Plympton
Upcoming
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting for the purpose of participating in a concurrent Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. No other independent business is listed on the agenda.
- Participation in Zoning Board of Appeals hearing
Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss and vote on the town's formal procedures for selecting designers. If approved, the Chair will be authorized to sign the document on behalf of the Board.
- Approval of Written Designer Selection Procedures
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to finalize and vote on a draft decision for the Comprehensive Permit Application submitted by Ricketts Pond LLC. The public hearing was closed in May, so only board members and town counsel may speak. This is the anticipated final vote on the application.
- Review and vote on draft decision for Ricketts Pond LLC comprehensive permit application
Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
The Board will hold a series of final interviews with candidates for the Town Administrator position. Four individual sessions are scheduled throughout the evening to evaluate potential applicants.
- Final interview: Christine Demoranville
- Final interview: Robert Fennessy
- Final interview: Heather Hamilton
- Final interview: Sydney Viveiros
Board of Health
The Board will review various septic system installations, repairs, and upgrades across town. They will also discuss ongoing litigation regarding O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton and address a housing complaint at 163 Center Street.
- Litigation strategy for O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton
- Septic system repairs and installations at multiple locations including Center Street, Main Street, and Palmer Road
- Housing Complaint/Order to Correct for 163 Center Street
- Perc test applications for 133 Pleasant Street, Nel Bonney Road, and Upland Road
- Review of failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 36 Colchester Street
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to review numerous septic system permits and applications. The session includes an executive session to discuss legal strategy regarding ongoing litigation. The board will also address failed septic systems and a permit revocation for a hauler.
- Executive session regarding O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation
- Revocation of septic hauler permit for Wind River
- Review of septic plans for 12 properties, including 110 Center St and 123 Palmer Rd
- Housing complaint and order to correct for 163 Center Street
- Asbestos abatement discussion for 5 Palmer Road
Board of Health
The Plympton Board of Health will review numerous septic system permits and other routine health matters before adjourning to executive session to discuss strategy in O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton, an ongoing lawsuit.
- Executive session for litigation strategy in O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton (Superior Court No. 2283C-V00462)
- Approval of septic plans for properties including 110 Center St, 25 Oak St, and others
- Housing complaint/order to correct at 163 Center Street
- Revocation of septic hauler permit for Wind River
- Perc test applications for 133 Pleasant St, 0 Nel Bonney Road, and 88 Upland Road
Board of Health
The Plympton Board of Health is holding an open session only to adjourn immediately into executive session. The executive session is to discuss the reputation, character, physical or mental health, or discipline of an individual. No other public business is on the agenda.
- Meeting consists solely of procedural steps to enter executive session
Miscellaneous/Out of Town Postings
GATRA is holding a quarterly meeting to gather community input on transit services and needs. The session includes updates on past feedback, future planning, and an open period for public comments.
- Public comment period regarding GATRA services
- Update on future service plans
- Review of feedback from previous meetings
Last 30 days
Library Trustees
This agenda covers the Plympton Library Trustees' regular monthly meeting. The board will approve prior minutes, hear a director's report, and address routine administrative matters. No specific public hearings, contracts, or policy changes are listed.
- No specific public hearings, contracts, or policy changes are detailed.
Old Colony Planning Council
The Old Colony Planning Council and its Economic Development Commission will hold an annual meeting. They will vote on adding projects to the CEDS Priority Projects List and discuss the Whitman Downtown Master Plan. A presentation on attracting development in East Bridgewater will also be featured.
- Voting exercise to add projects to CEDS Priority Projects List
- Presentation on attracting development: East Bridgewater example
- Discussion of Whitman Downtown Master Plan
- Update on Commission membership
- Member updates from various towns
Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
The Board will discuss updates regarding SLT Construction and a presentation by Community Paradigm. They are also reviewing the status of the public buildings water supply project and potential ambulance rate changes.
- Litigation strategy for Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction
- Public buildings water supply project and contract status
- Fire Chief discussion on ambulance rates
- Old Town House maintenance update
- Extension of Interim Town Administrator appointment to 8/15/2026
Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
The Board will first enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for the case Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction. In open session, they will receive updates on that case, a presentation from Community Paradigm, and discuss adopting written procedures for a designer RFQ. They will review the status of the public buildings water supply project and contract, consider ambulance rate changes, and vote on extending the interim town administrator's appointment through August 15, 2026.
