Plymouth meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Plymouth boards to weigh licenses, zoning, and conservation purchases

Plymouth's municipal boards have a busy week of meetings ahead, but none of the recent sessions have published minutes yet, so no final decisions are on the record. The most consequential items on the agendas include a Select Board vote on a liquor license relocation and a new aquaculture license, a Planning Board hearing on a four-lot subdivision, and a series of zoning bylaw amendments that could reshape senior housing and industrial development.

Select Board

The Select Board met on Aug. 11 and will meet again on Aug. 25. The Aug. 11 agenda included a vote on a new aquaculture license for Matt Nickerson (420 Long Pond Rd.) covering a 4-acre site off Saquish, with a 3-year term at $25 per acre per year. The board also considered transferring an aquaculture license from James Shores to William Marani (331 Sandwich St.) for a 2-acre site in Plymouth Harbor, and relocating Gillis Family Tavern's all-alcohol restaurant license from 6 Spring Lane to 22 Main Street. The board also reviewed amplified music permits for the Nordstrom Rack grand opening (Sept. 3), Plymouth Waterfront Festival (Aug. 29), Seafood Festival (Sept. 26), and Harvest Festival (Oct. 24-25).

At its Aug. 25 meeting, the board will vote on a new common victualler license for WS Plymouth LLC d/b/a Wingstop at 32 Long Pond Road, accept a $308,880.00 FY27 Local Councils on Aging State Formula Grant, and consider zoning bylaw amendments for senior housing, industrial zoning, and data centers.

Planning Board

The Planning Board held a public hearing on Aug. 12 for a special permit request by Riverview Properties LLC to subdivide 7 High Cliff into four single-family parcels under the Village Open Space Development (VOSD) provision. The board also heard a presentation from the Affordable Housing Trust and discussed a potential data center moratorium article.

On Aug. 26, the board will hold public hearings on two zoning amendments: one to replace “Elderly” with “Senior” in housing definitions and prohibit elderly housing in certain commercial districts, and another to reduce setbacks and special permit requirements in the Light Industrial Building Height Overlay District. The board will also review a site plan for a school department parking lot at 6 Lincoln Street.

Other notable meetings

The Retirement Board reviewed warrants totaling $20,020,083.58 and a trial balance of $300,892,616.91 as of June 30, 2026. It also discussed the Jan. 1, 2026 actuarial valuation and an investment performance review.

The Advisory & Finance Committee will meet Aug. 26 to review Fall Town Meeting articles, including $17,500 for cyanobacteria monitoring, $10,000 for a prescribed burn at Town Forest, and $750,000 for a conservation restriction at Buttermilk Bay with the Buzzards Bay Coalition.

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 25 on a major coastal resilience project at Town Wharf and 185 Water Street, including floodwalls, seawalls, a boat ramp extension, and an ADA gangway.

The Zoning Board of Appeals heard cases on Aug. 17, including a request to change a restaurant to a bank at 6 Plaza Way and an appeal of an enforcement denial at 71 Hedges Pond Road.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24:** Municipal Hearing Officer – Eversource pole on Sandwich Street for Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
• **Aug. 25:** Conservation Commission – Town Wharf floodwalls and seawalls.
• **Aug. 25:** Select Board – licenses, grants, zoning amendments.
• **Aug. 26:** Planning Board – senior housing and industrial zoning hearings.
• **Aug. 26:** Advisory & Finance Committee – Fall Town Meeting articles.
• **Aug. 27:** Manomet Village Steering Committee – draft rules of procedure.
• **Sept. 1:** Historical Commission – MassDOT project review.

All meetings are open to the public; agendas are available on the town website.

Plymouth boards to weigh $2M in grants, $3M school spending this week

This week's meeting agendas in Plymouth include major funding decisions for roads, libraries, schools, and community projects. The Select Board will consider $2.01 million in state grants, the School Committee will vote on $3 million in spending, and the Community Preservation Committee will weigh $1.8 million in applications. None of these items have been decided yet; all are listed on agendas with minutes not yet published.

Select Board

The Select Board, meeting July 28, will authorize applications for five grants totaling $2.01 million from MassDOT and the Mass. Board of Library Commissioners. The largest is $1,000,000 for Court Street/Cherry Street intersection construction, followed by $700,000 to replace the Store Pond Outlet Control Structure. Two $150,000 design grants cover the Sandwich Street/Water Street and Cherry Street/Standish Avenue intersections, and a $10,000 grant would fund a Plymouth Public Library satellite collection at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility.

