Plympton public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will discuss several license renewals for 2026, a proposed intermunicipal agreement with Kingston and Halifax for regional clinician services, and a request for opioid settlement funds to support LEAD materials. They will also consider appointments to the Agricultural Commission and Community Preservation Committee, and address warrants and a letter to the police chief.

• Liquor, Common Victualler and Range License Renewals 2026
• Class II, III and Scrap License Renewals 2026
• Entering IMA with Kingston and Halifax for Regional Clinician Services
• Opioid Settlement Funds Request – LEAD Materials, Regional Clinician IMA
• Appointments: Emma Wick, Agricultural Commission (12/22/25–6/30/28); Debra Batson, Community Preservation Committee (12/22/25–6/30/27)

The Selectmen voted 2‑0 to enter an Intermunicipal Agreement with Kingston and Halifax for a regional mental‑health clinician, pending Town Counsel review and opioid settlement funding. They also authorized the Police Department to use opioid settlement funds for LEAD program supplies and to cover Plympton’s $4,521 start‑up cost for the agreement. Liquor, Class II‑III, and scrap license renewals for 2026 were approved, and two community appointments were confirmed.

• Approved 2026 liquor license renewals (2‑0)
• Approved 2026 Class II, III and scrap license renewals (2‑0)
• Approved entering Intermunicipal Agreement for regional clinician services (2‑0)
• Authorized opioid settlement funds for LEAD program supplies and $4,521 IMA start‑up cost (2‑0)
• Appointed Emma Wick to Agricultural Commission (term 12/22/25‑6/30/28) (2‑0)
• Appointed Debra Batson to Community Preservation Committee (term 12/22/25‑6/30/27) (2‑0)
• Approved Open Session minutes from 11/5/2025 and 11/17/2025 (2‑0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the Open Session (2‑0)

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will participate in a Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will be held in the Deborah Sampson conference room. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Participate in ZBA hearing on Dec 17, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in Deborah Sampson conference room

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee meeting on Dec 17, 2025 will consider a funding discussion presented by the Finance Director. Committee members will vote on the proposed funding. The meeting will conclude with an adjournment.

• Finance Director funding discussion and vote
• Adjournment (procedural)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will continue the public hearing on Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC's application for a Comprehensive Permit under Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws. At the Dec. 17 meeting the Board will vote on a deadline extension, designate an alternate voting member, hear the applicant’s hydrogeology report and peer‑review it, consider peer reviewer applications, discuss parking and emergency‑vehicle access, and begin reviewing the applicant’s requested waivers and conditions.

• Approving deadline extension for the comprehensive permit
• Designation of presumptive alternate voting member
• Presentation and peer review of the applicant’s hydrogeology report
• Review and selection of hydrogeology peer reviewer applications
• Beginning review of requested waivers and conditions for the permit

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Notice of Intent submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC (ReWild Renewables) for a ground‑mounted solar project at 134 Brook Street. The NOI proposes to clear, grade, and build a gravel access drive and infiltration basins within 100 feet of bordering vegetated wetlands, as required by the Wetlands Protection Act and the town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw. The hearing continues from previous dates on June 3 and July 1, 2025.

• Review Notice of Intent for Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC at 134 Brook Street
• Proposed clearing, grading, and gravel access drive within 100 ft of bordering vegetated wetlands
• Proposed construction of infiltration basins near wetlands
• Consider compliance with Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c 131 § 40 and Town Bylaw Chapter 290
• Public hearing continuation from June 3 and July 1, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to continue reviewing the Notice of Intent for the solar project at 134 Brook Street, submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC (ReWild Renewables/Kimley Horn). The meeting will also approve the minutes from the November 4, 2025 session, review new building permit applications, sign warrants, and receive updates from the Open Space Committee and other administrative matters.

• NOI hearing continuation for 134 Brook Street – Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC, ReWild Renewables/Kimley Horn (solar SE266-0240)
• Approve minutes of the November 4, 2025 meeting
• Review new building permit applications
• Sign warrants
• Open Space Committee updates and discussion of potential new conservation commissioners

The Conservation Commission issued a Certificate of Compliance for the Two Brooks Preserve project at 0 Prospect Road. It closed the hearing and approved the Brook Street Phase Three Solar project (SE266‑0240) with conditions under the Wetlands Protection Act and town bylaws. The board also directed a new vernal‑pool inventory, a floodplain‑management checklist, and signed two small warrants. Minutes from the December 2, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for SE266‑0222 at 0 Prospect Road (vote 3‑0)
• Closed hearing for project SE266‑0240 at 134 Brook Street (vote 3‑0)
• Approved project SE266‑0240 (Brook Street Phase Three Solar) with conditions (vote 3‑0)
• Directed creation of a town vernal‑pool inventory and upload of recent reports to website
• Directed creation of a floodplain‑management best‑practice checklist
• Signed warrants: $1,128.60 to ADL Consulting and $50.00 to Express Newspapers
• Approved Open Session minutes from Dec 2 2025 (vote 4‑0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes from Dec 2 2025 (vote 4‑0)

Recreation Commission

The Plympton Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the Holt Revitalization project. The agenda also includes discussion of upcoming and future recreation projects and events, as well as the basketball/pickleball court, field maintenance, and the ice rink. No specific decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Holt Revitalization project
• Upcoming projects and events
• Future projects and events
• Basketball/pickleball court
• Field maintenance and ice rink

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will open with a roll call, hear any visitors, and then enter an executive session to approve the September 8, 2025 executive minutes and to plan strategy for negotiations with non‑union personnel regarding a proposed Maintenance Custodian job description. The committee will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the October 27, 2025 minutes, warrants and bill schedule, grants and donations, a financial report, and a declaration of surplus food‑service items. New business includes discussion and a possible vote on the Maintenance Custodian job description, followed by administration reports, subcommittee updates, and other matters.

• Approval of minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting (consent agenda)
• Approval of warrants/bill schedule (consent agenda)
• Discussion and possible vote on the proposed Maintenance Custodian job description
• Budget presentation by the Superintendent
• Subcommittee reports on background checks, meal modifications, gifts, and parent‑advisor councils

Town Properties Committee

The committee will discuss the mission statement and communication policies. Members will review progress on the Front Door, Water, and Basement Moisture projects, as well as specific citations regarding the fire station.

• Motion to establish centralized email: [email protected]
• Review of five fire station citations including water leaks and electrical panel issues
• Motion to approve dehumidifier solution for Basement Moisture Project based on air sampling
• Motion to approve Fire Station Communication Strategy and Community Update
• Discussion of OPM invoice for previous fire station project expected in January 2026

The Town Properties Committee unanimously approved several actions, including the communication policy, the front‑door RFQ authorization, a dehumidifier purchase for the Town House basement, and monthly written updates to town leadership. Prior meeting minutes were also approved. No vote was taken on the baseball field irrigation project, which requires further investigation.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved communication policy using Gmail and Google Drive (3-0)
• Authorized architect to issue RFQs for Old Town House front door project (3-0)
• Approved purchase and installation of a dehumidifier for Town House basement (3-0)
• Approved monthly written updates to Town Administrator and Select Board (3-0)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will hold an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of the real property known as “Turkey Swamp.” After the executive session, the open session will discuss preserve maintenance priorities, signage, potential projects, grant updates, and water steering committee updates. The committee will also approve the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting and address any warrants or other business.

• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of “Turkey Swamp” property
• Discussion of preserves maintenance and use priorities
• Discussion of signage for preserves
• Review of grant updates for open space projects
• Approval of October 9, 2025 meeting minutes

The Open Space Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9, 2025 meeting. It also voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss the Turkey Swamp property. A warrant for $1,195 for preserve signage and hardware was submitted. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 10/9/25 Open Session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 10/9/25 Executive Session minutes (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session on Turkey Swamp (unanimous)
• Warrant submitted for $1,195 signage and hardware
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to participate in a Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) hearing. The hearing is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Deborah Sampson conference room.

• Participation in ZBA hearing

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will continue the public hearing on the Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC application for a Comprehensive Permit under Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws. On Dec. 10 the Board will present the applicant’s hydrogeology report and conduct a peer review, and may discuss parking restrictions and emergency‑vehicle access improvements. On Dec. 17 the Board plans to begin reviewing the applicant’s requested waivers and consider conditions it may place on the permit.

• Presentation of Ricketts Pond Estates’ hydrogeology report and board peer review (Dec 10)
• Potential discussion of parking restrictions and emergency vehicle access improvements (Dec 10)
• Review of applicant‑requested waivers for the Comprehensive Permit (Dec 17)
• Discussion of conditions the Board may impose on the Comprehensive Permit (Dec 17)
• Continuation of the public hearing on the Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit application

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is continuing a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Permit application under Chapter 40B for Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC. The board will review technical reports and discuss site access and permit conditions.

• Review of Applicant’s Hydrogeology Report and Board’s Peer Review
• Discussion of parking restrictions and emergency vehicle access improvements
• Review of requested waivers for the Comprehensive Permit
• Discussion of conditions for the Comprehensive Permit

Council on Aging

The Plympton Council on Aging will consider approval of the November 2025 minutes. The board will hear reports on the COA food pantry and warrants, Friends of the COA finances, OCES, and the Director of Elder Affairs. Discussion will include upcoming luncheons and other senior‑center events. Any other business may be raised at the board's discretion.

• Approval of November 2025 minutes
• COA November Reports – food pantry, warrants (presented by Jean Pacheco)
• Friends of the COA financial report (presented by Cindy Bloomquist)
• OCES Report (presented by Debbie Batson)
• Director of Elder Affairs Report (presented by Colleen Thompson)

The Council on Aging Board approved the November 18, 2025 minutes as written. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes as written

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will hold an open session at 5:00 p.m. on December 9, 2025. At 6:00 p.m., the board will move to an executive session to discuss strategy regarding the ongoing O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton lawsuit (Plymouth Superior Court, Case No. 2283CV00462). No decisions beyond discussion are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation (Case No. 2283CV00462)

The Plympton Board of Health accepted the November 25, 2025 minutes (2‑0). It approved numerous septic system plans, including new installations and repairs at several addresses. The board also approved a disposal system construction permit (Permit #1378) and a variance allowing a sewage absorption system to be placed 10 feet from the property line at 9 Upland Road (both votes 3‑0). Other items such as legal cases and budget updates were discussed but no decisions were recorded.

• Accepted November 25, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved multiple septic system plans (e.g., 125 West St, 30 West St, 77 Spring St)
• Approved Application for Disposal System Construction, Permit #1378 (2‑0)
• Approved Application for Disposal System Construction (3‑0)
• Approved variance for 9 Upland Road to allow SAS 10 ft from property line (3‑0)
• Warrants for payment signed (no vote recorded)

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will approve the minutes from the November 25 meeting and examine a large list of approved and pending septic system permits across town. It will discuss the O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation, a septic plumbing issue on 5 Palmer Road, and Title 5 compliance matters. New business includes a conditional pass for a septic system at 31 Maple Street that requires additional pipe work and a proposal to add Board of Health regulations to the online bylaws system.

• Approval of septic system permits for properties such as 125 West Street, 123 West Street, 110 Center Street, and others, with permit expiration dates ranging from 2026 to 2028
• Review of pending septic plans, including 40 Ring Road (repair) and 23 Palmer Road (upgrade)
• Discussion of O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation concerning 10 Mayflower Road
• Consideration of a conditional pass for a new septic system at 31 Maple Street, requiring a new pipe from the main drain to the inlet pipe
• Proposal to add Board of Health (BOH) regulations to the online system for bylaws

Bylaw Review Committee

The Plympton Bylaw Review Committee will review and approve the minutes from its November 20, 2025 meeting. Members will continue discussing the need for bylaws to guide development in the town’s business and light manufacturing zones along Route 58. The committee will review the current parking lot list and discuss near‑term priorities and any other business that may come before the board. They will also decide on the timing of the next regular meeting due to holiday scheduling conflicts.

• Approve minutes from November 20, 2025 meeting (provided by Alan Wheelock)
• Discuss creation of bylaws for business and light manufacturing zones on Route 58
• Review current parking lot list
• Discuss near‑term priorities and any other business before the board
• Determine date for next regular BLRC meeting

The Bylaw Review Committee approved the November 20 minutes as written. It removed three long‑standing items from the parking lot list, leaving four items for future consideration. The next regular meeting was scheduled for January 15, 2026.

• Approved November 20 minutes as written
• Removed three items from the parking lot list (four items remain)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 15, 2026

Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and approve minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.

• Approval of November 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Director’s Report

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will hold a notice‑of‑intent hearing continuation for the Phase Three Solar LLC project at 134 Brook Street. It will also hear a request for development approval for a septic upgrade at 145 County Road. Additional agenda items include minor modifications to dual‑use solar projects on Ring Road, an enforcement matter on Main Street, and updates from the Open Space Committee.

• NOI hearing continuation for 134 Brook Street (Phase Three Solar LLC, ReWild Renewables/Kimley Horn)
• RDA hearing for 145 County Road (Martin/McGlone Enterprise Inc.) – septic upgrade
• Minor modifications SE266-0210, SE266-0211 for 0 Ring Road – dual‑use solar, additional fencing
• Enforcement item for 0 Main Street [21-3-11] – Tracey
• Open Space Committee updates and potential new conservation commissioners

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will vote on entering an executive session to discuss strategy for the pending lawsuit Kenneth Thompson et al. v. Plympton Conservation Commission (Docket No. 2483CV00033) concerning 55 Crescent Street. A notice of intent hearing for the 134 Brook Street solar project will be continued to December 16, 2025. The commission will also review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 202 West Street septic upgrades and address an enforcement item at 0 Main Street. Minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting will be approved.

• Vote on executive session to discuss strategy for Kenneth Thompson et al. v. Plympton Conservation Commission, docket 2483CV00033, 55 Crescent Street
• Continuation of NOI hearing for 134 Brook Street (Phase Three Solar LLC) to Dec 16, 2025
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for SE266-0234 – 202 West Street septic upgrade
• Enforcement matter at 0 Main Street (reference 21-3-11)
• Approval of minutes from the November 4, 2025 meeting

The Commission entered an executive session to discuss pending litigation, then returned to the open session. It approved a Certificate of Compliance for the septic upgrade at 202 West Street and continued the notice‑of‑intent hearing for 134 Brook Street to Dec. 16, 2025. The board also approved the November 4 minutes, adopted warrants for ADL Consulting and Express Newspapers, and set actions on parking‑lot and vernal‑pool inventories. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to enter executive session approved (3 Ayes)
• NOI hearing for 134 Brook St continued to Dec 16, 2025
• Certificate of Compliance for 202 West Street approved (4 Ayes)
• November 4, 2025 minutes approved (5 Ayes)
• Warrants for ADL Consulting ($1,128.60) and Express Newspapers ($50.00) will be submitted
• Inventory of vernal pools and floodplain checklist to be created
• Meeting adjourned unanimously (4 Ayes)

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will meet on December 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to conduct a call to order, consider new business, review correspondence, and approve the previous meeting minutes. No specific projects, rezoning proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed on the agenda. The board reserves the right to discuss additional matters if needed.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an open session followed by an executive session. The executive session is scheduled to discuss legal strategy regarding the case O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton in Plymouth Superior Court.

• Executive session regarding litigation: O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton (C.A. No. 2283CV00462)

The Board accepted the November 12 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It approved numerous new and repair septic system plans for properties on West Street, Center Street, Oak Street, Main Street, and others. The Board also approved Disposal System Construction Permit #1375 and its variances by a 2‑0 vote, and Permit #1376 and its variance by a 2‑0 vote. A 2‑0 vote set the next Board meeting for December 9 and rejected a December 23 date.

• Accepted November 12 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved septic system plans for multiple properties (e.g., 125 West St, 123 West St, 110 Center St, etc.)
• Approved Disposal System Construction Permit #1375 (2‑0)
• Approved variances for Permit #1375 (2‑0)
• Approved Disposal System Construction Permit #1376 (2‑0)
• Approved variance for Permit #1376 (2‑0)
• Voted 2‑0 to hold next meeting on 12/9 and not on 12/23
• Motion to adjourn passed (3‑0)

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will approve multiple septic system installation and repair plans for properties throughout town. It will also discuss ongoing litigation (O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton) and supplemental Title 5 regulations. New business includes a request to replace a D‑Box at 15 Cross Street.

• Approve new septic system installation at 125 West Street (Permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approve septic system repair at 110 Center Street (Permit expires 9/13/26)
• Discuss O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation – 10 Mayflower Road
• Consider supplemental Title 5 regulations
• New business: replace D‑Box at 15 Cross Street

Recreation Commission

The Plympton Recreation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Plympton Town House. Commissioners will discuss the HOLT Revitalization project, upcoming and future projects and events, plans for a basketball/pickleball court, and field maintenance. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• HOLT Revitalization project
• Upcoming projects and events
• Future projects and events
• Basketball/pickleball court
• Field maintenance

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will review minutes from November 6, 2025, and continue discussing bylaws for the Town's business and light manufacturing zones on Route 58. The board will also review a report by Dave Alberti and a potential issue from the Plympton ZBA.

• Review minutes from November 6, 2025
• Discuss bylaws for business and light manufacturing zones on Route 58
• Review AI report on Route 58 development by Dave Alberti
• Review potential by-law issue from Plympton ZBA
• Next meeting scheduled for December 4, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing for Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC, to review traffic and stormwater management studies and peer reviewer comments. The board will also process invoices from peer reviewers.

• Public hearing for Ricketts Pond Estates comprehensive permit
• Review of traffic study by Vanasse & Associates
• Discussion of stormwater management proposal by McKenzie Engineering
• Review of peer reviewer invoices
• Presentation from peer reviewer Howard Stein Hudson

Community Preservation Committee

The Plympton Community Preservation Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior session and hear a presentation on a proposed project by the Plympton Recreation Committee. The meeting will be held at the Town House.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Presentation of proposed recreation project by Becky Archambault
• Any other business that legally comes before the committee

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will consider approval of the September 2025 minutes. Several reports will be presented, including the October food pantry and warrants report, the Friends of the COA financial report, and the Director of Elder Affairs report. Members will discuss regular program issues and plan the Upland Holiday Luncheon on December 10, as well as future lunch dates. Any other business may be raised at the board's discretion.

• Approval of September 2025 minutes
• COA October Reports – food pantry and warrants (Jean Pacheco)
• Friends of the COA financial report (Cindy Bloomquist)
• Director of Elder Affairs report (Colleen Thompson)
• Planning Upland Holiday Luncheon on Dec 10 (Dave and Marcia Burbank) and next‑year lunch dates

The Plympton Council on Aging Board approved the September 9, 2025 minutes as written. The board received reports on the Friends treasury balance, September and October warrants, pantry usage, and upcoming events. No formal votes were taken on substantive policy matters.

• Approved September 9, 2025 minutes as written
• Noted Friends treasury balance of $6,602.49
• Noted September warrants of $381.25 and October warrants of $2,172.43
• Noted pantry served 14 people/9 households in September and 15 people/8 households in October

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider the site‑plan approval application submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC for a 17.91‑acre ground‑mounted photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street. The application is reviewed under Plympton Zoning Bylaw Section 300‑6.10. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order, new business, correspondence, and approval of minutes.

• Site‑plan review of Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC – 17.91‑acre photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street

The Plympton Planning Board closed the public hearing and granted site plan approval for a 17.91-acre ground-mounted photovoltaic array proposed by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC at 0 Brook Street. The board voted 4-0 to approve the project, waiving several requirements including landscaping plan, elevation plans, parking info, development impact statement, photometric plan, and traffic study. Conditions were added to address stormwater management, including a redesigned basin to eliminate untreated runoff to the Mayflower Cranberry property, and a bond for landscape maintenance.

• Closed public hearing for 0 Brook Street solar project (4-0)
• Granted site plan approval for 17.91-acre solar array (4-0)
• Waived landscaping plan requirement (4-0)
• Waived elevation and façade treatment plans (4-0)
• Waived parking/loading/storage info (4-0)
• Waived development impact statement (4-0)
• Waived photometric plan (4-0)
• Waived traffic impact study (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC. The board is considering the construction of a ground-mounted photovoltaic array.

• Site plan review for a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold a Fiscal Year 2026 Property Tax Classification Hearing on November 17, 2025. The Board of Assessors will present information on classification alternatives and their fiscal impact. The Selectmen will vote to adopt a residential factor that determines how the FY2026 tax levy is divided among property classes. Members of the public may participate in the hearing.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Property Tax Classification Hearing – adoption of residential factor for tax levy allocation

The Selectmen voted 2‑0 to reaffirm the residential factor of 1.00 for FY2026 property taxes, rejecting recommended exemptions. They also approved the 2026 liquor license renewals for Aarti Corp and CA Kang Inc. with a 2‑0 vote. Afterward, the board moved to executive session by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Reaffirmed residential factor of 1.00 for FY2026 property tax (vote 2‑0)
• Approved 2026 liquor license renewals for Aarti Corp and CA Kang Inc. (vote 2‑0)
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (vote 2‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Plympton Board of Assessors will review payroll and vendor warrants, motor‑vehicle reports, and correspondence. It will discuss FY26 interim adjustments and vote to recommend an open‑space discount, residential exemption, small‑commercial exemption, and whether residential, commercial and industrial properties should share a rate or have split rates. An executive session will be held to consider abatements, exemptions, senior and veteran exemptions, and litigation strategy before joining the Board of Selectmen for the FY26 Classification Hearing.

• Review and sign payroll/vendor warrants
• Discuss FY26 interim adjustments and recommend Open Space Discount
• Recommend Residential Exemption
• Recommend Small Commercial Exemption
• Consider split vs. same rate for Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will consider approval of the previous meeting's minutes. Members will receive a status update on the fiscal year 2026 budget. The committee will discuss plans for the fiscal year 2027 budget and related articles. Any other business may be raised and voted on.