- Executive session on litigation strategy in Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction
- Discussion of public buildings water supply project contract
- Adoption of written procedures for Designer RFQ
- Fire Chief update on ambulance rates
- Extend Interim Town Administrator appointment/contract to 8/15/2026
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a draft decision regarding a Comprehensive Permit Application for Ricketts Pond LLC. The board may vote on the final decision during this meeting. Because the public hearing was closed on May 28, public participation is restricted.
- Comprehensive Permit Application for Ricketts Pond LLC
Board of Health
The Board of Health is meeting solely to attend and participate in a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing. No other business is scheduled.
- Attend ZBA hearing on June 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM in Deborah Sampson Conference Room
Old Colony Planning Council
This meeting primarily involves routine procedural matters: approving previous meeting minutes, reviewing trust performance, and discussing reporting and records requirements. The council will also set future meeting dates and hold an open discussion period.
- Review and approval of January 2026 meeting minutes
- Overview of trust performance
- Discussion of reporting and records requirements
- Future meeting schedule planning
Old Colony Planning Council
The Old Colony Planning Council and the OCPC ROM Nominating Committee are meeting to select their respective officers for the 2026 fiscal year. The meeting also includes the approval of past meeting minutes.
- Election of FY26 Council Officers
- Election of FY26 ROM Council Officers
- Approval of November 2024 and June 2025 meeting minutes
Old Colony Planning Council
This is a procedural meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council where members will review committee reports, approve minutes, and receive an annual report. No major policy decisions or budget items are scheduled.
- Approval of May 2026 and ROM June 2025 meeting minutes
- Finance-Audit Committee meeting report
- Nominating Committee meeting report
- Annual Report presentation
- OPEB Trust Report
Old Colony Planning Council
This is a routine meeting of the Old Colony Planning Council. The board will review May meeting minutes and financials, discuss a dormant Rockland Trust account, and receive an update on state retirement legislation. Other business may be brought up as allowed.
- Approval of May 2026 meeting minutes
- Review of May 2026 financials
- Discussion of Rockland Trust dormant account
- Update on state retirement legislation
- Possible other business
Plympton School Committee
The School Committee will meet primarily to enter an executive session. The purpose of the closed session is to discuss a demand letter and legal strategy regarding pending litigation.
- Executive session regarding litigation strategy (demand letter)
Planning Board
The Plympton Planning Board will convene to discuss new business items and approve the minutes from a previous meeting. The session is open to the public and will be held at the Deborah Sampson Meeting Room.
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Discussion of new business
- Review of correspondence
Miscellaneous/Out of Town Postings
This is a notice of a draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Old Colony region, including Plympton. The plan assesses transportation needs for seniors, people with disabilities, low-income residents, and others, and outlines strategies to address service gaps. It is not a meeting to decide or discuss; it is a posting for public awareness.
- Plan covers federal 5310 funding eligibility for coordinated transportation projects
- Identifies unmet needs including limited evening/weekend service and gaps in rural areas
- Lists regional transit authorities (BAT, GATRA) and other providers like TPP and SSCAC
- Includes demographic analysis and service gap maps
- Prioritizes strategies such as expanded dial-a-ride and technology improvements
Miscellaneous/Out of Town Postings
The Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has released a draft of the Fiscal Year 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for a 21-day public review. This document outlines the region's transportation planning activities, including road safety audits, long-range planning, and public participation programs.
- Release of Draft FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- 21-day public review and comment period
- Transportation planning tasks for FY 2027
- Road Safety Audits (RSAs) at multiple locations
- 2028 Long Range Transportation Plan Phase 2
Miscellaneous/Out of Town Postings
This is a draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan for the Old Colony Region, not a meeting agenda. It outlines transportation needs and strategies for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income residents. Public comment is likely being accepted.
Miscellaneous/Out of Town Postings
The Old Colony MPO will consider endorsing the draft FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and the draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan, both with public comment periods. They will also discuss adjustments to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and review MassDOT's Capital Investment Plan. Corridor studies for Route 80 and Route 53/139 will be updated.
