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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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.

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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 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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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.

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 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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

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)

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 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 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.

Board of Health

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

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

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)

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

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

Planning Board

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

Board of Assessors

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)

Board of Health

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

Finance Committee

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)

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)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

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)

Planning Board

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)

Council on Aging

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.

Finance Committee

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

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

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

Planning Board

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)

Conservation Commission

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 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)

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 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

Planning Board

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)

Conservation Commission

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

Open Space Committee

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 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 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 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.

Conservation Commission

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

Board of Assessors

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)

Town Properties Committee

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

Board of Health

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)

Planning Board

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

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

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)

Finance Committee

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)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

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)

Council on Aging

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)

Planning Board

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)

Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator

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 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.

Town Properties Committee

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 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 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 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)

Planning Board

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 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)

Council on Aging

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

Finance Committee

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 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

Board of Health

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)

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.

Finance Committee

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

Town Properties Committee

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.

Town Properties Committee

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)

Planning Board

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)

Finance Committee

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 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 Health

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)