plymouth Animal Shelter and appointed Lauren Lind as the town's designee to several regional planning bodies. The Board also voted 5‑0 to approve and sign conservation restrictions for the Pinnacle Bog Reserve (about 50.2 acres) and the Rocky Point Preserve (about 23.6 acres), placing roughly 74 acres under permanent protection.

• Approved acceptance of $1,259.60 animal shelter donations (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Lauren Lind to MBTA Advisory Board, MPO, and Old Colony Planning Council (5-0)
• Approved conservation restrictions for Pinnacle Bog Reserve (50.2 acres) and Rocky Point Preserve (23.6 acres) (5-0)

Open Space Committee

The committee will vote on acquiring four tax-title properties for the Spring Town Meeting, including parcels on Seagrass Trail, Talia Way, Micajah Pond, and Patuxet Acres. They will also discuss roles and responsibilities for pocket parks and potential site visits.

• Vote on tax title property: Seagrass Trail - 8.6 acres
• Vote on tax title property: Talia Way adjacent to Carolyn Drive Preserve - 0.66 acres
• Vote on three parcels at Micajah Pond (including 2 McClellan Drive)
• Vote on Patuxet Acres - potential pocket park - 1.8 acres
• Old business discussion on pocket park roles and site visits

The Open Space Committee approved the previous meeting minutes and took no action on several parcels, including Talia Way and Patuxet Acres. It placed Lot 20‑89 under the Conservation Commission’s care and recommended Parks and Recreation discuss Lot 19A‑000. The committee also transferred nine tax‑title parcels to the Conservation Commission for inclusion on the 2026 Spring Town Meeting agenda.

• Approved minutes of 11/20/2025 (unanimous)
• Take no action on Map 74, Lot 37A-25A, Talia Way (unanimous)
• Place Lot 20‑89 (Map 96) under care of Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Recommend discussion with Parks and Recreation for Lot 19A‑000 (Map 96) (unanimous)
• Take no action on Map 104, Lot 17P Patuxet Acres (unanimous)
• Take no action on Seagrass Trail pending further review
• Transfer nine tax‑title parcels to Conservation Commission for 2026 Spring Town Meeting (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agricultural Commission will discuss next steps for a complaint protocol and consider the SeeClickFix platform for reporting issues. The rest of the agenda is procedural: approving minutes, scheduling the next meeting, and setting the agenda.

• Old Business: Complaint Protocol next steps
• New Business: SeeClickFix discussion
• Public discussion period
• Administrative items: accept minutes, schedule meeting, set agenda

The Agricultural Commission introduced new member Gabrielle Remes and discussed the need for commission identification cards. The commission added Keith McDonald’s work email to SeeClickFix, routing new complaints directly to him. An action item was created to investigate the custody of historic commission funds and seek guidance from town finance. Member Walter Morrison announced his resignation from the commission.

• Added Keith McDonald’s work email to SeeClickFix for direct complaint routing
• Created action item to investigate custody of historic commission funds and obtain town finance instructions

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 17 caucus will review a proposed e-bike bylaw, receive an update on Wareham Road, and discuss Select Board topics. Public comment is invited at the start and end of the meeting. The caucus will also consider topic requests for future meetings and address old and new business.

• Proposed e-bike bylaw discussion
• Wareham Road update
• Select Board topics review
• Public comment periods
• Town Meeting review

Precinct 17 members discussed a resident request for additional street lighting, noting the town's approximately $4.1 million debt and suggesting private funding options. An educational overview of e‑bikes was presented, and participants voiced concerns about a proposed e‑bike bylaw, but no action was taken. Updates included the installation of traffic lights on Half Way Pond/Long Pond Road and the recent removal of temporary speed bumps on Wareham Rd. No votes or formal approvals were recorded.

Plymouth Housing Authority

The Plymouth Housing Authority will meet to approve the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, wage match, and facility projects including brick repointing and electrical upgrades. The meeting will be held in person and via video conference.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Approval
• Wage Match Approval
• Repointing Brick Facade – Castle Court
• Exterior Painting – Northfield
• Electric Lighting and Fixtures: GFCI Upgrade – HighCliff

Airport Commission

The Commission will discuss building updates from John Borland and the Elks Club, as well as hangar development. The body is also considering new leases and a non-aviation RFP for South Meadow Road.

• Proposed building updates from John Borland and Elks Club
• New lease request for Matt McManus (NE 2A)
• Consent to mortgage for SW-2 Goulian
• Non-aviation RFP for South Meadow Road
• New lease request from Alpha One Flight Services

The Plymouth Airport Commission approved several lease agreements and event requests, adopted a consent to mortgage, set a 30‑day notice policy for hangar inspections, and postponed the January meeting to February 5. The proposed lease amendment for Matt McManus (NE 2A) was tabled with no changes made. All motions passed with the recorded vote counts.

• Approved Alpha One Flight Services new lease (6-0-0)
• Approved wedding event at Alpha One hangar (6-0-0)
• Approved Goulian holiday party (5-0-1, Karin Goulian abstained)
• Approved consent to mortgage for SW‑2, LLC (5-0-1, Karin Goulian abstained)
• Approved sub‑lease of hangar to Robert L. Trinque Trust (6-0-0)
• Adopted 30‑day notice policy for hangar inspections, to begin after New Year
• Suspended January meeting until Thursday, February 5 (6-0-0)
• Tabled Matt McManus NE 2A lease amendment – no changes made

Manomet Village Steering Committee

The Manomet Village Steering Committee will convene to review and approve draft minutes from September and October, and discuss the Manomet Village Master Plan. The meeting will also include public comment and other business.

• Review and approve Draft Minutes for Sept 25, 2025
• Review and approve Draft Minutes for October 23rd, 2025
• Review and discussion of Manomet Village Master Plan
• Public Comment session
• Old Business/New Business /Letters/Other

The committee unanimously approved the December 4th agenda. It then approved the September 25th and October 23rd meeting minutes, each with a carried motion and one abstention. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda for Dec 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (motion carried, one abstention)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (motion carried, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Little Red Schoolhouse Committee

The committee will meet to conduct reorganization and review old business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Committee reorganization

The committee reorganized its leadership, unanimously electing Frank McKenna as Chairperson, Frank Thompson as Vice Chairperson, and Linda White as Clerk. The minutes from the August meeting were unanimously approved. The next committee meeting is set for January 8, 2026, with no meeting in February.

• Frank McKenna elected Chairperson (unanimous)
• Frank Thompson elected Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Linda White elected Clerk (unanimous)
• August meeting minutes approved (unanimous)

Harbor Committee

The Plymouth Harbor Committee will meet to discuss waterway regulations and fees, and conduct the fifth review of the Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan. The agenda also includes a Harbor Master report, selection of chair/vice chair, and discussion of timeline and funding for the Harbor Plan. No votes or decisions are specified; items are listed for discussion.

• Waterway regulations and fees
• Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan Review (5th review)
• Harbor Master report
• Plymouth Harbor Plan timeline and funding discussion

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review applications for Spring 2026 Annual Town Meeting funding, including a $568,172 request from the Hearse House project. They will also consider an amended Library Digitization Project application increased to $70,530 and receive updates on previous payments and liaison projects.

• Hearse House application for $568,172.00 presented by Diane M. Maguire
• Library Digitization Project amended application increased to $70,530.00
• PACH October payment of $361,630.60
• Liaison project updates: Coalition for the Homeless, Pilgrim Hall, Plymouth Center for the Arts
• Next meeting scheduled for December 11, 2026 at 5:30pm

The Community Preservation Committee accepted the agenda and approved the November 6 minutes, both by unanimous roll‑call vote. It then approved the revised application for the Library Digitization Project, increasing the amount to $70,530, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 6:24 pm and the next meeting is set for December 11, 2025.

• Accepted agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved November 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Library Digitization Project application for $70,530 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:24 pm (unanimous)

Plymouth for All Committee

The committee will approve prior minutes and hear liaison reports. Main agenda items include a review of the draft strategic framework (30 minutes), updates on immigrant initiatives, and planning for MLK Day. A Rotary humanitarian project for Ukrainian children is also on the agenda.

• Review of draft strategic framework
• Update on initiatives regarding immigrants
• MLK Day planning update
• Rotary humanitarian project in support of Ukrainian children
• Report on November 12 Tye-Robinson event

The Plymouth for All Committee unanimously approved a $1,750 budget to support the MLK Day food drive, service, and film screening. The treasurer's financial report was also accepted unanimously, and the new mission statement was adopted without opposition. Approval of the October 22 meeting minutes was postponed until the January 7 meeting, and the committee adjourned the session.

• Approved $1,750 budget for MLK Day events (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer report (unanimous)
• Adopted new mission statement (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of October 22 minutes until Jan 7
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a subdivision amendment and appoint members to the Earth Removal Bylaw Committee. The meeting will be held in person and online.

• Public Hearing Continued: B535-37 Sleepy Hollow Dr subdivision amendment
• Earth Removal Bylaw Committee Appointments: Allen Hemberger, David B Peck, Anatol Zukerman, Samuel Chapin, Walter Morrison III, Richard M. Serkey
• Discussion: 150 Bump Rock Road - Potential Lot Division
• Upcoming: ZBA 4195 139 Sandwich St MEGRYCO special permit for 33-unit multi-family building
• Upcoming: ZBA 4196 39 Gallows Pond Rd Briggs Halfway Pond Realty Trust special permit for nonconforming dwelling relocation

The board voted 4‑1 to consider all five eligible applicants and then appointed Allen Hemberger, Walter Morrison III, and Richard M. Serkey to the newly created Earth Removal Bylaw Committee. It also approved the withdrawal of the Sleepy Hollow amendment without prejudice (3‑0) and approved new street names Bumblebee Drive, Turkey Trail, and Lady Bug Lane (4‑0). Several lot releases and endorsements were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from Sep 10, 24 and Oct 8, 18, 22 2025 (5‑0)
• Endorsed 553 Wareham Rd definitive rural density development (4‑0)
• Released Use Area 14, Map 117 (27 lots) (4‑0)
• Approved street names Bumblebee Drive, Turkey Trail, Lady Bug Lane (4‑0)
• Approved withdrawal of Sleepy Hollow amendment without prejudice (3‑0)
• Voted 4‑1 to consider all five applicants for Earth Removal Bylaw Committee
• Appointed Allen Hemberger, Walter Morrison III, and Richard M. Serkey to Earth Removal Bylaw Committee (majority vote)
• Released Map 120 Lot 4 (15 lots) (4‑0)

Distinguished Visitors Committee

The committee will vote to approve minutes from October 22 and November 5, 2025. They will discuss planning for a 2026 event in Schichigahama, and acknowledge the 15th anniversary of the March 11, 2011 tsunami.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 22, 2025
• Approve meeting minutes from November 5, 2025
• Discuss Schichigahama 2026 Planning
• Acknowledge 15-year anniversary of the March 11, 2011 tsunami

The Distinguished Visitors Committee approved the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled. The committee reviewed proposed events for the July 2026 delegation visit and discussed plans for the March 11, 2026 tsunami anniversary, but no decisions were recorded on those items.

• Approved November 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear a Community Health Assessment (CHA) update from Commissioner Michelle Bratti and HRiA, and discuss Kratom among other member updates. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of reports and discussions only.

• CHA update from Commissioner Michelle Bratti and HRiA
• Discussion on Kratom by all board members
• Member updates on CHA-CHIP/PHE, NDCAP, PYDC, school nurses, and Citizens Advisory Council
• Approval of minutes from 10/22/25 and 11/10/25

The Board of Health scheduled its next meeting for December 17, 2025. It voted 5‑0 to adjourn the December 3 session. Members agreed that Amy Palmer will lead the effort to gather kratom information from the Poison Control Center and FDA.

• Set next board meeting for 12/17/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 5-0)
• Assigned Amy Palmer to collect kratom information from Poison Control Center and FDA
• Approved statement to recruit residents for a Citizens Advisory Council

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is conducting a site visit to the Hearse House located within Burial Hill. No other agenda items are listed; the meeting consists solely of this site visit. Votes may be taken on any agenda items as per the notice.

• Site visit to the Hearse House at Burial Hill, 19 Towne Square, Plymouth

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review committee reports, including the Literacy and Preservation Committees, and discuss a policy review for programming.

• Review of October 22, 2025 minutes
• Policy review: Programming Policy
• Literacy Committee Report
• Preservation Committee Report
• Facilities Committee Report

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will vote on a range of items, including several licensing requests, the acceptance of state and federal grants, and appointments to town committees. Items include an underground storage license for High Rock Cranberry Crescent, LLC, a relocation license for Plymouth Family Pizza, and additional liquor‑related licenses for MVC Hospitality Management. The board will also approve the receipt of $11,903.24 from the U.S. Department of Justice COSSUP program for the police department’s comfort‑dogs initiative and a $9,600 grant from the Mass DEP Recycling Dividends Program for recycling equipment.

• Approve Underground Storage License for High Rock Cranberry Crescent, LLC at 2 Commerce Way (vote anticipated)
• Approve relocation license for Plymouth Family Pizza to 6 Pilgrim Hill Rd.
• Approve additional liquor‑related licenses for MVC Hospitality Management Inc., 25 Summer St. (early Sunday sales, extended hours)
• Accept $11,903.24 in goods and services from DOJ COSSUP for the Plymouth Police Department Comfort Dogs program
• Accept $9,600 grant from the Massachusetts DEP Recycling Dividends Program for recycling equipment

The Select Board postponed a vote on the Underground Storage License for High Rock Cranberry Crescent. It approved a group of liquor‑related license requests, including a relocation for Plymouth Family Pizza and early Sunday sales for MVC Hospitality. The Board also approved several administrative notes, accepted a $9,600 recycling grant, extended New Year's Eve alcohol service hours, and issued a letter of support for a new housing resource center.

• Held off vote on Underground Storage License request (no vote)
• Approved all listed liquor and related license requests, including Plymouth Family Pizza move and MVC Hospitality early Sunday sales (5‑0)
• Approved Administrative Notes #1‑3, #5‑6 covering minutes release, appointment, DOJ goods/services, and donations (5‑0)
• Approved Administrative Note #4 accepting a $9,600 Massachusetts DEP recycling grant (5‑0)
• Extended New Year's Eve alcohol service hours to 2 a.m. on Jan 1, 2026 (5‑0)
• Issued a letter of support for Father Bill’s & MainSpring housing resource center application (5‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Plymouth Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. It will review and sign motor vehicle and boat tax abatements for November. The board will consider FY2026 Chapter Applications and hold an executive session to discuss FY2026 exemption applications and ATB cases before reconvening in open session.

• Approve minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting
• Review and sign MV/Boat abatements for November
• Consider FY2026 Chapter Applications
• Executive session to review FY2026 exemption applications and ATB cases
• Adjournment

The Board signed November MV abatements totaling $44,293.00 and Boat abatements totaling $404.92. It entered an executive session to review exemption applications, then approved FY27 Chapter 61 (forestry), 61A (agriculture) and 61B (recreation) applications. The Board disclosed several abatement grants totaling $560,? (see clause details) and adjourned the meeting.

• Signed MV abatements for November totaling $44,293.00 (unanimous)
• Signed Boat abatements for November totaling $404.92 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review exemption applications (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved FY27 Chapter 61 Forestry applications (3 approved)
• Approved FY27 Chapter 61A Agriculture applications (67 approved)
• Approved FY27 Chapter 61B Recreation applications (57 approved)
• Disclosed abatement grants: Clause 17 E/F – 24 granted $7,488.00; Clause 22 – 371 granted $222,600.00; Clause 22E – 200 granted $300,000.00; Clause 37A – 13 granted $6,500.00; Clause 41 C – 24 granted $24,000.00 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 3-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on December 2, 2025, to decide on multiple Requests for Determination of Applicability and Notices of Intent. Items include tree removal near a coastal bank, pier maintenance in Great Herring Pond, a home rebuild with septic system, and a deck replacement. The commission will also discuss a letter to Wildlands Trust and a violation case.

• Request to remove a Black Locust tree within the inner buffer zone to the top of the Coastal Bank at 180 Warren Avenue.
• Notice of Intent to permit and maintain a pre-existing pier system within the waters of Great Herring Pond at 42 Shore Road.
• Notice of Intent to tear down and rebuild a single-family home with a rear deck and new Title 5 septic system at 20 Blueberry Road.
• Certificate of Compliance request for additions and septic system completion at 32 Lake View Blvd.
• Discussion of a letter to Wildlands Trust regarding the Ship Pond Road paving petition and a violation discussion at 25-47 Center Hill Road.

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted 6‑0 to issue a negative determination for the 180 Warren Avenue RDA requesting removal of a black locust tree. It also voted 6‑0 to issue a negative determination for the 52 Priscilla Beach Road RDA proposing a new deck and stairs. Additionally, the commission voted 6‑0 to continue the 42 Shore Road Notice of Intent discussion to December 16, 2025.

• Negative determination for 180 Warren Ave RDA (black locust removal) – vote 6-0
• Negative determination for 52 Priscilla Beach Rd RDA (deck and stairs replacement) – vote 6-0
• Continuance of 42 Shore Rd Notice of Intent to Dec 16, 2025 – vote 6-0

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will consider a proposal to revise substitute nurse compensation rates for FY27. Members will also receive a FY26 budget update and vote on a consent agenda including a $1,879,494.88 accounts payable warrant and home education plans. Other items include an out-of-town field trip request for PCIS to Providence, RI, and approval of obsolete equipment disposal at two schools.

• Proposal to revise substitute nurse compensation rates (action)
• Accounts Payable Warrant #S112025 for $1,879,494.88
• Out-of-town field trip to Providence, RI for Plymouth Community Intermediate School
• Approval of Home Education Plans #142-26 through #143-26
• Disposal of obsolete equipment from Plymouth North High School and PCIS

The School Committee voted 7-0 to approve the Plymouth Community Intermediate School's out‑of‑town field trip to Providence, RI. It also approved raising the substitute nurse daily rate from $125 to $150, with a 7-0 vote. Both motions were adopted unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Providence, RI field trip for PCIS (7-0)
• Approved substitute nurse compensation increase to $150 per day (7-0)

Roads Advisory Committee

The Plymouth Roads Advisory Committee will review roadway acceptance requests from several subdivisions and discuss ongoing construction projects, including Manomet Road water main improvements.

• Deer Pond Village Association - Roadway Acceptance Request
• Sandy Pines - Copper Lantern - Roadway Acceptance Request
• Shallow Pond Estates Roads Acceptance
• Manomet Road Water Main Improvements-Repaving
• Ship Pond Rd. - Proposal to Pave a section in vicinity of Secretariat Drive

The committee voted to table the Deer Pond Village Association roadway acceptance request, the Sandy Pines – Copper Lantern request, the Ship Pond Road paving survey request, the Kara’s Way snow‑plow request, and the discussion of vacant RAC positions until the January meeting. It also closed the Shallow Pond Estates roads acceptance item, the road‑conditions updates, and agreed members will submit mission‑statement feedback before January.

• Deer Pond Village Association roadway acceptance request – tabled until Jan meeting
• Sandy Pines – Copper Lantern roadway acceptance request – tabled until Jan meeting
• Ship Pond Road paving survey request – tabled until Jan meeting
• Kara’s Way snow‑plow request – tabled until Jan meeting
• Discussion of vacant RAC positions – tabled until Jan meeting
• Shallow Pond Estates roads acceptance – closed (may be reopened later)
• Road conditions updates (Samoset Ave patched, Vinyl Ave, Simes Rd, Old Beach Rd reclaimed) – closed, no further action
• Mission statement review – members to provide feedback to chair before Jan meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on two comprehensive permit applications from Pulte Group for a total of 163 homeownership condominium units, with 25% deed-restricted as affordable. The board will also hear an informal request to vacate a previous special permit for a canopy and pump modification at 86-88 Sandwich Street.

• Public Hearing: Case 4183/4184 – Pulte Group – continued from Sept, Oct, Nov: 63 units at 24 Sandri Drive and 100 units at 333 Court Street / 39 Hedge Road (Chapter 40B comprehensive permits)
• Informal Hearing: Case 4155 – Kanaan Realty Group 3, Inc. – request to vacate amendment to Special Permit Case 4123 for canopy and pump work at 86-88 Sandwich Street
• 25% of all proposed units in both Pulte projects will be deed-restricted for households earning up to 80% AMI

The Zoning Board unanimously vacated Special Permit Case 4155, reverting to the original permit (5‑0). It also unanimously approved continuing the hearing on the Pulte Group condominium applications to December 15, 2025 (5‑0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Vacated Case 4155 (5-0)
• Continued hearing on Pulte Group projects to Dec 15, 2025 (5-0)

Cape Cod Collaborative

The Cape Cod Collaborative Board of Directors is meeting virtually for a focus group session. The main agenda item is a strategic planning discussion led by Dr. Pam Gould. The meeting includes routine call to order, roll call, and adjournment with a vote required. No specific decisions or financial items are listed.

• Strategic planning focus group discussion (Dr. Pam Gould)

Select Board

The board will vote on a regulatory agreement for the Kanso/Avalon project (700 Colony Place) requiring 25% of 300 rental units to be affordable. It will also authorize grant applications for a $210,000 bog restoration project on the Agawam River and $12,525 for ADA upgrades to Town Hall exterior restrooms. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a lease extension for Sandy's Restaurant at 132 Warren Ave. Several license requests and committee appointments are also on the agenda.

• Vote on housing restriction for Kanso/Avalon at 700 Colony Place (300 units, 25% affordable)
• Authorization to apply for $210,000 grant for Agawam River bog restoration and barrier removal
• Authorization to apply for $12,525 grant for ADA upgrades to Town Hall exterior restrooms
• Executive session to consider lease extension for 132 Warren Ave (Sandy's Restaurant)
• One-day all alcohol license for Plimoth Patuxet Museums for Thanksgiving

The board entered an executive session to discuss a lease extension for 132 Warren Ave. It approved all pending license requests, including a liquor license pledge, a new vehicle‑for‑hire operator, and a one‑day all‑alcohol license. The board also approved release of recent meeting minutes, a proclamation for an Eagle Scout, applications for $210,000 and $12,525 grants, a housing restriction agreement for the Kanso/Avalon project, and an amendment to the Coastal Roots Host Community Agreement.

• Entered Executive Session for 132 Warren Ave lease extension (4-0)
• Approved all license requests (liquor pledge, vehicle for hire, one‑day alcohol) (4-0)
• Approved release of open meeting minutes from 9/16, 10/7, 10/21 (4-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Adam Warren Mott as Eagle Scout (4-0)
• Authorized $210,000 grant application for Agawam River restoration project (4-0)
• Authorized $12,525 grant application for ADA restroom upgrades at Town Hall (4-0)
• Approved regulatory agreement for Kanso/Avalon housing project at 700 Colony Place (4-0)
• Approved amendment to Coastal Roots, LLC Host Community Agreement (4-0)

Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee

The committee will consider endorsing a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) related to wastewater groundwater discharge. They will also hear public comment and vote on approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Endorsement of Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for wastewater groundwater discharge
• Public comment period
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from October 27, 2025
• Meeting may include items not reasonably anticipated at time of posting

The committee accepted the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote and one member absent. It then voted on the Draft Environmental Impact Report, with two members in favor, three against, one abstention, and one absent. The DEIR was not endorsed, ending the committee's mission pending a Selectboard decision.

• Accepted October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Did not endorse Draft Environmental Impact Report (2‑3‑1‑1)

Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel

The Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel will review reports from Holtec and the IWG regarding decommissioning. The panel will also hold a preliminary discussion on the 2025 Annual Report and conduct its annual reorganization.

• Discussion and questions regarding Holtec Report on decommissioning
• Discussion and questions regarding IWG Report on decommissioning
• Preliminary discussion of 2025 Annual Report
• Annual reorganization of NDCAP

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review performance updates and annual reviews for investment managers including Wellington, BlackRock, and PRIM/PRIT. The board will also discuss an upcoming PERAC audit for the 2019–2023 period and enter executive session regarding litigation strategy.

• PERAC audit for 2019–2023 beginning December 1, 2025
• Warrant #10: $2,487,651.11
• Warrant #11: $145,776.81
• Warrant #12: $7,164.26
• Refund to Casey Kilcup: $30,062.65

Legislative Oversight Committee

The Legislative Oversight Committee is meeting with the Committee of Precinct Chairs. The body will share documents and a presentation regarding open Articles, followed by a question and answer session.