The board will also vote on reappointments to the Natural Resources & Coastal Beaches Committee and the Senior Task Force Committee, proclaim August 1 as Camp Clark Centennial Appreciation Day, and approve the town's Economic Development Strategy. Other items include a public hearing on a year-round use plan for Stephens Field, a vote on a dangerous dog hearing officer's recommendation, two foreclosure actions, a community wildfire prevention plan presentation, and a request for a Purple Heart street sign and crosswalk.

School Committee

The School Committee, meeting Aug. 3, will decide on a $3,045,496.52 spending package for FY26–FY27. This includes approving FY26 Accounts Payable Warrant #S26JUL2 for $2,512,643.93 and FY27 Warrant #S071626 for $532,852.59. The committee will also vote on amended Policy KHB, job descriptions for Early Childhood Center Department Head and Video Integration Specialist, disposal of obsolete health-services equipment, and the superintendent's draft 2026–2027 goals. It will announce intent to execute a performance contract with Ameresco under Chapter 24a Section 11i.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee, meeting Aug. 6, will vote on three funding applications for the Fall FY27 cycle: $750,000 for Buttermilk Bay Coalition/CR, $663,000 for Downtown Resiliency – Phase I, and $415,351 for Jenney Pond Article 16B (reduced borrowing amount). The committee will also discuss a CPA Coalition multi-town presentation and receive a Cranberry Commons project update.

Other notable items

• The Conservation Commission (July 28) will hold public hearings on a floodwall and seawall reconstruction at Town Wharf/185 Water Street, and a gym and office addition at High Point Treatment Center on State Road. It will also consider septic installations, roadway resurfacing in Myles Standish State Forest, and a tree removal.
• The Zoning Board of Appeals (Aug. 3) will hear four variance and special permit requests, including a deck at 10 Brewster Street, a lot size variance at 128 Sea View Drive, an addition at 23 Bay View Avenue, and a metal shed at 359 Lunn's Way.
• The Board of Health (Aug. 5) will hear septic variances for properties on Cornish Field Road and Guild Road, a noise complaint at Perry's Market, and a suicide education and prevention presentation.
• The Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel (July 27) will discuss a Holtec decommissioning report and hear three presentations on dry cask storage.
• The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority (July 29) will update its mission statement and receive updates on grant funding and the Ready Renter affordable housing lottery.

Coming up

• **Board of Registrars** – Aug. 10: Vote on a registrar signature stamp for petitions, reorganization, and fall elections update.
• **Recycling Committee** – Aug. 19: Review transfer station spreadsheet and discuss Mass ReTrac grants and technical services.

Plymouth meeting roundup: Select Board, Retirement Board eyed major spending; minutes pending

More than two dozen Plymouth boards and committees met between July 20 and 29, with agendas listing votes on property, grants, and warrants totaling millions of dollars. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes remain unconfirmed.

Select Board

The Select Board met three times during the period. On July 21, the agenda included a vote to decline the right of first refusal to purchase approximately 31.75 acres of land, a vote to approve the State Primary Election Warrant for September 1, 2026, and a vote to amend the Personnel Code regarding CPC/COPC Coordinator reclassification and a new seasonal Office Worker title. Town Manager updates were scheduled on the Cherry St/Court St/Prince St Intersection, Cherry Street Water Main, Hedge School/Cold Spring School Study, and 0 Spooner St.

On July 22, the board reviewed the June 24 Economic Development Workshop Part 1 summary and the Comprehensive Plan's economy-section implementation items, with discussion of a draft strategy document covering goals, potential external partners, and FY27 and FY28 priorities. No formal votes were listed.

On July 28, the board was scheduled to authorize applications for five grants totaling $2.01 million: $1,000,000 for Court Street/Cherry Street intersection construction, $700,000 to replace the Store Pond Outlet Control Structure, $150,000 in design grants for Sandwich Street/Water Street and Cherry Street/Standish Avenue intersections, and $10,000 for a Plymouth Public Library satellite collection at Plymouth County Correctional Facility. The agenda also included reappointments, a proclamation of August 1 as Camp Clark Centennial Appreciation Day, approval of the town's Economic Development Strategy, a public hearing on a year-round use plan for Stephens Field, a dangerous dog hearing officer's recommendation, two foreclosure actions, a community wildfire prevention plan presentation, and a Purple Heart street sign and crosswalk request.