• Approval of Minutes
• Status update on FY26 budget
• Discussion of FY27 budget plans and articles
• Any other business

The committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting included updates on the fire department, the new Town Properties Committee, and budget outlook discussions. No other motions were adopted. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

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

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold a Fiscal Year 2026 Property Tax Classification Hearing and vote on the residential factor that determines each class's share of the tax levy. The meeting also includes updates on liquor, common victualler, range, Class II, III and scrap license renewals, and the nomination of an Inspector of Animals for 2026. Executive Session topics will cover strategy for non‑union personnel negotiations, police sergeant matters, and litigation with Cape Cod Builders over the Town Hall roof replacement.

• Tax Classification Hearing – vote on FY2026 residential tax factor
• Renewal of liquor, common victualler and range licenses for 2026
• Renewal of Class II, III and scrap licenses for 2026
• Nomination of Inspector of Animals, Sonya Silva, for 01/01/2026‑04/30/2026
• Executive Session: strategy for non‑union personnel negotiations and litigation with Cape Cod Builders

The Selectmen voted 2-0 to reaffirm a residential tax factor of 1.00 and reject the proposed residential, open‑space, and small‑commercial exemptions. They also approved the 2026 liquor license renewals for Aarti Corp, CA Kang Inc., and the town's common victualler. Finally, the board unanimously adjourned the open session and entered executive session for confidential matters.

• Reaffirm residential tax factor of 1.00 and reject three exemptions (vote 2-0)
• Approve 2026 liquor license renewals for Aarti Corp, CA Kang Inc., and common victualler (vote 2-0)
• Adjourn open session and enter executive session (vote 2-0)

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Silver Lake Regional School Committee will approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. The board will hear presentations on special education, the technology budget, and the curriculum budget. It will consider appointing a Director of Finance, which may include a vote, and hold an executive session for strategy sessions under MGL Chap. 30A, s.21 (2) before returning to open session.

• Approval of minutes of August 11, 2025
• Special Education Overview presentation and discussion
• Technology Budget presentation and discussion
• Curriculum Budget presentation and discussion
• Appointment (and possible vote) of Director of Finance

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will hold an open session at 5:00 p.m., then adjourn to an executive session at 6:00 p.m. In the executive session, members will discuss strategy for the ongoing litigation O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton (Plymouth Superior Court, case No. 2283CV00462). No other agenda items are listed.

• Open session at 5:00 p.m.
• Executive session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss litigation strategy for O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton (case No. 2283CV00462)

The Board accepted the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It approved several new and repair septic system plans for properties on West Street, Center Street, Main Street and other locations. The Board also voted 3‑0 to direct the Health Agent to have Kkaties collect a new sample and 3‑0 to move forward with Scott Horsley's proposal pending funding. The meeting was adjourned at 5:36 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote.

• Accepted October 28, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved new septic system plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved new septic system plan for 123 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved repair septic system plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/26)
• Voted 3-0 to direct Health Agent to have Kkaties sample collected by analysis company
• Voted 3-0 to proceed with Scott Horsley's proposal pending funding
• Motion 3-0 to adjourn the meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the approval and pending status of numerous septic system installations and repairs. The meeting includes reviews of failed systems and applications for perc tests.

• Review of approved septic plans for 16 properties, including 125 West Street and 110 Center Street
• Pending septic plans for 40 Ring Road, 23 Palmer Road, 0 Pleasant Street, 1 Heather’s Path, and 73 West Street
• Perc test applications for 76 Center Street, 9 Upland Road, 13 Crescent Street, and 0 Parsonage Road
• Discussion of failed systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, 36 Colchester Street, and 36 Parsonage Road
• Discussion of litigation regarding 10 Mayflower Road (Hearn v. Town of Plympton)

Cultural Council

The Plympton Cultural Council meeting is set to be held at 5 Palmer Road, Plympton, MA. The notice provides contact information for the town clerk but does not list any specific agenda items or decisions to be made.

The minutes list numerous applicant names, project titles, locations, and requested amounts, but do not contain any clear recorded approvals, denials, or vote tallies for specific projects. No substantive funding or project decisions are documented in the provided text.

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee will review and approve the minutes from its October 16, 2025 meeting. It will continue discussion on drafting bylaws to guide development of the town’s business and light‑manufacturing zones along Route 58, including an update from Alan Wheelock’s meeting with the Plymouth Chamber’s Executive Director. The committee plans to form subcommittees to advance this work, consider near‑term priorities and any other business, and then agree on next steps.

• Review and approve minutes from October 16, 2025 meeting
• Discuss progress on creating bylaws for business and light‑manufacturing zones on Route 58
• Receive update from Alan Wheelock on meeting with Plymouth Chamber Executive Director
• Form subcommittees to develop the zoning bylaws
• Discuss near‑term priorities, other business, and set next steps

The Bylaw Review Committee approved the corrected minutes from October 16. Members agreed to revise §300-7.2 to remove kennel definitions that no longer appear in the Schedule of Uses. They also agreed to invite a Pembroke advisory committee member to a future meeting and assigned Dave Alberti and Kevin Rafferty to a sub‑committee to review Duxbury business district bylaws.

• Approved October 16 minutes (as corrected)
• Agreed to edit §300-7.2 to remove outdated kennel definitions
• Agreed to invite a Pembroke advisory committee member to a future BLRC meeting
• Assigned Dave Alberti and Kevin Rafferty to sub‑committee to review Duxbury business district bylaws
• Tasked to develop a warrant article correcting the license late fee error in §135-1
• Tasked to add ADU information sheet language for accessory building conversions
• Tasked to review suggested edits for Chapter 300-8.3 Groundwater Protection Districts
• Tasked to examine and update bylaws related to fuel storage tanks with relevant agencies

Library Trustees

The Plympton Board of Library Trustees will meet on November 6, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Plympton Public Library. Trustees will review past, present, and future library updates. The meeting will also consider the Children’s Librarian position, potential changes to the library bylaws, and any open Library Trustee positions.

• Past library updates
• Present library updates
• Future library updates
• Children’s Librarian position
• Library Bylaws review

The Plympton Public Library Trustees voted unanimously to adopt the revised bylaws. They also voted unanimously to appoint Becky Archambeault as Chairperson, Miranda Pink as Vice Chairperson, and Lilly Ferguson as Secretary. The meeting also welcomed a new trustee and noted a recent staff hire.

• Adopted library bylaws (unanimous)
• Appointed Becky Archambeault as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Miranda Pink as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Lilly Ferguson as Secretary (unanimous)

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee elected officers, revised its mission statement to focus on town-owned facilities, and approved a $2,000 change order for a municipal water supply project. The group also discussed fire station compliance and Old Town House maintenance.

• Approved $2,000 change order for municipal water supply project
• Adopted revised purpose statement for Town Properties Committee
• Discussed fire station OSHA and building code citations
• Reviewed Old Town House front door replacement project
• Discussed Town House basement moisture and dehumidification

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will meet to elect officers and discuss revisions to its mission statement, which focuses on town-owned buildings and grounds. The agenda includes reviewing ongoing projects, determining priorities, and assigning action items.

• Election of Committee Officers
• Review and discuss revisions to the committee's mission statement
• Determine priority of ongoing projects
• Assignment of action items
• Review of Ongoing Projects

The committee elected Pierre Boyer as chair (3‑0‑0 vote) and adopted a revised purpose statement focused on town‑owned property (3‑0‑0 vote). It unanimously approved a $2,000 change order to add a dry well to the municipal water supply project (3‑0‑0 vote). Members also agreed to post committee contact information on the town website and to centralize email correspondence.

• Elected Pierre Boyer as chair (vote 3‑0‑0)
• Adopted revised committee purpose statement and will forward it to the Select Board (vote 3‑0‑0)
• Approved $2,000 change order for the municipal water supply project (vote 3‑0‑0)
• Agreed to post committee contact information on the town website
• Decided to centralize incoming correspondence through a single committee email
• Approved use of a shared digital workspace for committee records

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss license renewals and specific permit requests. The body may vote on appointments to the Local Cultural Council and School Committee.

• One-day Liquor License for Dennett 6th Grade Fundraiser on 12/3/2025 at Colchester Farm
• 2026 Liquor, Common Victualler and Range License Renewals
• 2026 Class II, III and Scrap License Renewals
• Appointment of Susan Vetterlein to Local Cultural Council (11/5/2025 – 11/5/2028)
• Appointment of Ross MacPherson to Plympton School Committee (11/5/2025 – 5/16/2026)

The Selectmen approved a one‑day liquor license for the Dennett 6th Grade Fundraiser on Dec. 3, 2025 (vote 2‑0). They also appointed Susan Vetterlein to the Local Cultural Council and Ross MacPherson to the Plympton School Committee (both votes 2‑0). The board approved the October 22, 2025 Open Session minutes and adjourned the meeting, each by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved one‑day liquor license for Dennett 6th Grade Fundraiser (2‑0)
• Appointed Susan Vetterlein to Local Cultural Council (11/5/2025‑11/5/2028) (2‑0)
• Appointed Ross MacPherson to Plympton School Committee (11/5/2025‑5/16/2026) (2‑0)
• Approved Open Session minutes from 10/22/2025 (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a ground-mounted solar project. The body will consider the proposal's impact on bordering vegetated wetlands.

• Notice of Intent from Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC for 134 Brook Street
• Proposal to construct a gravel access drive and infiltration basins within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW)

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability under the Wetlands Protection Act and the town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw. The request, submitted by Shirley Martin, concerns the property at 145 County Road, Map 5, Parcel/Lot 1‑7. The proposal involves upgrading a septic system on a previously disturbed lawn and locating a leaching field more than 50 feet from the bordering vegetated wetland.

• Request for Determination of Applicability under Wetlands Protection Act for 145 County Road
• Proposed septic system upgrade on a previously disturbed lawn
• Proposed leaching field placement more than 50 ft from the bordering vegetated wetland (BVW)
• Public hearing scheduled for Nov 4 2025 at 6:40 PM via Zoom

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue the Notice of Intent hearing for 134 Brook Street (Solar SE266-0240) at a later date of December 2, 2025. It will also hold a Right of Development Agreement hearing for a septic upgrade at 145 County Road (Martin/McGlone Enterprise Inc.). Additional agenda items include minor modifications to dual‑use solar projects, an enforcement matter on Main Street, and updates from the Open Space Committee.

• NOI hearing continuation for 134 Brook Street – Solar SE266-0240, moved to Dec 2, 2025
• RDA hearing for 145 County Road – septic upgrade by Martin/McGlone Enterprise Inc.
• Minor modifications SE266-0210 & SE266-0211: 0 Ring Road dual‑use solar, additional fencing
• Enforcement issue at 0 Main Street [21-3-11] – Tracey
• Open Space Committee updates and discussion of potential new conservation commissioners

The commission approved additional fencing for the 0 Ring Road dual‑use solar project. It issued a Negative Determination with conditions for the septic upgrade at 145 County Road. Commissioners were authorized as signatories on warrants. The September 2, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved additional fencing for 0 Ring Road dual‑use solar (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Determination for 145 County Road septic upgrade with conditions (unanimous)
• Authorized five commissioners as signatories on warrants (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes as written (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider the site‑plan review application submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC. The application seeks approval to construct a large‑scale, 17.91‑acre ground‑mounted photovoltaic array on the property at 0 Brook Street (Assessor parcels 18‑6‑43, 18‑6‑43A, 18‑6‑44, and 19‑1‑16). The board will also address routine items such as new business, correspondence, and approval of meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on site‑plan application for 17.91‑acre solar array at 0 Brook Street

The board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Brook Street solar site plan to the next meeting on November 18, 2025. It also approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Continue Brook Street solar site public hearing to Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approve October 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application for a solar array. The board is considering a proposal from Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC.

• Site plan review for a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street

Board of Assessors

The Plympton Board of Assessors will review and sign the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes, payroll and vendor warrants, and various motor vehicle reports. They will discuss office hours, senior and veteran exemptions, chapter land applications, and ATB updates. Afterward, the board will enter an executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions under M.G.L. c30A §(a)(7) and M.G.L. c59 §60. The executive session content is not public record.

• Approve minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting
• Sign payroll and vendor warrants
• Review MV abatements and monthly MV reports
• Discuss senior and veteran exemptions
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions per M.G.L. c30A §(a)(7) and c59 §60

Community Preservation Committee

The Plympton Community Preservation Committee will vote to approve minutes from the prior meeting and any pending bills. Members will hear a presentation of a proposed recreation project by Becky Archambault of the Plympton Recreation Committee. The committee will also discuss outreach and solicitation for future projects and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Pay any outstanding bills
• Presentation of a proposed recreation project by Becky Archambault (Plympton Recreation Committee)
• Discuss outreach and solicitation for new projects
• Schedule next meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss the approval of a decision regarding a special permit. The request concerns an indoor children’s sandbox and play place.

• Special permit for Amber Bartlett for an indoor children’s sandbox/play place at 286 Main St.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss legal strategy regarding the ongoing litigation case O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton in Plymouth Superior Court.

• Executive session regarding O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton (C.A. No. 2283CV00462)

The Board accepted the October 14, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved new or repair septic system plans for several properties, with permits ranging from 2026 to 2028. The Board also approved a disposal system application and a groundwater‑separation variance for 16 Brook Street, and voted to contact experts regarding the Ricketts Pond Estates 40B project. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted October 14, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved new septic system plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved new septic system plan for 123 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved repair septic system plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/26)
• Approved application for disposal system construction at 16 Brook Street (3-0)
• Approved variance for 4.23‑foot groundwater separation at 16 Brook Street (3-0)
• Approved motion to contact experts for Ricketts Pond Estates 40B project (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting and approve several septic system plans for installation or repair. It will discuss a proposed fee schedule amendment and supplemental Title 5 regulations affecting septic and well permits. Additional items include a gas reinspection review, ongoing litigation (O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton), and matters related to Massachusetts opioid settlement funds.

• Approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 Board of Health meeting.
• Approve septic system plans for installations at 30 County Road, 165 Palmer Road, 5 County Road, 64 Brook Street, and others.
• Discuss fee schedule amendment and supplemental Title 5 regulations for septic and well permits.
• Review Plympton Gas reinspection findings.
• Consider O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation and Massachusetts opioid settlement fund allocations.

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will conduct interviews for committee members and vote on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding regarding School Resource Officers. The meeting will also cover consent agenda items, financial reports, and policy readings.

• Interviews for School Committee members
• Vote on Proposed SRO MOU
• Approval of Financial Report
• Policy readings for ADDA background checks
• Policy readings for ECAB building access

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Selectmen approved a motion to send the Municipal Buildings Public Water Supply, Town House Basement Moisture Issues, and Plans for a New Fire Station to the Town Properties Committee for review. They also approved the draft response to an open‑meeting law complaint, appointed Michael Slawson to the Area 58 Board, and adopted the open‑session minutes from September and October. The meeting then moved into executive session by unanimous vote.

• Refer Municipal Buildings Public Water Supply, Town House Basement Moisture Issues, and New Fire Station plans to Town Properties Committee – approved (2‑0)
• Approve draft response to open‑meeting law complaint and authorize Town Counsel to file it – approved (2‑0)
• Appoint Michael Slawson as Plympton representative to Area 58 Board (10/22/25‑06/30/26) – approved (2‑0)
• Approve Open Session minutes for 9/8/2025 and 10/6/2025 – approved (2‑0)
• Adjourn Open Session and enter Executive Session for strategy and collective‑bargaining discussions – approved (2‑0)
• Warrants paid totaling $41,113.82 – noted

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will discuss recent air sampling results from the Town House basement and address moisture issues in the same building. They will review plans for a new fire station and consider appointing Mike Slawson as the town's representative on Area 58 Board. A key action item is the review, consideration, and vote on the Board's response to the Open Meeting Law complaint filed on 10/6/25 by Patrick Higgins.

• Town House Basement Air Sampling Results
• Town House Basement Moisture Issues
• Plans for New Fire Station
• Review and vote on response to Open Meeting Law complaint (filed 10/6/25)
• Appointment of Mike Slawson to Area 58 Board (10/22/25 – 06/30/26)

The Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards issued a civil citation and civil penalty to the Plympton Fire Department on October 17, 2025. Five serious violations were cited, each requiring corrective action by November 17, 2025, with no monetary penalty assessed. The fire department must submit documentation proving the corrective actions have been completed. No decisions or votes were recorded by the Board of Selectmen.

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will consider a minor modification to the site plans for the 126 & 131/137 Ring Road Solar projects to adjust fencing to match requirements in the Town of Kingston. The board will also hold a continued public hearing on the site‑plan review application for a 17.91‑acre ground‑mounted photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street. Additional agenda items include new business, correspondence, and approval of meeting minutes.

• Minor modification request for 126 & 131/137 Ring Road Solar projects – fencing change to meet Kingston requirements
• Continued public hearing on site‑plan review for 0 Brook Street Phase Three Solar – 17.91‑acre ground‑mounted photovoltaic array
• New business
• Correspondence
• Approval of meeting minutes

The Planning Board granted a minor modification to the site plan for 126 & 131/137 Ring Road to allow fencing as shown in the revised plan. The public hearing for the Brook Street Phase Three Solar site plan was continued to Nov. 4, 2025 (or Nov. 18 if there is a town election). The minutes from the Oct. 7, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Approved minor fencing modification for Ring Road site (unanimous)
• Continued Brook Street Phase Three Solar public hearing to Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Oct 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application for a solar array. The board is considering the proposal for a ground-mounted photovoltaic system at 0 Brook Street.

• Site plan review for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC at 0 Brook Street
• Proposed construction of a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the lack of bylaws guiding development for business and light manufacturing zones on Route 58. Members will review examples from other towns and form subcommittees to advance this work.

• Development of bylaws for business and light manufacturing zones on Route 58
• Formation of subcommittees to drive bylaw work
• Review of minutes from October 2, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing on an application from Amber Bartlett for a special permit. The permit would allow operation of a children’s sandbox/play place at 286 Main St., Assessor’s Map #17-4-6-0. The request is made under Zoning Bylaw Section 300-4.2 for indoor commercial recreation, light.

• Special permit application by Amber Bartlett for a children’s sandbox/play place at 286 Main St., Assessor’s Map #17-4-6-0, under Zoning Bylaw Section 300-4.2 (indoor commercial recreation, light)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss legal strategy regarding O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton in executive session. The board is also reviewing numerous septic system installations, repairs, and failed systems, as well as a proposed fee schedule.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton
• Approval of septic plans for 16 properties, including 125 West Street and 112 Main Street
• Discussion of Fee Schedule and Supplemental Title 5 Regulations
• Review of failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, 36 Colchester Street, 36 Parsonage Road, and 13 Crescent Street
• Complaints regarding rat infestations at 254-256 Main Street and 48 Grove Street

The Board voted 3‑0 to enter and later exit an Executive Session, and 2‑0 to accept the September 23, 2025 minutes. It approved a series of new and repair septic system plans for properties across town. The investigation of junk, rats and vehicle complaints at 34 Lake Street was closed by a 3‑0 vote, and the order restricting basement access at 5 Palmer Road was rescinded by a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:02 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote.

• Motion to go into Executive Session voted 3‑0 to approve
• Motion to adjourn Executive Session voted 3‑0 to approve
• Motion to resume open meeting voted 3‑0 to approve
• Accepted minutes of September 23, 2025 voted 2‑0 to approve
• Approved new septic system plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved repair septic system plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/26)
• Voted 3‑0 to close investigation of junk, rats and vehicles at 34 Lake Street
• Voted 3‑0 to rescind order restricting access to basement at 5 Palmer Road

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss the Holt Revitalization project and its fence. It will review upcoming and future recreation projects and events, and set the schedule for the next year. The committee will also consider plans for a basketball/pickleball court and field maintenance.

• Holt Revitalization project/fence
• Upcoming projects and events
• Future projects and events
• Schedule for upcoming year
• Basketball/pickleball court and field maintenance

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will hold an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property known as “Turkey Swamp.” After the executive session, the committee will reconvene in an open session to discuss preserve maintenance priorities, signage, potential projects, grant updates, and water steering committee updates, and to approve the September 11, 2025 minutes. The open session will also address warrants, new or old concerns, and any other business.

• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of Turkey Swamp property
• Discussion of preserve maintenance and use priorities
• Review of signage for preserves
• Grant updates
• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes

The Open Space Committee entered an executive session to discuss the Turkey Swamp property, then returned to the open meeting. Members unanimously approved the minutes from 9/11/25, confirmed payment of a $1,195 invoice for preserve signage, and noted the town received a $200,000 One Stop grant for a water security plan. The committee also ordered $50 of boundary markers and scheduled beaver maintenance for 10/16/25 before adjourning.

• Approved motion to enter executive session on Turkey Swamp (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/11/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $1,195 signage invoice (unanimous)
• Ordered $50 worth of boundary markers (unanimous)
• Noted award of $200,000 One Stop grant for water security plan
• Scheduled beaver maintenance for 10/16/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The Plympton Board of Library Trustees will meet on October 9, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Plympton Public Library. The agenda includes discussion of past, present, and future library updates, a review of the library’s bylaws, and consideration of trustee positions. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Discussion of past library updates
• Discussion of present library updates
• Discussion of future library updates
• Review of Library Bylaws
• Consideration of Library Trustee Positions

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will continue the public hearing on the application submitted by Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC for a Comprehensive Permit under Chapter 40B of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Board will hear a presentation of the applicant’s traffic study, a peer‑reviewer’s traffic study, and discuss the site plan and storm‑water management report. Invoices from the peer reviewers will also be reviewed.

• Continuation of public hearing for Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B)
• Presentation of applicant’s traffic study
• Presentation of peer reviewer’s traffic study
• Discussion of site plan and storm‑water management report
• Review of peer reviewer invoices

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or hearings, including the continuation of the NOI hearing for the 134 Brook St. solar project, will occur. Administrative items such as approving minutes and reviewing building permits are therefore postponed.