• Presentation and document sharing regarding open Articles

The Legislative Oversight Committee approved the meeting agenda by unanimous roll‑call vote. It also accepted the minutes from the August 19 and September 17, 2025 meetings, each by unanimous roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Accepted September 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Committee of Precinct Chairs

The Committee of Precinct Chairs will discuss a Mass Moderators 2026 update and town meeting review, and vote on appointing three members to the Earth Removal Bylaw Review Committee from a list of eight candidates. A presentation from the Legislative Oversight Committee is also scheduled.

• Appoint 3 members to Earth Removal Bylaw Review Committee (vote anticipated); candidates: David Peck, Edward Conroy, Hampton Watkins, Anatol Zukerman, Eric Cody, Love Albrecht Howard, Scott MacMillin, Michelle-Anne Irmen Christensen
• Mass Moderators 2026 update / Town Meeting review from Moderator Triffletti and Assistant Moderator Manfredi
• Legislative Oversight Committee presentation

The committee unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The October 2, 2025 minutes were approved by a roll‑call vote of 11‑0‑6, with six precincts abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 10:37 pm by unanimous roll‑call vote. No final vote on Earth Removal Bylaw Review Committee appointments was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved agenda (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved October 2, 2025 minutes (11‑0‑6, 6 abstentions)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:37 pm (unanimous roll‑call)

Disability Commission

The Commission will approve minutes from October, hear a public comment about the Downtown Waterfront District Tree Lighting event, and discuss a grant application from the Town Facilities Division. Other items include updates on accessibility and scheduling the next meeting for January 15, 2026.

• Public comment from Christine de le Torre on Downtown Waterfront District Tree Lighting event
• Grant application from Town Facilities Division for discussion
• Approval of October 16, 2025 minutes
• Scheduling next meeting for January 15, 2026

Little Red Schoolhouse Committee

The Little Red Schoolhouse Committee will meet to conduct reorganization and address old business. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Committee reorganization

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss results from a November 16 site visit regarding several tax title properties. The body will also address the Land Bank/Joint Housing Committee and the land donation process.

• Review of tax title properties: Seagrass Trail (8.6 acres), Talia Way (0.66 acres), Micajah Pond (3 parcels), and Patuxet Acres (1.8 acres)
• Discussion on Land Bank/Joint Housing Committee
• Plymouth Stewardship Alliance bylaw enforcement position
• Trails Working Group update
• Planning for a February public hike date

The committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the members discussed winter hikes, land‑bank parcels, pocket‑park concepts, and other projects but deferred decisions. The meeting was then adjourned after a motion by Bruce and a second by Andrea.

• Approved November 6 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Bruce, second by Andrea)

Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee

The Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee will receive updates on EEA matters and local beaches including Long Beach, Whitehorse Beach, Morton Park, and Fresh Pond. They will review the PLB Dog Monitoring Report and the Long Beach Revolving Fund, and discuss changes from the past beach season and plans for next season's rollout. New business includes potential volunteer opportunities and town meeting updates.

• Beach updates for Long Beach, Whitehorse Beach, Morton Park, and Fresh Pond
• PLB Dog Monitoring Report and Long Beach Revolving Fund discussion
• Debrief on past season beach program changes and planning for next season
• Discussion of new initiatives and volunteer opportunities for the public
• Town Meeting update and other topics

Cedarville Steering Committee

The Cedarville Steering Committee will review the traffic situation on the Rt. 3A corridor with updates from MassDOT. The meeting also includes a reorganization of the committee after former Chair Larry Whalen stepped down, and updates from Select Board member Deb Iaquinto. Public comments will be heard and a date for the next meeting will be set.

• Reorganization of committee after former Chair Larry Whalen removed himself (Nov 12, 2025)
• Updates from Select Board member Deb Iaquinto
• Discussion of traffic situation on Rt. 3A corridor with MassDOT updates
• Public comments from attendees
• Determination of date for next meeting

Larry Whalen removed himself from the Cedarville Steering Committee effective November 12, 2025. The committee voted unanimously to have Marcia Sheridan serve as acting chair until June 2026. The October 1, 2025 minutes were accepted unanimously. The next meeting was set for January 14, 2026.

• Larry Whalen removed from committee (effective 11-12-25)
• Approved Marcia Sheridan as acting chair until June 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 14, 2026

Affordable Housing Trust

The Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust will review a potential project with Father Bill’s & MainSpring, including a project summary, budget, and site plan. They will also hear engineering information from Habitat for Humanity regarding 195 Wareham Road and discuss a Housing Summit. The meeting includes financial updates and public comment.

• Father Bill’s & MainSpring – potential project with summary, budget, and site plan
• Habitat for Humanity – engineering information for 195 Wareham Road
• Housing Summit discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 15, 2025
• Financial update

The Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust approved the October 15, 2025 minutes with a 5‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the $250,000 funding request for the 41 Westerly Road project was noted for further review. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 15 minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Visitors Services Board

The Visitors Services Board will consider approving final grant invoices including $1,000 for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, discuss updates on the Visitor Center and tourism, and handle routine business such as approving minutes from October 21, 2025.

• Approval of $1,000 grant invoice for Walk to End Alzheimer's
• Discussion on Visitor Center operations
• Tourism update presentation
• Old business review
• Approval of October 21 meeting minutes

The Visitors Services Board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $1,000 donation to the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The board voted unanimously to reallocate $100,000 from the Dark Orchard Project to fund urgent repairs at Memorial Hall. No other formal actions were taken, though updates on the Visitor Center project and downtown initiatives were discussed.

• Approved October 21 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 Walk to End Alzheimer’s donation (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 transfer from Dark Orchard Project to Memorial Hall (7-0)

Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation

The Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation will review operational updates regarding downtown parking and the 4 North Street roof solar panel RFP. The board will also discuss the Nathanial Morton Elementary School playground and September 2025 financials.

• Downtown parking discussion with DWD President Rick Vayo
• 4 North roof solar panel RFP update and selection committee
• Nathanial Morton Elementary School playground and test pit results
• Thanksgiving Day Shuttles and parade annual donation
• 4 North Street mortgage principal payment

The PGDC board voted unanimously to support the Downtown Waterfront District’s paid‑parking proposal for Court Street, Main Street, Main Street Extension, and portions of Sandwich and Market Streets. It also approved a $100,000 principal payment on the corporation’s mortgage, terminated an employee on workers‑comp with accrued PTO payment, and authorized a $2,223 invoice for administrative services. Several past meeting minutes were ratified.

• Approved support for DWD paid parking on Court St, Main St, Main St Extension, Sandwich St, Market St (6-0-0)
• Approved $100,000 payment toward mortgage principal (6-0-0)
• Approved termination of employee on workers' compensation and payment of accrued PTO (6-0-0)
• Approved payment of $2,223 invoice for administrative services (6-0-0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 public session minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved September 10, 2025 executive session minutes (4-0-2)
• Approved October 14, 2025 public session minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 executive session minutes (6-0-0)

Land Use & Acquisition Committee

The Land Use & Acquisition Committee will first approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the status of H.4501, an amendment to the town charter, and consider appointments for the Earth Removal Bylaw Review Committee. The agenda also includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from October 22, 2025 meeting
• Discuss status of H.4501 charter amendment (as of November 10, 2025)
• Consider Earth Removal Bylaw Review Committee appointments (Precinct Chairs, Select Board, Planning Board)
• Public comment period
• Set date for next meeting

The Land Use & Acquisition Committee approved the minutes from 10/22/25 by unanimous vote. The committee reviewed the status of House Bill 4501 and noted pending appointments for the Earth Removal Bylaw Review Committee. Announcements included an upcoming SEMPBA meeting and the next committee meeting set for 1/14/26. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of 10/22/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Councils (All)

The Federal Furnace Elementary School Council will meet to discuss the new School Improvement Plan and review strategic objectives in academic achievement, social emotional wellness, and family engagement. The council will also plan Year 1 actions including cultural assemblies, community events, and a parent survey. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Review of FFES School Improvement Plan
• Strategic objectives: Academic Achievement, Social Emotional Wellness, Family & Community Engagement
• Year 1 Action Plan items: research cultural assemblies & guest speakers, community event ideas, parent survey draft

North Plymouth Steering Committee

The North Plymouth Steering Committee will review and potentially approve past meeting minutes, discuss the dismissal of a bid for the fire station at 0 Spooner Street, review town actions regarding the Pulti Homes Project, and consider an email about continuing the rail trail. No votes or final decisions are listed beyond these discussion items.

• Review dismissal of bid for 0 Spooner St, North Plymouth Fire Station
• Review current town actions regarding Pulti Homes Project
• Review email from Matt Dyer on continuation of rail trail
• Approve minutes from July 16 and September 17, 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will decide on three septic variance requests for properties on Crest, Blueberry, and Cranberry streets. The agenda also includes a public forum regarding kratom after the regular meeting. Director's report and discussion of an open alternate member position are scheduled.

• Septic variance request for 30 Crest St – Mark Flaherty
• Septic variance request for 20 Blueberry Rd – Brad Bertolo
• Septic variance request for 22 Cranberry Rd – Zac Basinski
• Public forum regarding kratom to follow adjournment
• Status of open Board of Health alternate member

The Board of Health approved a septic variance for 20 Blueberry Rd. It approved septic variances for 22 Cranberry Rd and 30 Crest St, each conditional on passing a locus well water test. All three approvals were unanimous (5‑0). The next board meeting was scheduled for December 3, 2025, to be held virtually.

• Approved 20 Blueberry Rd septic variance (5-0)
• Approved 22 Cranberry Rd septic variance, conditional on well test (5-0)
• Approved 30 Crest St septic variance, conditional on well test (5-0)
• Scheduled next board meeting for Dec 3, 2025 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing for a new alcohol license at Cambria Hotel and vote on various one-day permits. The board will also consider a state grant for senior services and a loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust.

• Public hearing for New Annual All Alcohol Restaurant license for Cambria Hotel at 26 Plaza Way
• Authorization of a $308,880 FY26 Local Councils on Aging State Formula Grant
• Eversource petition for 10 new JO Poles on Carver Rd and 5 new FO Poles on Plymouth St
• Vote to revoke liquor licenses for Sour Not Sorry Brewing (8A Court Street) and The New World Tavern Inc (56 Main St)
• Tax Classification Hearing and Massachusetts Clean Water Trust Loan discussion

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to accept and spend a $308,880 state grant for senior services at the Center for Active Living. It also approved a new annual all‑alcohol restaurant license for Cambria Hotel Plymouth and a group of one‑day liquor, wine, malt, and amplified‑music permits. Two liquor licenses were revoked and one was surrendered, and the Board adopted a proclamation for Small Business Saturday. Additionally, the Board approved holding the 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting as a remote‑hybrid session and reappointed Michelle Arnold to the West Plymouth Steering Committee.

• Approved $308,880 senior services grant (5-0)
• Approved new annual all‑alcohol restaurant license for Cambria Hotel Plymouth (5-0)
• Approved group of one‑day liquor, wine, malt, and amplified‑music permits (5-0)
• Revoked two liquor licenses for Sour Not Sorry Brewing and The New World Tavern (5-0)
• Accepted surrender of Mayflower Brewing Company liquor license (5-0)
• Approved Small Business Saturday proclamation for Nov 29 (5-0)
• Approved remote‑hybrid format for 2026 Spring Annual Town Meeting (5-0)
• Reappointed Michelle Arnold to West Plymouth Steering Committee (5-0)

Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative

The Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative will meet on Nov 18, 2025 to review the October 22, 2025 Grant Committee minutes and receive FY26 work‑plan updates. Members will discuss the Cape Cod VNA public health nurse services and whether the food inspector position should be part‑time or full‑time. Additional items include timesheet distribution, posting for PHN and food inspector positions, and setting the next grant committee meeting date.

• Discuss Cape Cod VNA Public Health Nurse Services
• Discuss Food Inspector position – Part Time vs. Full Time
• Discuss distribution of SSS timesheets
• Posting for PHN & Food Inspector positions
• Set next Grant Committee meeting date and time – Kingston

The Grant Committee approved the October 22, 2025 minutes (5‑0). It voted unanimously to fill the regional public health nurse role as a part‑time position (5‑0). The Food Inspector job description was accepted without changes and will be posted, and the committee decided to discontinue detailed weekly SSS timesheets while keeping Outlook calendar updates. It also set that there will be no meeting in December 2025 and that a Zoom link will be sent to the Shared Service Coordinator within one week.

• Approved October 22, 2025 Grant Committee minutes (5‑0)
• Approved filling Regional PHN position as part‑time (5‑0)
• Accepted Food Inspector job description unchanged; to be submitted for posting
• Discontinued detailed weekly SSS timesheets; Outlook calendar updates to continue
• No Grant Committee meeting will be held in December 2025
• SC to receive Zoom link and room location for next meeting within one week
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review information for a Classification Hearing with the Select Board. The meeting also includes a review of minutes and an executive session to discuss ATB cases.

• Review of information for Classification Hearing with Select Board
• Executive session to discuss ATB cases

The Board accepted the open minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting. It voted to enter an executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board cases and related executive minutes, then reconvene in open session. Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted November 4, 2025 minutes (3-0-1)
• Entered executive session to review Appellate Tax Board cases (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider three Notices of Intent for projects including a 200-foot stone revetment, a septic system, and a retaining wall/dock replacement. Three Certificate of Compliance requests and a discussion on notifying pond abutters about freshwater protection responsibilities are also on the agenda.

• Notice of Intent for 200-foot armored stone revetment at 59 Sea View Drive
• Notice of Intent for Title V septic system at 15 Quiet Hollow
• Notice of Intent for retaining wall, deck, and dock at 189 Bettencourt Road
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 95 Sandy Beach Road, 80 Gunning Point Road, and partial for 218 Warren Avenue
• Discussion of a letter to the Town Manager about informing pond abutters of their responsibilities

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved waivers to allow work within the 35‑50‑foot buffer zones for three separate projects and issued corresponding Orders of Conditions. It also unanimously issued Certificates of Compliance for three properties after confirming completion of required conditions.

• Approved waiver to work within 35‑50‑foot buffer for 15 Quiet Hollow SE57‑3466 (7‑0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions requiring one tree replacement for Quiet Hollow (7‑0)
• Approved waiver to work within 35‑50‑foot buffer for 189 Bettencourt Rd SE57‑3448 (7‑0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions with Resource Area Restoration & Monitoring for Bettencourt Rd (7‑0)
• Approved waiver to work within 35‑50‑foot buffer for 59 Sea View Dr SE57‑3459 (7‑0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions requiring revised planting spacing and erosion berm for Sea View Dr (7‑0)
• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 95 Sandy Beach Rd, 80 Gunning Point Rd, and partial COC for 218 Warren Ave (7‑0)

Senior Task Force Committee

The Plymouth Senior Task Force will meet to approve minutes from its October 20, 2025 meeting and receive updates on training sessions, the Resource/Information Guide draft, and local media taping. The committee will review and edit the CHNA grant and work with OCPC on an action‑plan update. An open forum will conclude the meeting.

• Approve minutes from the 10/20/2025 meeting
• Review and edit CHNA grant
• Update Resource/Information Guide draft
• Status of training session and schedule (Cheryl)
• Work with OCPC on writing the action plan update

The board unanimously approved the corrected October meeting minutes. It decided to consolidate Chamber trainings to one per month and will mail a flyer outlining the schedule through May 2026. Members voted to submit a $2,500 grant to the OCPC for a senior task force action plan. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to one monthly Chamber training (approved)
• Approved submission of $2,500 grant request for senior task force action plan (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will consider approval for international field trips to Quebec City and Belize. The body will also review program updates for science and social studies and vote on a large accounts payable warrant.

• Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant #S110625 in the amount of $1,463,231.35
• Proposed PCIS international field trip to Quebec City (4/19-22/2026)
• Proposed PNHS international field trip to Belize (2/14-20/2027)
• Recommended changes to Policy IKFE regarding Competency Determination
• Approval of Home Education Plans #138-26 through #141-26

The committee approved two international school trips, one for the Plymouth Community Intermediate School to Quebec City in April 2026 and another for Plymouth North High School to Belize in February 2027, each passing 6‑0. The board also adopted recommended changes to the MASC Policy IKFE competency determination with a 6‑0 vote. Additionally, the full consent agenda was approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved PCIS international field trip to Quebec City (6-0)
• Approved Plymouth North High School international field trip to Belize (6-0)
• Approved changes to MASC Policy IKFE competency determination (6-0)
• Approved 11/17/25 Consent Agenda (6-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agricultural Commission will meet virtually to discuss an update on the complaint protocol and handle administrative items including approval of minutes and scheduling. The agenda is primarily procedural with no major decisions or financial items noted.

• Update on complaint protocol
• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Scheduling of next meeting

The scheduled November 17, 2025 Agricultural Commission meeting was not held because of technical problems with Zoom. The commission rescheduled the meeting for December 8, 2025. No agenda items were considered or decisions made.

School Councils (All)

The Plymouth South Middle School Council will discuss the proposed school budget. They will also review health curriculum items and upcoming calendar events. Future topics such as the School Improvement Plan and handbook updates will be considered.

• Budget review and adoption
• Health curriculum discussion
• Calendar of events (field trips, parent conferences, concerts)
• Future meeting topics: School Improvement Plan, handbook, elementary transition
• Motion to adjourn

Center for Active Living Advisory Board

The Plymouth Center for Active Living Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from October, receive reports from the Director, Chair, and committees, and hear updates from the Senior Task Force and Friends group. The agenda consists primarily of routine reports and procedural items with no major decisions or financial actions.

• Approve minutes from October 9, 2025 meeting
• Director’s Report
• Senior Task Force Update
• Friends Report
• Committee Updates

The advisory board approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and approved unanimously at 9:55 am. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion passed)

Legislative Oversight Committee

The Legislative Oversight Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve minutes and conduct a review of Town Meeting articles, including a PowerPoint presentation on process updates. No specific votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are listed. The agenda is largely administrative.

• Approval of minutes from August 19, 2025 and September 17, 2025
• Town Meeting Articles Review & Process Update with PowerPoint presentation
• Public comment period

Plymouth Center Steering Committee

The Plymouth Center Steering Committee will discuss ongoing issues on Nelson and Fremont Streets, hear a resident's concerns about the Allerton and Court Street intersection, and receive a presentation from town planners on sustainability and resilience.

• Continuing discussion of Nelson Street and Fremont Street issues
• Resident Madeline Sims speaking on Allerton Street and Court Street intersection
• Town planners Dale Bryan and Mike Cahill presenting on sustainability and resilience

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on several Certificate of Appropriateness applications for signage at 46 Court Street, 25 Summer Street, and 8A Court Street. It will also consider an initial determination on a demolition delay for 7 Landfall Lane and a Certificate of Non-Applicability for painting at 57 Court Street. Standard agenda items such as minutes, old business, and new business will also be addressed. No decisions are recorded; the items are for discussion and hearing.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 46 Court Street (Brenner Signs Case 25-55)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 25 Summer Street (Brenner Signs Case 25-57)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 8A Court Street (Kingston Signarama Case 25-58)
• Initial Determination on demolition delay for 7 Landfall Lane (Andrea Delaney Case 25-59)
• Certificate of Non-Applicability for painting at 57 Court Street (Maggie Cheung Case 25-62)

The commission approved the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved certificates of appropriateness for signage at 46 Court Street, 25 Summer Street, and 8A Court Street. The commission also approved a demolition delay for 7 Landfall Lane and a certificate of non‑applicability for painting at 57 Court Street. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 46 Court Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 25 Summer Street (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 8A Court Street (unanimous)
• Approved demolition delay and determination of non‑historical significance for 7 Landfall Lane (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Non‑Applicability for painting at 57 Court Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 PM (unanimous)

Cape Cod Collaborative

The Cape Cod Collaborative Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, hear the Executive Director's report on entry findings and strategic planning, and review financials including warrants and an actuarial report. Action items include a vote to authorize five surplus vehicles for disposition. The board will also discuss a Waypoint site update, policy updates, and the SY25-26 Transportation Handbook.

• Vote to declare five surplus vehicles (2016 Ford Transit, 2009 Bluebird, 2013 Bluebird, 2009 Bluebird, 2010 Bluebird) for disposition
• Review and approval of Warrants #14, #15, #16, #17, #18
• KMS Actuarial report to be presented as part of financial review
• Waypoint site update and CCC policies update under new business
• SY25-26 Transportation Handbook updates with highlighted changes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on two comprehensive permit applications (Chapter 40B) from Pulte Group. One project proposes 63 condominium units at 24 Sandri Drive; the other proposes 100 units at 39 Hedge Road and 333 Court Street. Both include 25% of units deed-restricted as affordable for households earning up to 80% of area median income. The board will also approve meeting minutes.

• Case 4183: 63 homeownership condominium units in a six-story building at 24 Sandri Drive (Light Industrial & Waterfront Zoning Districts)
• Case 4184: 100 homeownership condominium units in two garden-style buildings at 39 Hedge Road / 333 Court Street (R20-MF district)
• Both projects have 25% of units affordable to households at or below 80% of Area Median Income
• Hearings continued from September 29 and October 20, 2025
• Plans prepared by TEC, Inc. on file with Planning and Development

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the public hearing on two Pulte Group 40B affordable‑housing projects and discussed traffic, stormwater and design issues. No permits were approved or denied. The board adjourned and scheduled a follow‑up hearing for December 1 2025.

• Adjourned hearing; next hearing scheduled for Dec 1 2025 (motion by Michael Main, seconded by Tom Wallace)

Board of Health

The Plymouth Board of Health will hear a presentation from the Global Kratom Coalition. Members will discuss updates on micromobility, nuclear decommissioning, youth development, and tobacco regulation. The board will also approve minutes from October 8, 2025.

• Presentation by Global Kratom Coalition (Allison Smith)
• Update on micromobility regulation
• Update on Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
• Discussion on tobacco regulation
• Approval of minutes from 10/8/2025

The Board of Health voted 3‑yes, 0‑no, 2‑abstain to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. Members discussed a kratom education forum to be held on November 19, 2025, but no vote was taken. The board then voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved minutes of 10/8/25 (vote 3-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (vote 4-0-0)

Plymouth Housing Authority

The Plymouth Housing Authority will meet on November 10, 2025, to consider a nomination for a vacated seat on the Community Preservation Committee. The board will also vote on a change order for Cherry Hill rubber roof replacement and store front window replacement, approve a low bid for a master meter at Castle Court, and accept certificates of substantial and final completion for exterior painting at Northfield and basement water repairs at Montgomery Drive.

• Nomination of vacated seat on Community Preservation Committee
• Change order for rubber roof replacement and store front window replacement at Cherry Hill
• Low bid approval for master meter at Castle Court
• Certificates of substantial and final completion for exterior painting at Northfield
• Certificates of substantial and final completion for basement water repairs at Montgomery Drive

Airport Commission

The Plymouth Airport Commission will review noise and safety complaints and hear building updates from several parties. The body is scheduled to vote on a lease reassignment and two new leases.

• Vote on lease reassignment from Robert Trinque to Robert L. Trinque Trust
• Vote on new lease for Matt McManus (NE 2A)
• Vote on new lease for Plymouth SW-2
• Building update presentations from John Borland and Elks Club
• Development discussion regarding 239 S. Meadow Road

The commission approved the minutes from the October 2 meeting (4‑0‑2). It voted 6‑0‑0 to provide a letter supporting Rob Burpee’s FAA obstruction analysis and 6‑0‑0 to approve Robert Trinque’s lease reassignment to a trust. A new lease for the SW‑2 building was granted by a 5‑0‑1 vote, while the Matt McManus NE‑2A lease request was tabled. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved October 2 minutes (4-0-2)
• Provided letter for Rob Burpee’s FAA obstruction analysis (6-0-0)
• Approved lease reassignment to Robert L. Trinque Trust (6-0-0)
• Granted new lease for SW‑2 building (5-0-1)
• Tabled Matt McManus – New Lease – NE 2A
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a community engagement meeting for Precinct 3 residents. The agenda includes a debrief of articles from the Fall Annual Town Meeting, discussion of topics important to residents, and periods for public comment. No binding votes or specific proposals are listed.