Retirement Board

On July 24, the Retirement Board agenda included a vote to appoint a fifth member, approval of warrants #5–#8 totaling $10,685,976.93, and a discussion with retiree Kenneth Rood on Section 91 excess earnings (2022–2024). New hires listed were four Town employees (Flavio Luis, Shane Mallon, Kenzy Philabaum, Jake Yakoub) and four School employees. Executive sessions were scheduled for ongoing litigation and three accidental disability retirement applications (Gary Coyer, Julie Rosen, Ronald Oldfield).

Conservation Commission

The July 28 agenda listed continued public hearings on a floodwall and seawall reconstruction at Town Wharf/185 Water Street and a gym and office addition at 1233 State Road (High Point Treatment Center). Requests for Determination of Applicability included septic installations, roadway resurfacing in Myles Standish State Forest, and a tree removal. A draft letter regarding 30 Eagle Hill Drive was also scheduled for discussion.

Planning and Zoning

The Planning Board held a discussion-only meeting July 22 on a proposed data center moratorium article, an industrial zoning update, and a senior housing zoning update. No votes or public hearings were scheduled. The Zoning Board of Appeals met July 20 for a KP Law training session on the Zoning Act and Local Regulation; no zoning cases were scheduled.

Other Committees

The Historic District Commission held public hearings July 22 on Certificates of Appropriateness for 46 Summer Street (Case 26-11), 6 Lincoln Street (Case 26-27), and 6 Emerald Street (Case 26-26). The Community Preservation Committee agenda for July 23 included a reorganization vote, FY27 application reviews, a vote on appraisals for a site off Island Lake Road, and invoices totaling $11,505 (LDS Consulting Group $3,605; Third Sector New England $7,900). The Airport Community Advisory Committee discussed FAA grant requirements for a runway extension project on July 23. The Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel discussed the Holtec decommissioning report and heard three presentations on dry cask storage July 27. Several other committees — including the Senior Task Force, Plymouth for All, Manomet Village Steering, Open Space, Distinguished Visitors, and precinct caucuses — held scheduled discussions on topics ranging from a care guide printing to sister-city planning to trail damage.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3, School Committee:** Vote on $3,045,496.52 in FY26–FY27 spending, including warrants of $2,512,643.93 and $532,852.59, plus policy updates and an Ameresco energy performance contract.
• **Aug. 4, Select Board:** Votes on selling two foreclosed properties (Long Duck Pond, Map 122 Lot 10P-1026A; 24 Squirrel Road, Map 120 Lot 1-226), appointing Deb Prince as Administrative Hearing Officer, and one-day alcohol licenses for Black Lantern Tavern and Second Wind Brewing.
• **Aug. 5, Board of Health:** Septic variances at 26 and 28 Cornish Field Road and 18 Guild Road; noise complaint at Perry's Market; suicide prevention presentation by Jennie Babcock.
• **Aug. 6, Community Preservation Committee:** Votes on three funding applications totaling over $1.8 million: Buttermilk Bay Coalition CR ($750,000), Downtown Resiliency Phase I ($663,000), and Jenney Pond Article 16B ($415,351).
• **Aug. 10, Board of Registrars:** Vote on registrar signature stamp for petitions; announcement of Nanci Corderio's reappointment.

Plymouth Boards Tackled Grants, Housing, and Land Use in Busy Two-Week Stretch

Plymouth's boards and committees covered a wide range of business over the past two weeks, from multimillion-dollar grant votes to housing proposals and land-use decisions. Because meeting minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, the items below reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.

Select Board: Grant Votes and Appropriations

The Select Board met twice. On July 7, the agenda included a public hearing on transferring an annual all-alcohol restaurant license from Plymouth Public House to Michael's Village Pub at 2294 State Road, plus scheduled votes on a $2,959,478 SAFER grant to fund 12 new firefighters and a $422,034 PARC grant for Phase 1A of the Forges Field Master Plan. One-day wine/malt licenses were listed for the Holy Ghost Festival (July 19) and a Bike & Car Show (July 25), both requested by Pours and Bites.

On July 14, the board was scheduled to open the 2026 Fall Town Meeting warrant (July 28–August 14), accept a $99,950 contribution for a Memorial Hall Feasibility Study, accept an $8,250 SafetyWorks Grant for employee safety training, and vote on appropriation transfers of $700,000 for town and school insurance premiums and $170,000 for building maintenance operations. An executive session was listed to discuss real property values regarding Wareham Road and 193 Sandy Beach Road.