• NOI hearing continuation for 134 Brook St. solar project (postponed to Nov 4, 2025)
• Enforcement matter at 0 Main Street [21-3-11] – Tracey
• Open Space Committee updates
• Potential new conservation commissioners
• Approve minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application from Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC. The board is considering the construction of a ground-mounted photovoltaic array.

• Site plan review for a 17.91 acre solar array at 0 Brook Street

The Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Brook Street Phase Three Solar project to October 21, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. It also approved the September 2 and September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Continued Brook Street solar public hearing to Oct 21, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider the site‑plan approval application submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC. The application seeks permission to construct a large‑scale (17.91‑acre) ground‑mounted photovoltaic array on the property at 0 Brook Street, identified by assessors parcels 18‑6‑43, 18‑6‑43A, 18‑6‑44 and 19‑1‑16. The board will also address any new business, correspondence, and approve the meeting minutes.

• Site‑plan review for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC – 17.91‑acre photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street (parcels 18‑6‑43, 18‑6‑43A, 18‑6‑44, 19‑1‑16)

The board voted unanimously to postpone the Brook Street Phase Three Solar public hearing to Tuesday, October 24, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. It also approved the September 2 and September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, each by unanimous vote, and then adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Continue Brook Street Phase Three Solar public hearing to Oct 24, 2025 at 6:40 p.m. (unanimous)
• Approve September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold an open session to discuss updates on the Old Town House exterior maintenance, a surplus property declaration for the shed at the Old Town House, maintenance of town parks, and a permitting software and community compact update. The meeting will also include appointments to local committees and a review of warrant payments. An executive session is scheduled to plan strategy for negotiations with non‑union personnel, including the Firefighters Union and police leadership.

• Old Town House exterior maintenance
• Surplus property declaration – shed at Old Town House
• Maintenance of town parks
• Permitting software and community compact update
• Executive session to plan negotiations with non‑union personnel (firefighters union, police lieutenant, police sergeants)

The Selectmen approved moving into Executive Session to discuss strategy for upcoming non‑union personnel negotiations. They also directed the Town Administrator to obtain additional quotes for stump grinding at the Old Town House and to declare the Old Town House shed surplus property for donation or disposal. The Board asked the Administrator to coordinate park‑maintenance responsibilities and draft a memorials policy, and to explore phasing the permitting‑software project for cost savings. Several appointments were made and Nathaniel Sides was named alternate signatory for warrants, while the warrants‑payment item was deferred to the next meeting.

• Motion to enter Executive Session for non‑union personnel negotiations passed (Sides-aye, Smith-aye)
• Directed Administrator to obtain additional quotes for $1,520 stump‑grinding at Old Town House
• Declared Old Town House shed surplus property and authorized Garden Club to handle donation or disposal
• Asked Administrator to coordinate park‑maintenance roles and draft memorials policy for town property
• Requested Administrator explore phased approach for permitting‑software project to reduce costs
• Approved appointments: Pierre Boyer and Kaitlin Johnson to Town Properties Committee; Colby Leoncio to Board of Library Trustees; Martha (Mollie) Murphy and Debra Batson to Local Cultural Council
• Named Nathaniel Sides as alternate signatory for warrants
• Deferred warrants‑payment item to next meeting

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will meet on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in the Town House, Deborah Sampson Main Meeting Room. The committee will consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes and receive a status update on the FY26 budget. Members may also consider any other business that is legally presented at the meeting.

• Approval of minutes
• Status update on FY26 budget
• Consideration of any other business presented

The committee approved the minutes from the September 22, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved a $150 payment for the Association of Town Finance Committees annual membership, also unanimously. No other motions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved minutes of Sep 22, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $150 payment for ATFC membership (unanimous)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Plympton Bylaw Review Committee will review and approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. It will continue discussion of members’ summer assignments aimed at updating the town’s business zoning. The committee will also review current liaison assignments, check the status of items on the parking‑lot list, and discuss near‑term priorities before agreeing on next steps.

• Review and approve minutes from September 4, 2025 meeting
• Continue discussion of summer assignments related to business zoning updates
• Review current liaison assignments
• Check status of items on parking lot list
• Discuss near‑term priorities and agree on next steps

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss legal strategy regarding the case O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton in Plymouth Superior Court.

• Executive session regarding litigation: O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton (C.A. No. 2283CV00462)

The Board accepted the September 9, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It approved new or repaired septic system plans for fifteen properties, each with a permit expiration date. The Board also voted 2‑0 to approve disposal system construction permits #1370 and #1371, including related variances. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Accepted September 9, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved septic system plans for 15 properties
• Approved disposal system construction permit #1370 (2‑0)
• Approved disposal system construction permit #1371 with variances (2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review numerous septic system installations, repairs, and perc test applications. The meeting includes discussions on state ADU regulations, a fee schedule, and specific health complaints regarding rats and mold.

• Review of septic permits for 15 properties, including 125 West Street and 112 Main Street
• Discussion of Fee Schedule and Supplemental Title 5 Regulations
• Health complaints regarding rat infestations at 254-256 Main Street and 48 Grove Street
• Discussion of O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation regarding 10 Mayflower Road
• Review of failed Title 5 reports for 50 Forest, 36 Colchester Street, 36 Parsonage Road, and 13 Crescent Street

Community Preservation Committee

The Plympton Community Preservation Committee will consider approval of the previous meeting minutes and any pending bills. Members will receive a status update on the library patio project and the baseball field refurbishment. The committee will also discuss outreach and solicitation for new preservation projects.

• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Pay any outstanding bills
• Review status of the library patio project
• Review status of the baseball field refurbishment
• Discuss outreach and solicitation for new projects

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee meeting on September 22, 2025 will consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. Committee members will receive updates on the fiscal year 2026 budget status. The agenda also allows for any other business that may be raised by the public.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Discussion and update on FY26 budget status
• Any other business raised by the public

The committee approved the July 28, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive policy or budget actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton By‑law Review Committee will first approve the minutes from its September 4, 2025 meeting. It will then continue its discussion of members’ progress on assignments intended to update business zoning. The committee will also review liaison assignments, check the status of items on the parking‑lot list, and consider near‑term priorities.

• Approve minutes from September 4, 2025 meeting
• Discuss member progress on assignments to update business zoning
• Review current liaison assignments
• Check status of items on parking‑lot list
• Discuss near‑term priorities and next steps

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three items. It will vote on a special permit allowing Linda Harju to keep a personal kennel of four to five dogs at 30 Cross St. It will also vote on a variance permitting Michael O’Neil to build a garage within 100 feet of a property line on the parcel at 1 Bagheera Way. Finally, the board will discuss possible changes to its procedures for notifying abutters about applications.

• Special Permit for Linda Harju to keep a personal kennel of 4‑5 dogs at 30 Cross St.
• Variance for Michael O’Neil to construct a garage within 100 ft of a property line on 1 Bagheera Way.
• Discussion of potential changes to the board’s abutter‑notification procedures.

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Notice of Intent for a ground‑mounted solar project at 134 Brook Street. The proposal, submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC (ReWild Renewables), seeks to clear, grade, and build a gravel access drive and infiltration basins within 100 feet of bordering vegetated wetlands. The hearing continues the review previously heard on June 3 and July 1, 2025, under the Wetlands Protection Act and the town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw.

• Notice of Intent for Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC (ReWild Renewables) at 134 Brook Street
• Proposal includes clearing, grading, gravel access drive, and infiltration basins near bordering vegetated wetlands
• Subject to Wetlands Protection Act M.G.L. c 131 § 40 and Town Wetlands Protection Bylaw Chapter 290
• Hearing continued from prior dates June 3 and July 1, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission meeting set for September 16, 2025 was canceled. No decisions or hearings were held. Items that would have been addressed included a continuation of a notice of intent hearing for 134 Brook St., enforcement matters at 0 Main Street, updates from the Open Space Committee, review of new building permit applications, and discussion of potential new commissioners.

• NOI hearing continuation for 134 Brook St. (Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC)
• Enforcement matter at 0 Main Street
• Open Space Committee updates
• Review new building permit applications
• Potential new conservation commissioners

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider the site‑plan review application submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC. The application seeks approval to construct a large‑scale, 17.91‑acre ground‑mounted photovoltaic array on the property at 0 Brook Street (Assessor parcels 18‑6‑43, 18‑6‑43A, 18‑6‑44, and 19‑1‑16). The board will also address routine items such as new business, correspondence, and approval of meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on site‑plan application for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC – 17.91‑acre photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street

The Planning Board unanimously approved a continuance of the Brook Street Phase‑Three Solar site‑plan hearing to October 7, 2025. The board signed the Mylar plans for the 77 Spring Street site plan after a requested change. The board also approved payment of two Chessia Consulting invoices from the escrow account.

• Continuance of Brook Street Phase‑Three Solar public hearing to Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Signed Mylar plans for 77 Spring Street site plan (board action)
• Approved payment of two Chessia Consulting invoices (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Town House Deborah Sampson Meeting Room. The hearing will consider the site‑plan approval application submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC for a 17.91‑acre ground‑mounted photovoltaic array on the property at 0 Brook Street (Assessor parcels 18‑6‑43; 18‑6‑43A; 18‑6‑44; 19‑1‑16). The application materials may be reviewed at the Town Clerk’s office during regular business hours.

• Site‑plan review of Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC’s 17.91‑acre photovoltaic project at 0 Brook Street (parcels 18‑6‑43; 18‑6‑43A; 18‑6‑44; 19‑1‑16)
• Public hearing scheduled for September 16, 2025, 6:30 PM at the Plympton Town House Deborah Sampson Meeting Room

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Notice of Intent submitted by Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC (ReWild Renewables) for the property at 134 Brook Street. The proposal seeks to clear, grade, and build a gravel access drive and infiltration basins within 100 feet of bordering vegetated wetlands. The hearing follows previous NOI hearings held on June 3 and July 1, 2025.

• Notice of Intent for a ground‑mounted solar project at 134 Brook Street
• Proposal to clear, grade, and construct a gravel access drive and infiltration basins near bordering vegetated wetlands
• Consideration under the Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. c 131 §40 and Town Wetlands Protection Bylaw

Board of Assessors

The Plympton Board of Assessors will approve the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes and sign related documents. It will consider payroll and vendor warrants, monthly MV reports, and a fee discussion for the Abutters List. An executive session will be held to discuss real‑estate abatements, exemptions under M.G.L. c30A §(a)(7) and M.G.L. c59 §60, and litigation strategy. Additional items include interim updates, correspondence, and ATB updates.

• Approve and sign minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting
• Review warrant for payroll and vendor payments
• Discuss fee for the Abutters List
• Executive session on real‑estate abatements, exemptions (M.G.L. c30A §(a)(7), M.G.L. c59 §60) and litigation strategy
• Provide interim updates, correspondence, and ATB updates

Council on Aging

The board accepted and approved the June 2025 and July 2025 meeting minutes. Dottie Martel was approved for a leave of absence effective August 12, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m. and the next COA meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025.

• June 2025 minutes approved
• July 2025 minutes approved
• Leave of absence for Dottie Martel approved

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will meet in executive session to discuss personnel negotiations and real property. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

• Contract negotiations regarding the Treasurer Collector, Police Chief, and Fire Chief
• Discussion of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property regarding “Turkey Swamp”

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss the Holt Revitalization project. It will review upcoming and future projects and events and set the schedule for the coming year. The board will also consider installing "No Dogs" signs at Dennett and adding basketball hoops or a pickleball court.

• Holt Revitalization project
• No Dogs signs at Dennett
• Basketball hoops/pickleball court
• Upcoming projects and events schedule
• Future projects and events schedule

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will review priorities for preserve maintenance and use, consider signage for preserves, and discuss potential open space projects. The meeting will also include updates on grant funding and the OCPC Water Steering Committee. Administrative items include approving minutes from June 12 and August 14, 2025, and addressing any warrants or other business.

• Preserves – maintenance and use priorities
• Signage for preserves
• Potential open space projects
• Grant updates
• OCPC Water Steering Committee updates

The Open Space Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting. It also approved spending $650 from the general OSC account and $600 from the Two Brooks Contingency account for signage and boundary markers at Cato’s Ridge and Two Brooks Preserves. Additionally, the committee approved $500 for beaver device maintenance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of 6/12/25 (unanimous)
• Approved $650 general OSC account and $600 Two Brooks Contingency for preserve signage and markers (unanimous)
• Approved $500 for beaver device maintenance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Plympton Council on Aging will consider approval of the August 2025 meeting minutes. Board members will hear reports on the food pantry, warrants, financial status, OCES activities, and elder affairs. The board will discuss several program items, including a possible cancellation policy for the COA van and the prospect of in‑home nurse clinic visits. Additional items such as hosting a fire department open‑house table and upcoming community events may also be addressed.

• Approve August 2025 meeting minutes
• Review COA August food pantry and warrants report (Jean Pacheco)
• Review Friends of the COA financial report (Cindy Bloomquist)
• Discuss possible cancellation policy for the COA van
• Consider nurse clinic in‑home visit option

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 9, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Deborah Sampson Room. It will hear a special‑permit application from Linda Harju to keep a kennel of four to five dogs at 30 Cross St., and a variance application from Michael O’Neil to build a garage within 100 feet of a property line at 1 Baghera Way. The board will also hold a business meeting to discuss changes to its procedures for notifying abutters. All members of the public are invited.

• Special‑permit application for a personal kennel of 4‑5 dogs at 30 Cross St.
• Variance application to build a garage within 100 feet of a property line at 1 Baghera Way
• Business meeting to discuss changes to the Board’s abutter‑notification procedures

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda includes an Animal Control Officer Kennel Inspection Report for a commercial dog daycare. The kennel, owned by Laihce Hara at 90 Crass S¥, has an expired license. The report lists compliance items such as humane housing, lighting, sanitation, and access to food and water.

• Expired kennel license
• Commercial dog daycare (Doggie Daycare) type
• Kennel address: 90 Crass S¥
• Kennel owner: Laihce Hara
• Inspection checklist items (housing, lighting, sanitation, food/water, exercise space)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is reviewing an application for a special permit to operate a kennel. The request is for a facility housing 5 dogs at 30 Gross St.

• Special permit application for a kennel (5 dogs) at 30 Gross St

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to approve septic system plans and review applications for perc tests. The body will also discuss state ADU regulations and specific health and safety issues at various town properties.

• Approval of septic plans for 16 properties, including 125 West Street and 112 Main Street
• Discussion of State ADU Regulations
• Review of milkshake machine testing results for Kkaties Express, Plympton
• Perc test applications for 145 County Road, 0 Pleasant Street, 76 Center Street, and 11 Heather’s Path
• Review of failed systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, 73 West Street, and 36 Colchester Street

Board accepted the August 26, 2025 minutes (3‑0) and approved a series of new and repair septic system plans for multiple properties, noting permit expiration dates. The board directed staff to contact the DEP for overdue well‑completion records and to follow up on a rat‑infestation order at 254‑256 Main Street. Requests from CVS and Hanniford’s for free vaccination clinics were noted for further coordination. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0 vote.

• Accepted August 26, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved new septic system plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved repair septic system plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/26)
• Approved installation of new septic system for 30 County Road (out for installation)
• Directed Administrative Assistant to contact DEP for overdue well‑completion records
• Reviewed draft Order to Correct for rat infestation at 254‑256 Main Street; letter to be sent
• Noted health clinic requests from CVS and Hanniford’s; to coordinate with Town Administrator
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on the Plympton Teachers contract and a teacher leave of absence (LOA). The meeting includes routine procedural items and updates from standing committees, administrators, and the superintendent.

• Vote on Plympton Teachers contract
• Vote on teacher leave of absence (LOA)
• Discussion of resignation of school committee member and search process
• Financial report and grants/donations acceptance vote by Director of Finance Sarah Hickey
• Capital improvement requests discussion

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss town maintenance, website upgrades, and student activity account guidelines. The meeting includes an executive session to conduct strategy sessions regarding the Town Administrator. The board may also vote on a Conservation Commission appointment.

• Appointment of Molly Hutt Wardwell to Conservation Commission (9/8/25 through 6/30/27)
• Fifteen one-day liquor license applications for Sauchuk Farm Corn Maze (Stellwagen Beer Company)
• Review and adoption of Student Activity Account Guidelines
• School Resource Officer program updates
• Town House and Old Town House maintenance

The Plympton Board of Selectmen approved several actions, including authorizing up to $5,000 for testing services at the Old Town House, appointing a new Conservation Commissioner, and adopting Student Activity Account Guidelines. The Board also approved 15 one‑day liquor licenses for the Sauchuk Farm corn maze with a required police detail, endorsed a comment letter on the Ricketts Pond Estates 40B development, and appointed an interim delegate to Old Colony Elder Services. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Authorized Town Administrator to seek funding up to $5,000 for testing services (3‑0)
• Appointed Molly Hutt Wardwell to Conservation Commission (9/8/25‑6/30/27) (3‑0)
• Adopted Student Activity Account Guidelines (3‑0)
• Approved 15 one‑day liquor license applications for Sauchuk Farm corn maze, with police detail condition (3‑0)
• Endorsed draft comment letter to Zoning Board of Appeals on Ricketts Pond Estates 40B development (3‑0)
• Appointed Debra Batson as interim delegate to Old Colony Elder Services (3‑0)
• Approved the meeting minutes as written (3‑0)
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (3‑0)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Plympton Bylaw Review Committee meets to approve past meeting minutes, discuss progress on summer zoning updates, review liaison assignments, and check parking-related tasks. The committee also sets near-term priorities and next steps.

• Approve minutes from June 5, 2025 meeting
• Review progress on business zoning updates from summer assignments
• Check status of parking lot list items

Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss past, present, and future library updates, as well as review the Library By-Laws. This is a procedural meeting with no concrete decisions or actions listed.

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will meet to discuss membership, the Fire Station, the Town House Door Project, and the Water Project. The agenda also includes a review of recent vendor payments and the possibility of a Special Town Meeting.

• Discussion of Fire Station
• Discussion of Town House Door Project
• Discussion of Water Project
• Review of recent vendor payments
• Discussion of Special Town Meeting

Jon Wilhelmsen resigned and Mark Wallis was appointed chair effective the next meeting, with the motion passing unanimously. The committee approved moving the Door Project forward as soon as possible, also unanimously. Minutes from the April 21 meeting were approved on May 1, with one member abstaining. The May 28 minutes will be held for further review at the next meeting.

• Mark Wallis assumes chair (all aye)
• Door Project move forward ASAP (all aye)
• April 21 minutes approved (KS abstaining)
• May 28 minutes held until next meeting (decision)
• Jon Wilhelmsen resignation effective 9/8/25 (recorded)
• JW to recommend adding PB and JC to TPC (recommendation)
• Vendor payments recorded for NE Geosciences, Cushing and Sons, Context, Grady Engineering (recorded)
• Library project cannot proceed until water project completed (statement)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a property at 0 Maple Street. The commission is considering a proposal to build a single-family dwelling and associated infrastructure.

• Notice of Intent for single-family dwelling, driveway, utilities, well, and site grading at 0 Maple Street (Map 7, Parcel/Lot 2-14 & 29)
• Review of proposal involving 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a ground-mounted solar project. The commission is considering a proposal to clear, grade, and construct a gravel access drive and infiltration basins.

• Notice of Intent from Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC for 134 Brook Street
• Proposed construction of gravel access drive and infiltration basins within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW)

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on August 5, 2025, to consider a Notice of Intent under state and local wetlands protection laws. The hearing, originally scheduled for earlier dates, will review Paul D’Angelo III’s proposal to build a single-family home with driveway, utilities, well, and site grading at 0 Maple Street.

• Public hearing for Notice of Intent (NOI) under Wetlands Protection Act and Plympton bylaws
• Proposal includes single-family dwelling, driveway, utilities, well, and site grading
• 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands involved
• Property at 0 Maple Street, Map 7, Parcels 2-14 & 29
• Hearing continued from prior dates (March 15, 2022 to December 5, 2023) to August 5, 2025

The commission held a continuation hearing on the Notice of Intent for 0 Maple Street, a single‑family home on 16 acres of undeveloped land. Commissioners and guests reviewed the site plan, wetland impacts, and mitigation measures, including driveway width, pervious pavement, and fencing. No vote or formal decision was recorded, so the project was not approved, denied, or conditioned at this meeting.

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing on a Notice of Intent (NOI) under the Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaw. The hearing, previously continued multiple times, will consider a proposal by Paul D’Angelo III to build a single-family home with driveway, utilities, well, and grading near 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at 0 Maple Street.

• Public hearing on NOI for 0 Maple Street single-family dwelling with wetlands impact
• Proposal includes driveway, utilities, well, and site grading near 100 ft of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
• Hearing continued from prior dates: March 15, 2022; May 3, 2022; May 16, 2023; September 5, 2023; December 5, 2023

The Conservation Commission held a continuation hearing on the Notice of Intent for 0 Maple Street. Commissioners, the applicant’s attorney, and other guests presented project details, mitigation plans, and scientific studies, and expressed concerns about wetlands, vernal‑pool habitat, and driveway impacts. The minutes record no vote, approval, denial, or other formal decision on the application.

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will hold a remote meeting to continue public hearings on two projects: a single-family home at 0 Maple Street and a solar installation at 134 Brook Street. The meeting will also address enforcement at 0 Main Street, open space updates, and administrative tasks like approving minutes and reviewing building permits.

• NOI hearing continuation for 0 Maple Street - single-family home
• NOI hearing continuation for 134 Brook St. - solar project (SE266-0240)
• Enforcement case at 0 Main Street [21-3-11]
• Review new building permit applications
• Approve minutes of July 1, 2025 meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent from Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC for a ground-mounted solar project at 134 Brook Street. The proposal includes clearing, grading, and constructing a gravel access drive and infiltration basins within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent under Wetlands Protection Act for solar project at 134 Brook Street
• Proposal includes clearing, grading, and gravel access drive construction
• Infiltration basins planned within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands
• Hearing continued from June 3 and July 1, 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review a decision regarding a special permit for JSC Holdings. The board will also continue a public hearing for a Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit application from Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC.