• Debrief of articles from the Fall Annual Town Meeting

The caucus unanimously approved the October 15, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously voted to hold the next meeting on January 8, 2026. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. The one‑way Fremont Street plan was discussed but no action was taken.

• Accepted October 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 8, 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Plymouth Open Space Committee will review several tax title properties for potential open space acquisition, schedule site visits for November 16, and consider a letter to the Selectboard regarding a land donation. Other agenda items include updates on a native plant guide, pocket parks, and town-wide cleanup. The meeting will be held hybrid on November 6, 2025.

• Tax title properties: 7 Peterson Road, Buttermilk Bay Shores, 15 East Wind Drive, 79 Herring Pond Road, Off Old Beach Road, 51 Micajah Ave
• Site visits planned for Seagrass Trail (8.6 acres), Talia Way (0.66 acres), Micajah Pond (3 parcels), and Patuxet Acres (1.8 acres potential pocket park)
• Possible letter to Selectboard regarding land donation
• Feedback on town hike and future hikes
• Discussion of native plant guide and unprotected open space

The Open Space Committee declined interest in five town‑training‑green parcels and approved aquifer protection for one parcel. It also voted to keep another parcel for a possible pocket park. The committee unanimously approved sending a letter to the Select Board to request a land donation and then adjourned the meeting.

• Declined interest in Map 45a Lot 10D, 7 Peterson Road (unanimous)
• Declined interest in Map 130 Lot 2-D-P, Buttermilk Bay Shores (unanimous)
• Approved Aquifer Protection for Map 121 Lot 6-129, 15 East Wind Drive (unanimous)
• Declined interest in Map 56 Lot 16, 79 Herring Pond Road (unanimous)
• Declined interest in Map 48 Lot 49-E, Off Old Beach Road (unanimous)
• Kept Map 96 Lot 19-16, 51 Micajah Ave for possible pocket park/natural heritage (unanimous)
• Voted to send letter to Select Board requesting land donation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:14 pm (unanimous)

Harbor Committee

The Plymouth Harbor Committee will hold a waterfront walkthrough, review the fifth iteration of the Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan, and discuss commercial dockage issues. The meeting will also include reports from the Harbor Master and updates from the chair and vice‑chair, as well as new and old business items.

• Waterfront walkthrough at 5:30 pm
• 5th review of the Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan
• Discussion of commercial dockage
• Harbor Master report
• Chairman and Vice Chair reports

Community Preservation Committee

The Plymouth Community Preservation Committee will review two applications for Community Preservation Act funding to be considered at the Spring 2026 Annual Town Meeting: a Historic Preservation Plan and a Library Newspaper Digitization project. The committee will also receive a financial update from the Director of Finance and hear liaison project reports. Votes may be taken on agenda items.

• Review of Historic Preservation Plan application presented by Historic Resources Coordinator Connor Anderson
• Review of Library Newspaper Digitization application presented by Local History and Archives Specialist Julie Burrey
• Financial update from Director of Finance Lynne Barrett
• CPC Coordinator update referencing LDS Consulting Group LLC Habitat/Maybrook review in the amount of $753.46
• Liaison project updates for Coalition for the Homeless, Pilgrim Hall, and Plymouth Center for the Arts

The Community Preservation Committee accepted the agenda by unanimous roll‑call vote, approved the October 23, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑1 vote, and adjourned the meeting unanimously. No substantive funding or project decisions were made.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (6-0-1; Grandy abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Distinguished Visitors Committee

The Distinguished Visitors Committee will meet to reorganize, approve minutes from September and October 2025, and discuss the Schichigahama 2026 Planning project. The meeting will be held in person at the Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Reorganization of the Committee
• Approve meeting minutes for September 10, 2025
• Approve meeting minutes for October 10, 2025
• Schichigahama 2026 Planning
• Meeting held at Plymouth Town Hall – Atlantic Room – 4rd Floor

The Distinguished Visitor Committee voted unanimously to reorganize its leadership, naming Kelly McElreath as Chairperson, Chris Talamo as Vice Chairperson, and Len Levin as Secretary/Treasurer. The September 10, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as amended by a unanimous vote. No old business or public comment was taken. The next meeting is scheduled for December 3, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Reorganized committee leadership; Chairperson Kelly McElreath appointed (unanimous)
• Reorganized committee leadership; Vice Chairperson Chris Talamo appointed (unanimous)
• Reorganized committee leadership; Secretary/Treasurer Len Levin appointed (unanimous)
• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes as amended (unanimous)

School Councils (All)

The Manomet Elementary School Council will meet on November 5, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of the current School Improvement Plan and planning for upcoming events such as a Veterans Day assembly, Wellness Fair, and a student play. Public comment and correspondence will also be heard.

• Public comment and correspondence
• Overview and discussion of the current School Improvement Plan
• Veterans Day assembly on November 10 at 2:15pm
• Annual Wellness Fair on November 25 from 12:00-3:00pm
• Grade 4/5 play 'Madagascar' on December 11-12

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee will discuss recommendations for the Swap Shop for the next year, receive an update on the Fix-It Clinic, and consider a list of future project priorities. They will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and take public comment.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Swap Shop summary and recommendations for next year
• Update on the Fix-It Clinic
• Discussion of future project priorities list
• Public comment period

The committee voted 4‑0‑0 to support Sustainable Plymouth's banner advertising and to waive the $200 fee. It also decided to keep the GRA program on the priority list with no further action at this time. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approve banner placement and waive $200 fee (4-0-0)
• Keep GRA program on list, no action taken
• Adjourn meeting (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will hear the Town Manager's Report on several capital projects, including water main replacement, booster pumping station, a new water source, and road and sidewalk improvements. The meeting also includes a public Q&A session and discussion of new business. No votes are scheduled on specific items, but action may be taken on agenda topics.

• Federal Furnace Water Main Replacement project update
• West Plymouth Booster Pumping Station discussion
• New water source for West Plymouth zone
• Route 80 / Plympton Road Sidewalk Project
• Carver Road Paving project review

The board reviewed several Department of Public Works projects, including the Federal Furnace water main replacement, a West Plymouth booster station, and the Route 80 sidewalk project. Public members raised concerns about development, traffic safety, and airport communications. No motions were voted on or decisions recorded during the meeting.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve minutes from previous meetings, review and sign motor vehicle and boat abatements for October, and sign liens for Chapter land. An executive session is scheduled to discuss Appellate Tax Board cases and previous executive session minutes.

• Approve minutes of September 23 and October 14, 2025
• Review and sign MV and boat abatements for October 2025
• Review and sign liens for Chapter land
• Executive session under MGL c. 30A §21(a)(7) to discuss ATB cases

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear multiple Notices of Intent, including two from Pulte Homes of New England for a total of 163 residential units at 333 Court Street/39 Hedge Road and 0 Sandri Drive/0 Hedge Road. Also on the agenda is a Notice of Intent for expansion of the MAP Academy building at 11 Resnik Road. Certificates of Compliance and Requests for Determination of Applicability for smaller projects are scheduled, and the commission will discuss land acquisition of the Gilmore Property.

• Pulte Homes proposes two 50-unit residential buildings at 333 Court St & 39 Hedge Rd (Notice of Intent)
• Pulte Homes proposes a 63-unit residential building at 0 Sandri Dr & 0 Hedge Rd (Notice of Intent)
• Expansion of MAP Academy building at 11 Resnik Rd including parking and drainage (Notice of Intent)
• Certificate of Compliance for stone revetment repair at 215 Taylor Ave
• Discussion of land acquisition for the Gilmore Property

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue Certificates of Compliance for 215 Taylor Avenue and 24 Priscilla Beach. It also approved continuations of the Notice of Intent for 333 Court Street, 0 Sandri Drive, and 164 Court Street to January 13, 2026. Negative determinations with special conditions were adopted for the deck replacement at 15 Lake Shore Avenue and the septic repair at 12 Pearl Street.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 215 Taylor Avenue (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 24 Priscilla Beach (6-0)
• Continued 333 Court Street & 39 Hedge Road NOI to Jan 13, 2026 (6-0)
• Continued 0 Sandri Drive & 0 Hedge Road NOI to Jan 13, 2026 (6-0)
• Continued 164 Court Street NOI to Jan 13, 2026 (6-0)
• Issued negative determination with special conditions for 15 Lake Shore Avenue RDA (6-0)
• Issued negative determination with special condition for 12 Pearl Street RDA (6-0)

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Citizen Advisory Committee

The Citizens' Advisory Committee will review and discuss alternative options for the town's Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, including collection system, treatment plant, and unsewered areas. The meeting also includes committee appointments, a review of draft needs areas from the previous meeting, and planning for community outreach and the next meeting date.

• Review of collection system alternatives
• Discussion of wastewater treatment plant (WWTF) options
• Consideration of solutions for unsewered needs areas
• Committee officer appointments (chair, vice chair, administrative)
• Planning for community outreach and public input

At the November 3, 2025 meeting, the Citizen Advisory Committee appointed Mike Hanlon as chair, Michelle Christensen as vice chair, and Sara Greenberg as administrative lead. Don Williams was designated as the substitute administrative lead while Greenberg is on maternity leave. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded.

• Mike Hanlon appointed chair
• Michelle Christensen appointed vice chair
• Sara Greenberg appointed administrative lead
• Don Williams designated substitute administrative lead

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will meet to consider approval of Accounts Payable Warrant #S102325 for $1,475,410.66 and discuss school safety strategies in executive session. Other agenda items include a facilities update, updates on a volunteer initiative and preschool planning, and disposal of obsolete equipment from Plymouth North Vocational High School.

• Accounts Payable Warrant #S102325 for $1,475,410.66
• Executive Session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices (school safety)
• Disposal of obsolete equipment from CC#334 Plymouth North Vocational High School
• Facilities update from Director Matt Durkee
• Reports on Volunteer Initiative, Preschool Planning Committee, SNAP Benefits, Mega Bowl

The committee approved the consent agenda with a 6‑0 vote. It then approved a motion, also 6‑0, to enter executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices under Massachusetts law. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved consent agenda (6-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for school safety discussion (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider special permits for MEGRYCO to convert three residential properties on Howland Street into hotels. The board will also hear an informal request regarding a previous special permit and approve meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for MEGRYCO to convert 10, 10R, and 14 Howland Street to hotels
• Informal hearing to determine if Crafted Design Build's plan changes are substantial
• Approval of November 2025 meeting minutes
• Upcoming hearing for Pulte Group's 40B comprehensive permit applications
• Upcoming hearing for ZS Trust, LLC's request to convert a building to a two-family dwelling

The Board approved special permits for MEGRYCO’s conversion of three Howland Street properties into a boutique hotel, voting 4‑1 with conditions. It also approved a special permit for a flood‑plain reconstruction at 162 Taylor Avenue, voting 5‑0 with conditions. Additionally, the Board found proposed changes to 168 Warren Avenue to be a substantial modification, requiring a new application.

• Approved special permits for Cases 4185, 4186, 4187 (hotel) – vote 4-1 – conditions imposed
• Approved special permit for Case 4193 (Taylor Avenue floodplain project) – vote 5-0 – conditions imposed
• Determined Case 4164 (Warren Avenue) is a substantial modification – requires formal modification application

Retirement Board

The Plymouth Retirement Board will vote on the 2025 retirement system budget and receive a portfolio update. Other business includes approval of warrants totaling over $33 million, new hires for firefighters and paraprofessionals, and several retirement applications. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation and disability retirement applications.

• Vote on 2025 Retirement System Budget
• Warrant #10 for $2,481,271.84 (partial) and other warrants
• Trial balance of $305,134,420.37 as of September 30, 2025
• New hires: 7 firefighters at $1,215.99/week and 7 paraprofessionals at $964.37–$1,183.22 bi-weekly
• Retirement of Director of Planning & Development Lee Hartman (38 years) and three other employees

The Plymouth Retirement Board approved the 2026 Retirement System Budget as presented. It also approved the meeting minutes, warrants, banking documents, attendance to the MACRS 2025 Fall Conference, a $4,520 COLA payment to Susan Maloney, new town and school hires, and a school buyback. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved September–October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Warrants #8‑#11 (unanimous)
• Approved September 2025 banking documents and Q3 reconciliation (unanimous)
• Approved attendance to MACRS 2025 Fall Conference for board and staff (unanimous)
• Approved $4,520 COLA payment to Susan Maloney (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Retirement System Budget (unanimous)
• Approved listed town and school new hires (unanimous)
• Approved school buyback of $23,880.41 (unanimous)

Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation

The Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation will meet remotely to discuss operational items. The primary agenda item is a request for grant funding from DWD.

• Request from DWD for grant funding

The board voted unanimously to grant the Downtown Waterfront District $3,150 for three days of Ride Circuit service during the Plymouth Holiday Stroll weekend, December 5‑7, 2025. The vehicles must display festive decorations. The board also confirmed it will continue holding meetings remotely under the extended state provisions.

• Approved $3,150 grant to Downtown Waterfront District for Ride Circuit (6-0-0)
• Roll call vote passed (6-0-0)

Select Board

The Board will hold an executive session on property at 0 Spooner Street, then vote on several licenses, surplus property, a $5,000 scoreboard donation, and a $154,000 Port Security Grant. They will also discuss a proposed one-way pilot on Freemont, chip seal, Water Street sewer interceptor, Memorial Hall fees, and electric bicycle draft regulations.

• Vote on $154,000 Port Security Grant for Town Wharf
• Accept $5,000 scoreboard donation from Plymouth Little League
• Discuss proposed one-way pilot on Freemont Street
• Discuss electric bicycle draft regulations
• Discuss Memorial Hall fee update

The Select Board approved a series of items, including a $154,000 Federal Emergency Management Administration Port Security Grant, several donations, a property surplus designation, and a historic district commission appointment. All listed licenses were approved, and the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting were adopted. Each action passed unanimously.

• Approved $154,000 FEMA Port Security Grant for harbor safety (5-0)
• Deemed listed town property surplus and authorized consignment outreach (5-0)
• Accepted $5,000 Little League scoreboard donation for Field 1 (5-0)
• Accepted $1,462 veteran services gift account donation (5-0)
• Accepted $600 supermarket gift card donation for seniors (5-0)
• Appointed Craig Sanders to Historic District Commission Property Owner Resident seat (5-0)
• Approved all listed one‑day wine, malt, and all‑alcohol licenses and music permits (5-0)
• Approved Administrative Notes #2‑7, including the above actions (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will review Notices of Intent for coastal revetments, a state forest restoration, and a home addition. The body will also consider Certificates of Compliance for lead soil remediation and seawall repairs, and vote on placing a picnic table on town property.

• Notice of Intent for 200-foot armored stone revetment at 59 Sea View Drive
• Notice of Intent for DCR to demolish cottages and restore 17 lots at 50R Lower College Pond Road
• Certificate of Compliance for lead soil remediation at Gurnet Lighthouse
• Certificate of Compliance for seawall repair at 208 Manomet Point Road
• Vote to place a picnic table on town property near Micajah’s Pond

The Commission voted 7‑0 to approve a waiver allowing work within the 35‑foot and 50‑foot buffer zones for the 50R Lower College Pond Road project. It then adopted orders of conditions that incorporate NHESP requirements, a three‑year invasive‑species monitoring report, native‑planting guidelines, and removal of unused utility poles. All motions passed unanimously.

• Continuance of 59 Sea View Drive revetment project to Nov 18, 2025 (7‑0)
• Issued orders of conditions for 14 Pearl Street addition (7‑0)
• Approved waiver to work within 35‑foot and 50‑foot buffer zone for 50R project (7‑0)
• Approved orders of conditions with special conditions for 50R Lower College Pond Road project (7‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 1 Government Way/Gurnet Lighthouse (7‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 208 Manomet Point Road seawall repair (7‑0)

Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee

The Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Tertiary Filter Pilot by Doug Pinard and review responses to previous comments and questions. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment.

• Tertiary Filter Pilot presentation by Doug Pinard
• Review of comment and question responses
• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2025 and September 29, 2025

The Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee voted to accept the March 2, 2025 meeting minutes with six votes in favor, none against, and one member not present. It also accepted the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes with five votes in favor, none against, one abstention, and one member not present. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved March 2, 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0‑0‑1)
• Approved September 29, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑1‑1)

Airport Community Advisory Committee

The Airport Community Advisory Committee will debrief a presentation by Chris Hyldburg regarding flight school operations. The body will also set a date to vote on its position regarding a potential runway extension.

• Discussion of compromises or accommodations for flight school operations
• Scheduling a vote on the CAC position regarding runway extension
• FAA Briefing on Noise and Abatement
• Review of critical aircraft data from Dubois & King

Manomet Village Steering Committee

The Manomet Village Steering Committee will discuss the Simes House project with Town Manager Derek Brindisi and Select Board Chair David Golden, receive an update from police liaison Paul Reissfelder, and hear a presentation on private/public roads at Shallow Pond Estates. The committee will also vote on approving draft minutes from September 25 and take public comment.

• Discussion of Simes House with Town Manager and Select Board Chair
• Update from police liaison Paul Reissfelder on Community Connection Team
• Presentation by Michael Hertz on Shallow Pond Estates private/public roads
• Review and approval of draft minutes from September 25, 2025
• Public comment period

The agenda for October 23, 2025 was approved unanimously. The committee discussed the Simes House but took no action on its status. An amendment to a motion to endorse Shallow Pond Estates roads was voted on, receiving five yes votes and one no vote, though the chair noted the vote would be invalid. The meeting ended without adjournment and the main endorsement motion was never voted on.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Amendment to Shallow Pond Roads endorsement motion voted 5‑1 (yes) – chair said vote invalid
• No decision taken on Simes House status
• Meeting ended without adjournment

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet to discuss land preservation workshops and a native plant guide. The body is also coordinating logistics for a public hike at Black Cat Preserve.

• Public hike at Black Cat Preserve on 10/25/25
• Guest appearance by Joe Falconeiri of Southern New England Land Stewart
• Landowners workshop on preserving land
• Presentation on a potential Native plant guide
• Update on land donations

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will consider three new applications for Spring 2026 Town Meeting funding: a Historic Preservation Plan ($85,000), Historic Hearse House Renovation ($568,172), and Library Newspaper Digitization ($60,530). The committee will also review invoices paid since the last meeting, including a $572,686.05 payment for PACH, and discuss results from the October 18th Town Meeting.

• New application: Historic Hearse House Renovation - $568,172
• New application: Historic Preservation Plan - $85,000
• New application: Library Newspaper Digitization - $60,530
• Invoices paid include $572,686.05 for PACH and $408,369.52 for PACH 7.31.25
• Discussion of Town Meeting October 18th CPC Article Results

The committee unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and approved the August 7, 2025 minutes. No substantive applications or funding decisions were voted on during this meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:03 pm.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• Minutes approved (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee

The Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee will provide updates on the EEA and on Long Beach, Whitehorse Beach, Morton Park, and Fresh Pond. Members will discuss new initiatives, volunteer opportunities, and a town‑meeting update, as well as any letters or other topics of interest. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next session.

• EEA Updates
• Beach Updates for Long Beach, Whitehorse Beach, Morton Park, and Fresh Pond
• Discussion of new initiatives for beaches and ponds
• Volunteer opportunities for town projects
• Town Meeting update

Plymouth for All Committee

The Plymouth For All Committee meets to review routine reports and discuss ongoing initiatives. Old business includes updates on the Antisemitism and Islamophobia Sub-Committee, MLK Day planning, communication team transition, and immigrant initiatives. No new business is on the agenda.

• MLK Planning update by Nancy Morse
• Antisemitism and Islamophobia Sub-Committee Update by Suzanne Goldberg
• Communication Team Update on Transition by Meghan Neutzling
• Unerased Film Showing discussion by Peggy Grimes
• Initiatives on Immigrants update by Peter Matlon

The Antisemitism and Islamophobia Sub‑Committee received unanimous approval for a $500 budget to rent items needed for its November 12 event. The Committee also unanimously approved a $1,000 allocation for t‑shirts with the new name and logo. Meeting dates were changed, moving the November meeting to December 3, the December meeting to January 7, and resuming the regular schedule on January 28.

• Approved $500 budget for event items (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for new t‑shirts (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer report showing $4,080.52 balance (unanimous)
• Moved November meeting to December 3 (decision noted)
• Moved December meeting to January 7 (decision noted)
• Set regular schedule to resume on January 28 (decision noted)
• Approved $500 budget for event items (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will meet to consider special permits for converting residential properties into hotels and for major construction in a floodplain. The meeting will be held both in person and remotely.

• Special permit for converting 10, 10R, and 14 Howland St to hotels
• Special permit for major construction within the Floodplain Overlay District at 162 Taylor Ave
• Street Name Approval for Pine Hills LLC - Jones Pond Way
• Public comment policy and meeting participation details provided
• Informal discussion of a conceptual VOSD Plan at 243 Sandwich St

The Planning Board unanimously approved the street name Jones Pond Way for the B437‑Pine Hills LLC development. It also voted to recommend Cases 4185, 4186, and 4187 to the Zoning Board of Appeals with specific waivers and site improvements, and to recommend Case 4193 for 162 Taylor Avenue to the Zoning Board of Appeals with conditions. No public comments were received.

• Approved street name Jones Pond Way (5-0)
• Recommended Cases 4185, 4186, 4187 to Zoning Board of Appeals with conditions (5-0)
• Recommended Case 4193 (162 Taylor Ave) to Zoning Board of Appeals with conditions (5-0)

Distinguished Visitors Committee

The Plymouth Distinguished Visitors Committee will meet to correct and re-approve prior meeting minutes due to an error in a student reimbursement amount and erroneous text, approve the August 13, 2025 minutes, discuss planning for the Schichigahama 2026 program, and reorganize the committee. The meeting also includes other business.

• Re-approve August 13 meeting minutes to fix student reimbursement amount error and erroneous text
• Approve corrected meeting minutes for August 13, 2025
• Discuss Schichigahama 2026 Planning
• Reorganization of the Committee

The Distinguished Visitor Committee unanimously approved the August 13, 2025 minutes. The committee set the 2026 visit dates (July 29‑August 4) and voted to reserve eight rooms at a local hotel. It also voted to table the re‑organization agenda item until the November 6 meeting.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reserved eight hotel rooms for 2026 visit (vote passed)
• Set 2026 visit dates: July 29 – August 4 (decision made)
• Tabled re‑organization agenda item to Nov 6 meeting (vote passed)

Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative

The Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative will approve the September 23, 2025 Grant Committee meeting minutes. Members will discuss specifics of the job posting for the Regional Public Health Nurse position, including salary range, full‑time/part‑time status, and hiring timeline. Additional discussions will cover the Community Health Educator role, the consultant nurse MAVEN time arrangement, and FY26 workplan employment‑standard requirements. The meeting will also include updates on community outreach, MAVEN, FY26 expenditures, and will set the date for the next Grant Committee meeting.

• Approve September 23, 2025 Grant Committee meeting minutes (Plymouth)
• Discuss salary range, FT/PT status, and hiring timeline for the Regional Public Health Nurse position
• Discuss the Community Health Educator position
• Discuss whether consultant nurse MAVEN time will supplement or supplant existing resources
• Review FY26 Workplan SAPHE 2.0 employment‑standard requirements for each town

The committee approved the September 23, 2025 Grant Committee minutes unanimously (5‑0). It confirmed that the Food Inspector will receive a budgeted raise effective November 13, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous (5‑0) vote.

• Approved September 23, 2025 Grant Committee minutes (5-0)
• Food inspector budget raise approved, effective Nov 13, 2025
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (5-0)

Land Use & Acquisition Committee

The Land Use & Acquisition Committee will discuss four articles proposed for the Fall Town Meeting 2025, including a supplemental budget, a land acquisition special revenue account, a CPC open space acquisition (Gilmore Land), and a citizen petition for a temporary moratorium on earth removal. The committee may take votes on recommendations for these items.

• Article 1: Supplemental Budget – General Fund
• Article 6: Establish a Land Acquisition Special Revenue Account
• Article 17: CPC, Open Space/Recreation – Gilmore Land Acquisition
• Article 25: Citizen’s Petition: Zoning Bylaw Amendment – Temporary Moratorium – Earth Removal
• Discussion and possible votes on all articles

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 24 meeting. Article 6 establishing a Special Land Acquisition Revenue Account was passed as originally proposed, with a defeated amendment requiring 50% of funds for open space. The next committee meeting was scheduled for November 19, 2025.