Community Preservation Committee: $2M Cranberry Commons Payment

The CPC's July 9 agenda included a $2,000,000 closing payment for the Cranberry Commons project, a vote to close completed projects, and reviews of the Buttermilk Bay Coalition CR Application and Downtown Resiliency Phase I application for Fall Town Meeting. Members were also scheduled to appoint a CPC representative for Cranberry Commons.

School Committee: Warrants Totaling Over $5.2M

The School Committee's July 13 agenda listed introduction of new Human Resources Director Martha Deusser, MASC policy revisions, a FY26 fundraising report, and two accounts payable warrants: #S061826 ($2,774,478.66) and #S26JUL1 ($2,431,691.67).

Conservation Commission: Residential Development Proposals

On July 14, the Conservation Commission was scheduled to hear notices of intent for several residential projects, including two 50-unit buildings at 333 Court Street and 39 Hedge Road, a 63-unit building at 0 Sandri Drive and 0 Hedge Road, and removal of the Store Pond outlet control structure at 0 Court Street. A request for determination of applicability covered debris removal at 140 Warren Avenue.

Land Use & Acquisition: Redbrook Chapter Land Removal

The Land Use and Acquisition Committee's July 8 agenda included a notice of intent to remove 12 parcels (Maps 115, 120) from Chapter 61/61A agricultural/forestry tax classification for the Redbrook development's Use Area 18. The committee also planned to discuss two Talia Way drainage lots totaling approximately 0.67 acres and a proposal to add the Open Space and Community Preservation Committees to the Chapter Land notification list.

Affordable Housing Trust: Habitat Proposal and Town Property Study

The Affordable Housing Trust's July 15 agenda included a Habitat for Humanity proposal at 195 Wareham Road, an engineering study of three town-owned properties assigned to the Trust, and a presentation by the Cooperative Development Institute regarding Mayflower Hills Mobile Park. The agenda noted no final decisions had been made and votes could occur.

Historic District Commission: Design Review and Preservation Restriction

The HDC met multiple times. Agendas covered exterior alteration cases at 46 Summer Street (Case 26-11), 4 Winslow Street (Case 26-22), and 6 Emerald Street (Case 26-26), signage at 17 Main Street and 1 Main Street, a flagpole replacement at 6 Lincoln Street, and a site visit to review Mayflower Meetinghouse renovations at 19 Town Square. A July 15 meeting was dedicated to reviewing a proposed preservation restriction on the Mayflower Memorial Meetinghouse.

Other Committees

The Board of Health listed septic variance requests for 26, 28 Cornish Field Rd and 18 Guild Rd. The Building Committee discussed elementary school architect selection, DPW administrative building planning, and Police Station HVAC updates. The Earth Removal Bylaw Committee and its subcommittees continued work on modifications to §203-2-B. The Airport Commission reviewed a 2027 budget projection, sewer rate increases for Town Hall, and the Capital Improvement Plan. The Advisory & Finance Committee handled reorganization, ethics training discussion, and end-of-year transfers for Recreation, Facilities (DPW), Finance, and Fire departments.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Precinct 17 Caucus:** Select Board Chair Deb Iaquinto to lead discussion on town priorities and Town Meeting agenda topics.
• **July 21 — Select Board:** Scheduled vote on declining right of first refusal for approximately 31.75 acres of property; vote on September 1 State Primary Election Warrant; Town Manager updates on Cherry St/Court St/Prince St intersection and school studies.
• **July 22 — Historic District Commission:** Public hearings on certificates of appropriateness for 46 Summer Street, 6 Lincoln Street, and 6 Emerald Street; discussion of Design Review Guidelines and a Purple Heart plaque at Memorial Hall.
• **July 22 — Select Board:** Review of draft economic development strategy, FY27/FY28 priorities, and potential external partners.
• **July 23 — Community Preservation Committee:** Vote on reorganizing chair, vice chair, and clerk; review of FY27 applications; appraisals discussion for a site off Island Lake Road; invoices totaling $11,505.
• **July 23 — Precinct 15 Caucus:** Finance Director Lynn Barrett and Assistant Director Cameron Scott to present the town's budget forecasting model.