• Review and approval of written Decision for JSC Holdings (ZBA Case No. 25-0604)
• Public hearing continuation for Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B)

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will meet to approve minutes, discuss ongoing septic system permits, review health violations, and consider new event permit applications. The agenda includes updates on approved and pending septic plans, litigation matters, and administrative items like warrants and public health initiatives.

• Approves 13 septic system permits (repairs/installations) with expiration dates through 2028
• Reviews 4 pending septic system repairs/upgrades
• Considers 2 large event permits: Sauchuk’s Corn Maze and Mayflower Market Days
• Discusses failed septic systems at 50 Forest St, 73 West St, and 36 Colchester St
• Reviews litigation involving O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton

The Board accepted the July 29 minutes (3‑0) and approved a series of septic system plans for multiple properties (vote 3‑0). It conditionally approved the disposal system permit for 77 Spring Street (3‑0) and approved a variance for 178 Main Street to place the system 105 ft from the well (3‑0). The Board also voted 3‑0 to restrict access to the basement at 5 Palmer Road, to contact the Town Administrator, and approved two large‑event permits for Sauchuk's Corn Maze and Mayflower Market Days.

• Accepted July 29 minutes – vote 3-0
• Approved multiple septic system plans (e.g., 110 Center St, 125 West St) – vote 3-0
• Conditionally approved disposal permit 1367 for 77 Spring Street – vote 3-0
• Approved permit #1369 and variance to locate system 105 ft from well at 178 Main St – vote 3-0
• Approved Large Event Permit LEP 25-02 for Sauchuk's Corn Maze at 200 Center St – vote 3-0
• Approved Large Event Permit LEP 25-01 for Mayflower Market Days at 41 Crescent St – vote 3-0
• Voted 3-0 to restrict access to the basement at 5 Palmer Road
• Voted 3-0 to contact Town Administrator and propose joint meeting with Selectmen

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing and site visit at 0 Brook Street. The board is considering a site plan application from Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC.

• Site plan review for a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet at 0 Brook Street for a site visit. The visit concerns a site plan approval application for a ground mounted photovoltaic array.

• Site visit for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC application
• Proposed 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array at 0 Brook Street

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will convene an open session to discuss and vote on several items, including line-item transfers for FY25, surplus property declarations, and updates from the Highway Department. The Town Administrator will also present correspondence on liquor licenses, property use requests, and a property sale.

• FY25 Line Item Transfers and Closeout Review and Vote
• FY25 General Transfers Semi-Annual Review and Vote
• Surplus Property Declaration – Powered Wheelchairs
• Surplus Property Declaration – Voting Booths
• Two (2) One-Day Liquor License Applications – Mayflower Market Days

The Selectmen approved a $3,500 expense for a School Resource Officer vehicle using opioid settlement funds and declared both donated wheelchairs and old voting booths as surplus property. They also approved FY25 line‑item and general fund transfers, two one‑day liquor licenses, and authorized the Highway Superintendent to sign all Highway Department contracts. A 2‑1 vote sent a notice to the Town Properties Committee to manage the $60,000 front‑door project responsibly.

• Approved $3,500 SRO vehicle expense (3‑0)
• Declared Council on Aging wheelchairs surplus (3‑0)
• Declared old voting booths surplus (3‑0)
• Sent notice to Town Properties Committee on front‑door project (2‑1)
• Approved FY25 line‑item transfers for closeout (3‑0)
• Approved FY25 general transfers (3‑0)
• Approved two one‑day liquor licenses for Mayflower Market Days (3‑0)
• Authorized Highway Superintendent to sign all Highway Department contracts (3‑0)

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to prepare for upcoming contract talks with nonunion personnel. The session may adjourn to an executive session to conduct strategy discussions and collective bargaining preparation with the Plympton Teachers Association.

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss maintenance priorities, signage, and potential projects. The agenda includes updates on grants and the OCPC Water Steering Committee. The committee will also approve minutes from June 12, 2025.

• Discussion of preserves maintenance and use priorities
• Signage for preserves
• Potential projects
• Grant updates
• OCPC Water Steering Committee updates

Council on Aging

The Plympton Council on Aging meets to approve past meeting minutes, hear reports from subcommittees and partner organizations, and discuss regular programs, policies, and future events. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review and approval of June and July 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of possible cancellation policy for COA van service
• Consideration of in-home nurse clinic visits
• Planning for Veterans’ Breakfast, Pie Luncheon, and Upland Holiday Luncheon

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will receive status updates on two active projects. The committee will also discuss outreach and the solicitation of new projects.

• Status update on Library patio project
• Status update on Rec Commission baseball field refurbishment
• Discussion on solicitation for new projects

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Joint Committee of Superintendency Union #31 and Silver Lake Regional School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on specific administrative and facility requests. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the Guidance Director's job description.

• Vote on Mahmoud Decision handbook change
• Discussion and vote on Guidance Director job description
• Discussion and vote on Change Order Invoice
• Vote on Youth Football request to use Siricco Field

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application. The board is considering a proposal for a large-scale ground-mounted photovoltaic array.

• Site plan review for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC at 0 Brook Street
• Proposed construction of a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array

Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review past, present, and future library updates. The board is also scheduled to discuss a patio project.

• Patio project
• Past, present, and future library updates

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application for a solar project. The board is reviewing a proposal for a ground-mounted photovoltaic array.

• Site Plan Review for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC at 0 Brook Street (17.91 acre photovoltaic array)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application. The board is considering a proposal for a ground-mounted photovoltaic array.

• Site plan review for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC at 0 Brook Street
• Proposed construction of a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array

The Board recused James Cohen from the Brook Street solar site plan discussion. The Board voted to continue the public hearing on the Brook Street site plan to September 2, 2025 at 6:30 p.m., passing the motion unanimously with one recusal. The Board also approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote.

• James Cohen recused himself from the Brook Street site plan matter
• Motion to continue Brook Street solar site plan public hearing to Sept. 2, 2025 passed unanimously (1 recusal)
• Approved July 15, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously

Conservation Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Conservation Commission has been canceled. The agenda had included continuations for hearings and administrative discussions.

• Canceled NOI Hearing continuation for 0 Maple Street (single-family home)
• Canceled NOI Hearing continuation for 134 Brook St. (solar project)
• Canceled enforcement discussion for 0 Main Street

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, payroll and vendor warrants, and motor vehicle reports. The board will also consider an extension for the Interim Assistant Assessor and a FY26 Gateway authorization letter. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate and personal property abatements and a forestry lien.

• Approval of Payroll/Vendor Warrant
• Appointment of Interim Assistant Assessor extension
• Letter of Authorization FY26 Gateway
• Review of MV Abatements and Monthly MV Reports
• Executive session regarding RE/PP Abatements and Forestry Lien

The Board tabled the June 2, 2025 minutes until the next meeting. It approved the appointment of Holly J. Merry as Assistant Assessor until August 14, 2028. The Board signed the FY26 letter of authorization and an omitted/revised form for Gateway submissions. Motions to adjourn the public meeting, to abate clerical‑error bills, and to end the meeting at 6:00 p.m. were all approved.

• Tabled June 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Holly J. Merry, Assistant Assessor until Aug 14, 2028 (all in favor)
• Signed FY26 letter of authorization for Assistant Assessor to submit forms in Gateway (all in favor)
• Signed omitted and revised form submitted into Gateway (all in favor)
• Adjourned public meeting at 5:20 p.m. to enter Executive Session (all in favor)
• Abated uncollectible bills identified as clerical errors (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a written decision for a property on Spring Street. The board will also continue a public hearing regarding a Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit application.

• Approval of written decision for Special Permit at 77 Spring Street
• Public hearing continuation for Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review numerous septic system installations, repairs, and perc test applications. The meeting includes discussions on unpermitted systems, state ADU regulations, and a new solar project on Brook Street.

• Review of septic plans for 17 properties, including 110 Center Street and 125 West Street
• New Solar Project application for Brook Street (M18-6-43, 43A, 44)
• Discussion of unpermitted septic systems at 41 Spring Street and 36 Parsonage Road
• Perc test applications for 145 County Road, 0 Pleasant Street, and 9 Lake Street
• Review of failed Title 5 reports for 50 Forest, 50 Maple, 73 West, and 36 Colchester Streets

The Board accepted the June 24 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It approved septic system plans for multiple properties, including 110 Center Street, 125 West Street, and 64 Brook Street, with permits set to expire between 2025 and 2028. The Board voted 3‑0 to take the shake‑machine out of service pending investigation, ratified prior meeting votes by 3‑0, scheduled perc tests for three sites, and adjourned the meeting by a 3‑0 vote.

• Accepted June 24, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved septic repair plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/25)
• Approved septic installation plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved septic installation plan for 64 Brook Street (permit expires 9/10/27)
• Voted 3‑0 to take shake‑machine out of service until issue identified
• Voted 3‑0 to ratify votes from May 27, June 10, and June 24, 2025 meetings
• Scheduled perc tests for 145 County Road, 0 Pleasant Street, and 9 Lake Street (August)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0) at 6:35 PM

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the HOLT Revitalization project and plan the schedule for the upcoming year. The body will also review grants and future events.

• HOLT Revitalization project
• Grants
• Basketball hoops
• Upcoming year schedule

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on line and reserve fund transfers for the FY25 closeout. The committee will also review the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Line and Reserve Fund Transfers – FY25 Closeout Vote

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25 meeting (unanimous vote, one abstention). It then approved the proposed line‑item transfers, as noted in the attached documentation, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 25 minutes (unanimous, DC abstained)
• Approved line‑item transfers (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review numerous septic system installations and repairs across the town. The meeting includes discussions on a new solar project on Brook Street and state ADU regulations.

• Review of septic plans for 16 properties, including 110 Center Street and 125 West Street
• New solar project at Brook Street (M18-6-43, 43A, 44)
• Discussion of O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation
• Review of failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple, 73 West, and 36 Colchester Street
• Testing results for milkshake machine at Kkaties Express

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The body may also conduct collective bargaining or contract negotiations with the Plympton Teachers Association.

• Contract negotiations with Plympton Teachers Association
• Strategy sessions for nonunion personnel negotiations

Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review past, present, and future library updates. The board will also discuss a patio project.

• Patio project
• Past, present, and future library updates

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to enter an executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or potential discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a) Purpose (1)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will meet virtually to discuss the appointment of Daniel Cadogan to the Plympton Finance Committee. The appointment would last until the next regularly scheduled Annual Town Election.

• Appointment of Daniel Cadogan to the Plympton Finance Committee

The Board of Selectmen approved the appointment of Daniel Cadogan to the Plympton Finance Committee, effective July 15, 2025, with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was called to order and later adjourned, each also by a 3‑0 vote. The next Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 18 at 1:00 p.m.

• Approved appointment of Daniel Cadogan to Plympton Finance Committee (3-0)
• Called meeting to order (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously elected Alan Wheelock as chair, Deb Anderson as vice‑chair and Justin Shepard as treasurer. It approved payment of the $825 CPA Coalition invoice. The committee also unanimously voted to invite Library Director Mike Slawson and the Recreation Committee to discuss project updates at the next meeting, and set the August meeting for Monday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. (later changed to Aug. 11).

• Elected Alan Wheelock as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Deb Anderson as vice‑chair (unanimous)
• Elected Justin Shepard as treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $825 CPA Coalition invoice (unanimous)
• Approved correction of member name spellings in minutes (unanimous)
• Requested Library Director Mike Slawson and Recreation Committee attend next CPC meeting (unanimous)
• Set August meeting date for Monday, Aug. 4 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a site plan application for a large-scale solar array. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the project's compliance with town zoning bylaws.

• Public hearing for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC regarding a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array at Brook Street (Assessors M-B-L: 18-6-43; 18-6-43A; 18-6-44 and 19-1-16)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to review a site plan application for a solar array. The board is considering a special permit for Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC.

• Special permit application for a 17.91 acre ground mounted photovoltaic array at Brook Street (Assessors M-B-L: 18-6-43; 18-6-43A; 18-6-44 and 19-1-16)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Site Plan approval application for a ground mounted photovoltaic array. The project is proposed by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC.

• Public hearing for a 17.91 acre solar array at 0 Brook Street

The board recused member James Cohen and then unanimously voted to continue the public hearing on the Brook Street Phase 3 solar site‑plan to August 5, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. The board also approved the July 1, 2025 meeting minutes. Finally, the board adjourned the session.

• Continued public hearing on Brook Street Phase 3 solar site plan to Aug 5, 2025 (unanimous, 1 recusal)
• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan application for a solar project. The board is considering a special permit for the construction of a ground mounted photovoltaic array.

• Application by Brook Street Phase Three Solar, LLC for a 17.91 acre photovoltaic array at Brook Street (Assessors M-B-L: 18-6-43; 18-6-43A; 18-6-44 and 19-1-16)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will meet to handle annual administrative tasks, including reorganization and the annual report. Members will review the CPC Plan and prepare for the new project application period running from September 1 to October 15.

• Annual reorganization
• Annual report and review of CPC Plan
• Preparation for project application period (9/1-10/15)
• Discussion on closing inactive accounts
• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a paraprofessional contract. The meeting includes a financial report and a review of end-of-year data.

• Possible vote on paraprofessional contract
• Financial report from Director of Finance and Operations Sarah Hickey
• Possible vote on acceptance of grants, donations, and awards
• Review of end-of-year data presented by Peter Veneto
• Discussion regarding 1:1 paraprofessionals

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a hearing regarding an application from JSC Holdings LLC. The board is considering a special permit for the construction of three commercial buildings, including driveways and parking.

• Special permit application (case no. 25-0604) for 77 Spring Street
• Proposal for three commercial buildings with driveways and parking
• Request for a site with a total impervious area exceeding 1 acre

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review June reports and discuss program updates. The board will consider a cancellation policy for the COA van and the possibility of in-home nurse clinic visits.

• Discussion of COA van cancellation policy
• Possibility of in-home visits for Nurse Clinic
• Board reappointments for Geri Cellini and Dottie Martel
• Review of food pantry and warrant reports
• Planning for events including Upland Club Cookout and Pie Luncheon

The board reviewed financials, pantry service, and Friends of COA treasury. Upcoming trips and luncheons were announced, and an appreciation dinner by OCES was noted. No formal decisions or votes were recorded.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, warrants, and motor vehicle reports. The board will enter an executive session to discuss property tax abatements and exemptions.

• Approval of March 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of payroll and vendor warrants
• Motor vehicle abatements and monthly reports
• Senior and Veteran exemptions
• Chapter Land Applications for FY26

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss town administration updates and personnel appointments. The board may vote on a new procurement policy and the appointment of a representative to the Old Colony Planning Council.

• Review and adoption of Updated Procurement Policy (retroactive to 6/30/2025)
• Appointment of Paul Armstrong as Alternate Building Commissioner/Local Inspector
• Appointment of Timothy Johnson as Part-time Police Officer
• Discussion of Old Town House Survey and next steps
• Selection of BOS appointee to Old Colony Planning Council

The Board adopted the updated procurement policy retroactive to June 30, 2025, and authorized a survey of the Old Town House property. It appointed Nathaniel Sides to the Old Colony Planning Council, Dana Smith as backup signatory for warrants, Paul Armstrong as Alternate Building Commissioner/Local Inspector (July 7, 2025‑June 30, 2026), and re‑appointed Timothy Johnson as a part‑time police officer (July 1, 2025‑June 30, 2026). The Board also approved the June 9, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Adopted updated procurement policy (effective 6/30/2025) – approved unanimously
• Authorized survey of Old Town House property – approved unanimously
• Selected Nathaniel Sides as BOS appointee to Old Colony Planning Council – approved unanimously
• Selected Dana Smith as backup BOS signatory for warrants – approved unanimously
• Appointed Paul Armstrong as Alternate Building Commissioner/Local Inspector (7/7/25‑6/30/26) – approved unanimously
• Re‑appointed Timothy Johnson as part‑time police officer (7/1/25‑6/30/26) – approved unanimously
• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes – approved unanimously
• Adjourned meeting – vote 2‑0

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially recommend a candidate to fill a vacant seat on the committee. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings.

• Review of candidates and recommendation for vacant committee seat

The committee approved the minutes from April 14 and May 14, 2025. Kathryn Shepard was appointed Secretary and Marilyn Brown was appointed Chair, both unanimously. The committee unanimously recommended Daniel Cadogan for appointment to the Finance Committee and named Corrie McGrail as an alternate if he declines. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathryn Shepard as Secretary (unanimous)
• Appointed Marilyn Brown as Chair (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Daniel Cadogan to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Recommended Corrie McGrail as alternate appointee (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a property at 0 Maple Street. The commission is considering a proposal to build a single-family home and associated infrastructure.

• Notice of Intent from Paul D’Angelo III for 0 Maple Street (Map 7, Parcel/Lot Numbers 2-14 & 29)
• Proposal for single-family dwelling, driveway, utilities, well, and site grading
• Review of 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent from JSC Holdings, LLC. The body is considering a proposal to build three contractor buildings with parking, drainage, and utilities near wetlands and a riverfront area.

• Notice of Intent from JSC Holdings, LLC for 77 Spring Street (Map 19, Parcel 1 & Lot 7)

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved an 8,900‑square‑foot waiver within the Vernal Pool buffer zone for the emergency access road at 134 Brook Street. It also approved the change of a stream’s designation from perennial to intermittent and authorized the 77 Spring Street project under both the Wetlands Protection Act and the town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw. Additional items approved included the June 30 warrant, the June 17 meeting minutes, and continuations of two NOI hearings to August 5, 2025.

• Approved waiver of 8,900 sq ft Vernal Pool buffer zone (unanimous)
• Approved change of stream designation from perennial to intermittent (unanimous)
• Approved 77 Spring St project under Wetlands Protection Act (unanimous)
• Approved 77 Spring St project under Plympton Wetlands Protection Bylaw (unanimous)
• Approved June 30, 2025 warrant for $738.62 expenses (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Continued NOI hearing for 0 Maple St to Aug 5, 2025 (procedural)
• Continued NOI hearing for 134 Brook St to Aug 5, 2025 (procedural)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue public hearings for three Notice of Intent (NOI) applications. The body will also discuss enforcement at 0 Main Street and potential new commissioners.

• NOI Hearing continuation for single-family home at 0 Maple Street
• NOI Hearing continuation for solar project at 134 Brook St.
• NOI Hearing continuation for 3 contractor buildings at 77 Spring Street
• Enforcement discussion for 0 Main Street
• Review of new Building Permit Applications

The Plympton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to approve an 8,900‑square‑foot disturbance waiver within the Vernal Pool buffer zone for the 134 Brook Street solar project. It also approved changing the stream at 77 Spring Street from perennial to intermittent and authorized the project under both the Wetlands Protection Act and the town’s Wetlands Protection Bylaw. The commission further approved the June 30 warrant and the minutes from the June 17 meeting. All votes were 5‑0 in favor.

• Approved 8,900 sq ft Vernal Pool buffer waiver for 134 Brook St. (5‑0)
• Approved change of stream designation to intermittent for 77 Spring St. (5‑0)
• Approved 77 Spring St. project under Wetlands Protection Act (5‑0)
• Approved 77 Spring St. project under Plympton Wetlands Protection Bylaw (5‑0)
• Approved June 30, 2025 warrant for $738.62 expenses (5‑0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5‑0)
• Continued NOI hearing for 0 Maple St. to Aug 5, 2025 (procedural)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for 77 Spring Street. The board is considering a proposal for a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility.

• Public hearing for special permit application at 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7)
• Proposal for Contractor’s Warehouse, Light Manufacturing & Sports/Trainer Facility
• Review of impervious coverage exceeding 15% within the Type I Groundwater Protection District

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for 77 Spring Street. The request concerns the construction of a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility.

• Special permit application for 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7) for a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility
• Review of impervious coverage exceeding 15% within the Type I Groundwater Protection District

The board unanimously approved the Approval‑Not‑Required (ANR) plan for the properties at 40 County Road. It voted to continue the public hearing on the 106 County Road site‑plan and special permit until February 4 2025. The board raised the ANR application fee from $160 to $250. It postponed a vote on the December 17 2024 minutes and agreed to resend the alternative MBTA zoning location suggestion to the Town Administrator.

• Approved ANR plan for 40 County Road (unanimous consent)
• Continued hearing on 106 County Road site‑plan and special permit until Feb 4 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Raised ANR application fee from $160 to $250 (consensus)
• Postponed vote on Dec 17 2024 minutes to next meeting
• Re‑suggested alternative MBTA zoning location to Town Administrator
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous consent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a special permit application for 77 Spring Street. The request concerns the construction of a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility.

• Special permit application for 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7) for a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility
• Review of impervious coverage exceeding 15% within the Type I Groundwater Protection District

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing regarding a Chapter 40B Comprehensive Permit application for Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC. The Board expects to vote on appointing a Peer Review Technical Consultant firm.

• Public hearing continuation for Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC Comprehensive Permit
• Proposed vote to appoint a Peer Review Technical Consultant firm
• Potential presentation from the applicant's civil engineer

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct hearings on three Notice of Intent (NOI) applications. The body will also discuss enforcement at 0 Main Street and provide updates from the Open Space Committee.