• Approved 9/24/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Special Land Acquisition Revenue Account (passed as proposed)
• Defeated amendment requiring 50% of account funds for open space
• Set next meeting for Nov 19, 2025

Board of Health

The Plymouth Board of Health will hold a hybrid meeting on October 22, 2025. The board will discuss Kratom, consider grease trap variance requests for several businesses, and review septic variance requests. Public comments and approval of minutes are also on the agenda.

• Kratom discussion (Katie Morini)
• Grease trap variance: Plymouth Harborside – 19 Obery St.
• Grease trap variance: Second Wind Brewery – 11 Main St.
• Septic variance: 26 Boot Pond Rd – Outback Engineering
• Septic variance: 25 Center Hill Rd – Grady Consulting (revisit from 09/17)

The Plymouth Board of Health unanimously approved grease‑trap variances for Plymouth Harborside, Second Wind Brewery, and Seaside Ice Cream, adding a monthly cleaning condition for the latter. It also approved septic variances for 26 Boot Pond Rd (subject to a well‑water test) and 25 Center Hill Rd. The grease‑trap variance for Gillis Family Tavern was tabled. The meeting adjourned unanimously.

• Approved grease‑trap variance for Plymouth Harborside (5‑0)
• Approved grease‑trap variance for Second Wind Brewery (5‑0)
• Approved grease‑trap variance for Seaside Ice Cream with monthly cleaning condition (5‑0)
• Tabled grease‑trap variance for Gillis Family Tavern (no vote recorded)
• Approved septic variance for 26 Boot Pond Rd, conditional on passing well‑water test (5‑0)
• Approved septic variance for 25 Center Hill Rd (5‑0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a meeting to review committee reports, approve September minutes, and discuss new business.

• Approval of September 24, 2025 minutes
• President's Report
• Library Director's Report
• Facilities Committee Report
• Literacy Committee Report

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a workshop to review current policies and discuss new protocols for communication, meeting management, and board member violations. The session includes a discussion on using an executive dashboard to track action items.

• Review of current Select Board policies and procedures
• Proposed communication protocols for correspondence, email, social media, and media relations
• Proposed meeting management and public comment processes
• Discussion of procedures for addressing Board member violations
• Discussion of an executive dashboard for tracking action items

The Select Board did not vote on any policy revisions, but agreed to have Town Counsel review a proposed violation‑handling process. The Board set a volunteer day with Habitat for Humanity at 31 Strand Ave on Friday, November 21, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Selectman Keohan to confirm details. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Agree to have Town Counsel review the proposed violation‑handling process (consensus)
• Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity on Friday, Nov 21, 8 a.m.–3 p.m.; Keohan to confirm (consensus)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Visitors Services Board

The Visitors Services Board will consider the outcome of the recent Town Meeting vote regarding the Visitor Center. It will also approve final grant invoices and address administrative matters, including the possible suspension of Zoom remote meetings. The meeting includes updates on tourism and discussion of old and new business items.

• Approval of final grant invoices
• Review of Town Meeting results for the Visitor Center
• Discussion of Zoom remote meeting suspension
• Tourism update
• Old and new business items

The Visitors Services Board approved a $100,000 reallocation from the Jenny Grist Mill Trail to the Dark Orchard Trail project (5‑0). It also approved six grant payments ranging from $1,000 to $40,000, all with unanimous votes. The board voted to resume Zoom hybrid meetings and to adopt the August 19, 2025 minutes, each also approved unanimously.

• Reallocate $100,000 from Jenny Grist Mill Trail to Dark Orchard Trail Project (5-0)
• Approve Plymouth Library Arts Festival grant of $12,500 (5-0)
• Approve Embarkation of the Pilgrims grant of $40,000 (5-0)
• Approve The Thirsty Pilgrim grant of $1,000 (5-0)
• Approve Project Arts Concert Series grant of $15,000 (5-0)
• Approve First Fridays grant of $3,968.57 (5-0)
• Approve resumption of Zoom hybrid meetings (5-0)
• Approve minutes from August 19, 2025 (5-0)

Elderly & Disabled Tax Assistance Committee

The Elderly & Disabled Tax Assistance Committee will meet to review applications for eligibility, receive a fund balance update, and approve prior meeting minutes. The meeting includes new and old business items.

• Continued review of applications for eligibility for tax assistance
• Tax Assistance Fund balance update
• Approval of meeting minutes from October 7, 2025

The Elderly & Disabled Tax Assistance Committee approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It approved two tax assistance applications, each for $1,200, to be used in FY2026. The committee set the next meeting for April 14, 2026, and adjourned unanimously at 6:25 p.m.

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY25-11 tax assistance application for $1,200
• Approved FY25-12 tax assistance application for $1,200
• Scheduled next meeting for April 14, 2026 at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Requests for Determination of Applicability for fence, deck, and coastal stairs; two Notices of Intent for septic replacement and retaining wall/dock; and four Certificates of Compliance for solar fence, coastal revetment, pool, and septic. Action items include approving meeting minutes and a staff violation update.

• Request for Determination for split-rail fence at Holmes Reservation on Court Street
• Notice of Intent for septic system replacement at 25-47 Center Hill Road
• Notice of Intent for retaining wall and new dock at 189 Bettencourt Road
• Certificate of Compliance for perimeter fence around solar array at 51 Watercourse Road
• Certificate of Compliance for coastal stone revetment at 18 Priscilla Beach Road

The commission issued negative determinations for three requests for determination of applicability (RDA) concerning fence installation at Holmes Reservation, deck repair at 211 Sandy Beach Road, and stair widening at 15 Provincetown View Road, each voted 7‑0. It also adopted standard and special conditions for a septic system replacement at 25‑47 Center Hill Road, ordering revised plans and site cleanup, with a 7‑0 vote. Finally, the commission approved a waiver permitting work within the 0‑35‑foot and 35‑50‑foot buffer zones for that septic project, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Negative determination for Off Court St & Atlantic St RDA (7‑0)
• Negative determination for 211 Sandy Beach Rd RDA (7‑0)
• Negative determination for 15 Provincetown View Rd RDA (7‑0)
• Issued orders with standard and special conditions for septic system at 25‑47 Center Hill Rd (7‑0)
• Reopened case to vote on waiver request for work within 0‑35‑foot buffer zone (7‑0)
• Approved waiver allowing work within 0‑35‑foot and 35‑50‑foot buffer zones (7‑0)

Senior Task Force Committee

The Senior Task Force will meet to review marketing efforts and training schedules. The committee will also host members of the Duxbury Senior Task Force and discuss a CHNA grant opportunity.

• Article for Home Town Magazine
• Resource/Information Guide update
• Taping with the Local Seen
• Training sessions scheduled for November 3, November 12, December 1, and December 10
• CHNA Grant Opportunity

The committee approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to hold only one senior training per month and confirmed November training dates. A marketing article will appear in America's Hometown magazine and a resource guide is targeted for completion by January 2026. The group also decided to submit a $2,500 CHNA grant to fund a consultant for an action‑plan.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to hold one senior training per month
• Confirmed November training dates
• Planned marketing article in America's Hometown (Nov 10, 2025)
• Set target to finish resource guide by Jan 2026
• Scheduled Local Seen taping on Dec 2, 2025
• Decided to submit $2,500 CHNA grant to hire consultant
• Selectman reminder about free Swap Shop and senior transportation needs (not a formal vote)

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will vote on an accounts payable warrant of $1,209,514.16, consider adopting the Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy and a revised CCTE lottery admissions policy, and receive curriculum and instruction updates. The meeting also includes a field trip request to Providence, RI, and approval of home education plans and equipment disposal.

• Accounts Payable Warrant #S100925 for $1,209,514.16
• Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy adoption
• Revised CCTE lottery admissions policy
• Plymouth South Middle School field trip request to Providence, RI for 'Wicked'
• Home Education Plans #134-26 through #137-26 approval

The committee approved a field trip for Plymouth South Middle School to attend "Wicked" in Providence, RI (5-0). It also approved the Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy (5-0) and the revised CCTE Lottery Admissions Policy (4-1). The consent agenda was approved unanimously (5-0). No new or unfinished business was reported.

• Approved PSMS out-of-town field trip to Providence, RI (5-0)
• Approved Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy (5-0)
• Approved revised CCTE Lottery Admissions Policy (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to discuss next steps for a complaint protocol and the restructuring of the commission, including a new chair. The meeting also includes standard administrative business.

• Update on Complaint Protocol
• Restructuring and selection of a New Chair

Rebecca Nutter formally stepped down as Chair and Dan Green served as acting Chair. The commission nominated and unanimously elected Keith McDonald as Chair, Evan Flaherty as Vice Chair, and Dan Green as Clerk. The minutes from the August 4, August 18 and September 8 meetings were also approved unanimously.

• Rebecca Nutter stepped down as Chair
• Dan Green assumed role of acting Chair
• Keith McDonald elected Chair (unanimous)
• Evan Flaherty elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Dan Green elected Clerk (unanimous)
• August 4 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• August 18 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• September 8 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several special permit requests. The most significant items are continued applications for two comprehensive permit housing projects by Pulte Group.

• Pulte Group: Proposed 63 condominium units at 24 Sandri Drive and 100 units at 333 Court Street and 39 Hedge Road
• Case 4189: Request for additional signs for an automotive filling station at 2 Commerce Way
• Case 4190: Request to convert a retail drugstore to a deli shop at 233-235 Sandwich Street
• Case 4191: Request for a personal service establishment at 23 Aldrin Road, Unit 2
• Pulte Group projects: 25% of units to be deed-restricted as affordable housing for households up to 80% AMI

The board unanimously continued Cases 4183 and 4184 to November 10, 2025. It approved Case 4189 for additional architectural and freestanding signs at 2 Commerce Way with conditions, by a 4‑1 vote. It also approved Case 4190 to convert a drugstore to a deli and Case 4191 for a spa, each with conditions, both by 5‑0 votes.

• Continued Cases 4183 & 4184 to Nov 10, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Case 4189 signage modifications with conditions (4-1)
• Approved Case 4190 deli conversion with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Case 4191 spa permit with conditions (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Plymouth Zoning Bylaw and Official Zoning Map regarding the Multifamily Overlay District. The board will discuss adding Lot 28A on Assessors’ Map 104 and removing several lots on Assessor’s Map 77D, as well as amending the definition of “family.”

• Public hearing on amending Zoning Bylaw Section 206.6 (Multifamily Overlay District)
• Proposed zoning map changes to add Lot 28A (Map 104) and remove Lots A-232, 10-418, 10-500, 10-501, and 10-502 (Map 77D)
• Proposed amendment to Section 201.3 regarding the definition of “family”

The Board voted 5‑0 to recommend that Town Meeting approve an amendment to the Plymouth Zoning Bylaw Section 206.6 and the Official Zoning Map, adding Lot 28A and removing several lots while updating the definition of “family.” No public comments were made. The recommendation was recorded as a unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Recommended Town Meeting approve multifamily overlay amendment (5-0)
• Previously supported the same amendment on Aug 27, 2025 (4-0)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will convene an open session at 7:30 AM. The agenda includes a general discussion of the upcoming Town Meeting. The meeting will conclude with adjournment. No specific actions or decisions are listed on the posted agenda.

Retirement Board

The Plymouth Retirement Board will meet in person on October 17, 2025. The agenda includes presentations from four investment managers (Rhumbline, Lazard, Acadian, and Aristotle) as regular business. The Board will also enter executive session to discuss ongoing litigation and the deployment of security personnel or devices. No votes, ordinances, or contract awards are listed on the agenda.

• Investment manager presentations (Rhumbline, Lazard, Acadian, Aristotle)
• Executive session for ongoing litigation (MGL c.30A s.21(a)(3))
• Executive session for security personnel or devices (MGL c.30A s.21(a)(4))

The Retirement Board entered and later exited an Executive Session unanimously. It approved a $5,500,000 private equity commitment for Vintage Year 2026 with a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss litigation and security (unanimous yes from all members)
• Exited Executive Session and returned to Regular Session (unanimous yes from all members)
• Approved $5,500,000 private equity commitment for Vintage Year 2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:57 a.m. (unanimous)

Disability Commission

The Plymouth Disability Commission will meet virtually to approve past minutes, review correspondence, and discuss grants and accessibility. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2025
• Public comment period
• ADA Coordinator update
• Discussion on grants
• Discussion on accessibility

Affordable Housing Trust

The Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust will hold a regular meeting to approve September meeting minutes, receive a financial update, and discuss the Affordable Housing Trust Policy. The board will also speak with Casey Kennedy and Lee Hartmann. No votes on specific projects or funding amounts are scheduled.

• Approval of meeting minutes from September 17, 2025
• Financial Update on trust funds
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Trust Policy
• Meeting with Casey Kennedy and Lee Hartmann

The Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust approved the September 17, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the meeting at 9:09 am. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved September 17, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion approved)

Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation

The Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation board will meet remotely to discuss operational items including downtown parking, a school playground update, RFPs for test pits and solar panels, rental unit updates, the 2024 audit, citation management, and a property discussion at 89 Court Street. The board will also consider employee wages and workers' compensation, approve bills and minutes, and may enter executive session.

• Rick Vayo, DWD President, presentation on downtown parking
• Nathanial Morton Elementary School playground update and test pits RFP
• 4 North roof solar panel RFP and rental unit update
• 89 Court Street property discussion
• Employee wage consideration and workers' compensation

The board unanimously approved a $40,850 contract with Merrill Engineer to perform test pits at Nathaniel Morton School. It also approved rent renewal terms keeping current rates with a 3‑5% increase in the second year, a three‑year audit contract at $15,000 per year, and a switch to Plymouth County Treasurer for citation management starting Jan 1 2026. Additional actions included a 5% wage increase for employee Jim Maloney, approval of Thanksgiving baskets for staff, and payment of a $1,782 invoice to Susan Connolly.

• Approved Merrill Engineer test pits contract $40,850 (7-0-0)
• Approved rent renewal terms: keep rent same, longer leases, 3‑5% increase in year 2 (7-0-0)
• Approved Roselli, Clark & Associates audit contract $15,000 annually for 2025‑2027 (7-0-0)
• Approved Plymouth County Treasurer citation management effective Jan 1 2026 (7-0-0)
• Approved 5% salary increase for Jim Maloney (7-0-0)
• Approved Thanksgiving baskets for employees same as last year (5-0-1)
• Approved payment of Susan Connolly invoice $1,782 (6-0-0)

Precinct Meetings (All)

Precinct 13 will hold a caucus to discuss articles for the Fall Town Meeting. The meeting will be held in-person at the Plymouth Airport administration building with a Zoom option available.

• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting articles
• Public comment period
• In-person meeting at Plymouth Airport administration building
• Zoom option available

The October 15 precinct meeting reviewed the supplemental budget, airport capital improvement projects, a proposed land‑acquisition revenue account, and several CPC initiatives. No votes or formal approvals were recorded for any item. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a caucus meeting of Precinct 15 Town Meeting Members. They will review the remaining articles on the October 18th Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant and receive an update on Article 25 from the Plymouth Stewardship Alliance and Redevelopment Authority. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Review of remaining articles in the October 18th Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Update on Article 25 from Art Desloges (Plymouth Stewardship Alliance, Plymouth Redevelopment Authority)
• Approval of minutes from September 24th meeting
• Public comment period

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 2 Caucus will meet to review and discuss articles related to the Fall 2025 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion of Fall 2025 Annual Town Meeting articles

Precinct 2 Town Meeting members reviewed a range of warrant articles, including airport runway repairs, bylaw modernization, historic preservation projects, a Habitat for Humanity grant, and land‑use incentives. No votes or approvals were recorded for any of the major funding proposals. The only formal outcomes were that no motion was made on Article 24 and Article 26, resulting in no action on those items.

• No motion on Article 24 (no action)
• No motion on Article 26 (no action)

Precinct Meetings (All)

The body will meet to discuss articles for the Fall Annual Town Meeting. Residents of Precinct 3 will also discuss topics of importance to their precinct.

• Discussion of Fall Annual Town Meeting articles
• Precinct 3 resident topic discussion

The caucus approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. No other motions were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of October 2, 2025 (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a procedural Precinct 4 Caucus meeting. The main agenda item is a discussion with A&F Committee members Christine Richards and Myles Ramey about Articles that members have questions on. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and routine business.

• Discussion with A&F Committee members Christine Richards and Myles Ramey on Articles and topics for further study
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings
• Public comment period
• Review of topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance
• Old Business and New Business

The caucus voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the October 15 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Committee will discuss the pump station construction project on Samoset Street bordering Vine Hills Cemetery, with DPW Director Bill Coyle and Water Superintendent Peter Gordon attending. Other agenda items include updates on Route 80 (name suggestions, groundbreaking ceremony, and interpretive sign working group), the Burial Hill Hearse House, and the White Horse Cemetery easement. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Pump station construction at Samoset Street bordering Vine Hills Cemetery
• Route 80 update: name suggestions, groundbreaking ceremony, interpretive sign working group
• Burial Hill Hearse House update
• White Horse Cemetery Easement
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. A motion to send the name Freedom Memorial Cemetery to the Select Board was made by Daniel Holland, seconded by Mary Aveni, and passed unanimously. The water superintendent presented preliminary plans for a pump station on Samoset Street, and the DPW director gave an update on the Route 80 project, but no actions were taken on those items. A CPC request for $568,172 to renovate the Hearse House on Burial Hill will be considered at the April 2026 town meeting, and legal counsel is reviewing an easement for White Horse Cemetery access.

• Approved minutes of August 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to send name Freedom Memorial Cemetery to Select Board (unanimous)

Select Board

The Plymouth Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Plymouth Police Brotherhood and Superior Officers. A public hearing will consider a new annual all‑alcohol on‑premise license for Mayflower Brewing Company at 12 Resnik Road. The board will vote on several administrative items, including a 3% increase in private contractor snowplow rates for FY 2026, a $2,800,000 grant for Town Wharf repairs, and amendments to Sections 7 and 29 of the Personnel Code.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Plymouth Police Brotherhood & Superior Officers
• Public hearing to approve new annual all‑alcohol license for Mayflower Brewing Co., 12 Resnik Road
• Vote to authorize a 3% increase in private contractor snowplow hourly rates for FY 2026
• Vote to approve a $2,800,000 grant for Town Wharf repairs via the Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council
• Vote to amend Sections 7 and 29 of the Personnel Code

The Plymouth Select Board entered an executive session and then approved a new annual all‑alcohol on‑premise license for Mayflower Brewing Company. It also approved a one‑day alcohol license for the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and a common‑victualler license for Promise Keeper Coffee Co. Additionally, the Board adopted a set of administrative notes covering the 2026 Spring Town Meeting warrant, release of prior minutes, a 3% increase in private contractor snowplow rates, updates to the Tax Title Foreclosures Policy, and amendments to the Personnel Code.

• Entered Executive Session (unanimous approval)
• Approved New Annual All Alcohol General on Premise License for Mayflower Brewing Company (5‑0)
• Approved group of license requests – One Day All Alcohol License for Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra and Common Victualler license for Promise Keeper Coffee Co. (5‑0)
• Approved Administrative Notes #1‑5, including 3% snowplow rate increase and policy updates (5‑0)

School Councils (All)

This is a routine meeting of the Hedge School Council to discuss school updates, follow up on previous items, and review progress on the School Improvement Plan (SIP). The meeting also sets future SIP meeting dates. No votes or binding decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of current enrollment and other school updates
• Review of School Improvement Plan (SIP) progress and data chart
• Setting of future SIP meeting dates (monthly through June)

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 16 caucus will hold a hybrid meeting to approve prior caucus notes and discuss the Fall Town Meeting warrant articles. Residents may also raise issues affecting the precinct. This is a preparatory meeting before the full Town Meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of Fall Town Meeting warrants
• Approval of October 8th caucus notes

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a precinct caucus meeting to discuss articles on the fall town meeting warrant. Presenters will make presentations and answer questions, followed by member discussion of remaining articles. The public may attend and ask questions when recognized by the chair.

• Presentations on fall town meeting articles by invited presenters
• Members will discuss remaining warrant articles after presentations
• Public may attend in person and ask questions (3-minute limit)

The Precinct 5 meeting on October 14, 2025 at Plymouth Municipal Airport was convened to prepare for the upcoming Town Meeting. Committee members presented information on several articles and fielded public comments, but no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. No votes were recorded.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting. It will review and sign any warrants and commitments. An executive session will be held to discuss ATB cases and the September 23 executive‑session minutes, after which the board will reconvene in open session. The board will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• Review and sign warrants and commitments
• Executive session to discuss ATB cases and prior executive‑session minutes
• Schedule the next meeting time

The Board of Assessors approved the fiscal year 2024 and fiscal year 2025 motor vehicle commitments and warrants. The board voted unanimously (5-0-0) to enter executive session to discuss Appellate Tax Board cases, then reconvened in open session. The next meeting was set for November 4, 2025 and the board adjourned unanimously (5-0-0).

• Approved FY 2024 motor vehicle commitments and warrants (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 motor vehicle commitments and warrants (unanimous)
• Motion to enter executive session approved (5-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn approved (5-0-0)
• Scheduled next Board of Assessors meeting for November 4, 2025

Plymouth Housing Authority

The Plymouth Housing Authority will discuss 2026 Fair Market Rents and payment standards. The board is also reviewing facility updates and board reorganization.

• 2026 Fair Market Rents and Payment Standards
• Rubber Roof Replacement change orders #3 and #4 (no cost time extensions)
• Exterior painting completion certificates for Northfield
• Parking lot seal and stripe completion certificates for High Cliff
• Low bid approval for basement water repairs at Montgomery Drive

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agriculture Committee will discuss next steps for a complaint protocol and consider restructuring or electing a new chair. The meeting also includes routine old/new business and administrative items such as approving minutes and setting the next agenda. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Update on Complaint Protocol: Next Steps
• Potential restructuring or election of new chair
• Old Business/New Business discussion
• Administrative items: approve minutes, schedule next meeting, set agenda

School Councils (All)

This is a regular meeting of the Plymouth South Middle School Council, consisting largely of procedural items: introductions, public comments, and discussion of the school calendar. The council will also review its purpose and goals, and identify future topics including the budget and handbook. No votes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Public comments received at start of meeting
• Calendar events discussed: Indigenous People's Day (Oct 13), Professional Development Day (Oct 15), Pumpkin Palooza (Oct 24), picture retake day (Oct 27)
• Meeting dates set for remainder of school year: 11/13/25, 1/15/26, 2/26/26, 4/9/26, 5/21/26
• Review of School Council purpose and goals
• Future topics identified: budget and handbook

Center for Active Living Advisory Board

This is a routine meeting of the Plymouth Center for Active Living Advisory Board. Members will hear the Director’s Report, updates from committees and the Senior Task Force, and a summary of the Senior Conference. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and receive comments from the Select Board Liaison.

• Approve minutes from September 11, 2025 meeting
• Director’s Report on center operations
• Senior Task Force Update
• Committee Updates and Senior Conference Summary
• Select Board Liaison Comments

The Plymouth Center for Active Living Advisory Board approved the minutes of its November 13, 2025 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of reports, updates, and public comments, with no other formal actions taken.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes

Airport Community Advisory Committee

The Airport Community Advisory Committee will meet to discuss operations with flight schools. The session includes a presentation by Alpha One and other flight schools, followed by a question-and-answer period. The meeting will be held in person at the Plymouth Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Presentation by Alpha One and other flight schools
• Q&A session with flight school representatives
• Meeting held at Plymouth Town Hall (26 Court Street)
• Remote participation via Zoom

The committee unanimously approved the August and September meeting minutes. The discussion and vote on a runway extension were put on hold because a runway repair project takes precedence. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned at 7:00 PM.

• Approved August and September minutes (unanimous vote)
• Put runway extension discussion and vote on hold due to repair project
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed Rural Residential Development (RDD) at 240 Halfway Pond Road, which would create three residential lots and 28.69 acres of open space, along with a Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) sending site. The board will also continue a hearing on an amendment to a 1978 subdivision condition for 37 Sleepy Hollow Drive. Zoning Board of Appeals referrals are scheduled for sign modifications at 2 Commerce Way, a nonconforming use change at 233-235 Sandwich Street, and a personal service use at 23 Aldrin Road. Additionally, the board will discuss the Earth Removal Bylaw Committee and its charge.