Plymouth boards weigh $2.96M firefighter grant, $2M Cranberry Commons payment in busy meeting stretch

Plymouth's Select Board was scheduled to vote on a $2,959,478 federal SAFER grant to fund 12 new firefighters and a $422,034 PARC grant for Phase 1A of the Forges Field Master Plan at its July 7 meeting, according to the posted agenda. The Community Preservation Committee was scheduled to discuss a $2,000,000 closing payment for the Cranberry Commons project on July 9. Minutes for both meetings have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Select Board: Housing, Aquaculture, and Grants

The July 7 Select Board agenda included a public hearing on transferring an annual all-alcohol restaurant license from Plymouth Public House to Michael's Village Pub at 2294 State Road. Members were also scheduled to vote on a Local Action Unit application for 49 single-family homes at 553 Wareham Road and discuss strategies for the town's 10% affordable housing goal. The agenda listed one-day wine/malt licenses for the Holy Ghost Festival (July 19) and a Bike & Car Show (July 25), plus amplified music permits for Gellar's Snack Bar's 100th-year celebration and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association's 13 Colony Prayer Tour. A June 30 Select Board agenda separately listed aquaculture license renewals, transfers, and new issuances for applicants including Beth Ann Doyle, Nathan Anthony Palmer, and Christie Carpenter, as well as 10-year license renewals for Marina Houston and Kevin Houston.

Community Preservation Committee: Cranberry Commons

The CPC's July 9 agenda included a $2,000,000 closing payment for the Cranberry Commons project, a vote to close completed projects, and reviews of the Buttermilk Bay Coalition CR Application and Downtown Resiliency Phase I application for Fall Town Meeting. The committee was also scheduled to reorganize leadership and appoint a CPC representative for Cranberry Commons.

Earth Removal Bylaw: Tasks Assigned

The only meeting with published minutes in this period was the Earth Removal Bylaw Committee's Subcommittee B – Natural Features on June 30. The subcommittee approved minutes of its June 23 meeting (motion carried) and assigned drafting tasks for the Annotated Outline: Love Albrecht Howard was tasked with recommending tree/vegetation protection and natural topography protection requirements; Walter Morrison III was assigned to develop a subsoil scarification requirement; Scott was assigned to incorporate Cape Cod Commission model vegetation protection items and finalize the Annotated Outline draft for full committee distribution by noon on July 2, 2026. The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m. (motion carried).

Conservation Commission Reviews Environmental Permits

The June 30 Conservation Commission agenda included amended orders of conditions for 203 and 205 Herring Pond Road (balconies and porches), a notice of intent for the Town Wharf floodwalls and boat ramp project, a notice of intent for deck construction at 26 Driftwood Lane, and a certificate of compliance for 55 Provincetown View Road.

Regional Health Collaborative

The Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative, representing six local towns, was scheduled to vote on its fiscal 2027 budget and workplan, equipment for the Vaccines for Children program, and a Food Code Pro software license renewal for a contracted food safety inspector.

Other Boards and Committees

The Zoning Board of Appeals (July 6) was scheduled to hear an appeal of a denied enforcement request at 4 Brown Bear Circle and a special permit for a third-story addition at 107C Taylor Ave. The Planning Board (July 8) had a lot line adjustment request for 14 Allen Drive and zoning discussions on elderly housing and industrial regulations. The Land Use and Acquisition Committee (July 8) was scheduled to discuss removing 12 Redbrook parcels from Chapter 61/61A tax classification. The Building Committee (July 9) had an elementary school architect selection update and DPW administrative building planning.

Coming Up

• **July 13 – School Committee:** Introduction of new HR Director Martha Deusser and approval of two accounts payable warrants totaling $5,206,170.33 ($2,774,478.66 and $2,431,691.67).
• **July 14 – Select Board:** Vote to open the 2026 Fall Town Meeting warrant, acceptance of $99,950 for a Memorial Hall Feasibility Study, $700,000 appropriation transfer for town and school insurance premiums, and $170,000 for building maintenance operations.
• **July 14 – Conservation Commission:** Notices of intent for two 50-unit residential buildings at 333 Court Street and 39 Hedge Road, and a 63-unit residential building at 0 Sandri Drive and 0 Hedge Road.
• **July 15 – Affordable Housing Trust:** Habitat for Humanity proposal at 195 Wareham Road and an engineering study of three town-owned properties.
• **July 15 – Advisory & Finance Committee:** End-of-year transfers for Recreation, Facilities, Finance, and Fire departments, plus a Reserve Fund Transfer Request.