• NOI Hearing continuation for solar project at 134 Brook St. (SE266-0240)
• NOI Hearing continuation for 3 contractor buildings at 77 Spring Street (SE266-0241)
• NOI Hearing continuation for single-family home at 0 Maple Street (SE266-0229)
• Enforcement discussion regarding 0 Main Street [21-3-11]
• Review of new Building Permit Applications

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to recommend Daniel Cadogan for appointment to the Finance Committee and authorized the Town Administrator to sign the Certificate of Vote. An alternate recommendation to appoint Corrie McGrail if Cadogan declines was also approved unanimously. The committee reorganized, naming Kathryn Shepard as Secretary and Marilyn Brown as Chair, both approved unanimously. Minutes from the April 14 and May 14, 2025 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved appointment of Daniel Cadogan to Finance Committee (unanimously)
• Approved alternate appointment of Corrie McGrail if Cadogan declines (unanimously)
• Approved Kathryn Shepard as Secretary (unanimously)
• Approved Marilyn Brown as Chair (unanimously)
• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimously)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review approved, pending, and failed septic system plans for multiple properties. The meeting includes discussions on state ADU regulations, the current fee schedule, and specific property violations.

• Review of septic plans for 17 properties, including 110 Center Street and 125 West Street
• Discussion of unpermitted septic system at 41 Spring Street
• Review of barn used as residence without septic permit at 36 Parsonage Road
• Discussion of Ricketts Pond Estates Proposed 40B Project
• Review of Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds

The Plympton Board of Health accepted the June 10 meeting minutes and approved a series of septic system repair, installation, and upgrade plans with associated permits. A motion passed to request an additional test from Kkatie's milkshake machine by July 1. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Accepted June 10, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0)
• Approved septic repair plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/25)
• Approved septic installation plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved septic installation plan for 72 Prospect Road (permit expires 11/28/26)
• Approved septic installation plan for 0 Main Street (permit expires 1/14/28)
• Approved R&R drip‑irrigation system plan for 5 County Road (permit expires 5/27/28)
• Motion 3-0 to send letter to Kkatie's requesting an additional test by July 1
• Motion 3-0 to adjourn the meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent from JSC Holdings, LLC. The body will consider a proposal to build three contractor buildings and associated infrastructure near protected wetlands.

• Notice of Intent from JSC Holdings, LLC for 77 Spring Street (Map 19, Parcel 1 & Lot 7)
• Proposal to construct three contractor buildings with parking, drainage, and utilities
• Review of impacts within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW) and Riverfront Area

The Conservation Commission postponed the Notice of Intent hearing for 77 Spring Street to July 1, 2025. It approved three building permits: 30 West Street (single‑family home), 8 Marie Elaine Drive (shed), and 31 Parsonage Road (single‑family home). The June 3, 2025 minutes were approved unanimously. Owners at 20 Prospect Road were ordered to cease cutting large trees and may only hand‑cut small vegetation up to a 5‑foot path.

• Continued NOI hearing for 77 Spring Street to July 1, 2025
• Approved building permit for 30 West Street single‑family home
• Approved building permit for 8 Marie Elaine Drive shed
• Approved building permit for 31 Parsonage Road single‑family home
• Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (Rick Burnet, Tim Ferraro, Mike Matern: Aye)
• Ordered owners at 20 Prospect Road to cease cutting large trees; allowed hand‑cutting of small vegetation up to 5 ft width
• Directed creation of a vernal‑pool inventory to be added to the website
• Directed creation of a checklist of best practices for floodplain management

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a Notice of Intent hearing regarding three contractor buildings at 77 Spring Street. The body will also discuss preserve signage, enforcement at 0 Main Street, and potential new commissioners.

• NOI Hearing for 77 Spring Street (JSC Holdings, LLC/Merrill) for 3 contractor buildings
• Enforcement discussion for 0 Main Street [21-3-11]
• Discussion on signage for preserves
• Review of new Building Permit Applications
• Open Space Committee updates

Planning Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, hearings, or decisions are listed for discussion.

The Planning Board accepted the special‑permit documentation for 77 Spring Street and set a hearing for July 1, 2025. It accepted the site‑plan review application for a solar field expansion on Brook Street, asked for a waiver letter, and scheduled a hearing for July 15, 2025. Approval of the May 20 and June 3 meeting minutes was tabled until July 1, 2025. The board unanimously approved payment of a $930 bill to John Chester Consulting.

• Accepted special‑permit documentation for 77 Spring Street; hearing set for July 1, 2025
• Accepted site‑plan review application for Brook Street solar expansion; hearing set for July 15, 2025
• Requested waiver letter for development impact, lighting, and traffic reports (applicant to provide)
• Tabled approval of May 20 and June 3 meeting minutes until July 1, 2025
• Approved payment of $930 bill to John Chester Consulting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the HOLT Revitalization project and plan for upcoming and future events. The body will also review the schedule for the coming year and discuss grants.

• HOLT Revitalization project
• Upcoming and future projects and events
• Schedule for the upcoming year
• Grants

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet to discuss the use and maintenance priorities of town preserves. The body will also review signage, grant updates, and reports from the OCPC Water Steering Committee.

• Preserve maintenance and use priorities
• Signage for preserves
• Grant updates
• OCPC Water Steering Committee updates
• Approval of April 17, 2025 minutes

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It also unanimously approved an upcoming $500 warrant for the Cape Cod Conservation Trust and to allocate remaining funds toward Turkey Swamp legal fees, preserve signage, or beaver device maintenance. No other formal actions were taken; other items were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved minutes of 4/17/25 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved $500 warrant for CCCCT and fund allocations to Turkey Swamp legal fees, signage, or beaver device maintenance (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review numerous septic system installations, repairs, and upgrades. The meeting includes discussions on state ADU regulations, a fee schedule review, and specific property compliance issues.

• Approval of septic plans for 17 properties, including 110 Center Street and 125 West Street
• Discussion of litigation regarding 10 Mayflower Road (O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton)
• Review of unpermitted septic systems at 41 Spring Street and 36 Parsonage Road
• Perc test applications for 173 Main Street and 178 Main Street
• Review of failed systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 73 West Street

The Board accepted the May 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved numerous septic system plans and installations listed on the agenda. The Board voted 3‑0 to approve recording all meetings and 3‑0 to prohibit milk‑shake sales at Kkaties until a passing test is received. Warrants for payment were signed and the meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Accepted May 27, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved multiple septic system repair, installation, and upgrade plans (see agenda list)
• Approved recording of meetings going forward (3‑0)
• Approved restriction on milk‑shake sales at Kkaties until test passes (3‑0)
• Signed warrants for payment
• Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review monthly reports and discuss operational updates for senior programs. The board will also address board reappointments effective July 1.

• Discussion of COA van cancellation policy
• Possibility of in-home visits for the Nurse Clinic
• Board reappointments for Geri Cellini and Dottie Martel
• Review of June luncheon
• Planning for Reiki (July 30), Upland Club Cookout (August 13), and Pie Luncheon (September 24)

The council approved the reappointment of Dottie Martel and Geri Cellini to the board, effective July 1, 2025. The May meeting minutes were accepted by vote. The Friends of COA reported a treasury balance of $6,282.71, including $175 from the June luncheon and a $50 donation. The director noted that a new van driver, Dennis Dries, has been trained and is ready to serve passengers.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dottie Martel and Geri Cellini, effective July 1, 2025
• Reported Friends treasury balance of $6,282.71
• Recorded $175 luncheon revenue and $50 donation for equipment
• New van driver Dennis Dries trained and ready for service

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will consider several personnel appointments and the execution of town contracts. The meeting includes updates from the Town Properties Committee and the Town Administrator.

• Appointment of Timothy Johnson as full-time Patrolman starting 7/1/2025
• Appointment of Keelin Smith to the Town Properties Committee
• Execution of Emergency Dispatch Services contract for FY26–FY28
• Authorization to execute Electrical Aggregation Contract
• Presentation of Certificate to Police Sergeant John Simon

The Board of Selectmen approved and executed a contract with the Regional Old Colony Communications Center for Emergency Dispatch Services covering fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The motion passed unanimously (3‑0). Several appointments and authorizations were also approved, each with the recorded vote counts.

• Appointed Timothy Johnson as full-time Patrolman (vote 2‑0 DS/MR)
• Appointed Keelin Smith to the Town Properties Committee (vote 2‑0 DS/MR)
• Approved non‑union, non‑contract BOS‑appointed Town employees (vote 2‑0 DS/MR)
• Re‑appointed BOS‑appointed Board & Committee members (vote 2‑0 DS/MR)
• Authorized Mark Russo to execute the next Electrical Aggregation Contract (vote 2‑0 DS/MR)
• Approved Emergency Dispatch Services contract for FY26‑28 (vote 3‑0 DS/MR/NS)
• Appointed Nate Sides to Plymouth County committees (vote 3‑0 DS/MR/NS)
• Approved minutes for May 1, 14, and 19 with minor edits (vote 3‑0 DS/MR/NS)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator meeting on June 9, 2025 recorded only the current membership and term end dates for various town boards and committees. No approvals, denials, or policy actions were taken. The minutes consist solely of membership listings.

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The June 9, 2025 meeting listed staff members and their titles for various town departments, including Police, Highway, and Transfer Station. No votes, approvals, or other actions were recorded. The minutes contain only personnel information.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to reorganize the board and review administrative documents. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various reports.

• Reorganization of the Board of Assessors
• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of payroll and vendor warrants
• Review of MV Abatements
• Review of monthly MV/RE Reports

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to reorganize the board and review administrative documents. The session includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various reports.

• Reorganization of the Board of Assessors
• Approval of May 4, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of payroll and vendor warrants
• Review of MV Abatements
• Review of Monthly MV/RE Reports

Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review past, present, and future updates regarding the library.

• Past library updates
• Present library updates
• Future library updates

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The body may also conduct collective bargaining or contract negotiations with the Plympton Teachers Association.

• Contract negotiations with Plympton Teachers Association
• Strategy sessions for nonunion personnel negotiations

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Notice of Intent for a property at 106 County Road. The proposal involves constructing relocatable storage units and a crushed stone pad near Bordering Vegetated Wetlands.

• Public hearing for Notice of Intent at 106 County Road (Map 4, Parcel 3 & Lot 7)
• Proposal for relocatable storage units and crushed stone pad within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent from Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC. The body will consider a proposal to clear, grade, and construct a gravel access drive and infiltration basins for a ground-mounted solar project.

• Public hearing for 134 Brook Street (Map 18, Parcels 6-43, 6-43A, 6-44 and Map 19, Parcel 1-16)
• Proposal to construct gravel access drive and infiltration basins within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding two Notice of Intent (NOI) applications. The body will also discuss preserve signage, enforcement at 0 Main Street, and administrative matters.

• NOI Hearing continuation for storage units at 106 County Road
• NOI Hearing for solar project at 134 Brook St. (Brook Street Phase Three Solar LLC)
• Enforcement discussion for 0 Main Street
• RDA for MBTA Right-of-Way wetland map (Keolis)
• Discussion on potential new conservation commissioners

The Conservation Commission voted to issue a Positive 2a and Negative 4 Determination of Applicability for the MBTA right‑of‑way. It approved, with conditions, the May 2 2025 site plans for the storage‑unit project at 106 County Road. The board also approved the February 4 2025 meeting minutes, adopted new signage designs, and set actions for vernal‑pool inventory and floodplain best practices.

• Issued Positive 2a and Negative 4 Determination of Applicability for MBTA Right‑of‑Way (3‑0)
• Approved, with conditions, the May 2 2025 site plans for the storage‑unit project at 106 County Road (3‑0)
• Approved the February 4 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5‑0)
• Adopted the design for the Conservation Commission logo and hanging sign at Cato’s Ridge Preserve (unanimous)
• Directed creation of an inventory of town vernal pools and addition of reports to the website
• Directed development of a checklist of best practices for floodplain management
• Planned a site visit for the 134 Brook Street solar project after next plans are submitted
• Authorized Brian Vasa to submit a grant application for a water‑security plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan review application for 77 Spring Street. The proposal involves constructing a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility.

• Site Plan Review for 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7)
• Proposed construction of three warehouse buildings of approximately 7,424 square feet each

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a warehouse and sports facility project. The board will also vote on a site plan and special permit for storage containers at 106 County Road.

• Public hearing for three 7,424 square foot warehouse buildings at 77 Spring Street
• Vote on site plan for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road
• Vote on special permit for impervious coverage increasing to 59.5% at 106 County Road

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to reorganize the board and approve minutes and warrants. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss non-public records regarding abatements and exemptions.

• Reorganization of the Board
• Approval of payroll and vendor warrants
• Review of MV Abatements and Monthly MV Reports
• Executive session regarding Senior Exemptions and RE/PP Abatements

The Board adopted a motion to reorganize the Board of Assessors. It approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. The Board voted to close the Assessors’ office on June 24‑25 so staff could attend the MAAO Summer Conference. In Executive Session the Board approved a one‑unit 17D exemption.

• Approved reorganization of the Board of Assessors (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of the 4/7/25 meeting (motion passed)
• Approved closing of the Assessors’ office on 6‑24‑25 and 6‑25‑25 (motion passed)
• Adjourned public meeting to Executive Session at 5:35 p.m. (motion passed)
• Approved one 17D exemption (motion passed)
• Adjourned Executive Session at 5:55 p.m. (motion passed)

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Administrative Review Subcommittee will meet to discuss the results of the Superintendent’s evaluation and summative review. The committee will also consider the approval of several sets of meeting and executive minutes from 2024 and early 2025.

• Superintendent’s evaluation/summative results
• Approval of meeting minutes from 6.11.24, 8.6.24, 8.14.24, 9.25.24, 10.10.24, 11.7.24, and 1.7.24
• Approval of executive minutes from 2.8.24, 6.11.24, 8.6.24, 8.14.24, 9.25.24, 10.10.24, 11.7.24, and 1.7.24

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel or collective bargaining with the Plympton Teachers Association. The committee will not return to open session following the executive session.

• Executive session for contract negotiations with Plympton Teachers Association
• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Administrative Review Subcommittee of the Silver Lake Regional School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes from past meetings and review the results of the superintendent’s summative evaluation. No decisions on new items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from meetings held June 11, 2024 through January 7, 2024
• Review of superintendent’s summative evaluation results

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Plympton Zoning Board of Appeals will review a new 40B comprehensive permit application for Ricketts Pond Estates, a 44-unit rental housing project with 15 affordable units. The board must verify submitted materials, fees, and public notice compliance before scheduling a public hearing.

• Comprehensive permit application for 44-unit rental project with 15 affordable units
• Application fee: $1,250 flat + $75/unit ($4,550 total)
• Advertising fee: $90, certified abutters list: $35
• Stormwater management report and four site plans submitted
• Technical assistance escrow: $40,000

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold an initial hearing regarding a comprehensive permit application from Ricketts Pond, LLC. The board will discuss the project overview, select peer reviewers, and determine the technical assistance fund amount.

• Comprehensive Permit application for Ricketts Pond, LLC
• Selection and approval of peer reviewers
• Determination of technical assistance fund amount

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will open a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Permit application from Ricketts Pond Estates, LLC. The proposal involves constructing 60 residential units on a 24.43 acre site in the Industrial zoning district.

• Proposed construction of 54 two-bedroom and 6 three-bedroom units in 30 duplex buildings
• 15 of the 60 proposed units to be deed-restricted for low or moderate income housing
• Project location: 0 Spring Street, Plympton, MA (Assessor’s Parcel 19-2-4)

Town Properties Committee

The Plympton Town Properties Committee will meet at 6:30 PM in the Plympton PD Training Room to discuss election results, the Fire Station/Town Complex infrastructure project, and updates on the Town House roof, Denney Elementary HVAC, and Town House front door. The Fire Chief is expected as a guest.

• Town Meeting/election results and next steps
• Fire Station/Town Complex infrastructure project discussion
• Town House roof update
• Denney Elementary HVAC update
• Town House front door project

Nancy Butler resigned from the Town Properties Committee before the meeting began, and John Traynor submitted his resignation effective after the meeting. The committee did not approve the meeting minutes. The fire station project bids were declared no longer valid, and the committee indicated the project will need to be redesigned and rebid, extending the timeline.

• Nancy Butler resigned from the Town Properties Committee
• John Traynor tendered resignation effective after the meeting
• Committee did not approve the meeting minutes
• Fire station project bids declared invalid; project to be restarted

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will meet to discuss Town Meeting items and receive reports from administration. The session includes updates on the K-6 math curriculum and the district literacy plan. A possible vote may be taken regarding the acceptance of grants, donations, and awards.

• Possible vote on acceptance of grants, donations, and awards
• K-6 Math Curriculum Review Update
• District Literacy Plan update
• Town Meeting items discussion
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining for Paraprofessionals and Administrative Assistants

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review numerous septic system installations and repairs across the town. The meeting includes discussions on state ADU regulations, a fee schedule review, and a vote to reorganize the Board.

• Review of septic plans for multiple properties including 110 Center Street, 125 West Street, and 165 Palmer Road
• Discussion of O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation regarding 10 Mayflower Road
• Review of the Board's fee schedule
• Vote to reorganize the Board
• Discussion of the Ricketts Pond Estates Proposed 40B Project

The board voted 3-0 to approve Application for Disposal System Construction Permit #1366 to remove and replace a drip‑tubing irrigation system, with the health agent to inspect removal and final work. It also approved numerous septic system plans and installations for various properties. A reorganization vote 3-0 kept the current board officers in place. The board set the summer meeting dates for July 22 and August 26, voting 3-0.

• Accepted minutes of May 17, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved disposal system construction permit #1366 (3-0)
• Approved septic system repair plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/25)
• Approved new septic system plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved new septic system plan for 165 Palmer Road (permit expires 6/27/26)
• Approved septic system upgrade plan for 387 Main Street (permit expires 4/8/28)
• Reorganized board – maintained current officers (3-0)
• Set summer meeting dates: July 22 and August 26 (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, was canceled. The agenda included a continued hearing for a single-family home at 0 Maple Street and discussions on preserve signage and enforcement at 0 Main Street.

• Canceled NOI Hearing continuation for 0 Maple Street (SE266-0229)
• Canceled discussion on enforcement at 0 Main Street
• Canceled review of RDA for MBTA Right-of-Way wetland map
• Canceled approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will hold a continuation hearing for a single-family home project at 0 Maple Street. The meeting will also cover administrative matters, including reviewing building permits, approving prior meeting minutes, and discussing enforcement at 0 Main Street.

• Continuation hearing for NOI at 0 Maple Street (single-family home SE266-0229)
• Enforcement discussion at 0 Main Street [21-3-11]
• Review new building permit applications
• Approve minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct continued public hearings regarding two site plan reviews. The board is considering applications for storage containers and a warehouse complex.

• Site Plan Review for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road
• Special Permit for impervious coverage to increase to 59.5% at 106 County Road
• Site Plan Review for three warehouse buildings (approx. 7,424 sq ft each) at 77 Spring Street

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on May 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM to consider a site plan review application for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road. The applicant is B2B-SP1, LLC, with plans prepared by Grady Consulting, LLC.

• Continued public hearing on site plan review for 46 storage containers at 106 County Road
• Applicant: B2B-SP1, LLC
• Plans prepared by Grady Consulting, LLC

The board closed the hearing on the 106 County Road site plan and scheduled a new hearing with conditions for June 6. It approved waivers for an impact study, a tree survey, and the use of Cape Cod Berm as curb material for the 77 Spring Street warehouse project. The hearing on that project was continued to June 3. All other motions were approved unanimously.

• Closed 106 County Road hearing – unanimous vote
• Opened 106 County Road hearing pending conditions – unanimous vote
• Approved impact‑study waiver for 77 Spring Street – unanimous vote with 1 recusal
• Approved tree‑survey waiver for 77 Spring Street – unanimous vote with 1 recusal
• Approved Cape Cod Berm curb‑material waiver – majority vote with 1 recusal
• Continued 77 Spring Street hearing to June 3 – unanimous agreement
• Approved May 6 minutes – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous agreement

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a special permit application from B2B-SP1, LLC for a property at 106 County Road. The applicant seeks permission to exceed the 15% impervious coverage limit under Plympton Zoning Bylaws, with plans to increase coverage from 51.8% to 59.5%. The project must also address aquifer recharge requirements.

• Special permit application for 106 County Road (B2B-SP1, LLC)
• Proposed impervious coverage increase from 51.8% to 59.5%
• Compliance with Plympton Zoning Bylaws Section 300-8.3F(14) and 300-8.3G
• Water recharge to aquifer required for impervious coverage over 15%
• Site plans prepared by Grady Consulting, LLC (available at Town Clerk's office)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold an open session to discuss reorganization of the board, an update on ARPA funding status, and approval of warrants paid. The town administrator will provide updates. Minutes from the May 1 meeting will be reviewed.

• Reorganization of the Board
• ARPA Funding Status Update
• Warrants Paid (amounts not specified)
• Town Administrator's Updates
• Approval of minutes from May 1

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to name Dana Smith Chair, Nathaniel Sides Vice‑Chair, and Mark Russo Clerk. All three motions passed with a 3‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Appointed Dana Smith as Chair (3‑0)
• Appointed Nathaniel Sides as Vice‑Chair (3‑0)
• Appointed Mark Russo as Clerk (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee's agenda for May 14, 2025, consists of a single item: attending the Plympton Town Meeting. No other business, votes, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Attend Plympton Town Meeting

Board of Assessors

The Plympton Board of Assessors will attend the annual Town Meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda also includes a provision to take any actions not anticipated by the board within 48 hours prior to the meeting. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed beyond attending the Town Meeting.

• Board will attend the annual Town Meeting on May 14, 2025
• Potential unanticipated actions allowed within 48 hours before the meeting

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will discuss a Plymouth County Outreach proposal funded by opioid settlement money and review the FY26 Recommended Budget along with Annual and Special Town Meeting warrant articles. Votes may be taken on these items during the meeting.