• Public hearing for PB 668: RDD and TDR sending site at 240 Halfway Pond Road (RR Zone, 3 lots, 28.69 acres open space)
• Continued hearing on B535 amendment to remove a 50-foot road layout condition from the 1978 Sleepy Hollow subdivision approval at 37 Sleepy Hollow Drive
• ZBA 4189: special permit for additional architectural and freestanding signs at an automotive filling station, 2 Commerce Way
• ZBA 4190: special permit to convert a retail drugstore to a deli shop at 233-235 Sandwich Street, including parking waiver
• ZBA 4191: special permit for a personal service establishment in the light industrial district at 23 Aldrin Road

The Planning Board unanimously recommended approval of a signage modification at 2 Commerce Way, a deli conversion at 233‑235 Sandwich Street, and a Thai spa at 23 Aldrin Road. It also approved a special permit for a rural residential development at 240 Halfway Pond Road and issued nine Transfer of Development Rights certificates. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved recommendation for signage modification at 2 Commerce Way (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for deli special permit at 233‑235 Sandwich Street (5‑0)
• Approved recommendation for Thai spa special permit at 23 Aldrin Road (5‑0)
• Approved rural residential development special permit and issuance of nine TDR certificates at 240 Halfway Pond Road (5‑0)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two signage applications and consider an initial determination for a demolition delay at 50 Cherry Street. A presentation from the Town's Department of Energy & Environment is also scheduled.

• Church of the Pilgrimage, 15 Town Square: continued hearing for signage certificate of appropriateness (Case 25-41)
• Brenner Signs, 32-40 Court Street: formal hearing for signage certificate of appropriateness (Case 25-52)
• Edward Blackwell, 50 Cherry Street: initial determination for demolition delay (Case 25-56)
• Presentation by Michael Cahill and Fhillipe Reis from Town of Plymouth Department of Energy & Environment

The commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for new signage at the Church of the Pilgrimage (Case 25-41) featuring acrylic removable letters and granite post sides. It also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 32-40 Court Street (Case 25-52) using painted steel and a 38 × 38 D/F sign. The commission issued an initial determination for 50 Cherry Street (Case 25-56) stating the demolition delay is not historically significant. All three motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for Church of the Pilgrimage signage (Case 25-41) – unanimous
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 32-40 Court Street signage (Case 25-52) – unanimous
• Determined 50 Cherry Street demolition delay not historically significant (Case 25-56) – unanimous

Precinct Meetings (All)

This precinct meeting will vote to appoint someone to fill a vacancy until the May 2026 election. Members will also discuss warrant articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting scheduled for October 18, 2025. Public comment periods are included.

• Vote to fill a precinct vacancy until the May 2026 election
• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles with presenters
• Open comment periods for residents

Precinct Meetings (All)

This precinct caucus will discuss and update proposed warrant articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting. Members will hear warrant presentations and schedule further discussions. The meeting follows up on the September 29 caucus.

• Update on proposed Town Meeting warrant articles
• Warrant presentations from members
• Approval of September 29, 2025 caucus notes
• Schedule for next caucus on October 14, 2025
• Discussion of issues affecting Precinct 16

The precinct caucus approved the minutes from the September 29, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then voted unanimously (9-0-0) to cancel the next scheduled meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:52 p.m.

• Approved September 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Cancelled next scheduled meeting (unanimous 9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a precinct caucus meeting for Plymouth Precinct 6. The main item is a review of the articles to be considered at the Fall Town Meeting. The meeting also includes public comments, approval of prior minutes, and old and new business.

• Review of Fall Town Meeting Articles

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 14 and 7 meeting will focus on presentations and discussions regarding the Town Meeting Warrant. The body will also vote to approve meeting minutes from June 6 and August 14, 2025.

• Discussion of Town Meeting Warrant articles
• Approval of Precinct 14 meeting minutes from June 6, 2025
• Approval of Precinct 7 meeting minutes from August 14, 2025

The precincts unanimously approved the June 6, 2025 meeting minutes. A series of presentations on various articles were given and discussed. No other motions were adopted. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned.

• Approved June 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This precinct caucus will review the articles for the upcoming Annual and Special Fall Town Meeting. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and discussion of new and old business. No votes on the articles are scheduled at this caucus.

• Review of 2025 Annual & Special Fall Town Meeting Articles
• Approval of May 28, 2025 Meeting Minutes
• Other New Business
• Old Business
• Public Comment

Members agreed to display a “Please Vote” lawn sign at their residences. The group voted unanimously to take articles out of order and to approve the meeting minutes. All other articles were reviewed and approved without discussion. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Agreed to have a Please Vote lawn sign at members' residences (consensus)
• Unanimous vote to take articles out of order
• Unanimous approval of meeting minutes
• Approved all other articles without discussion
• Unanimous motion to adjourn

Recycling Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Plymouth Recycling Committee. Items include updates on the Swap Shop and discussion of a future project priorities list. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and public comment. No specific proposals or votes with dollar amounts are listed.

• Swap Shop Updates
• Future project priorities list

The committee voted 3-0-0 to accept the October 8, 2025 minutes and then voted 3-0-0 to adjourn. No other substantive decisions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved October 8 minutes (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive reports on Kratom from the Plymouth Area Prevention Collaborative Coordinator and tickborne illness from the Regional Epidemiologist. Members will also provide updates on various committees and regulations.

• Presentation on Kratom by Mae Hickey
• Presentation on tickborne illness in Plymouth by Devon Donovan
• Tobacco Regulation updates
• Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel updates
• Plymouth Youth Development Collaborative updates

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0‑1 vote (Deb Zona abstained). The board then unanimously adjourned the October 8 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The next Board of Health meeting was scheduled for October 22, 2025.

• Approved 9/17/25 meeting minutes (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)
• Scheduled next BOH meeting for 10/22/25

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss a lease extension for Sandy's Restaurant at 132 Warren Ave. Following open session, they will hold a public hearing on an alteration of premises for Black Lantern Tavern at 1 Greenside Way North. The board will also vote on the Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust Policy, capital recommendations including the Visitor's Center Addition, and administrative items such as a cell tower lease agreement with CCTMO LLC and committee appointments.

• Executive session on lease extension for 132 Warren Ave (Sandy's Restaurant)
• Public hearing and anticipated vote on alteration of premises for Black Lantern Tavern
• Vote on Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust Policy
• Vote to execute cell tower lease agreement with CCTMO LLC (Bid 22514)
• Vote on updated Regulatory Agreement for Harborwalk Affordable Housing Unit at Seaport at Cordage

The board approved the Alteration of Premises request for SMG Group Inc d/b/a Black Lantern Tavern (4‑0). It also approved a group of license requests—including a one‑day wine and malt license, a new owner for Common Victualler, and an Eversource utility pole petition (4‑0). Administrative Notes #1‑6 covering meeting minutes, housing unit agreement, airport advisory appointment, cell‑tower lease, collective‑bargaining agreement, and committee name change were approved (5‑0), and updates to the Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust Policy were adopted (5‑0). The board voted 2‑3 against a motion to recommend the Town Meeting reduce Visitor’s Center addition funding, and approved appointments for three groups of committee members (all 5‑0).

• Approved Alteration of Premises for Black Lantern Tavern (4-0)
• Approved group of license requests: wine & malt, Common Victualler new owner, Eversource pole (4-0)
• Approved Administrative Notes #1-6 including minutes release and cell tower lease (5-0)
• Approved updates to Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust Policy (5-0)
• Voted 2-3, motion to recommend reducing Visitor’s Center addition funding failed
• Approved appointment of 43 Group 1 committee members effective Sept 8 2025 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of 48 Group 2 committee members effective one day before oath (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Group 3 committee members effective Sept 8 2025 (5-0)

Elderly & Disabled Tax Assistance Committee

The committee will reorganize, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive an update on the Tax Assistance Fund balance. The main action is beginning the review of applications and eligibility for tax assistance. New and old business will also be discussed.

• Reorganization of Elderly & Disabled Tax Assistance Committee
• Approval of Meeting Minutes from May 6, 2025
• Tax Assistance Fund Balance Update
• Begin Review of Applications & Eligibility for Tax Assistance

The Elderly & Disabled Tax Assistance Committee approved the nominations of Grace Keenan as Chair and Patricia Meachen as Vice Chair, and accepted the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted 3‑1‑0 to increase the annual award from $1,000 to $1,200 and approved ten applications, each for $1,200. The fund balance was reported as $23,189.03, with $5,797.25 reserved, leaving $17,391.77 for FY2026.

• Approved Grace Keenan as Chair (nominations accepted)
• Approved Patricia Meachen as Vice Chair (nominations accepted)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved increase of annual award to $1,200 (vote 3-1-0)
• Approved ten tax assistance applications, each $1,200
• Sent letters to two applicants requesting additional information
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 21, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 6:37 p.m.

Roads Advisory Committee

The Plymouth Roads Advisory Committee will receive updates on ongoing construction projects, including Manomet Road water main repaving and other scheduled road repairs. The committee will review old business such as crack sealing on Rogers Street and roadway acceptance requests from Deer Pond Village and Sandy Pines/Copper Lantern. New business includes Shallow Pond Estates road acceptance and a resident's complaint about road conditions on several streets.

• Manomet Road Water Main Improvements – repaving update
• Review of Old Schoolhouse Road
• Rogers Street crack sealing 2025
• Roadway acceptance requests: Deer Pond Village Association and Sandy Pines – Copper Lantern
• Shallow Pond Estates Roads Acceptance

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 10 body is meeting to review and discuss proposed warrants for the Fall Town Meeting. The session includes presentations on these warrants and a discussion of issues affecting the precinct.

• Update on proposed Town Meeting warrants
• Warrant presentations
• Discussion of issues affecting Precinct 10

Precinct Meetings (All)

This precinct caucus will review articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, hear a presentation from the Open Space Committee, and take public comment. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of old and new business.

• Open Space Committee presentation
• Review of Fall Town Meeting articles
• Public comment period
• Approval of caucus minutes from June 4, 2025
• Old and new business

The Precinct 18 caucus approved the reorganization caucus minutes from June 4, 2025 with a unanimous vote. No motions were taken on any of the town‑meeting articles discussed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:31 p.m.

• Approved June 4 reorganization caucus minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hear permit applications for a dock, home replacement, and additions, along with certificates of compliance. A discussion may lead to a vote on requiring native plants in coastal buffer zones. A violation discussion for filling wetlands at 588 Bourne Road is also scheduled.

• Discussion and possible vote on amending regulations to require native coastal plantings
• Notice of Intent for a dock and pile-supported float at 5 Barnes Lane
• Notice of Intent to replace a home with a flood-compliant structure at 162 Taylor Avenue
• Discussion of wetland filling violation at 588 Bourne Road
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 6 Marion Street, 18 Gardner Drive, and 29 Bumpus Road

The Conservation Commission voted 3‑1 to issue a negative determination for all five questions in the Off East Head Tihonet & Tihonet Road RDA request. The commission also approved a waiver to work within the 35‑50‑foot buffer and issued Orders of Conditions for the 5 Barnes Lane dock project, both by a 5‑0 vote. For the 62 Scarlet Drive addition, the commission approved a buffer‑zone waiver and issued Orders of Conditions, also by 5‑0 votes, after briefly rescinding a prior motion.

• Negative determination for Off East Head RDA numbers 1‑5 (vote 3‑1)
• Approved waiver to work within 35‑50‑foot buffer for 5 Barnes Lane (vote 5‑0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions with standard conditions for 5 Barnes Lane (vote 5‑0)
• Approved waiver to work within 35‑50‑foot buffer for 62 Scarlet Drive (vote 5‑0)
• Issued Orders of Conditions with standard and special conditions for 62 Scarlet Drive (vote 5‑0)
• Rescinded previous motion on Orders of Conditions for 62 Scarlet Drive (unanimous)

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will discuss and vote on a new CCTE lottery admissions policy, receive a report on the Plymouth South High School improvement plan and program updates, and act on a consent agenda including a $2,006,393.34 accounts payable warrant, home education plans, and disposal of obsolete equipment. Student representatives from Plymouth North and South high schools will also report.

• Discussion and action on CCTE Lottery Admissions Policy
• Report on PSHS 2025-2026 School Improvement Plan and CCTE/athletics program updates
• Approval of Accounts Payable Warrant #S092525 for $2,006,393.34
• Disposal of obsolete equipment from PCIS, West Elementary, South Elementary, Facilities, PSHS, PNHS, and Indian Brook
• Approval of Home Education Plans #127-26 through #131-26

The committee voted 4-1 to adopt the CCTE Lottery Admissions Policy as presented. The consent agenda, covering routine items, was approved unanimously (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved CCTE Lottery Admissions Policy (4-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)

Cable Advisory Committee

The Plymouth Cable Advisory Committee will meet remotely via Zoom to discuss planning for upcoming renewals with Verizon and Comcast. The meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025, from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

• Remote meeting via Zoom
• New member introductions
• Planning for Verizon and Comcast renewals
• Meeting ID: 992 0892 4180
• Passcode: 515768

The committee introduced new member Mary Frere and discussed upcoming license renewals for Comcast (January 23, 2027) and Verizon (June 20, 2028). No formal decisions were made; members were tasked with gathering information: Paul will contact Town counsel, Len will request subscriber numbers from Finance, and Sean will share the latest survey results. The next meeting will be scheduled for November.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit application by Sheridan Home Builders to construct an 11-unit multi-family building and a medical office at 63-65 Obery Street. The board will also approve meeting minutes and discuss future agenda items.

• Case 4188 – special permit for 11-unit multi-family building and medical office at 63-65 Obery Street, with requests to waive setbacks and driveway separation and provide one affordable unit

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals approved Case #4188 for an 11‑unit residential building and a 4,950 sq ft medical office at 63‑65 Obery Street. The approval was unanimous (5‑0) and included eight specific conditions covering setbacks, fencing, landscaping, HVAC placement, walkways, tax lien proof, DPW comments, and light‑pollution compliance. The project will provide ten market‑rate units and one affordable unit for town employees.

• Approved Case #4188 for 11‑unit residential + medical office (5‑0)
• Condition: rear yard setback increased to 30 ft
• Condition: install 6‑ft vinyl fence and 12‑15 ft arborvitae along rear property line
• Condition: HVAC units placed at rear of multi‑family building
• Condition: walkway connecting residential and medical buildings required
• Condition: additional landscaping to screen dumpsters
• Condition: provide municipal lien certificate before zoning permit issuance
• Condition: address DPW comments before building permit issuance

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a precinct caucus meeting to review and discuss the articles on the Fall Town Meeting warrant. The agenda includes a public comment period and a review of warrant articles. The meeting is procedural in nature, focusing on preparing for the upcoming town meeting.

• Public comment period at 7:05 PM
• Review of Fall Town Meeting warrant articles beginning at 7:30 PM
• Discussion of topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 17 caucus will consider approval of current and outstanding meeting minutes. The agenda includes time for public comment at the beginning, end, or as appropriate. No specific ordinances, contracts, or rezoning proposals are listed.

The Appropriations & Finance Committee unanimously approved the original $378,000 budget for the visitor center renovation (Article 4 #9) and unanimously approved Article 10. The committee decided no discussion was needed for Article 19 about the Little Red Schoolhouse and for Article 23 on records transcription. No other actions were taken.

• Approved original $378,000 visitor center renovation (A&F unanimous)
• Approved Article 10 (A&F unanimous)
• No discussion needed for Article 19 (Little Red Schoolhouse)
• No discussion needed for Article 23 (records transcription)

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a retreat and workshop to discuss budget priorities and transportation contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. The body will also review school facilities rental rates and fees.

• Executive Session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices
• Discussion of FY27 budget planning priorities
• Discussion of FY27 transportation contracts
• Review of school facilities rental rate and fee schedule
• Discussion regarding the recognition of holidays in schools

The Plymouth School Committee approved a motion to move into Executive Session, with a 6‑0 vote. The session will focus on discussing deployment of security personnel or devices under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(4). No other formal actions were taken; remaining agenda items were discussed without a vote.

• Moved to Executive Session to discuss school safety (vote 6‑0, motion by Ms. Katherine Jackson, seconded by Ms. Christina Bryant)

Airport Commission

The Plymouth Airport Commission will review building updates, address noise complaints, and vote on reassigning a lease to a trust and exercising a right of first refusal for a property.

• Vote on reassigning Robert Trinque's lease to the Robert L. Trinque Trust
• Vote on right of first refusal for Kelly Air – NE 2A
• Review building updates for John Borland and the Elks Club
• Review hangar development for Marc/Jason
• Review new lease request for Micheal Goulian – SW2

The Plymouth Airport Commission approved a new lease for a hangar with a 5‑0‑1 vote. It also voted 6‑0‑0 to waive the right of first refusal on the NE2A property. Both actions were adopted during the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• Approved September 4 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved new hangar lease (5-0-1, 1 abstain)
• Waived right of first refusal on NE2A (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Committee of Precinct Chairs

The Committee of Precinct Chairs will review several articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, including a zoning bylaw amendment for a Multifamily Overlay District and official zoning map change (Article 14), establishment of a Land Acquisition Special Revenue Account (Article 6), and appropriation for Water Pollution Abatement Facility projects (Article 13). A tax title property transfer (Article 15) has been pulled from the meeting and will be resubmitted for Spring 2026. The committee will also discuss a citizen's petition for a temporary moratorium on earth removal (Article 25). Votes may be taken on agenda items.

• Article 6: Establishment of Land Acquisition Special Revenue Account (Kevin Canty, Select Board)
• Article 13: Appropriation of funds for Water Pollution Abatement Facility projects (Lee Hartmann)
• Article 14: Zoning Bylaw amendment for Multifamily Overlay District and Official Zoning Map amendment (Lee Hartmann)
• Article 15: Tax Title Property Transfer (pulled, re-submitted for Spring 2026)
• Article 25: Citizen's Petition for temporary moratorium on earth removal (Love Howard, Plymouth Stewardship Alliance)

The Committee of Precinct Chairs approved its agenda unanimously. It voted to open the COPC application window from October 9 to November 11, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 pm by unanimous roll‑call vote. No other decisions were made.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• COPC application period opened Oct 9–Nov 11 (motion passed)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:18 pm (unanimous)

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 3 Community Engagement Meeting and Town Meeting Caucus will discuss articles for the upcoming Fall Annual Town Meeting and gather resident input on local issues. Public comment will be taken. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is advisory.

• Public comment period
• Discussion of articles for Fall Annual Town Meeting
• Discussion of topics important to Precinct 3 residents
• New business and old business

Harbor Committee

The Harbor Committee will discuss open dock space use on Town Wharf following a request from the Lobsterman Association, and review the 4th phase of the Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan. The committee will also consider suggested inclusions such as upwellers and marina plans from a prior feasibility survey.

• Open dock space use on Town Wharf – lobsterman association discussion request
• Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan Review 4th Phase
• Committee suggested inclusions: upwellers, marina plans from old feasibility survey
• Town ramp tie up and wharf ladder requested by tuna boats
• Commercial dockage discussion

Cedarville Steering Committee

The committee is meeting to receive updates on funding and local infrastructure. Discussions include the status of a grant from the Plymouth Foundation and water updates regarding the Cedarville Landfill.

• Update on $2 million received from the Plymouth Foundation
• Cedarville Landfill water update
• Wompanoag update
• Traffic update

The Cedarville Steering Committee approved the minutes from the August 20 meeting by unanimous vote. No other formal actions were recorded; the meeting was then set to adjourn. The next meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

• Accepted August 20 minutes (unanimous)

Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative

The Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative will meet to conduct a second interview for a Full-Time Regional Public Health Nurse position and vote on the candidate's selection.

• Second interview with candidate for FT Regional PHN position
• Committee votes on the candidate

Precinct Meetings (All)

Precinct 12 Town Meeting members and the Cedarville Steering Committee will meet to review 2025 fall Town Meeting articles and provide brief updates on several pending projects. Items include a traffic light at Halfway and Long Pond Roads, a development at 71 Hedges Pond Road, and other road and property projects. Public comments on the articles will be taken after the presentations.

• Traffic light installation at Halfway and Long Pond Roads
• Development proposal for 71 Hedges Pond Road
• Landers’ Property project off Hedges Pond Road
• Updates on Hedges Pond and Herring Pond Roads
• Discussion of Atlantic Golf Club and Mann property on Head of the Bay Road

The Cedarville Steering Committee met and presented many articles, but no motions or votes on those items were recorded. The only formal action was the unanimous approval of the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM.

• Approved 9/3/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This agenda is largely procedural, covering opening, minutes, and public comments. The main substantive item is a review of Fall Town Meeting articles. No specific articles are listed in the agenda.

• Review of Fall Town Meeting articles
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Public Comments

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving one-day alcohol licenses for local events and amplified music permits. The board will also vote to accept several grants, including $30,000 for electric vehicle charging feasibility and $10,474 for police overtime.

• One-day wine and malt licenses for Wags and Wheels Festival and other events
• Amplified music permit for Plymouth Harvest Festival on Town Hall lawn
• Proclamation of Edward W. Santos Community Service Day for Oct 5
• Acceptance of $30,000 MassCEC grant for on-street EV charging feasibility
• Acceptance of $10,474 DOJ grant for police Comfort Dogs Program overtime

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to approve a group of one‑day wine, malt, all‑alcohol licenses and amplified music permits for various events in October 2025. The Board also approved five administrative notes, including acceptance of several state and federal grants, by a 5‑0 vote. Members appointed resident Lorraine Ramsay to the Plymouth Airport Community Advisory Committee. The Board recommended that Town Meeting approve a $70,000 CPC grant for a Habitat for Humanity affordable‑housing project, also by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved all listed one‑day wine, malt, all‑alcohol licenses and amplified music permits (5‑0)
• Approved Administrative Notes #1‑5, authorizing multiple grants (5‑0)
• Appointed Lorraine Ramsay to the Plymouth Airport Community Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Meeting approve $70,000 CPC funds for Habitat for Humanity project (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear three Requests for Determination of Applicability, three Notices of Intent, and one extension request. Notable projects include a school building expansion, a new single-family home replacing an existing dwelling, and a discussion on native plantings for coastal properties. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from August 5 and 19, 2025.

• Notice of Intent for expansion of MAP Academy building at 11 Resnik Road, including paved parking lot, retaining wall, and drainage facilities
• Notice of Intent to raze existing dwelling and construct new single-family home at 239 Manomet Point Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for stormwater drainage pipe, well, and clearing near vernal pool at 553 Wareham Road
• Extension request for orders of conditions to reconstruct porch and decks at 208 Manomet Point Road
• Discussion regarding native plantings for coastal properties

The commission issued negative determinations for the 553 Wareham Road and 39 Clifford Road RDA applications. It rescinded a prior positive determination for the 26 Driftwood Lane deck project, then later approved a new positive determination for that deck. Finally, the commission voted to grant a waiver for work within the 50‑foot buffer at 40 Harlows Landing and adopted standard and special condition orders for the project.

• Negative determination for 553 Wareham Road RDA (7‑0 vote)
• Negative determination for 39 Clifford Road RDA (6‑1 vote)
• Rescinded positive determination for 26 Driftwood Lane deck (unanimous vote)
• Positive determination for 26 Driftwood Lane deck (7‑0 vote)
• Waiver approved for work within 50‑foot buffer at 40 Harlows Landing (7‑0 vote)
• Orders issued with standard and special conditions for 40 Harlows Landing (7‑0 vote)

Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee

The Plymouth Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee will meet on September 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Ropewalk Room, 26 Court St. The agenda includes a call to order, pledge of allegiance, review of the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes, a period for public comment, and adjournment. No specific policy decisions, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed on the agenda.

The Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee voted to accept the June 23, 2025 meeting minutes with revised language stating the recommendation will be made at a future meeting. The motion passed with five votes in favor, none against, and two members not present. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved amended June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Committee of Precinct Chairs

The Committee of Precinct Chairs is reviewing nine articles proposed for the Fall Town Meeting, covering topics such as land acquisition, affordable housing, historical preservation, and a multi-use trail. The committee will hear presentations from town staff and community representatives, take public comment on each article, and later vote on adopting the Town Meeting Handbook. No final decisions on the articles themselves are made at this meeting; they are being discussed and refined for the full Town Meeting.