Plymouth Meeting Roundup: Earth Removal Bylaw Advances, Select Board Eyes Housing and Grants

The only confirmed decision from Plymouth's recent meetings came from the Earth Removal Bylaw Committee's Subcommittee B, which unanimously approved minutes from its June 9, 2026 meeting on June 23 and assigned members specific tasks to complete a draft bylaw outline by July 2. Scott MacMillin was assigned the slope requirements table and draft consolidation tasks; Love Albrecht Howard received tree preservation and vegetation outline tasks; and Walter Morrison III was tasked with erosion and sedimentation control review.

Most other meetings held between June 22 and July 2 were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, meaning outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Select Board: Grants, Housing, and Licenses on the Table

The Select Board had a busy stretch. On June 23, the board was scheduled to consider a $41,042 grant to fund the Dark Orchard All Persons Nature Trail, along with one-day wine and malt licenses for Second Wind Brewing Company's summer beer garden, amplified music permits for three venues, a new vehicle for hire license for Special Occasion Limousine, a new common victualler license for Cappy's Pizza, and a manager change for 110 Grill.

On June 24, the board held an economic development SWOT workshop, discussing underutilized sites including Camelot Industrial Park and Cordage Park, workforce shortages, infrastructure deficiencies, and blue economy and tourism opportunities. Members were set to prioritize three economic development goals for the next 3-5 years.

On June 30, the board was scheduled to vote on a Local Action Unit application for 49 single-family homes at 553 Wareham Road, hold public hearings on aquaculture licenses for applicants including Beth Ann Doyle, Nathan Anthony Palmer, and Christie Carpenter, and consider 10-year license renewals for Marina Houston and Kevin Houston.

Conservation and Environmental Reviews

The Conservation Commission met June 30 to review environmental permits, including amended orders of conditions for 203 and 205 Herring Pond Road (balconies and porches), a notice of intent for Town Wharf floodwalls and boat ramp, a notice of intent for 26 Driftwood Lane deck construction, and a certificate of compliance for 55 Provincetown View Road.

Planning and Land Use

The Planning Board heard a presentation by Beals Associates on industrial area evaluation and growth recommendations on June 24. The board was also set to consider appointments to several committees, including the Planning Board associate member position with applicants Camilla Bosanquet and Christopher Smith.

Historic District Reviews

The Historic District Commission met June 24 to review exterior renovations at 7-9 S. Park Ave, 19 Town Square, and 4 Winslow Street, and to discuss updating the Plymouth Historic District Design Review Guidelines.

Retirement Board Financial Activity

The Retirement Board met June 26 to review financial warrants totaling over $6.5 million, discuss investment performance for Aristotle/Keri Hepburn, consider a new independent auditing firm, and process several employee retirements including a Fire Battalion Chief, plus seven new hires across town and school departments.

Coming Up

Several significant meetings are scheduled in the coming two weeks:

• **July 7, Select Board**: Vote on a $2,959,478 SAFER grant to fund 12 new firefighters and a $422,034 PARC grant for Phase 1A of the Forges Field Master Plan. A public hearing is scheduled on transferring a liquor license from Plymouth Public House to Michael's Village Pub at 2294 State Road.
• **July 8, Land Use & Acquisition Committee**: Possible vote on removing 12 Redbrook parcels from Chapter 61/61A tax classification.
• **July 9, Community Preservation Committee**: Discussion of a $2,000,000 closing payment for the Cranberry Commons project and a vote to close completed projects.
• **July 9, Building Committee**: Update on architect selection for the elementary school project.
• **July 6, Zoning Board of Appeals**: Hearing on an appeal at 4 Brown Bear Circle and a special permit for a third-story addition at 107C Taylor Ave.

Plymouth meeting roundup: Earth removal bylaw work advances; Select Board set to vote on $2.96M firefighter grant

The only Plymouth town body meeting in the past two weeks with published minutes was the Earth Removal Bylaw Committee's Subcommittee B, which approved its June 9 minutes unanimously on June 23 and assigned members specific drafting tasks for a new earth removal bylaw. Most other recent meetings were agenda-only, meaning outcomes are not yet available in official minutes.