• Discussion of Plymouth County Outreach Proposal using opioid settlement funds
• Review of FY26 Recommended Budget
• Review of Annual Town Meeting (ATM) and Special Town Meeting (STM) warrant articles
• Open session for public comment and any other business

The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the Plymouth County Outreach Proposal for opioid settlement funds. They also voted unanimously to move the FY26 budget for the Building Administrative Assistant to the top of the range effective July 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Town Administrator signing of opioid settlement outreach proposal (3-0)
• Approved FY26 budget move for Building Administrative Assistant to top of range effective 7/1/2025 (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will discuss the FY26 recommended budget and articles for the Annual and Special Town Meetings. The meeting may include votes on these items, which shape the town's spending plan and proposals for voter consideration.

• Discussion of FY26 Recommended Budget
• Review of Annual Town Meeting (ATM) and Special Town Meeting (STM) warrant articles

The committee approved an updated budget of $926,194 for line 510 Fire/EMS salaries, with a motion by Kathryn Shepard, seconded by Mike Lemieux, passing unanimously. The committee also voted not to take an official position on Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting concerning the school budget deficit.

• Approved $926,194 for line 510 Fire/EMS salaries (unanimous)
• Declined to take an official position on Article 4 of the Special Town Meeting (school budget deficit)

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to conduct an executive session to prepare for contract negotiations with paraprofessionals. The meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 4:15 p.m. at Dennett Elementary School.

• Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, s.2 for negotiations strategy with Plympton Paraprofessionals

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will meet to approve numerous septic system permits from previous meetings and discuss several pending issues, including a litigation case, junk/rats complaint, and unpermitted septic system. New business includes a review of the town profile with the regional epidemiologist and discussion of the proposed Ricketts Pond Estates 40B project. The board will also review state ADU regulations and the fee schedule.

• Discussion of proposed Ricketts Pond Estates 40B project
• Review of state ADU regulations and fee schedule
• Litigation O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton
• Septic permits for 110 Center Street and other properties
• Failed septic systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple, 173 Main, and 73 West Street

Council on Aging

The Plympton Council on Aging will review minutes from March and April 2025, hear reports from staff and partner organizations, and discuss regular programs. The board will also plan the June luncheon, explore the possibility of in-home nurse visits, and consider reappointments to the COA board and OCES.

• Approval of March and April 2025 minutes
• Reports from COA, Friends of the COA, OCES, Board of Selectmen, and Director of Elder Affairs
• Preparation for June luncheon including volunteers for salad, sandwiches, and dessert
• Discussion of possible in-home nurse visits for Nurse Clinic
• Reappointments of Geri Cellini and Dottie Martel to COA Board, and Dottie Martel to OCES

The board voted to accept the March and April minutes as written. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in this meeting. The remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and upcoming event announcements.

• Accepted March and April minutes (vote passed)

Library Trustees

The Plympton Board of Library Trustees is meeting to discuss routine library updates covering past, present, and future topics. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed on the agenda. The meeting appears to be procedural in nature.

• Past library updates
• Present library updates
• Future library updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a virtual meeting to continue a Notice of Intent hearing for 0 Maple Street to May 20 at the applicant's request. Other agenda items include discussion of signage for preserves, enforcement at Main Street, open space committee updates, and administrative matters such as the MBTA right-of-way.

• Continuation of NOI hearing for 0 Maple Street – D'Angelo/Webby Engin (SE266-0229) to May 20
• Discussion of signage for preserves
• Enforcement update: Main Street [21-3-11] – Tracey
• Open Space Committee updates
• Review of RDA – MBTA Right-of-Way

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold two public hearings: one on amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaws (Sections 300-5.10 and 6.4.B(4)) to comply with state law, and another on establishing a new Residential Development Overlay District (RDOD) that would add a zoning district and update the map. After hearing testimony, the board will vote on recommendations to forward to Town Meeting.

• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw amendments (Sections 300-5.10 and 6.4.B(4)) to align with Massachusetts law
• Public hearing on creating a Residential Development Overlay District (RDOD) with new § 300-3.6. and § 300-8.5.
• Board will vote on recommendations for both proposals and report to Town Meeting
• Meeting held at Deborah Sampson Meeting Room, Plympton Town House, 5 Palmer Road

The board approved an amendment to Zoning Bylaw sections 300‑5.10 and 6.4.B(4) to bring Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions into compliance with state law. It also approved an amendment establishing a Residential Development Overlay District, moving and adding zoning map sections. The April 15, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved ADU zoning bylaw amendment (unanimous vote)
• Approved Residential Development Overlay District amendment (unanimous vote)
• Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment to align Accessory Dwelling Unit regulations with new state law. After hearing testimony, the Board will vote on a recommendation for the Annual Town Meeting on May 14. The amendment modifies Sections 300-5.10 and 6.4.B(4) of the Zoning Bylaw.

• Public hearing on proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw Sections 300-5.10 and 6.4.B(4) concerning Accessory Dwelling Units
• Amendment intended to conform local rules with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, Section 5
• Board to vote on recommendation for Annual Town Meeting on May 14 at Dennett Elementary School

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2025, to hear testimony on a proposed zoning bylaw amendment that would establish a Residential Development Overlay District (RDOD). After the hearing, the Board will vote on a recommendation to the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 14.

• Proposed amendment to Zoning Bylaw to create a Residential Development Overlay District (RDOD)
• RDOD purpose: promote multi-family village-style residential development near municipal services
• Amendments include changes to Article III (Districts), Article VIII (Special Districts), and the Zoning Map
• Public hearing precedes Board vote on recommendation to Annual Town Meeting on May 14

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The committee may also conduct collective bargaining or contract negotiations with the Plympton Teachers Association.

• Executive session for nonunion personnel negotiation strategy
• Collective bargaining or contract negotiations with Plympton Teachers Association

Recreation Commission

The Plympton Recreation Committee will discuss the HOLT Revitalization project, upcoming and future projects and events, the budget for the next fiscal year, and grant opportunities. No votes or decisions are specified in the agenda; these items are listed for discussion.

• HOLT Revitalization project
• Upcoming projects and events
• Future projects and events
• Budget for upcoming year
• Grants

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Silver Lake Regional School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and vote on the Director of Student Services contract. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 10, 2025
• Discussion and vote on Director of Student Services contract

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will review minutes from the previous meeting and confirm plans for a public hearing on warrant articles, scheduled for May 6th in partnership with the Planning Board. Members will report on assigned reviews of BLRC information sheets and vote on proposed updates. The committee will also receive liaison updates, check the status of parking lot list items, and discuss near-term priorities.

• Review and approve minutes from April 17, 2025 meeting
• Confirm plans for May 6th public hearing on warrant articles with Planning Board
• Vote on updates to BLRC information sheets based on member reports
• Receive reports from liaison meetings
• Check status of items on parking lot list

Library Trustees

This is a procedural meeting of the Plympton Library Trustees with no specific action items listed. The agenda consists only of general updates under the headings of past, present, and future library operations.

• No specific rezonings, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed on this agenda

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold an open session to discuss several operational updates, including a highway department update, waste removal services for town parks and sports fields, and town meeting preparations. Appointments for a Senior Aide and a Board of Registrars member are also on the agenda. Votes may be taken on these items.

• Waste removal services for town parks and sports fields
• Appointment of Dennis Dries as Senior Aide (May 1 – June 30, 2025)
• Appointment of Michael Matern to the Board of Registrars (May 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026)
• Town meeting preparations
• Highway department update

The Selectmen approved Ghost Scoopers to provide waste disposal services at Holt Field and Harry Jason Park on a bi‑weekly basis. They also appointed Dennis Dries as Senior Aide and Michael Matern to the Board of Registrars. The Garden club's request to use the Town Green for its May 17 plant sale was approved, and the minutes from March 25 and April 14 were adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved waste disposal service at Holt Field and Harry Jason Park (3-0)
• Appointed Dennis Dries as Senior Aide (May 1‑June 30, 2025) (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Matern to Board of Registrars (May 1, 2025‑Mar 31, 2026) (3-0)
• Approved Garden Club use of Town Green on May 17 for plant sale (3-0)
• Approved March 25, 2025 Open Session minutes as written (3-0)
• Approved April 14, 2025 Open Session minutes as amended (3-0)
• Adjourned Open Session (3-0)

Town Properties Committee

The Plympton Town Properties Committee will receive an update on the Public Fire Station Project and discuss related Town Complex Infrastructure, with possible votes on the matter. The meeting includes any other business that may legally come before the committee.

• Fire Station Project/Town Complex Infrastructure discussion and possible votes

The committee met on April 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The chair presented the fire station project and answered public questions. No discussion, deliberation, or voting occurred, and the meeting was adjourned after the Q&A.

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee will hold an executive session under state law to conduct strategy or collective bargaining related to the Plympton Paraprofessionals Ground Rules. The meeting will not return to open session. This is a procedural meeting focused solely on closed-door negotiations.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Plympton Paraprofessionals

Plympton School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a School Choice Hearing followed by a regular meeting. The body will discuss Town Meeting items and receive reports from various standing committees and administration.

• School Choice Hearing
• Possible vote on acceptance of grants, donations, and awards
• Discussion of Town Meeting items
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy for Plympton Custodians, Coordinator of Student Services, and Administrative Assistant to the Principal

Board of Assessors

The Plympton Board of Assessors will review and sign minutes from April 7, approve payroll and vendor warrants, and discuss motor vehicle abatements and monthly reports. The board will then adjourn to executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions under state law, as well as litigation strategy. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 7, 2025 meeting
• Signing of payroll and vendor warrants
• Discussion of motor vehicle abatements and monthly MV reports
• Executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions (M.G.L. c30A §(a)(7))
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will hear an update on the Public Fire Station Project and Town Complex Infrastructure. Votes may be taken on the project and related infrastructure matters.

• Fire Station Project update with guest presentation
• Town Complex Infrastructure discussion

The committee voted to have the April 24 minutes duplicate those from the April 5 meeting, updating only where necessary. The motion was made by Jon Traynor, seconded by Nancy Butler, and passed with all members voting aye. The committee also reviewed a rough draft of a Plympton Fire Station fact‑sheet flyer, with a final draft to be considered at the next meeting.

• Adopted duplicate minutes format from 4/5/25 (unanimous approval)

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will meet on April 22, 2025, to discuss best practices for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), including deed restrictions, shared wells, and Title 5 reports. They will also review the septic permit checklist and fee schedule. Other agenda items include the O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation at 10 Mayflower Road, pending septic plans, and complaints about junk, trash, and failed Title 5 reports.

• Discussion of ADU regulations and best practices (deed restrictions, shared wells, Title 5)
• Review of septic permit checklist and fee schedule
• O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation regarding 10 Mayflower Road
• Approved and pending septic system permits for multiple properties
• Failed Title 5 reports for 73 West Street and other locations

The Board accepted the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It approved numerous septic system plans, including repairs and new installations, and also approved a disposal‑system construction permit and an expert‑witness contract, each by 3‑0 votes. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous motion.

• Accepted minutes from April 8 2025 (vote 3‑0)
• Approved septic repair plan for 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/25)
• Approved septic new‑installation plan for 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/26)
• Approved disposal‑system construction permit #1364 for 216 Brook Street (vote 3‑0)
• Approved use of Scott Horsley as expert witness in O'Hearn v. Plympton Board of Health (vote 3‑0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (vote 3‑0)

Town Properties Committee

The committee will discuss the Fire Station project, the town complex infrastructure, and fire station bids. Guest Dan Pallota from P3 is expected to attend.

• Fire Station Project/Town Complex infrastructure
• Fire Station bid discussion

The Town Properties Committee approved the minutes for the April 3 and April 5 meetings unanimously. It also voted 6‑0 to not proceed with any of the three alternate fire‑station upgrades at this time, leaving them for possible future use if contingency funds remain. Both actions were recorded as motions that passed without opposition.

• Approved minutes for April 3 and April 5 as submitted (unanimous aye)
• Postponed all alternate fire‑station upgrades (6‑0)

Open Space Committee

The Plympton Open Space Committee will discuss an extension of the Open Space & Recreation Plan, maintenance and use priorities for town preserves, potential new projects, and grant updates. Other agenda items include signage for preserves, OCPC Water Steering Committee updates, and approval of minutes from February 13, 2024. The meeting is hybrid at the Town House and via Zoom.

• Open Space & Recreation Plan extension
• Preserves maintenance and use priorities
• Signage for Preserves
• Potential projects
• Grant updates

The Open Space Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved the updated preserve signage design to be sent to the Conservation Commission. The committee approved an upcoming warrant for $500 to the Cape Cod Conservation Trust and allocated remaining funds for Turkey Swamp legal fees. Additionally, the committee determined that the main trail from the powerlines must be blocked again.

• Approved minutes from 2/13/25 meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved presentation of updated preserve signage design to Conservation Commission (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved upcoming warrant for $500 to CCCCT and remaining funds for Turkey Swamp legal fees (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Determined main trail from powerlines needs to be blocked again (decision, no vote recorded)

Bylaw Review Committee

The Plympton Bylaw Review Committee will review and approve minutes from April 3rd and confirm plans for a required public hearing on warrant articles, currently targeted for May 6th, in partnership with the Planning Board. Members will report on their review of specific information sheets and vote on proposed updates. They will also discuss liaison meeting updates, the parking lot list, and near-term priorities.

• Approve minutes from April 3rd, 2025
• Confirm public hearing date (May 6th) for warrant articles with Planning Board
• Vote on updates to BLRC information sheets based on member reviews
• Receive reports from liaison meetings
• Check status of parking lot list items

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold two public hearings. The first is a site plan review for a 780 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 8 Elm Street. The second is a continued hearing for a proposal to construct three warehouse buildings (each about 7,424 sq ft) with parking and infrastructure at 77 Spring Street. The board will also discuss new business and correspondence.

• Public hearing for ADU at 8 Elm Street (780 sf, 1BR/1BA)
• Continued public hearing for contractor warehouse & sports facility at 77 Spring Street (three 7,424 sf buildings)
• Site plan review applications for both properties
• New Business and Correspondence items

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider a site plan review application for 77 Spring Street. The applicant proposes to construct three warehouse buildings totaling about 7,424 square feet each, with associated parking and infrastructure, for a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility.

• Continued public hearing for site plan review at 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7)
• Proposal for three warehouse buildings, approximately 7,424 sq ft each, with parking and infrastructure

The board approved the site‑plan for an accessory dwelling unit at 8 Elm Street, requiring shutters and front‑elevation conformity. It voted to continue the 77 Spring Street warehouse hearing to May 20, 2025, if the applicant provides written agreement; otherwise it will reconvene on May 6. The board adopted amended April 1 minutes correcting “site tests” to “soil tests” and then adjourned.

• Approved 8 Elm St ADU site plan with condition to add shutters and match front elevation (1 recusal)
• Continued 77 Spring St warehouse hearing to May 20, 2025, pending written applicant agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted amended April 1 meeting minutes correcting "site tests" to "soil tests" (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The scheduled meeting of the Conservation Commission has been canceled. The agenda had included a hearing continuation for storage units at 106 County Road, which is now continued to June 3, 2025.

• Canceled NOI Hearing continuation for storage units at 106 County Road (SE266-0235)
• Canceled discussion on enforcement at 0 Main Street
• Canceled review of RDA for MBTA Right-of-Way wetland map

Council on Aging

The Plympton Council on Aging will discuss regular programs, luncheon planning, and state required certifications. Votes may be taken on approving March minutes, hiring COA driver Dennis Dries, and electing a representative to the OCES Board.

• Approval of March 2025 minutes
• Hiring of COA driver Dennis Dries
• Election of representative to OCES Board
• Review of state required certifications (Open Meeting Law, Conflict of Interest, Sexual Harassment)
• Discussion of June 4th Salad and Sandwich luncheon with entertainment by Atwater and Donnelly

The board approved the hiring of nurse Pat Iafrates and hired Dennis Dries as the MedBus driver, pending Board of Selectmen appointment. The acceptance of the March minutes was postponed to the May meeting. Dottie Martel will be reappointed to the OCES Board and several June events were scheduled.

• Postponed vote on March minutes to May meeting
• Reappointed Dottie Martel to the OCES Board
• Hired Dennis Dries as MedBus driver (pending Board of Selectmen appointment)
• Hired nurse Pat Iafrates by the COA board
• Scheduled Spine Health and Posture class led by Kelly Blevins for second Wednesday in June
• Booked Atwater & Donnelly as entertainment for June lunch

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a residential zoning permit application for a 1-bedroom accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 8 Elm Street, parcel 17-2-7-0. The proposed structure is 26x30 feet with 780 square feet of living space, including 1 bedroom and 1.5 baths, on a 192,371-square-foot lot. The application includes a certified abutters list and site plan.

• Proposed ADU at 8 Elm St: 26x30 ft, 780 SF, 1 bed, 1.5 bath, full basement
• Lot size: 192,371 SF with setbacks (front 220 ft, rear 221 ft, left 108 ft, right 300 ft)
• Certified abutters list prepared within 300 ft of parcel 17-2-7-0
• Application fee: $35 for abutters list, paid via check to Town of Plympton
• Zoning permit application dated 2/6/2025, filed by Cerone Bartlett

The Plympton Planning Board voted to approve the site‑plan review for an accessory dwelling unit at 8 Elm Street. Approval is conditional on adding shutters to the front façade and coordinating the new building’s paint colors with the existing residence. The vote was recorded as 4‑0‑6 in favor of approval.

• Approved Site Plan Review for ADU at 8 Elm St, subject to shutters and paint coordination (vote 4-0-6)

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider a site plan review application from Amber Cerone for the construction of a 780-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bathroom accessory dwelling unit at 8 Elm Street (Assessors M-B-L: 17-2-7). The board is deciding whether to approve the site plan for this proposed ADU.

• Public hearing on site plan review for an accessory dwelling unit at 8 Elm Street (Assessors M-B-L: 17-2-7)
• Applicant: Amber Cerone proposes a 780 sf one-bedroom, one-bathroom ADU

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on recommendations for the FY26 budget and related Town Meeting articles. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion and recommendation votes on FY26 budget
• Discussion and recommendation votes on Town Meeting articles
• Approval of meeting minutes

The committee reduced the fire holiday‑pay line from $57,345 to $18,333. It approved the Library Director’s $85,000 FY26 salary and adopted all warrant articles, with Article 10 passing 4‑0 (KS abstaining) and the others unanimously. The final FY26 budget was set at $15,264,460, about $223,000 under the levy limit, and a $20,000 transfer from fire expenses to fire vehicle funding was recommended.

• Reduced fire holiday‑pay line to $18,333
• Approved Library Director funding $85,000 for FY26
• Approved all warrant articles; Article 10 approved 4‑0 (KS abstaining), others unanimously
• Approved Article 3 to replenish SpEd reserve fund unanimously
• Set final FY26 budget at $15,264,460, $223,000 below levy limit
• Recommended transferring $20,000 from line 505 Fire Expenses to line 520 Fire Vehicle for FY26
• Moved lines 500‑520 (Fire Dept) approved 4‑0‑1 (KS abstaining)
• Approved Highway Dept tractor attachments (~$4,000) saving $11,000 in labor

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Comcast Cable Television License Renewal. They will also discuss ratifying an appointment to the Board of Registrars, appointing a police officer cadet, and reviewing Town Meeting Articles and the FY26 budget proposal. Votes may be taken on these items.

• Public hearing on Comcast Cable Television License Renewal
• Ratify vote of appointment: Robin Cotter, Board of Registrars, through March 2027
• Appointment: Patrick Reid, Police Officer/Academy Cadet
• Review and recommendations: Town Meeting Articles & FY26 Budget Proposal
• Warrants paid

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to accept public comment, formally consider, and possibly take final action on the proposed Comcast Renewal License for the town's cable television service.

• Public hearing to consider final action on the Comcast cable television license renewal

The Board of Selectmen approved the Comcast cable television license renewal effective July 1, 2025 with a unanimous vote. They also ratified the appointment of Robin Cotter to the Board of Registrars and appointed Patrick Reid as a police officer, each approved 3‑0. Recommendations on the FY26 budget were adopted, and the Article 18 renaming recommendation passed 2‑1. A grant to the Police and Fire Departments was announced and warrants totaling $19,430.84 were paid.

• Approved Comcast cable TV license renewal (effective July 1, 2025) – vote 3-0
• Ratified appointment of Robin Cotter to Board of Registrars (Apr 1, 2025–Mar 31, 2027) – vote 3-0
• Appointed Patrick Reid as Police Officer (Academy Cadet) effective Apr 14, 2025 – vote 3-0
• Recommended FY26 budget articles – vote 3-0
• Recommended Article 18 (Board of Selectmen renaming) – vote 2-1
• Paid warrants totaling $19,430.84
• Announced grant awarded to Police & Fire Departments for software, senior education, and safety equipment
• Notified tree debris removal at the Old Town House

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Joint Committee of Superintendency Union #31 and Silver Lake Regional School Committee will meet to review progress on district goals. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on exit interviews and establish a joint meeting schedule for FY26.

• Progress on District Goals for All
• Joint Meeting Schedule for FY26
• Exit Interview Discussion and Possible Vote
• Legislative Update from Jason Fraser

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a large list of approved and pending septic system installations and repairs. The board will also discuss best practices for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and review the septic permit checklist and fee schedule.

• Review of septic plans for 21 properties, including 0 West Street and 8 Elm Street
• Discussion of ADU deed restrictions, shared wells, and Title 5 reports
• Review of Septic Permit Checklist and Fee Schedule
• Discussion of O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation regarding 10 Mayflower Road
• Review of failed Title 5 reports for 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 173 Main Street

The Board accepted the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It approved a series of septic system permits and extensions for properties throughout Plympton, including new installations and repairs, each with a 3‑0 vote. The Board also approved a disposal system construction permit for 387 Main Street. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote.