• Article 16: Dark Orchard All Persons Trail discussion with Natural Resources Specialist
• Article 17: Gilmore Land Acquisition discussion with Department of Energy and Environment
• Article 18: Habitat for Humanity housing proposal discussion
• Article 19: Little Red Schoolhouse historical review
• Article 21: Plymouth Training Green discussion with Parks and Forestry

The Committee of Precinct Chairs voted to approve Article 17 for the purchase of 13 parcels (20.80 acres) pending a $448,000 grant, and approved Articles 18 through 23 covering Habitat for Humanity housing, studies of the Little Red Schoolhouse and Memorial Hall, rehabilitation of the Historic Training Green, rescinding borrowing authority, and transcription of historic town records. The Town Meeting Handbook was also adopted unanimously. All votes were recorded as shown in the minutes.

• Approved Article 17 Gilmore land acquisition (8-0-0)
• Approved Article 18 Habitat for Humanity housing fund (5-3-0)
• Approved Article 19 Little Red Schoolhouse study (7-1-0)
• Approved Article 20 Memorial Hall historic report (5-2-0)
• Approved Article 21 Training Green rehabilitation (8-0-0)
• Approved Article 22 Rescind borrowing authorization (8-0-0)
• Approved Article 23 Town records transcription (8-0-0)
• Adopted revised Town Meeting Handbook (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two comprehensive permit applications from Pulte Group under Massachusetts Chapter 40B. One project proposes 63 homeownership condominium units at 24 Sandri Drive, the other 100 units at 39 Hedge Road and 333 Court Street. Both projects would deed-restrict 25% of units as affordable for households earning up to 80% of area median income. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.

• Case 4183 & 4184: Pulte Group seeks comprehensive permits for 63 units on Sandri Drive and 100 units on Hedge Road/Court Street, with 25% affordable
• Upcoming hearings: October 6 – 11-unit multi-family and medical office at 63-65 Obery Street
• Upcoming hearings: November 3 – MEGRYCO seeks special permits to convert dwellings to hotels at 10, 10R, and 14 Howland Street
• Date TBD: Case 4180 – ZS Trust, LLC continuation for conversion at 9 Samoset Avenue and 772 State Road

The board did not approve the two Chapter 40B comprehensive permit applications and instead continued the public hearing to October 20, 2025 to focus on traffic and parking concerns. It ordered written responses from DPW and the APEX peer‑review before the next session. The applicant was instructed to revise its traffic/parking analysis, provide a fire‑truck access study, address lighting, noise and shading impacts, and submit an HOA transition plan. Public comment will remain open for any new issues.

• Hearing continued to October 20, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Requested written responses from DPW and APEX peer review before next session
• Required applicant to revise traffic and parking analysis
• Required applicant to provide fire‑truck access study
• Required applicant to address lighting, noise, and shading impacts
• Required applicant to submit HOA transition plan

Precinct Meetings (All)

Precinct 16 will hold a hybrid caucus to discuss proposed Town Meeting warrants, review old and new business, and schedule presentations for the October 8th meeting.

• Hybrid meeting at Plymouth South Middle School (488 Long Pond Rd.)
• Discussion of proposed Town Meeting Warrants
• Review of May 29th Reorganization Caucus Notes
• Schedule presentations for October 8th meeting
• Public comment period included

The Precinct 16 caucus approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 8:06 p.m.

• Approved May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a procedural caucus meeting for Plymouth Precinct 17. The main business is previewing warrant articles for an upcoming town meeting, along with approving minutes and public comment periods. No specific items or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of outstanding minutes
• Warrant article previews

The Precinct 17 meeting approved the August 18 minutes. The Conservation Commission voted 5‑3 to fund a Habitat for Humanity affordable‑housing project with $70,000. The Open Space Committee unanimously withdrew Article 15 on a tax‑title property transfer, and the Planning Board withdrew Article 25 on a temporary moratorium for earth‑removal permits. A follow‑up precinct meeting was scheduled for October 6 to continue discussion of CPC items and the Memorial Hall study.

• Approved August 18 minutes (procedural)
• Approved $70,000 CPC affordable housing funding (5-3)
• Unanimously withdrew Article 15 Tax Title Property Transfer to Conservation Commission
• Withdrew Article 25 Citizen Petition for temporary moratorium on earth removal permits
• Scheduled additional precinct meeting for Oct 6 to discuss CPC articles and Memorial Hall study

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will review investment portfolios and discuss searching for an independent auditing firm. The body will also process new hires, buybacks, and retirement applications for town and school employees.

• Discussion on the potential search for an independent auditing firm
• Review of warrants totaling $24,832,239.32 across four periods
• Discussion on waiving a retirement allowance overpayment for Scott Vecchi
• Buyback requests for Ashley Nagle ($3,525.49) and Michelle Curtin ($3,680.32)
• Executive session hearings for disability retirement applications for Matthew Hines and Kevin Hannon

The Plymouth Retirement Board approved the August minutes, several warrants totaling over $20 M, and July‑August banking documents. It also approved a waiver of an $846 overpayment to Scott Vecchi, new hires for the town, school and housing authority, buybacks, a school refund, employee transfers, and upcoming retirements. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved August 29 regular and executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Warrants #7‑#10 totaling $20,? M (unanimous)
• Approved July & August 2025 banking documents (unanimous)
• Approved waiver of $846 overpayment to Scott Vecchi (unanimous)
• Approved town, school, and housing authority new hires (unanimous)
• Approved town and school buybacks totaling $7,205.81 (unanimous)
• Approved school refund of $25,040.62 (unanimous)
• Approved town and school employee transfers (unanimous)

Airport Community Advisory Committee

The Airport Community Advisory Committee will review a warrant article concerning runway renovations and consider a future vote on any runway extension. Members will also hear a report from the Airport Commission, plan for an upcoming public presentation, and address web presence and FAA noise briefing items.

• Discuss warrant article for runway renovations and intent of the Commission
• Set date to vote on CAC position regarding runway extension
• Report from Monthly Airport Commission meeting (Matt Cardillo)
• Plan topics for Chris Hyldburg's Oct. 8 Town Hall presentation
• Web presence updates and FAA noise/abatement briefing

Airport Commission

The Plymouth Airport Commission will meet and immediately enter executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices, and to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints. No other business is on the agenda. This is a procedural meeting with no decisions expected in open session.

• Executive session to discuss security personnel or device deployment strategies (MGL c.30A sec.21(a)(4))
• Executive session to investigate criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints (MGL c.30A sec.21(a)(5))

Manomet Village Steering Committee

The Manomet Village Steering Committee will review and approve its draft agenda and minutes. Key discussions include road repairs on Old Beach Road, Vinal Ave, Simes Rd, and Manomet Ave, a master plan review, and recreational youth programs. Plymouth Police Officer Paul Reissfelder will participate as a liaison.

• Discussion of road repairs for Old Beach Road, Vinal Ave, Simes Rd, and Manomet Ave
• Master Plan Review
• Recreational youth programs discussion
• Police liaison involvement (Officer Paul Reissfelder)
• Approval of draft agenda and minutes

The steering committee approved its agenda and the August 28 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to submit a letter of inquiry to the Select Board, copying the Planning Board, regarding the Simms House lease and RFP process. No actions were taken on road repair requests or youth program proposals.

• Approved agenda for September 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (5 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Approved submission of a letter of inquiry to the Select Board on the Simms House (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Plymouth Open Space Committee will meet to discuss and receive updates on several open space initiatives, including tax-title properties, pocket parks, and the Article 15 update. The agenda also covers trails working group updates, a town-wide clean up, and outreach event giveaways. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of discussions and reports.

• Discussion of tax-title properties for potential open space acquisition
• Discussion on creating pocket parks in the community
• Update on Article 15, a town meeting article related to open space
• Trails Working Group update including Carolyn Drive and County Farm
• Town-wide clean up planning and outreach giveaway ideas

The committee approved the September 11 meeting minutes and then voted to withdraw Article 15 from the Fall Town Meeting agenda, moving the corrected parcels to the Spring agenda. It also approved printing 200 "YOUR YARD" brochures and created a working group to investigate unprotected open space. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Withdrawn Article 15 from Fall Town Meeting agenda (unanimous roll call)
• Approved printing of 200 "YOUR YARD" brochures (unanimous roll call)
• Established working group to investigate unprotected open space (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll call)

Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee

The Natural Resources and Coastal Beaches Committee will receive updates on EEA programs and conditions at Long Beach, Whitehorse Beach, Morton Park, and Fresh Pond. Discussion items include new initiatives, volunteer opportunities for town projects, and cigarette recycling. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for information sharing and discussion.

• EEA program updates
• Beach condition reports for Long Beach, Whitehorse Beach, Morton Park, Fresh Pond
• Discussion of new initiatives for beaches and ponds
• Volunteer opportunities for committee and public
• Cigarette recycling program discussion

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will meet to endorse the release of covenants for two Agawam Development LLC subdivisions and consider public hearings on special permits and comprehensive permits for multi-family housing and rural residential developments.

• Endorsement of plans for Use Area 14 and 16, release of covenants for Agawam Development LLC
• Public Hearing: 37 Sleepy Hollow Dr, amendment to 1978 subdivision approval
• Public Hearing: 63-65 Obery Street, 11-unit multi-family building and medical office
• Public Hearing: 39 Hedge Road, Pulte Group, 100-unit condominiums
• Public Hearing: 240 Halfway Pond Road, Rural Residential Development (3 lots)

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed two Agawam Development projects (PB‑666 and PB‑667) and approved a lot‑line adjustment (A4903). The board also voted to continue the hearing on the Sleepy Hollow subdivision amendment (B535) to October 8, 2025. It unanimously recommended that ZBA case 4188 for the 63‑65 Obery Street mixed‑use project be forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved endorsement and covenant map release for PB‑666 (5‑0)
• Approved endorsement and covenant map release for PB‑667 (5‑0)
• Approved endorsement of lot‑line adjustment A4903 (5‑0)
• Continued B535 37 Sleepy Hollow Dr hearing to Oct 8, 2025 (5‑0)
• Recommended ZBA case 4188 for 63‑65 Obery Street to ZBA (5‑0)

Historic District Commission

The commission will hold public hearings to determine Certificates of Appropriateness for signage and building alterations. The body will also make initial determinations regarding demolition delays for three properties.

• Signage certificates for 15 Town Square and 34-36 Main Street
• Alteration certificates for 10, 10R, and 14 Howland Street, and 3 and 5-7 Chilton Street
• Demolition delay hearing for 239 Manomet Point Road
• Demolition delay initial determinations for 162 Taylor Avenue, 28 Quaker Road, and 13 Thomas Avenue

The Historic District Commission approved the September 10 meeting minutes and moved the Church of the Pilgrimage hearing to October 8. It denied a demolition delay request for 239 Manomet Point Road. Several Certificates of Appropriateness for properties on Howland and Chilton Streets were approved, and a demolition at 162 Taylor Avenue was found not historically significant.

• Approved September 10 minutes (approved by 3, 3 abstentions)
• Continued Church of the Pilgrimage hearing to Oct 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Denied demolition delay for 239 Manomet Point Road (motion failed)
• Approved signage for Mike’s Ice Cream at 34-36 Main St (4-2, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 10 Howland St addition (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 10R Howland St color change (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 14 Howland St door/window relocation (unanimous)
• Determined 162 Taylor Ave demolition not historically significant (unanimous)

Land Use & Acquisition Committee

This Land Use and Acquisition Committee meeting includes discussion of Article 25 from the Fall 2025 Town Meeting Warrant. The agenda also covers approval of prior meeting minutes, old business, and public comment. The specific content of Article 25 is not detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Article 25 of the Fall 2025 Town Meeting Warrant

The committee approved the minutes from the August 27, 2025 meeting. The members voted unanimously to have Chair Hampton Watkins submit written testimony on behalf of the LUAC Committee supporting the proposed Charter amendment that would expand the committee’s review authority and modify its appointing process. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the 8/27/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Chair Watkins to submit written testimony supporting Charter amendment (unanimous roll‑call)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a precinct caucus meeting to discuss the Master Plan update and review Community Preservation Committee (CPC) articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting. Members will also begin brainstorming questions for a future meeting with Dr. Campbell. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Master Plan Update
• Review of CPC Articles for Fall Town Meeting
• Brainstorm questions for future meeting with Dr. Campbell
• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2025 meeting
• Public comment

The caucus approved the September 10 minutes with an 8‑0 vote. The Community Preservation Committee approved a $70,000 contribution to Habitat for Humanity for the 31 Stand Avenue project, with a 5‑3‑0 vote.

• Approved September 10 caucus minutes (8-0)
• Approved $70,000 Habitat for Humanity funding (5-3-0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to vote on approving the Emergency Procedure Policy and consider approval of the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes. Reports from the President, Library Director, Assistant Director, and several committees will also be presented.

• Vote required on Emergency Procedure Policy
• Approval of August 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Library Director's report by Manny Leite
• Assistant Library Director's report by Maureen Coleman
• Literacy, Preservation, and Facilities committee reports

Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative

The Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative will meet to approve minutes, review staff reports, and discuss the FY26 workplan, including the hiring of a regional public health nurse and the reorganization of the Grant Committee.

• Approval of July 24, 2025, Grant Committee Meeting Minutes
• Review and update of the IMA in accordance with the FY26 Workplan
• Discuss candidates and hiring process for FT Regional PHN position
• Reorganization of the Grant Committee
• Set date and format for FY26 Term 1 check-in meeting

The Grant Committee approved the FY26 Intermunicipal Agreement without amendments (6-0). It also confirmed Barry Potvin as chairman without voting rights and Karen Keane as co‑chair (6-0). The committee agreed to offer a second interview to the remaining public health nurse candidate. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6-0).

• Approved FY26 Intermunicipal Agreement – unanimous 6-0 vote
• Confirmed Barry Potvin as chairman (no voting privileges) and Karen Keane as co‑chair – unanimous 6-0 vote
• Approved July 24, 2025 Grant Committee minutes – vote 4‑0 with two abstentions
• Changed agenda order to discuss committee reorganization first – unanimous 6-0 vote
• Agreed to offer remaining PHN candidate a half‑hour second interview (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous 6-0 vote

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes from September 9th, review and sign warrants and commitments, and hold an executive session to discuss ATB (Appellate Tax Board) cases and previous executive session minutes. No substantive public hearings or major decisions are listed; the meeting is routine and procedural.

• Review and sign warrants and commitments
• Executive session under MGL c 30A §21(a)(7) to discuss ATB cases and September 9th executive session minutes

The Board accepted the September 9, 2025 minutes (5‑0‑0). It approved the Fiscal Year 2024 and 2025 motor vehicle commitments and warrants, and the Fiscal Year 2012 and 2013 motor vehicle excise tax petition to settle the levy. A motion to enter executive session to discuss appellate tax board cases was approved (5‑0‑0), after which the meeting reconvened in open session and adjourned (5‑0‑0).

• Accepted September 9, 2025 minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved FY2024 and FY2025 motor vehicle commitments and warrants (vote not recorded, approved by board)
• Approved FY2012 and FY2013 motor vehicle excise tax petition to settle levy (vote not recorded, approved by board)
• Entered executive session to review appellate tax board cases (5-0-0)
• Reopened meeting in open session (no vote required)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Senior Task Force Committee

The Plymouth Senior Task Force will meet on September 22, 2025, at the Center for Active Living. The agenda focuses on reviewing and approving pledge and marketing materials, recruiting members for a marketing sub-committee, and planning outreach through local media and events. The meeting also includes training signups and next steps for the committee.

• Review and approve pledge and marketing materials
• Recruit members for marketing sub-committee
• Write article for Home Town Magazine
• Schedule ongoing tapings with the Local Seen
• Plan meeting with See Plymouth to share Task Force work

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. The pledge and marketing materials were approved after indicated corrections. A marketing sub‑committee was created with Betsy Connell and Nicole Long as members. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved pledge and marketing materials with corrections (no vote recorded)
• Established marketing sub‑committee (members: Betsy Connell, Nicole Long) (no vote recorded)
• Motion to adjourn passed (no vote recorded)

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, then reconvene for public comment and reports. Notable agenda items include an update on the Shichigahama-Japan summer exchange program, introduction of new Food Services Director David Badot, a report on food services corrective measures, and a vote on proposed FY27 Capital Projects. The consent agenda includes approval of an accounts payable warrant for $1,322,632.38 and disposal of obsolete equipment and books.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a)(3)
• Report on Shichigahama-Japan summer exchange program
• Introduction of new Food Services Director David Badot
• Park Plymouth playground/parking lot renovation at Nathaniel Morton Elementary
• FY27 Capital Projects discussion and action; Accounts Payable Warrant #S091125 for $1,322,632.38

The committee voted 6‑0 to move into Executive Session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy. It then approved the FY27 Capital Projects as presented with a 6‑1 vote. Finally, the Consent Agenda was approved unanimously (7‑0).

• Entered Executive Session (6-0)
• Approved FY27 capital projects (6-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider and likely vote on a request for a one-day all alcohol license for The Jordan Hospital Club. The license is for a fundraiser on September 27, 2025 at Plymouth Airport. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• One-day all alcohol license for The Jordan Hospital Club fundraiser at Plymouth Airport on Sept 27, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• License automatically covers the day before and after for delivery, storage, and disposal of alcoholic beverages.

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve a one‑day all‑alcohol license for the Jordan Hospital Club's fundraiser on September 27, 2025, at the Plymouth Airport hangar. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved one‑day all‑alcohol license for Jordan Hospital Club fundraiser (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Committee of Precinct Chairs

The Committee of Precinct Chairs will review several articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, including a supplemental budget (Article 1) and capital recommendations (Article 4). They will also discuss acceptance of a property tax exemption (Article 9) and a bylaw recodification (Article 10). A nomination for a representative to the Distinguished Visitors Committee will be voted on.

• Article 1: Supplemental Budget – General Fund
• Article 4: Capital Recommendations (includes Water Division, Energy & Environment, Airport, Public Works)
• Article 9: Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch59 Section 21A property tax exemption
• Article 10: Bylaw Recodification
• Nomination of COPC representative to the Distinguished Visitors Committee

The committee approved the agenda unanimously and adopted the August 21 minutes with a 12-0-3 vote. Matt Tavares was nominated and confirmed as the COPC Representative to the Distinguished Visitors Committee by a 16-0-1 vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 9:05 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved August 21 minutes (12-0-3, 3 abstentions)
• Nominated Matt Tavares as COPC Representative to DVC (16-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will discuss recent accessibility meetings with public safety officials and consider integrating accessibility features into the town's event permitting process. The commission will also review correspondence, hear public comment, and discuss potential grants. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Update from Emily Wilson on accessibility meeting with public safety officials
• Consideration of accessibility integration into town event permitting by HHS
• Public comment opportunity
• Grants discussion
• Approval of August 14, 2025 minutes

Legislative Oversight Committee

The Legislative Oversight Committee will discuss and update the process for reviewing town meeting articles. The agenda consists of routine procedural items including approval of the agenda and public comment. No specific votes or concrete actions are listed.

• Town Meeting Articles Review & Process Update
• Public Comment period

The Legislative Oversight Committee approved the agenda as written by a unanimous roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous roll‑call vote. No other business was taken up.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Affordable Housing Trust

The Plymouth Affordable Housing Trust will vote to elect a new chair and vice chair, receive updates on Habitat for Humanity projects including Strand Avenue and 195 Wareham Road, and review the status of three properties: 17 Snowberry Lane, 40 Colchester Drive, and Wareham Road. The board will also approve minutes from June 18, 2025, and hear public comment.

• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair
• Habitat for Humanity update on Strand Avenue and 195 Wareham Road
• Status review of 17 Snowberry Lane, 40 Colchester Drive, and Wareham Road
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 18, 2025
• Financial update and public comment

The Trust approved its September 18, 2025 minutes (7‑0‑1) and the financial update (8‑0). Members voted to add the Planning Director or Deputy Director as an attending, non‑voting member (8‑0). Bill Keohan was appointed Chair for at least one year (8‑0) and Art Desloges was appointed Vice‑Chair (8‑0). Discussion on transferring Habitat for Humanity property deeds was tabled until the next Town Meeting.

• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (7-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved financial update (8-0)
• Approved planning director/deputy director attendance as non‑voting member (8-0)
• Appointed Bill Keohan as Chair (8-0)
• Appointed Art Desloges as Vice Chair (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:05 am
• Tabled decision on Habitat for Humanity deed transfers until next Town Meeting

Airport Commission

The Plymouth Airport Commission will consider two event requests: a Great British Car and Air Fair with Women in Aviation Day hosted by Cape Cod Community College on September 20, and a Battle of the Bands event by Alpha One Flight Services on September 27. The discussion will address scheduling and runway usage for each event. Public comment will follow the event reviews.

• Airport Event Request – Cape Cod Community College – The Great British Car and Air Fair / Women in Aviation Day – Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Airport Event Request – Alpha One Flight Services – Jordan Hospital Battle of the Bands / Traffic on the Runway – Saturday, September 27, 2025

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a Precinct 4 caucus meeting to discuss and review several articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting. The caucus will consider capital recommendations, a historic preservation bylaw, a Memorial Hall structure report, and two citizen petitions regarding Community Preservation Act fund distribution and the Plymouth Regional Economic Development Foundation. Public comment will be heard.

• Review of Fall Town Meeting Article #4: Capital Recommendations
• Review of Fall Town Meeting Article #13: Historic Preservation Bylaw
• Review of Fall Town Meeting Article #20: CPC – Memorial Hall Structure Report
• Review of Fall Town Meeting Article #24: Citizen's Petition – Change to CPA funds distribution percentages
• Review of Fall Town Meeting Article #26: Citizen's Petition – Plymouth Regional Economic Development Foundation

North Plymouth Steering Committee

The North Plymouth Steering Committee will hear an update from Pulti Homes on the Sandri Drive/Court and Prince Street developments, and a separate update on the 0 Spooner St. fire station. The committee will also approve minutes from earlier 2025 meetings.

• Essek Petrie of Pulti Homes reviewing plans for Sandri Drive and Court / Prince Street Developments
• Joe Polsinello update on 0 Spooner St. Fire Station
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 15, February 19, June 18, and July 16, 2025

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive updates on the Swap Shop, and discuss future project priorities. Other agenda items include old and new business, followed by public comment. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals or votes detailed.

• Swap Shop Updates
• Future project priorities list
• Approval of Minutes from prior meeting
• Public Comment period

The committee reviewed and accepted the September 7, 2025 minutes with a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. Members discussed swap shop updates and future priorities but made no formal approvals. They set the next meeting for September 24, 2025, and adjourned with a unanimous vote.

• Accepted September 7 minutes (5‑0‑0 vote)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0 vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for Sept 24, 2025

Board of Health

The Plymouth Board of Health will meet to approve minutes and hear requests for grease trap and septic system variances. The meeting will include a presentation from a regional epidemiologist and the director's report.

• Grease trap variances for BJ's, Gillis Family Restaurant, and Sweet Frog
• Septic variance requests for five properties including 25 Center Hill Rd
• Presentation by Devon Donovan, Regional Epidemiologist
• Director's Report and New/Old Business discussion
• Hybrid meeting held in-person at 26 Court Street or via Zoom

The Plymouth Board of Health voted 5‑0 to approve grease‑trap variances for BJ’s and Sweet Frog, while tabling the request for Gillis Family Restaurant. The board also approved septic variances for six properties, adding conditions such as a 25% area reduction and a deed restriction. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved 2,000‑gallon grease trap for BJ’s (75‑105 Shops at 5 Way) (5‑0)
• Tabled grease trap variance for Gillis Family Restaurant (6 Spring Ln) (5‑0)
• Approved grease trap variance for Sweet Frog (125B Colony Place) with one‑year revaluation (5‑0)
• Approved septic variance for 25 Center Hill Rd with 25% area reduction (5‑0)
• Approved septic variance for 39 Clifford Rd (5‑0)
• Approved septic variance for 79 Knotty Pines Rd (5‑0)
• Approved septic variance for 239 Manomet Point Rd with 3‑bedroom deed restriction (5‑0)
• Approved septic variance for 207 Sandy Beach Rd (5‑0)

Plymouth for All Committee

The Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee will hear allegations against the committee, consider a new name, and receive updates on subcommittees and initiatives including antisemitism, Islamophobia, immigrants, and MLK planning. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comment, and liaison reports.