Earth Removal Bylaw Advances

On June 23, Subcommittee B of the Earth Removal Bylaw Committee approved the minutes of its June 9, 2026 meeting by a unanimous vote. Members received specific assignments to complete a draft outline by July 2:

• Scott MacMillin: slope requirements table and draft consolidation
• Love Albrecht Howard: tree preservation and vegetation outline
• Walter Morrison III: erosion and sedimentation control review

The subcommittee's work focuses on slope requirements, tree preservation, vegetation, and erosion control. The full committee met June 25 and June 30 to review a redlined bylaw outline and finalize the natural feature section, with an update on the Request for Qualifications process. Those meetings were agenda-only, so outcomes are not yet published.

Select Board: Grant for Nature Trail, Housing Application on Agenda

The Select Board met June 23 and June 30, but minutes are not yet published for either meeting. The June 23 agenda included consideration of a $41,042 grant for the Dark Orchard All Persons Nature Trail, one-day wine and malt licenses for Second Wind Brewing Company's summer beer garden, amplified music permits for Second Wind Brewing, Holy Ghost Society, and Cambria Hotel, a new vehicle for hire license for Special Occasion Limousine, a new common victualler license for Cappy's Pizza, and a manager change for 110 Grill.

The June 30 agenda included a public hearing on a Local Action Unit application for 49 single-family homes at 553 Wareham Road, public hearings for aquaculture license renewals and transfers, renewal of 10-year aquaculture licenses for Marina Houston and Kevin Houston, reappointment of Dan Ryan to the Airport Community Advisory Committee, and a FY26 year-in-review and June 2026 Finance Department report.

A separate June 24 Select Board workshop focused on economic development strategy, including discussion of underutilized sites like Camelot Industrial Park and Cordage Park, workforce shortages, infrastructure deficiencies, and blue economy and tourism growth opportunities.

Conservation, Historic District, Planning Reviews

The Conservation Commission's June 30 agenda included amended orders of conditions for 203 and 205 Herring Pond Road, a notice of intent for Town Wharf floodwalls and boat ramp, a notice of intent for 26 Driftwood Lane deck construction, and a certificate of compliance for 55 Provincetown View Road.

The Historic District Commission's June 24 agenda listed exterior renovation reviews for 7-9 S. Park Ave, 19 Town Square, and 4 Winslow Street, plus a public hearing on updated Design Review Guidelines and a request to continue the 27 North Street hearing to August 7.

The Planning Board's June 24 agenda included a presentation on industrial area evaluation and growth recommendations by Beals Associates, plus appointments to the Planning Board associate member seat (applicants: Camilla Bosanquet, Christopher Smith), Land Use & Acquisition Committee (applicants: Virginia Davis, Bruce Howard), Open Space Committee (applicant: Diane Peck), and Cedarville Steering Committee (applicants: John Costello, Meagan Doliber-Ash, Marcia Sheridan — with Mai-Tal Kennedy and Marcia Sheridan withdrawn).

Other Committees

The Retirement Board's June 26 agenda included approval of financial warrants totaling over $6.5 million, review of investment performance, discussion of a potential new independent auditing firm, processing of several employee retirements including a Fire Battalion Chief, and recording of seven new hires across town and school departments.

The Airport Commission's June 26 agenda included an executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Airport Commission v. Town Manager in Plymouth Superior Court. The commission's July 2 agenda included a vote for chair and vice chair, updates on the search for a new airport manager, and discussion of sewer rates and CPI rent increases.

The Southern Plymouth County Public Health Excellence Collaborative's June 29 agenda included votes on a FY27 regional health budget, Vaccines for Children program equipment, and a Food Code Pro software license for a contracted food inspector.

Coming Up

• **July 7, Select Board:** Public hearing on transferring a liquor license from Plymouth Public House to Michael's Village Pub at 2294 State Road; vote on a $2,959,478 SAFER grant to fund 12 new firefighters; vote on a $422,034 PARC grant for Phase 1A of the Forges Field Master Plan.
• **July 8, Land Use & Acquisition Committee:** Possible vote on a notice of intent to remove 12 Redbrook parcels from Chapter 61/61A tax classification.
• **July 9, Community Preservation Committee:** Discussion of a $2,000,000 Cranberry Commons closing payment and vote to close completed projects.
• **July 9, Building Committee:** Update on elementary school architect selection and DPW administrative building planning.
• **July 6, Zoning Board of Appeals:** Hearing on an appeal at 4 Brown Bear Circle and a special permit for a third-story addition at 107C Taylor Ave.