• Accepted March 25 minutes (3-0)
• Approved new septic system at 0 West Street (permit expires 5/10/25) (3-0)
• Approved new septic system at 125 West Street (permit expires 5/10/25) (3-0)
• Approved new septic system at 112 Main Street (permit expires 11/26/27) (3-0)
• Approved disposal system construction permit for 387 Main Street (3-0)
• Approved extension for 56 Main Street septic plan (3-0)
• Approved new septic system at 8 Elm Street (permit expires 3/25/28) (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will hold an open session to discuss the FY26 budgets and related Town Meeting articles. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and any other business that may arise. No specific votes or dollar amounts are listed; the meeting is primarily a discussion session.

• Discussion of FY26 budgets and Town Meeting articles
• Approval of minutes from prior meetings

The committee approved a $20,000 budget line for the Recreation Committee. It also increased the Town Counsel budget to $85,000 for FY26. No other budget items were formally adopted during the meeting.

• Recreation budget line set at $20,000
• Town Counsel budget increased to $85,000 for FY26

Board of Assessors

The Board accepted the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It approved closing the Assessors’ office on April 14, 22 and 23, 2025. The Board approved several statutory clauses and denied one 41C exemption, while tabling two other exemptions pending more information. It also denied one real‑estate abatement and deemed another denied, and adjourned both the public and executive sessions.

• Accepted March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Assessors’ office closures on 4/14/25, 4/22/25, 4/23/25
• Approved specified statutory clauses (Clause 22‑2 to 37A, Clause 22E‑i to 41C, Clause 50‑2 to 17D)
• Denied one 41C exemption
• Tabled two exemptions pending further information
• Denied one RE abatement and deemed deny another RE abatement
• Adjourned public meeting to executive session at 5:45 p.m.
• Adjourned executive session at 6:43 p.m.

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will meet to receive an update and discuss the Fire Station project and Town Complex infrastructure. Votes may be taken on these items.

• Public Fire Station Project update
• Fire Station Project/Town Complex Infrastructure discussion

The committee gave a PowerPoint update on the Fire Station & Town Complex Infrastructure project. Committee members and the public asked questions after the presentation. No votes, approvals, or other decisions were recorded.

Bylaw Review Committee

The Plympton Bylaw Review Committee will review and approve minutes from March 20, 2025. They will provide updates on proposed warrant articles and plan for the required public hearing. The committee will also discuss feedback from the Town Administrator on the Earth Removal Subcommittee's work and review information sheets. The meeting is largely procedural with no final decisions expected.

• Review and approve minutes from March 20, 2025
• Update on proposed warrant articles and public hearing planning
• Update on Town Administrator’s feedback on Earth Removal Subcommittee work
• Review and vote on updates to BLRC information sheets
• Discuss near-term priorities and next steps

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will meet to discuss several municipal facility projects. The agenda includes infrastructure for the Fire Station and Town Complex, as well as updates on the Town House and Dennehy Elementary.

• Fire Station Project and Town Complex Infrastructure
• Town House Roof #1 and Front Entry door discussion
• Ball Field changes
• Dennehy Elementary HVAC and Facilities Assessment
• Police Station, Old Town House, and Library discussions

The committee discussed upcoming town complex infrastructure sessions, well repairs, and fire‑station details, but took no formal actions on those items. It approved the minutes from the January 23 and March 17 meetings, each passing unanimously (6‑0). The next committee meetings are set for April 5, 24, and 30.

• Approved minutes for 1/23/25 (vote 6-0)
• Approved minutes for 3/17/25 (vote 6-0)

Library Trustees

The Plympton Board of Library Trustees is holding a regular meeting. The agenda lists only general updates on past, present, and future library activities, with no specific decisions, proposals, or financial items.

• Discussion of past, present, and future library updates (no further detail provided)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider a site plan review application from B2B-SP1, LLC for the construction of 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road. The hearing is a continuation from a prior meeting; no decision has been reached yet.

• Continued public hearing for site plan review of 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road (Assessors Map 4-3-7) by B2B-SP1, LLC; plans by Grady Consulting, LLC.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan application. The board is considering a proposal for the construction of relocatable storage containers.

• Site Plan Review Application of B2B-SP1, LLC for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road

The Board unanimously approved a continuance of the Site Plan Review hearing for the 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road to May 20, 2025. It also unanimously approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved continuance of Site Plan Review hearing to May 20, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for April 1, 2025 has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place. The agenda had listed a hearing continuation for 0 Maple Street (single-family home) that was to be continued to May 6, 2025.

• Hearing continuation for 0 Maple Street - D'Angelo/Webby Engineering - single-family home, originally set for this meeting, was continued to May 6, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the status of the FY25 budget and discuss funding sources for the FY26 budget. The committee may also vote on the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• FY25 Budget Status Update
• FY26 Budget and Funding Source Discussion
• Approval of Minutes

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the March 10 and March 17 meetings unanimously. Fire Chief Cheryl Duddy presented staffing data and call volume trends. The committee discussed whether staff working a set number of hours must join the union and decided that they do not. No vote was taken on additional fire staffing or budget allocations.

• Approved minutes for 3/10/25 and 3/17/25 (unanimous)
• Decided union membership not required for staff working set hours

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to opt out of Early Vote By Mail for the local town election scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025. This decision affects how residents can cast ballots before Election Day.

• Public hearing and vote on opting out of Early Vote By Mail for the May 17, 2025 town election

The Selectmen approved an opt‑out of early voting by mail and forwarded zoning articles on accessory dwelling units and MBTA zoning to the Planning Board. They voted to put a debt‑exclusion question for a new fire station on the May 17, 2025 ballot and made several appointments and authorizations, each passing unanimously.

• Opted out of early vote by mail (3-0)
• Forwarded zoning articles to Planning Board for public hearing (3-0)
• Placed fire‑station debt exclusion question on May 17, 2025 ballot (3-0)
• Appointed Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals (May 1 2025–Apr 30 2026) (3-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Westley to Board of Registrars (Apr 1 2025–Mar 31 2028) (3-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign truck lease (3-0)
• Authorized BOS Chair to sign Title V application for Town Complex (3-0)
• Approved town‑wide cleanup request for April 12 (3-0)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing regarding the Town Clerk opting out of Early Vote by Mail. The board will also discuss Town Meeting preparations, zoning articles, and a fire station ballot question.

• Public hearing: Town Clerk opt-out of Early Vote by Mail
• Nomination of Brian Kling as Inspector of Animals (May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Elizabeth Westley to Board of Registrars (April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2028)
• Discussion of ballot question regarding Fire Station
• Review of Town Meeting preparations and received Zoning Articles

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will approve minutes from March 11, review approved and pending septic plans, and discuss several other matters. Old business includes a litigation case (O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton), junk/rats complaints, failed Title 5 reports, and best practices for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). New business features an inspection and a review of the septic checklist. Administrative items include warrants, a proposed 40B project (Ricketts Pond Estates), and updates on opioid settlement funds and failed systems.

• Approved septic plans for 18 properties listed with addresses and permit expiration dates
• Pending septic plans for 7 properties under review
• Discussion on ADU deed restrictions, shared wells, Title 5 reports, and water tests
• Update on O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation (10 Mayflower Road)
• Failed Title 5 reports for 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 216 Brook Street

The board accepted the March 11, 2025 minutes unanimously. It approved a series of septic system plans for multiple properties, including new installations at 0 West Street and 165 Palmer Road. The board also approved a draft deed restriction for 8 Elm Street and approved a disposal system construction permit (#1362) for 7 Marie Elaine Drive, each by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. after a 2‑0 vote.

• Accepted minutes of March 11, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved new septic system plan for 0 West Street (permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved new septic system plan for 165 Palmer Road (permit expires 6/27/26)
• Approved draft deed restriction for 8 Elm Street (2‑0)
• Approved disposal system construction permit #1362 for 7 Marie Elaine Drive (2‑0)
• Approved septic system plan for 30 County Road (installation, permit expires 2/11/28)
• Approved septic system repair plan for 12 Sheffield Park (permit expires 2/11/28)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (2‑0)

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will hold a public budget hearing at 6:00 p.m., followed by discussion and a possible vote on adjusting the FY25 budget to address a deficit. Other business includes a vote on policies regarding bullying prevention, student restraints, and non-discrimination, as well as accepting grants, donations, and awards. The committee will also discuss and vote on the FY26 meeting schedule and the overall budget.

• Public budget hearing at 6:00 p.m.
• Discussion and possible vote on FY25 budget adjustments to address a deficit
• Review and vote on policies JICFB (Bullying Prevention), JKAA (Student Restraints), and ACE (Non-Discrimination)
• Acceptance of grants, donations, and awards with possible vote
• Vote on FY26 School Committee meeting schedule

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will review the status of warrant article preparation to align local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rules with state law. Members will also discuss feedback from the Town Administrator regarding the Earth Removal Subcommittee.

• Alignment of ADU section with state law
• Town Administrator feedback on Earth Removal Subcommittee
• Review of BLRC information sheets
• Status of warrant article preparation and legal review

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Silver Lake Regional School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will meet to reorganize and review three policies: the Non-Discrimination Policy (ACE), the Student Restraint Policy (JKAA), and the Bullying and Prevention Policy (JICFB). No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is focused on discussion of these policies.

• Review of Policy ACE – Non-Discrimination Policy
• Review of Policy JKAA – Student Restraint Policy
• Review of Policy JICFB – Bullying and Prevention Policy
• Subcommittee reorganization as first agenda item

Plympton School Committee

This meeting of the Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee consists solely of an executive session to prepare for negotiations with the Plympton Teachers Association. The subcommittee will not return to open session. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Plympton Teachers Association

Conservation Commission

The scheduled March 18, 2025 meeting of the Plympton Conservation Commission was canceled. Items that would have been discussed include a continued hearing for a storage unit project at 106 County Road, now rescheduled to April 15, 2025, and various administrative matters.

• NOI hearing continuation for 106 County Road storage units (continued to April 15, 2025)
• Enforcement case at 0 Main Street
• Signage for preserves discussion
• Open Space Committee updates
• Potential appointment of new conservation commissioners

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission is continuing a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for property at 106 County Road (Map 4, Parcel 3 & Lot 7). The proposal is to construct relocatable storage units and a crushed stone pad within 100 feet of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands (BVW). This hearing was previously held on August 15, 2023, and September 17, 2024.

• Continued public hearing on Notice of Intent for relocatable storage units and crushed stone pad at 106 County Road (Map 4, Parcel 3 & Lot 7) within 100 feet of BVW

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan review for 77 Spring Street. The proposal involves the construction of a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer facility.

• Site Plan Review for 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7)
• Proposed construction of three warehouse buildings of approximately 7,424 square feet each

The Plympton Planning Board reviewed the site plan for 77 Spring Street but indicated it would reject several requested waivers, including landscaping, lighting, and traffic study waivers, and suggested the applicant revise the plan. The hearing was continued to April 15, 2025. The board also approved an ANR application for 192-198 Main Street, approved a letter of approval for the Lake Street solar project, and discussed MBTA zoning bylaws, setting a 100-foot minimum frontage and a 2-space parking minimum.

• Approved ANR application for 192-198 Main Street
• Continued 77 Spring Street hearing to April 15, 2025
• Indicated rejection of waivers for 77 Spring Street (landscaping, lighting, traffic, landscape strip)
• Approved letter of approval for Lake Street solar project
• Set 100-foot minimum frontage for MBTA zoning
• Set 2-space parking minimum for MBTA zoning
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan for a contractor's warehouse and sports facility. The board will also meet with solar representatives and SPREDD to discuss a Residential Overlay District warrant article.

• Public hearing for 77 Spring Street: proposed three 7,424 square foot warehouse buildings
• Site Plan Review compliance for Lake Street, Main Street, and Mayflower roads solar projects
• Discussion with SPREDD regarding Residential Overlay District warrant article for MBTA requirements

The Plympton Planning Board approved an ANR application for 192-198 Main Street, approved a letter of approval for the Lake Street solar project, and continued the 77 Spring Street site plan review to April 15. The board also discussed and made preliminary decisions on the MBTA zoning bylaw, including increasing minimum frontage to 100 feet and setting parking minimum at 2 per unit.

• Approved ANR application for 192-198 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved letter of approval for Lake Street solar project (unanimous)
• Continued 77 Spring Street public hearing to April 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Set minimum frontage at 100 feet or actual site frontage for MBTA zoning
• Set parking minimum at 2 per unit for MBTA zoning
• Approved minutes of March 3, 2025 (unanimous)

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Selectmen and Finance Committee to discuss the Fire Station Project and Town Complex Infrastructure. Votes may be taken on these items. The agenda also includes other business that may legally come before the committee.

• Discussion on Fire Station Project/Town Complex Infrastructure
• Joint meeting with Selectmen and Finance Committee
• Possible votes on agenda items

The Plympton Town Properties Committee met on March 17, 2025, and received a PowerPoint update on the Fire Station & Town Complex Infrastructure project from Chair Jon Wilhelmsen. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting; it was informational only. The meeting was adjourned after the presentation and questions.

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will discuss the Fire Station Project and its next steps during its March 17 meeting. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Discussion of Fire Station Project and next steps

The Plympton Finance Committee voted unanimously to support adding a debt exclusion article for the proposed Fire Station Project to the election ballot. The project, estimated at $12-14 million, would replace the current ~3,200 sq ft station with a ~14,000 sq ft facility. Bids are due mid-April, with construction possible as early as May. The debt exclusion still requires a 2/3 vote at Town Meeting and a majority vote at the May election.

• Supported debt exclusion article for Fire Station Project (unanimous)
• Noted bids for fire station sent out, due mid-April
• Discussed potential reuse of existing station as Community Center
• Acknowledged $2-3MM cost for temporary station if renovating existing structure

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will discuss the HOLT Revitalization project, upcoming and future projects and events, the budget for the next year, and potential grants. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• HOLT Revitalization project
• Upcoming projects and events
• Future projects and events
• Budget for upcoming year
• Grants

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Board of Selectmen will hold an open session to discuss attending a Finance Committee meeting regarding the proposed Fire Station project. No other substantive items are listed; the agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Attend Finance Committee meeting to discuss proposed Fire Station project

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold a meeting on March 15, 2025, solely to participate in a discussion as part of the Plympton Public Library’s First and Third Saturday Speaker Series. No votes will be taken during this session.

• Meeting is a discussion-only event at the Plympton Public Library's Speaker Series.

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to enter executive session under state law to conduct strategy sessions for collective bargaining with the Plympton Teachers Association. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is solely for non-public negotiations preparation.

• Executive session for strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or collective bargaining (Plympton Teachers Association)

Council on Aging

This is a routine business meeting of the Plympton Council on Aging. The board will approve February meeting minutes, receive reports from the Food Pantry, Friends of the COA, OCES, and the Board of Selectmen, and discuss regular programs, including preparation for the April luncheon and ongoing nurse clinic scheduling. The meeting also includes collecting state-required certification documents from members.

• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Report on COA Food Pantry and warrants by Jean Pacheco
• Discussion of April luncheon menu (pound cake, chocolate pudding, whipped cream) and soup/sandwich assignments
• Nurse Clinic scheduled first and third Monday each month, 10:30-12:00
• Collection of Open Meeting Law, Conflict of Interest, and Sexual Harassment certificates for review and signature

The Plympton Council on Aging board met on March 11, 2025, but lacked a quorum, so no official votes or decisions were made. Members discussed plans for an April 2 soup and sandwich luncheon and reviewed reports on pantry services and finances. The next meeting is scheduled for April 8.

• No votes taken due to lack of quorum
• Discussed April 2 luncheon menu and dessert plans
• Reviewed February warrants totaling $152.20
• Noted pantry served 32 people and 18 households

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will review and approve numerous septic plans, address failed Title 5 reports at multiple properties, and discuss best practices for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) including deed restrictions and shared wells. The board will also consider Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds and the proposed Ricketts Pond Estates 40B project.

• Failed Title 5 reports: 173 Main Street, 50 Forest Street (since 2017), 50 Maple Street (conditional 2022), and 216 Brook Street (failed 2024)
• Unpermitted bungalow and septic system at 41 Spring Street
• Discussion of ADU best practices: deed restrictions, shared wells, Title 5 reports, water tests
• Discussion of Massachusetts Opioid Settlement Funds
• Litigation: O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton (10 Mayflower Road)

The Plympton Board of Health voted 3-0 to accept the February 25, 2025 minutes and approved 18 septic system plans, including new installations and repairs, with permits expiring between May 2025 and February 2028. The board also discussed several pending septic plans, a failed Title 5 report at 173 Main Street, and an Order to Correct for an unpermitted bungalow at 41 Spring Street. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or deferred.

• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved septic plan for 0 West Street (new system, permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved septic plan for 64 Brook Street (new system, permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved septic plan for 123 West Street (new system, permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved septic plan for 110 Center Street (repair, permit expires 9/13/25)
• Approved septic plan for 165 Palmer Road (new system, permit expires 6/27/26)
• Approved septic plan for 25 Oak Street (repair, permit expires 10/24/26)
• Approved septic plan for 72 Prospect Road (new system, permit expires 11/28/26)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 budget and its funding sources. The committee may also vote on the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• FY26 Budget and Funding Source discussion

The Finance Committee heard updates on the school and police budgets. The School Committee reported that $1.25M from the E&D fund balance will be applied to the FY26 operating budget, and the regional budget is $4K less than last year. The Police Department presented two budget proposals, one with one new cadet and one with two, but no decision was made. The committee approved the minutes from the 1/27/25 meeting unanimously.

• Approved minutes of 1/27/25 meeting (unanimous)
• School Committee proposed $1.25M from E&D fund for FY26 operating budget (approved by Regional School Committee)
• Police Department presented two budget proposals for hiring cadets (no action taken)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will discuss updates including an ARPA check presentation, a departmental update from the Bylaw Review Committee, and general Town Meeting preparation. They may vote on continuing the drinking water operator agreement with Sarian Company, Inc. and appointing Mark Empoliti as Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector. The meeting also includes announcements of votes taken in a prior executive session and approval of warrants paid.

• Plymouth County Commissioners ARPA Check Presentation
• Departmental Update: Alan Wheelock, Bylaw Review Committee
• Continued Certified Drinking Water Operator Agreement with Sarian Company, Inc.
• Appointment: Mark Empoliti, Alternate Plumbing & Gas Inspector, 3/10/25 through 6/30/25
• Announcement of votes taken at 3/3/25 Executive Session

The Board of Selectmen voted 3-0 to approve one-year employment agreements for Lisa Hart as Town Accountant and Daniel Hoffman as Police Lieutenant, effective May 2025. They also approved Mark Empoliti as Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector, continued the water operator agreement with Sarian Company, and accepted $95,067.02 in ARPA funds. The board approved several other items, including a request from P.A.Y.S. for use of the Town Green and appointed Dana Smith to the Old Colony Planning Council.

• Approved employment agreement for Lisa Hart as Town Accountant (3-0)
• Approved employment agreement for Daniel Hoffman as Police Lieutenant (3-0)
• Appointed Mark Empoliti as Alternate Plumbing and Gas Inspector (3-0)
• Approved continued agreement with Sarian Company for water operator (3-0)
• Approved P.A.Y.S. request for Town Green use on 4/13/2025 (3-0)
• Appointed Dana Smith to Old Colony Planning Council (3-0)
• Approved minutes of 02/13/2025 and 02/24/2025 (3-0)

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will discuss the Fire Station Project and Town Complex Infrastructure, along with active projects including the Town House roof, front entry (CPA-funded), and ball field changes. They will also review Dennehy Elementary HVAC and facilities assessment, the Police Station, Old Town House, and Library. Votes may be taken on these items.

• Fire Station Project/Town Complex Infrastructure discussion
• Town House Roof #1 project update
• Town House Front Entry (CPA) door discussion
• Dennehy Elementary HVAC and Facilities Assessment
• Ball Field Changes

The Plympton Town Properties Committee met to review updated fire station plans with architects and the fire chief, discussing design details, equipment, and budget. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily a working session to refine plans and prepare for upcoming town meetings. The committee also discussed the status of the town wells project and planned a public presentation.

• Reviewed updated fire station plans with Context architects and Fire Chief Duddy
• Discussed cistern and dry hydrant design for fire protection
• Planned to compile project budget for next meeting
• Scheduled public presentation for fire station project
• Agreed to hold minutes for review at next meeting
• Discussed designating land as recreation for CPA funds

Bylaw Review Committee

The Plympton Bylaw Review Committee will discuss updates on a warrant article to bring the town into compliance with the state MBTA adjacent housing law. The committee will also receive reports from subcommittees on earth removal and the Route 58 business district, review meeting minutes, and check the status of other warrant articles.

• Review and approve minutes from February 20, 2025 meeting
• Discussion on warrant article for MBTA adjacent housing law compliance
• Update from Earth Removal Subcommittee
• Update from Subcommittee on Plympton Business District on Route 58
• Status check on warrant article list

Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting to discuss past, present, and future library updates. No specific decisions, financial items, or public hearings are on the agenda.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meeting scheduled for March 4, 2025 was canceled. No items were discussed or decided. A public hearing for 0 Maple Street was continued to April 1, 2025.

• Meeting canceled
• Hearing for 0 Maple Street continued to April 1, 2025

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider a Site Plan Review application for property at 77 Spring Street. The applicant proposes to construct three warehouse buildings (approximately 7,424 square feet each) for a contractor's warehouse, light manufacturing, and a sports/trainer facility, along with associated parking and infrastructure.

• Continued public hearing for Site Plan Review at 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7)
• Proposal for three 7,424 sq ft warehouse buildings for contractor, light manufacturing, and sports/trainer use

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on two applications: a Site Plan Review for a warehouse, light manufacturing, and sports facility at 77 Spring Street, and a combined Site Plan Review and Special Permit for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road, which also seeks to allow impervious coverage exceeding 15% (from 51.8% to 59.5%). The board may also discuss new business and correspondence.