• Allegations Against NPFH Committee – Peter Matlon (15 mins)
• New Committee Name – Peter Matlon (10 mins)
• Antisemitism and Islamophobia Sub-Committee Update – Suzanne Goldberg
• Initiatives on Immigrants – Lori Fitzpatrick
• MLK Planning – Nancy Morse

The Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee voted unanimously to change its name to Plymouth For All. The committee also approved a $200 allocation for website and branding expenses related to the name change. Earlier items approved unanimously included the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report showing a $4,080.52 balance. No public comments were received.

• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer report with $4,080.52 balance (unanimous)
• Changed committee name to Plymouth For All (unanimous)
• Allocated $200 for name‑change expenses (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to execute the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant, which includes articles on a supplemental budget, capital projects (e.g., hydro excavator, runway reconstruction), zoning bylaw amendments, and a $400,000 Title V repair fund. The board will also vote on a proclamation honoring Lillian and Dick Gregory, appoint Dr. Karen Hamilton to the Climate Action Net Zero (CANZ) Committee, and discuss a reorganization of the board. The Town Manager will present a report, followed by public question and answer.

• Vote to execute the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant with 15 articles including budget, capital projects, and zoning changes
• Article 13: $400,000 borrowing for Title V repair fund for septic system repairs and sewer tie-ins
• Article 14: Zoning bylaw amendment to modify Multifamily Overlay District and official zoning map
• Article 8: Authorize granting easement to Eversource for utility equipment at 0 Summer Street (Spring Lane)
• Appointment of Dr. Karen Hamilton to the Climate Action Net Zero (CANZ) Committee for a 1-year term

The Select Board approved three administrative notes, including a proclamation for Lillian and Dick Gregory and the appointment of Dr. Karen Hamilton to the Climate Action Net Zero Committee. The Board voted to reorganize its structure, resulting in David Golden being appointed Chair and Richard Quintal Jr. appointed Vice Chair.

• Approved Administrative Note #1 (Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant) – vote 5-0
• Approved Administrative Note #3 (Appointed Dr. Karen Hamilton to CANZ Committee) – vote 5-0
• Approved Administrative Note #2 (Proclamation recognizing Lillian and Dick Gregory) – vote 5-0
• Voted to reorganize the Select Board – vote 3-2
• Appointed David Golden as Chair of the Select Board – vote 3-2
• Appointed Richard Quintal Jr. as Vice Chair of the Select Board – vote 5-0

Visitors Services Board

The board will receive a presentation on the Visitor Center renovation from the Plymouth President/CEO and Building Committee Chair. They will also consider grant requests and approve final grant invoices from the previous period. Approval of August meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Visitor Center Renovation Presentation by Lea Filson & David Peck
• Grant Requests discussion
• Approval of Final Grant Invoices
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 19, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plymouth Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on September 15, 2025, to consider five special permit requests and one request to withdraw a permit. The board will also vote on administrative notes and approve meeting minutes.

• Case 3182: Modification of Special Permit for BMW Motorrad at 500 Old Colony Place
• Case 4177: Request to withdraw Special Permit for James Dubois at 163A Herring Pond Road
• Case 4178: Special Permit request for Mary Guerra Realty Trust at 9 Fuller Drive
• Case 4180: Special Permit request for ZS Trust, LLC at 9 Samoset Avenue and 772 State Road
• Case 4181: Special Permit request for Maureen Paquette at 40 Avenue B

The Zoning Board unanimously approved a modification to the BMW Motorrad special permit with conditions. It also approved special permits for 9 Fuller Drive and 40 Avenue B, each with specific conditions, and vacated a previously recorded permit while allowing a withdrawal without prejudice on another case. The board continued a two‑family dwelling conversion case pending revised plans.

• Approved modification of Special Permit 3182 (BMW Motorrad) with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit 4178 for 9 Fuller Drive with conditions (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit 4181 for 40 Avenue B with conditions (4-1)
• Vacated Special Permit 4141 (abandonment) (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal without prejudice for Case 4177 (5-0)
• Continued Case 4180 pending revised plans (5-0)

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 17 caucus will vote to approve the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It will provide time for public comment at the start, end, or as appropriate. The agenda also includes discussion of old business and new business items.

• Approve minutes from June 2, 2025
• Public comment period

Plymouth Housing Authority

The Plymouth Housing Authority will consider approving an operating agreement for a RAD conversion and the FY26 State Annual Plan. The board also plans to discuss reorganization and member training. Facilities items include certificates for a condenser replacement at 32 South Pond Road, a no-cost time extension for a rubber roof replacement, and low-bid approvals for parking lot sealing at High Cliff and exterior painting at Northfield.

• Approval of Operating Agreement for RAD Conversion
• Approval of FY26 State Annual Plan
• Board Reorganization and Board Member Training
• Condenser Replacement – Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion at 32 South Pond Road
• Low Bid Approval for Seal and Stripe Parking Lot at High Cliff (bids due 9/25/25)

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 3 body will meet to discuss articles for the Fall Annual Town Meeting. The session includes time for public comment and discussion on topics important to Precinct 3 residents.

• Discussion of articles for Fall Annual Town Meeting
• Public comment on resident topics of importance

The board approved the August 7, 2025 meeting minutes without correction. Article 12, the proposed historic preservation bylaw, was withdrawn from the warrant. The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 pm with all members in favor. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved minutes of Aug 7 2025 (unanimous)
• Withdrew Article 12 historic preservation bylaw (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:44 pm (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss several land-related items. The agenda includes reviews of the Town Forest, tax title properties, and the Trails Working Group.

• Public hike at Black Cat Preserve on 10/25/25
• COPC Review on Article 15 scheduled for October 2, 2025
• Discussion on Town Forest area of concern
• Review of tax title properties
• Distribution of Trail Guides, rack cards, and Your Yard materials

The committee unanimously approved the August 28, 2025 meeting minutes. Members approved a motion to bring the town forest illegal‑camping issue to a future meeting with David Gould. The committee expressed support for printing additional copies of the “YOUR YARD” stewardship guide. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved motion to discuss forest area with David Gould at a future OSC meeting (roll call vote)
• Supported printing additional copies of “YOUR YARD” guide
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous roll call)

Center for Active Living Advisory Board

The Plymouth Center for Active Living Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from July and receive updates from the director, chair, Senior Task Force, and Friends group. They will also discuss the Senior Conference and committee reports. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes from July 10, 2025 meeting
• Director's Report on center operations
• Senior Task Force Update
• Friends Report on activities or fundraising
• Discussion of Senior Conference

The advisory board approved the July 10, 2025 minutes. It elected Kathy Castagna as Chair, Dan Holland as Vice Chair, and Janice Capofreddi as Secretary. The board also unanimously approved the CAL 2025 Annual Report and adjourned the meeting at 9:48 am.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (motion moved by Kevin Hood, seconded by Richard Bond)
• Elected Kathy Castagna as Chair (nominated and voted in)
• Elected Dan Holland as Vice Chair (nominated and voted in)
• Elected Janice Capofreddi as Secretary (nominated and voted in)
• Approved CAL 2025 Annual Report (motion by Elizabeth Cadigan, seconded by Kevin Hood, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:48 am (motion by Elizabeth Cadigan, seconded by Joanne La Belle, unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a citizens petition to amend the zoning bylaw to create a temporary moratorium on zoning and special permits for earth removal. The board will also review special permit requests for residential properties and a setback waiver.

• Public hearing on citizens petition for a temporary moratorium on earth removal permits
• ZBA 4178: Special permit for setbacks and lot size for a single-family dwelling at 9 Fuller Road
• ZBA 4181: Special permit to demolish and reconstruct a single-family dwelling at 40 Avenue B
• ZBA 4180: Special permit to convert a detached building to a two-family dwelling at 9 Samoset Ave
• B509: Request for side setback waiver at 10 Citation Dr

The Planning Board approved the August 13 minutes and appointed Maria Reitman to the Plymouth Center Steering Committee, both unanimously. It recommended approval of three zoning‑board‑appeal cases (Fuller Road, 40 Avenue B, and 9 Samoset Ave) with votes of 4‑0‑1, 5‑0, and 5‑0 respectively. The Board voted 0‑5 to reject Article 25’s sand‑removal moratorium. No action was taken on the waiver request for 10 Citation Drive.

• Approved August 13 minutes (5-0)
• Appointed Maria Reitman to Plymouth Center Steering Committee (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZBA 4178‑9 (Fuller Road) to ZBA (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval of ZBA 4181 (40 Avenue B) to ZBA (5-0)
• Recommended approval of ZBA 4180 (9 Samoset Ave) to ZBA (5-0)
• Rejected sand‑removal moratorium article (0-5)
• Took no action on 10 Citation Drive waiver request (0-0)

Distinguished Visitors Committee

The Distinguished Visitors Committee will meet to discuss planning for a 2026 visit from Schichigahama, Japan. They will also consider approving the minutes from their August 13, 2025 meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes for August 13, 2025
• Schichigahama 2026 Planning

The Distinguished Visitor Committee met on September 10, 2025 in a hybrid format. The minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting were approved by a unanimous vote. No other business was acted upon.

• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Plymouth Center Steering Committee

The committee will hear presentations on a property at 63-65 Obery Street and on proposed zoning changes for Howard Street. They will also receive updates on Nelson Street traffic and handle routine committee business including minutes and public comment.

• Kevin Flathery: 63-65 Obery Street
• Rick Vayo: Howard Street Zoning
• Nelson Street Traffic Updates
• Old Business/New Business
• Public Comment

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold formal and informal hearings on multiple applications for Certificates of Appropriateness involving signage and exterior alterations. The agenda includes a formal hearing for alterations at 25 Leyden Street and signage at 38 Main Street and 15 Town Square. Several informal hearings are scheduled for properties on Howland and Chilton Streets. The commission will also consider minutes and old business.

• Formal hearing for alterations at 25 Leyden Street (Case 25-38)
• Formal hearing for signage at 38 Main Street (Case 25-40)
• Formal hearing for signage at 15 Town Square (Case 25-41)
• Informal hearings for alterations at 10, 10R, 14 Howland Street (Cases 25-45, 46, 47)
• Informal hearings for alterations at 3 and 5-7 Chilton Street (Cases 25-48, 49)

The commission unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the bottom‑deck addition at 25 Leyden Street. It also approved a signage certificate for 38 Main Street, contingent on using 18‑inch letters. The Church of the Pilgrimage signage case was continued to September 24, 2025.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 25 Leyden St deck addition (unanimous)
• Approved signage Certificate of Appropriateness for 38 Main St, contingent on 18" letters (unanimous)
• Continued Church of the Pilgrimage signage case to 9/24/25 (unanimous)

Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation

The Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation will review operational updates for several local projects and properties. The board will also discuss financial reports and lease renewals.

• Nathanial Morton Elementary Playground and test pits update
• 4 North Solar Panels and rental unit updates
• See Plymouth lease renewal discussion
• Plymouth Beach pay station and Passport parking end of season feedback
• Review of June, July, and August financial reports

The board voted to let Mr. Egan sign the five‑year contract with E3 for the 4 North solar panel project after he receives satisfactory answers to its questions. It also approved the 2024 audit, froze the See Plymouth lease rent for two years, and joined the Downtown Waterfront District membership. Additional approvals included payment of a $2,421 invoice and adoption of prior meeting minutes.

• Authorized Mr. Egan to sign E3 solar consultant contract if answers satisfactory (5-0-0)
• Approved 2024 audit (5-0-0)
• Approved freezing See Plymouth rent at $3,093.50/month for two years (5-0-0)
• Approved joining Downtown Waterfront District membership at $150 (5-0-0)
• Approved payment of $2,421 invoice for administrative services (5-0-0)
• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved July 23, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This hybrid meeting will review proposed town meeting warrants, including presentations from the Airport Commission and the 'Take Back Our Plymouth Airport' group. Precinct members will also discuss local issues and consider approval of previous meeting notes.

• Presentation by Kenneth Fosdick (Airport Commission)
• Presentation by Steve/Lisa Lantagne (Take Back Our Plymouth Airport)
• Update on proposed Town Meeting warrants
• Approval of previous precinct meeting notes

Precinct Meetings (All)

The Precinct 15 Town Meeting Member Caucus will review and approve minutes from the August 28 meeting. Members will hold a Q&A session with Town Manager Derek Brindisi. The meeting includes a presentation on Article 25, a temporary moratorium on issuing zoning permits for earth removal, presented by Art Desloges of the Plymouth Stewardship Alliance.

• Review and approval of minutes from August 28 meeting
• Q&A with Town Manager Derek Brindisi
• Presentation on Article 25 temporary moratorium on zoning permits for earth removal

The caucus approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting with a vote of 7 yes and 1 abstention. It was recorded that Article 12 Historic Preservation Bylaw has been withdrawn. No other formal votes or approvals were noted; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a decision.

• Approved August 28 caucus minutes (7 yes, 1 abstention)
• Withdrew Article 12 Historic Preservation Bylaw

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a procedural precinct caucus meeting. The main substantive item is a review of the Fall Town Meeting articles starting at 7:45 pm. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment.

• Review of Fall Town Meeting articles
• Public comment period at 7:37 pm
• Approval of minutes from previous meetings

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting. No substantive actions were taken. The next caucus meeting was scheduled for September 17, 2025 at 7 PM, with an Advisory and Finance meeting the same evening. Additional future meetings were listed for September 17 and October 15, 2025.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next caucus meeting for Sep 17, 2025 at 7 PM
• Scheduled Advisory and Finance meeting for Sep 17, 2025 at 7 PM

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a change of ownership for Souther's Marsh Golf Club's alcohol license, approve updates to Center for Active Living policies, and authorize a $2.8 million grant application for Town Wharf repairs. The board will also vote on several Community Preservation Act articles for the fall town meeting warrant, including land acquisition and historic preservation projects.

• Public hearing on change of ownership for Souther's Marsh Golf Club's all-alcohol restaurant license
• Authorize $2,800,000 grant application to Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council for Town Wharf repairs and improvements
• Accept $2,977.21 donation from Lawrence Delafield to reimburse Distinguished Visitors Gift Account for sister city visit expenses
• Vote to accept temporary and permanent easements on Spring Lane properties for sewer, drainage, and utility purposes
• Vote to include six Community Preservation Act articles on the Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant (Dark Orchard Trail, Gilmore Land, Little Red Schoolhouse, etc.)

The Plymouth Select Board approved the change of ownership for Souther’s Marsh Golf Club LLC and a group of liquor and wine licenses. It accepted a $2,800,000 grant for Town Wharf repairs, a $2,977.21 donation, and authorized several easements. The board also recommended four Community Preservation Committee articles for inclusion on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting warrant.

• Approved Change of Ownership Interest for Souther’s Marsh Golf Club LLC (4-0)
• Approved one‑day wine and malt licenses for Brews & Cips (9/28/25 and 10/10/25) and Early Sunday Sales permit for Stowell’s Café (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $2,800,000 grant for Town Wharf repairs (4-0)
• Approved acceptance of $2,977.21 donation from Lawrence “Pompey” Delafield (4-0)
• Recommended inclusion of CPC Article 16 – Dark Orchard All Person Trail on Fall Town Meeting warrant (4-0)
• Recommended inclusion of CPC Article 17 – Gilmore Land Acquisition on Fall Town Meeting warrant (4-0)
• Recommended inclusion of CPC Article 19 – Little Red Schoolhouse study on Fall Town Meeting warrant (4-0)
• Recommended inclusion of CPC Article 20 – Memorial Hall historic structure report on Fall Town Meeting warrant (5-2)

Precinct Meetings (All)

This is a procedural precinct caucus to prepare for the Fall Town Meeting. The agenda includes updates on proposed warrant articles, warrant presentations, and discussion of issues affecting Precinct 10. No specific warrant items, dollar amounts, or binding decisions are listed.

• Update on proposed Town Meeting warrants
• Warrant presentations
• Discussion of issues affecting Precinct 10
• Approval of previous precinct meeting notes
• Public comment session

Board of Assessors

The Plymouth Board of Assessors will meet on September 9, 2025, to reorganize the board and approve minutes from August 5. They will review and sign motor vehicle and boat excise tax abatements for August 2025, review warrants and commitments, and discuss supplemental billing. An executive session is scheduled for discussion of abatement applications, ATB cases, and ABC applications, after which the board will reconvene in open session.

• Review and sign MV and boat excise abatements for August 2025
• Discussion of supplemental billing
• Executive session for abatement applications, ATB cases, and ABC applications
• Approval of minutes from August 5, 2025
• Reorganization of the board

The Board reorganized its leadership, electing James Sullivan as Chair and Donna Randles as Vice Chair. It approved FY 2025 motor vehicle and boat vessel abatements, FY 2026 3ABC applications, several Chapter 61 liens, and signed a Chapter 61A rollback tax commitment and warrant for $2,639.18. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss appellate tax cases before reconvening and adjourning the meeting.

• Reorganized Board – motion passed unanimously (all Y)
• Elected James Sullivan as Chair – unanimous approval (all Y)
• Elected Donna Randles as Vice Chair – unanimous approval (all Y)
• Accepted August 5, 2025 minutes – 4 in favor, 1 abstention
• Approved FY 2025 motor vehicle and boat vessel abatements – approved
• Approved FY 2026 3ABC applications – approved
• Signed Chapter 61A rollback tax commitment and warrant for $2,639.18 – signed
• Entered executive session to review appellate tax cases – motion passed unanimously (all Y)

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on multiple Notices of Intent, including a major project along Water Street and Town Wharf to widen sidewalks, improve seawalls, and add a boardwalk. Other items include residential work on retaining walls, septic systems, and tree removal. The commission will also consider an amended order of conditions for a property at 12 Shore Drive.

• Water Street/Town Wharf: pedestrian and seawall improvements, boardwalk, stormwater management (continued from 8/5/25)
• 189 Bettencourt Road: replacement of retaining wall, concrete pad, deck, new dock, landscaping
• 37 Oar & Line Road: post-facto NOI for tree removal, fence, driveway extension, patio, retaining wall
• 52 Taylor Avenue: repair of septic system including new tank and leaching field
• 12 Shore Drive: request for amended order of conditions (original issue date July 23, 2025)

The Conservation Commission voted 6‑0 to issue a negative determination on the Sandy Beach Road repair request, effectively denying the application. It also voted 6‑0 to continue the Bettencourt Road notice of intent to October 21, 2025. For the Oar & Line Road project, the commission approved a waiver to work within the 35‑50‑foot buffer, adopted orders of conditions, reopened the matter to the public, and then finalized standard and special conditions, all by 6‑0 votes. A similar waiver and standard‑condition order were approved for the Water Street/Town Wharf project by 6‑0 votes.

• Issued negative determination for 1 Sandy Beach Road RDA (6‑0)
• Continuance of 189 Bettencourt Road notice of intent to Oct 21 2025 (6‑0)
• Approved waiver for 37 Oar & Line Road work within 35‑50‑ft buffer (6‑0)
• Adopted orders of conditions for 37 Oar & Line Road (6‑0)
• Reopened 37 Oar & Line Road matter to public (unanimous)
• Finalized standard and special conditions for 37 Oar & Line Road (6‑0)
• Approved waiver for Water Street/Town Wharf work within 35‑50‑ft buffer (6‑0)
• Adopted standard‑condition order for Water Street/Town Wharf (6‑0)

School Committee

The Plymouth School Committee will vote on increasing adult school lunch to $6.00 and breakfast to $4.00 for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting also includes action on two accounts payable warrants totaling $2,619,720.34, approval of 27 home education plans, and a field trip request for Plymouth North High School to Providence, RI. Committee members will receive updates on summer capital projects, transportation studies, and the superintendent's draft goals.

• Adult lunch/breakfast price increase to $6.00/$4.00
• Accounts Payable Warrant #S073125 for $1,033,255.76
• Accounts Payable Warrant #S081425 for $1,586,464.58
• Plymouth North High School field trip to Providence, RI on Nov 9, 2025
• Home Education Plans #093-26 through #119-26 approval

The committee unanimously approved the proposed out‑of‑town field trip for Plymouth North High School to Providence, RI on November 9, 2025. It also adopted new adult school lunch and breakfast prices for 2025‑2026, accepted the draft goals for the 2025‑2026 school year, and approved the meeting’s consent agenda. All votes were 6‑0 in favor.

• Approved Plymouth North High School field trip to Providence, RI on 11/09/2025 (6‑0)
• Approved adult school lunch price $6.00 and breakfast price $4.00 for 2025‑2026 (6‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 School Committee draft goals as presented (6‑0)
• Approved the 09/08/25 Consent Agenda (6‑0)

Agricultural Commission

The Plymouth Agricultural Commission will meet virtually to receive an update on the complaints protocol meeting summary and next steps, and to handle old/new business. Administrative items include accepting schedule minutes, scheduling the next meeting, and setting the next agenda. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or public hearings.

• Update on complaints protocol meeting summary and next steps
• Accept schedule minutes
• Schedule next meeting
• Set next agenda

The Agricultural Commission voted unanimously to re‑submit the Compact to Lee Hartman for posting. The commission noted it will receive town‑issued IDs in the future to enable site visits and discussed its authority to write policies pending legal review. Rebecca Nutter announced her intent to resign as Chair and a leadership transition will be addressed at the next meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for September 29, 2025.

• Unanimously approved motion to re‑submit the Compact to Lee Hartman for posting (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 29, 2025

Airport Commission

The Plymouth Airport Commission will discuss the South Meadow Road non-aviation RFP, sewer rates, and minimum standards for hangar storage/usage. They will also hear building updates from tenants and a debrief of the Community Advisory Committee's seventh meeting. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• South Meadow Road Non-Aviation RFP
• Sewer Rate Discussion
• Minimum Standards Updates for Hangar Storage/Usage
• Appointments for building updates: John Borland, Elks Club, Marc/Jason Hangar Development, George Caldwell (NW9 land lease)
• Community Advisory Committee – Seventh Meeting Debrief

The commission approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. It voted to lease additional land to George Caldwell at the existing lease rate. It also approved raising the airport sewer base rate to 5%. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 7-0-0)
• Approved lease of additional space to George Caldwell at existing lease rate (vote 7-0-0)
• Approved increase of airport sewer base rate to 5% (vote 7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7-0-0)

Harbor Committee

The committee will discuss a proposal to support the closure of horseshoe crab harvesting, carried over from August. They will also review the second phase of the Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan and consider several other items including a right-to-fish protection program, a town ramp tie-up policy, and a wharf ladder requested by tuna boats.

• Proposal of support for horseshoe crab closure (carried from August meeting)
• Town of Plymouth Harbor Plan Review – 2nd Phase
• Right to fish protection program discussion
• Town ramp tie-up policy
• Wharf ladder request by tuna boats

The committee approved the minutes from the August meeting. Members discussed a proposed 7½‑week horseshoe crab closure to protect breeding and agreed to support the DMF’s protective measures. The Harbor Plan review continued with updates to sections on dredging, eelgrass, and harbor facilities.

• Approved August meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Agreed to support DMF’s horseshoe crab protection measures

Precinct Meetings (All)

This precinct caucus will elect a Vice Chair and approve prior meeting minutes. The main business is receiving updates on several development projects, a traffic light, and speed limit changes, followed by discussion of articles for the Fall Town Meeting on October 18, 2025.

• Update on Halfway and Long Pond Roads traffic light
• Update on 71 Hedges Pond Road Development
• Update on Landers' Property off Hedges Pond Road
• Update on Lowering Speed Limit
• Discussion of Fall Town Meeting articles for October 18, 2025

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee will meet to discuss updates on the Swap Shop and composting programs, hear a presentation on Advanced Materials Recovery Facilities, and prioritize future projects.

• Swap Shop Updates
• Composting Updates
• Advanced Materials Recovery Facilities presentation
• Future project priorities list

The Recycling Committee decided the swap shop grand opening will be held on 9/27/25 rather than the earlier target of 9/13/25. The committee then voted unanimously (5‑0‑0) to adjourn the meeting. No other formal actions were approved.