- Potential endorsement of Draft FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program
- Potential endorsement of Draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan
- FFY 2026-2030 TIP adjustments and/or amendments
- Route 80 Corridor Study update (Kingston and Plymouth)
- Route 53/139 Corridor Study update (Pembroke)
Miscellaneous/Out of Town Postings
The Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization will discuss and potentially endorse the draft FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and the Draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan. They will also review adjustments to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and hear an overview of MassDOT's Capital Investment Plan for 2027-2031. Updates on corridor studies for Route 80 in Kingston/Plymouth and Route 53/139 in Pembroke are scheduled.
- Potential endorsement of Draft FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program
- Potential endorsement of Draft Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan
- FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program adjustments/amendments
- MassDOT 2027-2031 Capital Investment Plan overview
- Corridor study updates: Route 80 (Kingston/Plymouth) and Route 53/139 (Pembroke)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for a property on Palmer Road. The hearing is required under state and local wetlands protection laws.
- Public hearing for JSC Holdings, LLC at 164 Palmer Road
- Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation
- Consideration under M.G.L. c 131 §40 and Town Bylaw Chapter 290
- Zoom conference call meeting
- Property: Map 6, Parcel 2 & Lot 1
Conservation Commission
The Plympton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on an ANRAD application for 164 Palmer Road. Members will also discuss conservation restrictions for Churchill Park and 134 Brook Street, review enforcement matters at 0 Main Street, and receive updates on water security and open space planning. The agenda includes standard administrative approvals and potential commissioner appointments.
- ANRAD public hearing for 164 Palmer Road (JSC Holdings/Merrill)
- Conservation restrictions for Churchill Park and 134 Brook Street
- Enforcement update for 0 Main Street
- Updates on Plympton Water Security Study and Open Space Committee
- Review of new building permits and potential commissioner appointments
Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
The Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator will hold a public hearing to consider a continued application for earth removal and operations. The request was submitted by SLT Construction Corp.
- Earth removal application by SLT Construction Corp.
Plympton School Committee
The Plympton School Committee will meet to handle reorganization and discuss a vacant committee seat. The session includes a data presentation and updates from the principal, superintendent, and finance director.
- Discussion regarding an open School Committee seat
- Data presentation by Peter Veneto, Christine Marcolini, Brian DeSantes, and Tricia Clifford
- Approval of furniture donation from Fidelity
- Removal of obsolete gymnasium equipment from storage
- Approval of warrants and bill schedules
Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
The Board of Selectmen will enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction. In open session, they will vote on conservation restrictions for Churchill Park at Jones River Brook with Wildlands Trust, consider two 1-day liquor licenses for Mayflower Market Days, and make multiple appointments to regional boards. They will also receive updates on town properties, water supply project, and HVAC.
- Executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction
- Vote on conservation restrictions for Churchill Park at Jones River Brook with Wildlands Trust
- Consider two 1-day liquor licenses for Mayflower Market Days on 10/17 & 10/18
- Appointments to MBTA, GATRA, Plymouth County, Old Colony Planning Council, and Joint Transportation Committee
- Update on public buildings water supply project and town properties HVAC
Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator
The Board of Selectmen will first meet in executive session to discuss litigation strategy against SLT Construction, then hold an open session to consider a conservation restriction grant with Wildlands Trust for Churchill Park, approve liquor licenses for Mayflower Market Days, make various committee appointments, and receive updates on town properties and water supply projects.
- Vote on conservation restrictions for Wildlands Trust and Churchill Park at Jones River Brook
- Two 1-day liquor licenses for Mayflower Market Days (October 17 & 18)
- Appointments to MBTA Advisory Board, GATRA, Plymouth County, Old Colony Planning Council, and Joint Transportation Committee
- Update on public buildings water supply project
- Executive session discussion of litigation in Town of Plympton v. SLT Construction
Miscellaneous/Out of Town Postings
The Town of Plympton is hosting a public event on June 14 to commemorate Memorial Day. The gathering includes a ceremony on the Town Green followed by a community meal at the Town House.
- Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at the Town Green Gazebo
- Reading of Fallen Soldiers and Town Veterans
- Community meal at Town House, 5 Palmer Road