• Continued public hearing for Site Plan Review of Robert Celiberti's proposal for three 7,424 sq ft warehouse buildings at 77 Spring Street (Assessors M-B-L: 19-1-7)
• Continued public hearing for Site Plan Review and Special Permit by B2B-SP1, LLC for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road (M-B-L: 4-3-7)
• Special Permit requested under Section 300-8.3F and 300-8.3G of Plympton Zoning Bylaws to allow impervious coverage increase from 51.8% to 59.5%
• Board reserves right to discuss items not on posted agenda in accordance with MGL 30A

The Plympton Planning Board approved a minor amendment to the Ring Road Solar plan for a perimeter fence, with a 25-foot wetland exception, and continued the public hearings for 77 Spring Street and 106 County Road to later dates. The board also discussed and drafted responses to SRPEDD recommendations for a potential overlay zoning district on the junkyard property, agreeing on items like 40,000 sq ft minimum lot size, 40-foot setbacks, and 10% affordable housing, but did not finalize all details.

• Approved Ring Road Solar fence amendment as minor (unanimous)
• Continued 77 Spring Street hearing to March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 106 County Road hearing to April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing to consider a site plan review application from B2B-SP1, LLC for the construction of 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road (map/lot 4-3-7). The plans were prepared by Grady Consulting, LLC. This is a continuation of a previous hearing.

• Continued public hearing for site plan review of 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road (B2B-SP1, LLC applicant; Grady Consulting, LLC plans)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a continued public hearing regarding a special permit application for 106 County Road. The board will consider a request by B2B-SP1, LLC to allow impervious coverage exceeding 15% of the property.

• Special permit application for 106 County Road to increase impervious coverage from 51.8% to 59.5%

The Plympton Planning Board approved a minor amendment to the Ring Road Solar plan for a perimeter fence, with a 25-foot wetland exception. The board continued the public hearings for 77 Spring Street and 106 County Road to March 18 and April 1, respectively. It also discussed draft responses to SRPEDD recommendations for a potential overlay zoning district on the junkyard property, agreeing on items like 40,000 sq ft minimum lot size and 10% affordable housing, but did not finalize all details.

• Approved Ring Road Solar fence amendment as minor (unanimous)
• Continued 77 Spring Street hearing to March 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 106 County Road hearing to April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 PM (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review and sign minutes from previous meetings, approve payroll and vendor warrants, and discuss motor vehicle abatements, monthly reports, and correspondence. The board will then adjourn to executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions under state law, as well as litigation strategies.

• Review and sign minutes of 1/6/25 and 2/3/25
• Warrants – Payroll/Vendor
• MV Abatements
• Senior and Veteran Exemptions
• Chapter Land Applications FY26

The Plympton Board of Assessors met on March 3, 2025, and approved minutes from prior meetings, signed warrants, and reviewed monthly MV reports. In executive session, the board approved six veteran exemptions (two under Clause 22E and four under Clause 22), denied one Chapter land application due to insufficient acreage, and approved two real estate abatements. The meeting adjourned without returning to public session.

• Approved minutes of 1/6/25 and 2/3/25 with signatures
• Signed payroll and vendor warrants
• Approved 2 veteran exemptions under Clause 22E
• Approved 4 veteran exemptions under Clause 22
• Denied one Chapter land application due to insufficient acreage
• Approved 2 real estate abatements

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen is meeting solely to adjourn to executive session. The closed session will cover strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel: the Town Accountant, Police Lieutenant, and Police Sergeant. No public business is scheduled.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a) Purpose 2 for non-union personnel negotiations
• Positions discussed: Town Accountant, Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to receive a status update on the FY25 budget. Members will also discuss the FY26 budget and its funding sources.

• FY25 Budget Status Update
• FY26 Budget and Funding Source Discussion
• Approval of Minutes

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

This is a procedural meeting of the Plympton Board of Selectmen. The only specified agenda item is a discussion about attending a meeting of the Finance Committee. No votes or substantive decisions are scheduled.

Community Preservation Committee

The Plympton Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on recommendations for three recent CPA applications to be placed on the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The meeting also covers approval of prior minutes, payment of bills, and planning for the Town Meeting. No project names or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Public hearing on three recent Community Preservation Act applications
• Votes on recommendations to Annual Town Meeting for CPA-funded projects
• Review and vote on minutes from previous meeting
• Approval of bill payments

The Plympton Community Preservation Committee held its annual hearing and voted to accept three proposed projects for funding, which will be brought to the Annual Town Meeting for a final vote. The projects include $50,000 for Open Space acquisition funds, a library outdoor patio/amphitheater, and a recreation project. The vote was unanimous except for one member who voted against the recreation project.

• Approved minutes of Jan. 14 as written (unanimous)
• Accepted Open Space acquisition project for $50,000 (majority vote)
• Accepted library outdoor patio/amphitheater project (majority vote)
• Accepted recreation project (majority vote, with Rick Burnet voting no)
• Closed public hearing and adjourned meeting

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from February 11, 2025, review approved and pending septic system permits for 27 properties, and discuss old business including septic plan approvals. Other items include the O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation, a junk/rats complaint at 34 Lake Street, and the Ricketts Pond Estates Proposed 40B Project. Administrative items cover failed septic systems at 50 Forest and 50 Maple Street, a perc test application at 216 Brook Street, and updates from the Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative.

• Ricketts Pond Estates Proposed 40B Project discussion
• O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation
• Failed septic systems: 50 Forest (Title 5 failure 2017) and 50 Maple Street (Dbox repair needed)
• Perc test application for 216 Brook Street
• Approved septic system permits: 19 properties including West Street, Brook Street, Palmer Road, Main Street

The Plympton Board of Health approved 18 septic system plans, including new installations and repairs, at its February 25, 2025 meeting. The board also accepted the minutes from the previous meeting and signed warrants for payment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved septic plan at 0 West Street (permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved septic plan at 64 Brook Street (permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved septic plan at 123 West Street (permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved septic plan at 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/25)
• Approved septic plan at 165 Palmer Road (permit expires 6/27/26)
• Approved septic plan at 25 Oak Street (permit expires 10/24/26)
• Approved septic plan at 72 Prospect Road (permit expires 11/28/26)
• Approved septic plan at 30 West Street (permit expires 7/24/27)

School Committee - Silver Lake Regional

The Joint Committee of Superintendency Union #31 and Silver Lake Regional School Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on several financial and operational items. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies for various staff roles.

• First Student Year 6 Option for FY26 discussion and possible vote
• Proposal to move Food Service Leadership Salaries to Revolving Account
• Shared Cost Contracts discussion and possible vote
• Shared Cost Budget discussion and possible vote
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining for roles including Accountant, Computer Technicians, and School Resource Office

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will hold a public budget hearing followed by a regular meeting. The committee is scheduled to vote on the district budget and to consider second-read votes on 12 school policies covering agenda format, electronic messaging, universal free meals, nutrition program charges, security technology, data retention, personnel technology use, digital resource acceptable use, student technology use, community digital resource use, website/social media, and advertising in schools.

• Public Budget Hearing at 6:00 p.m.
• Budget presentation and vote (item 7e ii)
• Second-read policies: BEDB, BHE, EFC, EFD, EHAA, EHB, GBEE, IJNDC, JICJ, KDC, KDCB, KHB & KHC
• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025
• Grants, donations and awards acceptance and possible vote

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will conduct a public budget hearing. A regular agenda will follow the hearing.

• Public Budget Hearing

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will discuss the FY26 budget, review a proposed social media policy, and assign action items for the Old Town House. They may also update warrant articles and pay warrants. The meeting is open session and votes may be taken.

• FY26 Budget Update
• Social Media Policy Review and Engagement Ideas
• Old Town House Action Items and Assignees
• Warrant Articles Update
• Warrants Paid

The Board voted 2-1 to authorize the Town Administrator to complete construction on the mold-remediated room at the Old Townhouse, with an estimated cost of $5,380 from Danforth Construction. The board also discussed the FY26 budget, including a possible debt exclusion ballot question for the Fire Station project and the need to tap into general stabilization to avoid an override. No other formal votes were taken.

• Authorized Town Administrator to complete construction on mold-remediated room at Old Townhouse (2-1)
• Discussed FY26 budget, including possible debt exclusion ballot question for Fire Station project
• Discussed need to tap general stabilization to avoid override, requiring FinCom and BOS agreement and 2/3 Town Meeting vote

Bylaw Review Committee

The committee will review minutes, hear updates on aligning Plympton's ADU bylaw with state law, and discuss SRPEDD's assistance in preparing a warrant article for the May Town Meeting to comply with the MBTA/housing law. Additional updates will cover the Earth Removal Subcommittee, the Plympton Business District on Route 58, liaison reports, and near-term priorities.

• Update on aligning ADU section with new state law
• SRPEDD assistance for warrant article on MBTA/housing law compliance for May Town Meeting
• Update from Earth Removal Subcommittee
• Update on Plympton Business District on Route 58
• Review of parking lot list items

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold an open session to discuss departmental updates, social media policy, legal ads, and old town house action items. They will also vote on appointments to the Recreation Commission and approve warrants. The meeting will then adjourn to executive session for strategy sessions regarding negotiations with non-union personnel for Town Accountant and Police Lieutenant.

• Appointment of Becky Archambeault and Nicole Wadsworth to Recreation Commission (2/13/25 – 6/30/27)
• Social Media Policy Review & Engagement Ideas discussion
• Old Town House Action Items & Assignees
• Departmental Update from Treasurer Collector
• Executive session for negotiations with Town Accountant and Police Lieutenant

The Plympton Board of Selectmen met with two of three members present (Russo and Smith; Traynor absent) and made several routine approvals. They appointed Rebecca Archambeault and Nicole Wadsworth to the Recreation Committee through June 30, 2027, approved $58,484 in warrants, approved line transfers, and declared an emergency for the Snow & Ice Budget. Several items, including the social media policy and Old Colony Planning Council delegate appointment, were deferred until a future meeting when Traynor is present.

• Appointed Rebecca Archambeault and Nicole Wadsworth to Recreation Committee through June 30, 2027 (2-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $58,484.00 (2-0)
• Approved line transfers as submitted by Town Accountant (2-0)
• Declared emergency for Snow & Ice Budget FY25 as submitted by Highway Department (2-0)
• Approved 01/27/2025 Open Session minutes as written (2-0)
• Entered Executive Session for non-union personnel negotiations (2-0)

Council on Aging

This is a routine monthly meeting. The board will vote on approving minutes from November 2024 and January 2025, and receive reports from the COA, Friends of the COA, OCES, and the Director of Elder Affairs. Discussions include regular programs, luncheon planning, a nurse clinic schedule, and logo updates. No major policy changes or budget items are on the agenda.

• Approval of November 2024 and January 2025 minutes
• COA January reports on food pantry and warrants
• Friends of the COA financial report
• Prep for April luncheon (10# hamburger?)
• State required certifications (Open Meeting Law, Conflict of Interest, Sexual Harassment)

Board of Health

The Plympton Board of Health will review and approve septic system plans for numerous properties, discuss ongoing litigation (O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton), a proposed 40B development at Ricketts Pond Estates, and address failed septic systems. Administrative items include warrants and public health collaborative updates.

• O'Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation discussed
• Ricketts Pond Estates proposed 40B project
• Approval of 15+ septic system permits with expiration dates (e.g., West Street, Brook Street, Center Street)
• Failed septic systems at 50 Forest St, 50 Maple St, 216 Brook St
• Town Counsel housing court issue on 34 Lake Street

The Plympton Board of Health approved 15 septic system plans, including new installations and repairs, with permits expiring between 2025 and 2028. They also approved three disposal system construction permits (Permits #1358, #1359, #1360) and granted variances for setbacks and testing methods at two properties. The board accepted the January 28, 2025 minutes and adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved 15 septic system plans (2-0)
• Approved Permit #1360 for 30 County Road (2-0)
• Approved Permit #1358 for 28 Brook Street (2-0)
• Approved variances for 28 Brook Street (2-0)
• Approved Permit #1359 for 12 Sheffield Park (2-0)
• Approved variances for 12 Sheffield Park (2-0)
• Accepted January 28, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Adjourned at 6:00 p.m. (2-0)

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will discuss the current FY25 budget status and begin discussions on the FY26 budget and funding sources. The committee may also vote to approve minutes from prior meetings. No specific appropriations or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• FY25 Budget Status Update
• FY26 Budget and Funding Source Discussion
• Approval of Minutes

The Finance Committee heard a school budget update from the School Committee, including a proposal to apply $1.25M from the E&D fund balance to the FY26 operating budget, which was approved by the Regional School Committee. The final regional budget is about $4K less than last year and includes full funding for a Middle School Resource Officer. The Dennett still needs ~$220K, but the district expects to balance without layoffs or stabilization funds. The committee also received two police budget proposals, one with one new cadet and one with two, but took no action on them.

• Approved minutes of 1/27/25 unanimously
• Heard school budget update; $1.25M E&D fund applied to FY26 operating budget (approved by Regional School Committee)
• Heard police budget proposals for one or two new cadets; no action taken

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the HOLT Revitalization project. The body will also review upcoming and future projects and events.

• HOLT Revitalization project
• Upcoming projects and events
• Future projects and events

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will discuss attending a meeting of the Finance Committee. The agenda contains no other substantive items, only the standard allowance for other business that may legally come before the board.

• Attend a meeting of the Finance Committee

Town Properties Committee

The Town Properties Committee will discuss several capital projects, including the Fire Station/Town Complex Infrastructure, active projects such as Town House Roof #1 and Ball Field Changes, and Dennett Elementary HVAC and facilities assessment. Votes may be taken on these items. The meeting also covers the Police Station, Old Town House, and Library.

• Fire Station Project/Town Complex Infrastructure discussion
• Town House Roof #1 project update
• Town House Front Entry (CPA) project
• Ball Field Changes
• Dennett Elementary HVAC and Facilities Assessment

Bylaw Review Committee

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to align local Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) sections with new state law. The body will also receive updates from subcommittees regarding earth removal and the Route 58 Business District.

• Finalize warrant article for ADU updates to align with state law
• Update from Earth Removal Subcommittee
• Update from Subcommittee on Plympton Business District on Route 58
• Review and approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes

Library Trustees

This is a routine procedural meeting with no specific action items. The Board of Library Trustees will discuss past, present, and future library updates only.

• Discussion of past library updates
• Discussion of present library updates
• Discussion of future library updates

Conservation Commission

The Plympton Conservation Commission will continue a hearing for a storage unit project at 106 County Road, discuss certificates of compliance for a transmission line and a solar installation at 61 Upland Road, and consider modifications for additional fencing at a dual-use solar site on Ring Road. The commission will also address an enforcement matter at 0 Main Street and discuss potential new commissioners.

• NOI hearing continuation for 106 County Road storage units (B2B-SP1/Grady Consulting, continued to March 18, 2024)
• Certificates of Compliance: SE266-0223 (Transmission Line ROW) and SE266-0196 (61 Upland Road solar)
• Modifications to SE266-0210 and SE266-0211: 0 Ring Road dual-use solar additional fencing
• Enforcement: 0 Main Street (Tracey)
• Potential new conservation commissioners and Open Space Committee updates

The Plympton Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue Certificates of Compliance for the Eversource transmission line right-of-way (SE266-0223) and the 61 Upland Road solar array (SE266-0196). The commission continued the hearing for the 106 County Road storage units to March 18, 2025, and approved a minor modification for additional fencing at the Ring Road dual-use solar project. A Certificate of Compliance for the 61 Upland Road habitat enhancement was deferred until two complete growing seasons have passed.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Eversource transmission line ROW (SE266-0223) (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 61 Upland Road solar array (SE266-0196) (4-0)
• Deferred Certificate of Compliance for 61 Upland Road habitat enhancement (SE266-0213) until two growing seasons complete
• Approved minor modification for additional fencing at Ring Road dual-use solar (SE266-0210 & SE266-0211) (4-0)
• Continued NOI hearing for 106 County Road storage units to March 18, 2025
• Approved reimbursement warrant for $269.74 in expenses (4-0)
• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes as written (4-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a special permit application for 106 County Road. The board is considering a request by B2B-SP1, LLC to allow impervious coverage to exceed 15% of the property.

• Special permit application for 106 County Road (m/l/b 4-3-7) to increase impervious coverage from 51.8% to 59.5%

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan and special permit application for 106 County Road. The board is reviewing a proposal to construct 46 relocatable storage containers and a request to exceed the 15% impervious coverage limit.

• Site Plan Review for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road
• Special Permit application for impervious coverage increasing from 51.8% to 59.5% at 106 County Road

Planning Board

The Plympton Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on a site plan review application for 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road. The applicant is B2B-SP1, LLC, and the plans were prepared by Grady Consulting, LLC. The board may decide to approve, deny, or continue the application.

• Continued public hearing for site plan review of 46 relocatable storage containers at 106 County Road (map/lot 4-3-7)

The Plympton Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing for B2B-SP1, LLC's site plan review and special permit application at 106 County Road to March 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM. The applicant requested the continuance to address previous review comments. The board also discussed finding a new newspaper for legal notices after the local paper closed, assigning members to research three options. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued 106 County Road site plan and special permit hearing to March 4 at 6:35 PM (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to research Carver Reporter, Old Colony Plymouth Memorial, and Brockton Enterprise for legal notices
• Adjourned meeting at 6:43 PM (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Plympton Board of Assessors will review and sign minutes from prior meetings, warrants, motor vehicle abatements, monthly reports, and town meeting articles in open session. The board will then enter executive session to discuss abatements and exemptions under state law, as well as strategies related to litigation.

• Approve minutes from December 2, 2024 and January 6, 2025 meetings
• Review warrants for payroll and vendor payments
• Motor vehicle abatements and monthly MV reports
• Town Meeting Articles
• Executive session to discuss abatements, exemptions, and litigation strategy

The Board of Assessors approved minutes from prior meetings, signed warrants, and discussed monthly MV reports. They agreed to keep the senior work-off program allotment at $4,000, to revisit next year. In executive session, they approved exemptions and five real estate abatements. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of 9/11/2024 and 12/2/2024 meetings
• Signed payroll and vendor warrants
• Kept senior work-off program allotment at $4,000
• Approved 1 Clause 50 exemption
• Approved 1 Clause 41C exemption
• Approved 1 CPA exemption
• Approved 1 Clause 17D exemption
• Approved 5 real estate abatements

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review approved, pending, and failed septic system plans for multiple properties. The board is also scheduled to discuss litigation in O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton and a proposed 40B project.

• Review of pending septic plans for 40 Ring Road, 31 Parsonage Road, 387 Main Street, 30 County Road, 1 County Road, 28 Brook Street, 12 Sheffield Park, and 8 Elm Street
• Discussion of O’Hearn v. Town of Plympton litigation
• Housing Court issue regarding 34 Lake Street
• Proposed 40B Project at 5 Palmer Road
• Review of failed systems at 50 Forest, 50 Maple Street, and 216 Brook Street

The Plympton Board of Health approved 15 septic system plans, including new installations and repairs, with permits expiring between May 2025 and January 2028. The board also moved one septic repair plan back to approved status after no response from the owner or installer. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were updates or discussions.

• Approved new septic system plan at 0 West Street (permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved new septic system plan at 64 Brook Street (permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved new septic system plan at 123 West Street (permit expires 5/10/25)
• Approved septic repair plan at 110 Center Street (permit expires 9/13/25)
• Approved new septic system plan at 165 Palmer Road (permit expires 6/27/26)
• Approved septic repair plan at 25 Oak Street (permit expires 10/24/26)
• Approved new septic system plan at 72 Prospect Road (permit expires 11/28/26)
• Approved new septic system plan at 30 West Street (permit expires 7/24/27)

Plympton School Committee

The Plympton School Committee will meet to discuss the preliminary budget and the FY26 school calendar. The body will also consider a vote on a representative for the Regionalization Exploration group and various policy updates.

• Possible vote on Plympton School Committee representative to the Regionalization Exploration group
• Discussion and possible vote on FY26 School Calendar
• Review of preliminary budget
• Discussion and possible votes on 15 policies including Universal Free School Meals (EFC) and District Security Relating to Technology (EHAA)
• Possible vote on grants, donations, and awards acceptance

Finance Committee

The Plympton Finance Committee will discuss the current fiscal year 2025 budget status and review submissions for the upcoming fiscal year 2026 budget. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and may cover other business that arises.

• FY25 Budget Status Update
• FY26 Budget Submissions
• Approval of Minutes

The Plympton Finance Committee unanimously approved minutes from Nov 18 and Dec 2, 2024. They discussed upcoming budget presentations, including a potential 5.2% placeholder for Group Health, a ~$1,700 Council on Aging increase offset by staffing cuts, and a 4% Public Works increase. The committee expressed frustration over lack of transparency from SLRSD on school budget increases and discussed possible overrides and debt exclusions, with a worst-case household impact of ~$750.

• Approved minutes of 11/18/24 and 12/2/24 unanimously
• Discussed upcoming 2/10 budget meeting with Fire, Police, School departments
• Noted 5.2% placeholder for Group Health increase
• Noted Council on Aging ~$1,700 expense increase offset by staffing decrease
• Noted Public Works budget at ~4% overall
• Discussed SLRSD budget projections (19.7% local, 13.37% regional) and lack of supporting documentation
• Discussed potential override and debt exclusion, worst-case household impact ~$750
• Agreed to consider creating a 'Utilities' budget section for transparency

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

The Plympton Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on Eversource's application to remove an old pole and install a new one on Winnetuxet Road. The board will also discuss a presentation of the Boston Post Cane to Inez Murphy, a Habitat for Humanity presentation, and approval of the Town Meeting and Elections Calendar. Votes may be taken on these and other items.

• Public hearing at 2:15 p.m. on Eversource pole removal and relocation on Winnetuxet Road (W/O & Plan #17232258)
• Presentation of Boston Post Cane to Inez Murphy
• Habitat for Humanity presentation by Amy Belmore
• Approval of Town Meeting & Elections Calendar and Elected Positions for Ballot
• Best Buddies Challenge bicycle ride scheduled for May 31, 2025