• Set swap shop grand opening date to 9/27/25 (committee decision)
• Adjourn meeting, vote 5-0-0

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on two permits for Vitamin Sea Brewing, vote on one-day liquor licenses, accept the surrender of a liquor license by Proof 22 Inc., and decide on several articles for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting, including a zoning bylaw amendment for a multifamily overlay district, a historical commission establishment, and funding for water pollution abatement projects.

• Public hearing for Vitamin Sea Brewing new farmer winery pouring permit and alteration of premises at 98 Water Street, Unit 102.
• One-day wine and malt license requests for MAR Promotions (Cage Titans event) and South Shore Beauty LLC (anniversary).
• Surrender of annual all alcohol liquor license by Proof 22 Inc. at 30 Main Street.
• Vote to include Article 11 (Historical Commission) in the 2025 Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
• Vote on Article 14: Zoning Bylaw Section 206.6 Multifamily Overlay District and Official Zoning Map amendment.

The Select Board voted unanimously to include Article 14, adding a multifamily overlay district to the zoning bylaw, on the 2025 Fall Town Meeting agenda. The Board also approved a New Farmer Winery pouring permit and alteration of premises for Vitamin Sea Brewing, one‑day wine and malt licenses for two businesses, and accepted the surrender of a liquor license. Additionally, Articles 7, 10, and 13 concerning a culvert project, bylaw recodification, and water‑pollution abatement funding were each approved for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Approved New Farmer Winery Pouring Permit for Vitamin Sea Brewing (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Alteration of Premises request for Vitamin Sea Brewing (4‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved one‑day wine and malt licenses for MAR Promotions and South Shore Beauty (5‑0)
• Accepted surrender of Proof 22 annual liquor license (5‑0)
• Included Article 7 Morton Park Culvert Project on Fall Town Meeting (5‑0)
• Included Article 10 Bylaw Recodification on Fall Town Meeting (5‑0)
• Included Article 13 Water Pollution Abatement Facility Projects on Fall Town Meeting (5‑0)
• Included Article 14 Multifamily Overlay District on Fall Town Meeting (5‑0)

Retirement Board

The Plymouth Retirement Board will review a Section 15 proceeding for former cafeteria director Patrick Van Cott, consider survivor benefit applications for two widows, and approve numerous new hires, buybacks, transfers, refunds, and retirements. The board will also enter executive session to discuss ongoing litigation and deployment of security personnel.

• Warrants totaling over $21 million: Warrant #6 ($3,188,762.93), #7 ($8,703,351.63), #8 ($4,910,191.34), #9 ($4,457,164.26)
• Section 15 proceeding request from Plymouth School Department for former Cafeteria Director Patrick Van Cott
• Survivor benefit applications from Joyce Mazalewski (widow of fire captain) and Jane White (widow of police officer)
• Military service buyback requests from six employees, including Town Manager Derek Brindisi ($12,999.99) and five public safety personnel
• Two retirements: Librarian Kristine Boyles (17 years, 11 months) and Security Receptionist Susan Silva (27 years, 8 months)

The Plymouth Retirement Board approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes, several large warrants, banking and accounting documents, new town and school hires, employee transfers, refunds, and buyback requests. All items were approved unanimously except the minutes, which passed by a majority vote with one abstention. The meeting was adjourned at 9:41 a.m.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (majority vote, 1 abstention)
• Approved Warrant #6 ($3,188,762.93) and Warrants #7‑#9 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 banking documents (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 accounting & banking documents (unanimous)
• Approved Town and School new hires (unanimous)
• Approved Town employee transfers (unanimous)
• Approved Town and School refunds (unanimous)
• Approved Town and School buybacks (unanimous)

Airport Community Advisory Committee

The Airport Community Advisory Committee will meet to review airport noise data and a noise complaint spreadsheet. The body will also elect a new secretary and discuss a potential September presentation from Hyldburg Aviation, Inc.

• Election of a Secretary to replace Travis Ouelette
• Discussion of noise data and noise complaint spreadsheet
• Review of a presentation offer from Chris Hyldburg of Hyldburg Aviation, Inc.
• Discussion of airport web presence and Selectperson assistance
• Review of FAA briefing on noise and abatement

Manomet Village Steering Committee

The Manomet Village Steering Committee will review and approve minutes from June and then hear an update from Police Officer Paul Reissfelder. Topics include proposed caution signs at Taylor Ave and White Horse Rd, flooding issues on Taylor Ave and side streets, and complaints about sanitation trucks operating outside permitted hours. No binding votes or spending items are on the agenda.

• Update on Taylor Ave/White Horse Rd caution signs
• Discussion of catch basin flooding on Taylor Ave and side streets after heavy rain
• Report on sanitation vehicles operating outside permitted hours and noise ordinance violations

The Manomet Village Steering Committee approved the August 28, 2025 agenda and the June 6, 2015 meeting minutes, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved agenda for August 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2015 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Precinct Meetings (All)

Precinct 15 Town Meeting Members will hold a caucus to review the Town Meeting Handbook and prepare questions for the September 10th meeting with Town Management. The session is a procedural gathering with no formal votes scheduled.

• Review and approval of May 29th meeting minutes
• Feedback on the Town Meeting Handbook
• Creation of questions for Town Management
• Public comment period

The caucus unanimously approved the May 29 minutes. Members assigned Susan Grady to draft a first set of questions for Town Manager Derek Brindisi by August 31, with edits and finalization dates set for early September. Future precinct meetings were scheduled for September 10, September 24, October 1, and October 15 at the Stonebridge Club. Art Desloges was slated to attend the September 10 meeting to present Article 25 on a temporary zoning moratorium.

• Approved May 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Susan Grady to draft Town Manager questions by Aug 31
• Set deadline for question edits and sharing by Sep 4 and Sep 5
• Scheduled Sept 10 precinct meeting at Stonebridge Club Rec Room
• Scheduled Sept 24 precinct meeting at Stonebridge Club Conference Room
• Scheduled Oct 1 precinct meeting at Stonebridge Club Cabana
• Scheduled Oct 15 precinct meeting at Stonebridge Club Rec Room
• Art Desloges to present Article 25 at Sept 10 meeting

Open Space Committee

The committee will discuss several tax title properties and the schedule for Town Meeting presentations. The meeting also includes updates on the Holtec property and unprotected open space.

• Discussion of tax title properties on Island Pond Road, West Pond Road, State Road, 1 Herring Way, and Fairview Lane
• Review of August 19, 2025 selectboard meeting tax title vote
• Update on Holtec property
• Update on unprotected open space
• Announcement of public hike at Black Cat Preserve on 10/25/25

The Open Space Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. It also unanimously approved a motion to pursue recommending six parcels for conservation at the Spring 2026 Town Meeting. A hybrid meeting format (in‑person with Zoom option) was approved by a 5‑yes, 1‑abstention vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Aug 14, 2025 OSC meeting (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved pursuing recommendation to place six parcels under conservation at Spring 2026 Town Meeting (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved hybrid meeting option with in‑person and Zoom (5 yes, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

Plymouth for All Committee

The Plymouth No Place for Hate Committee will meet to discuss antisemitic incidents in Plymouth schools, Massachusetts legislation on immigrants, and an initiative to protect lands significant to the Wampanoag people. The meeting will also include updates from sub-committees on strategic planning, antisemitism and Islamophobia, and presentations on the film 'Unerased' and initiatives on immigrants. Public comment and liaison reports will be heard.

• Antisemitic incidents in Plymouth Schools – Rabbi Mills (15 mins)
• MA Legislation on Immigrants – Art Desloges and Phobe Flynn (20 mins)
• Initiative to Protect Lands Significant for the Wampanoag People – Steve Karam (10 mins)
• The Film 'Unerased' – Michelle Tirella-Ventura (10 mins)
• Strategic Planning Sub-Committee Report – Christina Bryant (5 mins)

The Plymouth for All Committee approved a draft resolution to honor Dick and Lillian Gregory and send it to the Select Board. A $500 budget was approved for the film "Unerased" and its panel. The Social Action Committee of Beth Jacob was added as a liaison, and Bill K. was appointed as the Select Board liaison. The next meeting was moved to September 17 to avoid conflict with Rosh Hashanah.

• Approved draft resolution to honor Lillian Gregory (unanimous)
• Approved $500 budget for "Unerased" film and panel (unanimous)
• Added Social Action Committee of Beth Jacob as liaison (granted)
• Appointed Bill K. as Select Board liaison (announced)
• Accepted treasurer report showing $4,060.52 balance (unanimous)
• Rescheduled next meeting to September 17 due to Rosh Hashanah (unanimous)
• Approved motion to change meeting date (unanimous)
• Approved motion to add associate participants role document (discussed, no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board will hold public hearings on two subdivision plans for single-family homes and income-restricted duplexes, and will consider amending the Multifamily Overlay District.

• Public Hearing: PB-666 for 67 single-family homes on Preservation Way, Saffron Way, and Dahlia Way
• Public Hearing: PB-667 for 12 income-restricted units on Peony Place
• Public Hearing: MBTA Communities to amend the Multifamily Overlay District and Official Zoning Map
• Public Hearing: ZBA 4177 for reconstructing a nonconforming structure at 163 A Herring Pond Road
• Public Hearing: SPR 11 for a 9,650-square-foot addition to Map Academy on Resnik Rd

The board voted 4‑0 to approve Use Area 14, which proposes 67 single‑family homes, and Use Area 16, which proposes 12 income‑restricted duplex units, as part of the Redbrook project. Staff noted that final approvals will be withheld until all technical concerns are resolved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Use Area 14 (67 single‑family homes) – vote 4‑0
• Approved Use Area 16 (12 affordable duplex units) – vote 4‑0

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold formal hearings on certificates of appropriateness for exterior alterations at 27 Court Street and 25 Leyden Street. They will also make initial determinations on demolition delay requests for 239 Manomet Point Road and 3 Howland Court. An informal discussion on Burial Hill/Hearse House is also scheduled.

• Formal hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness at 27 Court Street (Case 25-37)
• Formal hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness at 25 Leyden Street (Case 25-38)
• Initial determination on demolition delay for 239 Manomet Point Road (Case 25-42)
• Initial determination on demolition delay for 3 Howland Court (Case 25-43)
• Informal discussion on Burial Hill/Hearse House with Cemetery & Crematory Division

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior window alterations at 27 Court Street (Michael Withington case). It also unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for roof‑deck alterations at 25 Leyden Street (Tom Whyte case). Finally, the commission unanimously voted to deem the 239 Manomet Point Road property historically significant and to schedule a site visit.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior window alterations at 27 Court St (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof‑deck alterations at 25 Leyden St (unanimous)
• Approved to consider 239 Manomet Point Rd historically significant and schedule a site visit (unanimous)

Land Use & Acquisition Committee

The Land Use and Acquisition Committee will discuss the acquisition of 20.8 acres of the Gilmore Cranberry Parcel on Beaver Dam Rd. for $729,290.92. The body will also review Article 6 of the Fall 2025 Warrant and the upload of town data to MassGIS.

• Article 17: Acquisition of 20.8 acres of Gilmore Land on Beaver Dam Rd. for $729,290.92
• Discussion of Article 6 of the Fall 2025 Warrant
• Discussion of property at 810 Head of the Bay Rd.
• Review of Plymouth data upload to MassGIS

The committee approved the July 23rd minutes. It also set the next meeting for Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with a provision to call an earlier meeting if a new c.61 notice is received. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved July 23rd minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Sep 24, 2025; will call earlier if new c.61 notice received

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Plymouth Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from July and vote on a proposed Circulation Policy update. The agenda includes reports from library leadership and committees, as well as an update on the Santos Community Garden.

• Vote required on July 23, 2025 minutes
• Vote required on Circulation Policy
• Santos Community Garden update
• Library Director's Report
• Facilities Committee Report

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss opioid litigation strategy, then return to open session to recognize lifeguards, vote on an amplified music permit for an Alzheimer's walk, revoke the liquor license of Su Casa at 30 Main Street, ratify a union agreement with OPEIU for FY2025-2027, approve policy updates, make appointments to multiple boards, and consider a supplemental budget and other financial articles.

• Revocation of All Alcohol Beverage license for Ladder 15 LLC d/b/a Su Casa at 30 Main Street
• Ratification of collective bargaining agreement with OPEIU for FY2025-2027
• Vote on supplemental budget (Article 1) and establishment of Land Acquisition Special Revenue Account (Article 6)
• Appointments to Affordable Housing Trust (Christopher Knoth, Arthur Desloges) and other committees
• Lifeguard life-saving recognition for Ashley Godfrey and Gage Chasteen

The Plymouth Select Board approved the FY26 goals, the Supplemental Budget for the General Fund, and Article 9 on Certified Assessor compensation for the 2025 Fall Town Meeting. It also approved an amplified music permit, revoked a liquor license, and adopted a slate of administrative appointments and policy updates. The review of Airport Community Advisory Committee applicants was postponed for 30 days, and lifeguards were honored with a Life‑Saving Award.

• Approved FY26 Select Board Goals (5‑0)
• Approved inclusion of Article 1: Supplemental Budget – General Fund on 2025 Fall Town Meeting warrant (5‑0)
• Approved inclusion of Article 9: Acceptance of M.G.L. Ch. 59 Section 21A on 2025 Fall Town Meeting (unanimous approval)
• Approved Amplified Music Permit for Alzheimer’s Association event (5‑0)
• Approved revocation of liquor license for Ladder 15 LLC d/b/a Su Casa (5‑0)
• Approved Administrative Notes #1‑14, including multiple appointments and policy updates (5‑0)
• Postponed review of Airport Community Advisory Committee applications for 30 days and reopened the process for 2 weeks (4‑1)
• Presented Life‑Saving Awards to lifeguards Ashley Godfrey and Gage Chasteen

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will discuss two comprehensive permit applications under MGL 40B for housing developments totaling 163 units: 100 units at 39 Hedge Road and 63 units at 24 Sandri Drive. The agenda also includes several Notices of Intent for work near wetlands, an Amended Order of Conditions for a house demolition and rebuild at 90 Lake View Boulevard, and a Certificate of Compliance request. An executive session is scheduled to discuss potential enforcement litigation related to several properties.

• Discussion of 39 Hedge Road: 100-unit condominium project via 40B comprehensive permit
• Discussion of 24 Sandri Drive: 63-unit condominium project via 40B comprehensive permit
• Amended Order of Conditions at 90 Lake View Boulevard to demolish existing dwelling and rebuild with second floor
• Notice of Intent at 0 Manomet Beach to add picnic tables, gazebo, shed, parking area, and bike rack
• Certificate of Compliance request at 2 Center Hill Road for pool and patio installation

The Conservation Commission approved a waiver allowing work within the 35‑50‑foot buffer zone at the Manomet Beach/Provincetown View Road site (6‑0 vote). It also issued a negative determination for the fence replacement at 2 Cape Cod Avenue (6‑0) and for the arsenic‑impacted excavation at 0 Sandri Drive (5‑0). A positive determination was adopted for the deck rebuild request at 26 Driftwood Lane (6‑0).

• Negative determination for 2 Cape Cod Avenue RDA (6-0 vote)
• Negative determination for 0 Sandri Drive RDA (5-0 vote)
• Positive determination for 26 Driftwood Lane RDA (6-0 vote)
• Waiver granted for Manomet Beach/Provincetown View Road project to work within 35‑50‑foot buffer (6-0 vote)

Committee of Precinct Chairs

The Committee of Precinct Chairs is meeting to hear updates on the Town Meeting Member website, the Shichigahama sister-city relationship, and the Legislative Oversight Committee. They will also discuss the Handbook Committee and review the schedule for draft warrant articles. No votes on ordinances or financial items are scheduled; the agenda consists mainly of updates and discussions.

• Town Meeting Member Website Update by Town Clerk Kelly McElreath
• Shichigahama, Japan Update by Pompey Delafield
• Legislative Oversight Committee Update by Alan Costello
• Handbook Committee Discussion led by Carmen Lifrieri
• Draft Warrant Articles Review Schedule under Old/New Business

The Committee of Precinct Chairs approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. The amended minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting were approved, with Precincts 3, 4, and 6 abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 pm by a unanimous roll‑call vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amended June 12, 2025 minutes (Precinct 3,4,6 abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:40 pm (unanimous)

Cedarville Steering Committee

The committee will approve the July meeting minutes. It will introduce Deb Iaquinto as the CSC liaison to the DPW and Selectboard. Members will receive updates on the $2 million received from the Plymouth Foundation, traffic conditions, landfill water quality, LRSH events, and the Atlantic Country Club.

• Approval of July meeting minutes
• Introduction of Deb Iaquinto as CSC liaison to DPW and Selectboard
• Update on $2 million received from the Plymouth Foundation
• Traffic conditions update (no new developments)
• Cedarville Landfill water quality update by George McKay

The Cedarville Steering Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded, ending the meeting at 7:35 p.m. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted minutes from 7-16-25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (motion passed)

Recycling Committee

The Plymouth Recycling Committee will discuss updates from the Swap Shop and composting programs. It will then review priority recommendations for the town's recycling efforts. New business and public comment will follow before adjourning.

• Swap Shop updates
• Composting program updates
• Review of priority recommendations for recycling
• New business items
• Public comment period

Cemetery Committee

The Cemetery Commission will reorganize by electing officers and approving minutes from April. They will receive updates on Route 80, discuss grants, trees, and the Hearse House at Burial Hill, and consider a White Horse Cemetery easement. Public comment will be heard.

• Reorganization of Commission
• Approval of Minutes from April 9, 2025
• Route 80 update
• Burial Hill – grants, trees, Hearse House
• White Horse Cemetery Easement

The Cemetery Commission unanimously reappointed Frank Drollett as chairperson and Mary Aveni as secretary. The minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting were approved as written. No other actions were decided; remaining items were informational updates and plans for future discussion.

• Reappointed Frank Drollett as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mary Aveni as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes as written

Legislative Oversight Committee

The Legislative Oversight Committee will meet to discuss the review of Town Meeting articles and provide a process update. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Town Meeting Articles Review & Process Update

The Legislative Oversight Committee unanimously accepted the agenda and then unanimously adjourned the meeting. No other business, public comments, or substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a workshop to develop FY26 Goals & Priorities, covering community safety, financial planning, infrastructure, and more. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss opioid litigation and the Simes House property. Public items include votes on a $50,000 Port Security Grant for Harbormaster radios, approval of one-day liquor licenses for multiple events, and articles for Fall Town Meeting regarding an Eversource easement and tax title property transfer. A final presentation on the Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area Plan is scheduled with a vote anticipated.

• FY26 Goals & Priorities Development Workshop
• Executive sessions: opioid litigation and Simes House real property
• $50,000 FEMA Port Security Grant for Harbormaster radio replacement
• One-day wine and malt licenses for Plimoth Patuxet, Mayflower Brewing, and others
• Vote on Pilgrim 1600 Acre Area Plan and articles for Fall Town Meeting

The Plymouth Select Board unanimously approved FY26 goals for Safe and Healthy Community, Long‑Term Financial Planning, Public Communication, Town Infrastructure, Environment, Workforce, Efficient Government, and Long‑Term Goals. A motion to approve nine Economic Development goals failed with a 2‑3 vote. A separate motion to postpone the FY26 Goals & Priorities workshop also failed 2‑3.

• Approved 12 "Ensure a Safe and Healthy Community" goals (5‑0)
• Approved 4 "Commit to Long‑Term Financial Planning" goals (5‑0)
• Approved 5 "Communicate and Engage with the Public" goals (5‑0)
• Approved 11 "Improve Town Infrastructure" goals (5‑0)
• Approved 10 "Protect the Environment" goals (5‑0)
• Approved 6 "Strengthen the Town’s Workforce" goals (5‑0)
• Approved 9 "Create an Efficient Town Government" goals (5‑0)
• Approved 14 "Long Term Goals" (5‑0)

Visitors Services Board

The board will consider grant requests for local events and discuss $25,000 in grant funding for the Visitor Center. Members will also review FY26 event assignments and approve final grant invoices.

• Grant requests: Sunday Serenades at the Spire Center ($2,500), Walk to End Alzheimer’s ($1,000), and Choctoberfest ($2,500)
• Visitor Center $25,000 grant funding discussion
• Final grant invoice approval: July 4th Parade & Fireworks ($40,000)
• Final grant invoice approval: Wilde Irish Women ($5,000)
• FY26 Event Assignments

The Visitors Services Board approved funding for the Sunday Serenades at the Spire Center ($2,500) and the Walk to End Alzheimer’s ($1,000), both by unanimous 6‑0 votes. It also approved the July 4th Parade & Fireworks invoice ($40,000), the America’s Hometown Laureate invoice ($5,000), and the June 17, 2025 minutes, each by 6‑0 votes. The board voted unanimously to suspend public Zoom access, requiring future meetings to be in‑person. The Visitor Center renovation request was postponed with no vote, and the Holiday Lights Expansion proposal was not approved.

• Approved $2,500 for Sunday Serenades at the Spire Center (6-0)
• Approved $1,000 for Walk to End Alzheimer’s (6-0)
• Approved $40,000 July 4th Parade & Fireworks invoice (6-0)
• Approved $5,000 America’s Hometown Laureate invoice (6-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Suspended public Zoom access; meetings to be in‑person only (unanimous)
• Deferred Visitor Center renovation funding request; no vote taken
• Did not approve Holiday Lights Expansion proposal; no approval granted

Board of Health

The Plymouth Board of Health will vote to approve an adjusted septic variance for the property at 23 Emerson Rd, as requested in the August 6, 2025 meeting. The board will also hold a discussion on tobacco regulation, which will not be subject to a vote. The meeting is conducted in a hybrid format, allowing in‑person and Zoom participation.

• Septic variance – approval of adjusted septic plan for 23 Emerson Rd
• Tobacco regulation discussion – no vote

Conservation Commission

The Plymouth Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on six Notices of Intent for projects affecting wetland resource areas, including home additions, septic system upgrades, and a full dwelling rebuild. The board will also consider two Certificates of Compliance for wetland restoration and mowing on Doten and Clifford Roads, and discuss staff clarification on the Resource Area Restoration & Monitoring 3-year growing season requirements. Administrative duties include approving July 8 meeting minutes.

• 16 Fire House Road: addition, deck, retaining wall and grading (PCC-25-68)
• 22 Dunham Road: post-facto approval for paver patio, retaining wall, walkway, propane tank relocation (PCC-25-77)
• 71 Taylor Avenue: raze and rebuild single-family dwelling with new Title V septic system (PCC-25-72)
• Doten Road & Clifford Road: two Certificate of Compliance requests for temporary cattle grazing and annual mowing in wetland meadow (PCC 12-20, PCC 10-53)
• Commission discussion on clarifying the 3-year restoration monitoring requirements including species re-establishment and annual reporting

The Plymouth Conservation Commission voted unanimously to grant waivers allowing work within the 35‑foot and 50‑foot buffer zones for projects at 16 Fire House Road, 22 Dunham Road, and 48 Massasoit Avenue. The Commission also adopted standard and special conditions for each project, including replacement of a creosote retaining wall and native vegetation planting requirements. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved waiver for 35' buffer zone at 16 Fire House Road (4-0)
• Approved waiver for 50' buffer zone at 16 Fire House Road (4-0)
• Approved orders with standard and special conditions for 16 Fire House Road (4-0)
• Approved waiver for 35'-50' buffer zone at 22 Dunham Road (4-0)
• Approved orders with standard and special conditions for 22 Dunham Road (4-0)
• Approved waiver for 35'-50' buffer zone at 48 Massasoit Avenue (4-0)
• Approved orders with standard and special conditions for 48 Massasoit Avenue (4-0)

Senior Task Force Committee

The Senior Task Force Committee will meet to discuss updates regarding a pilot training program and the committee's website. Members will also review marketing materials, including a fact sheet and elevator speech.

• Updates on Pilot Training Program
• Review of marketing materials (Fact Sheet and Elevator Speech)
• Updates on the committee website
• Discussion of Chamber Event dates and sign-ups

The Senior Task Force Committee approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee reviewed Alzheimer’s sub‑committee fact sheets and scheduled training sessions for local businesses on October 6 and October 8, 2025. Members will recruit businesses at upcoming Chamber events and attend the Aging Redefined Senior Conference on September 15, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (passed)