| This committee oversees the operation of the 1749 Court House Museum. The committee is currently working with an exhibit designer to
implement a new exhibit that better expresses the town’s history beyond the original colony. |
| It shall be the duty of the Advisory and Finance Committee to consider all matters proposed to be acted on at all Town Meetings, except that in no case shall the Committee make any recommendation pertaining to the candidacy of any person for any office, nor shall it make any recommendation or suggestion in regard to any question involving a license for the sale of intoxicating liquors or in regard to any article involving the adoption of constitutional amendments. |
| Assists in identifying housing needs and housing opportunities for all income levels, while at the same time preserving the Town character and resources. |
| Responsible for overseeing the custody, care, and management of the Plymouth Airport |
| Responsible for setting the annual tax rate and reviewing taxpayer applications for abatement and exemptions. |
| The Town of Plymouth Board of Selectmen consists of five (5) members elected for three-year overlapping terms. The Board of Selectmen is the chief executive body of the town. |
| This committee serves as the permanent building committee overseeing the renovation and construction of town facilities. The committee determines the need for additions or
renovations to any existing buildings/facilities or for the construction of new buildings/facilities or the demolition or disposal of existing building/facilities. |
| This committee is responsible for reviewing complaints, suggestions and issues raised
relative to the cable system, the licensee and the services provided, and to make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen on such matters. |
Capital Outlay Expenditure Committee | This committee assists the
Town Manager & Finance Director in preparing annually a five-year Capital Improvements Program. |
Cedarville Steering Committee | The primary mission of the committee is to assist in the implementation of the Cedarville Master Plan and to advocate for the needs of the area. |
| "Pursuant to Chapter 43B (Home Rule Procedure) of the Massachusetts
General Laws, the Plymouth Charter Commission consists of nine
commissioners elected at large and by official ballot on May 23,
2006. The Commission meets regularly (typically Thursday evenings
either weekly or biweekly) in the Mayflower Room of Plymouth's Town
Hall. Please see the Charter Commission's website http://
www.FullOpenReview.org for more information and agenda listings.
Cablecasts of the meetings can be seen on PACTV channel 15. Please
see http:// www.pactv.org for schedule information."
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| To assist in the decision making process, the Board of Selectmen seeks to establish a community based committee that will act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Selectmen. As the development review process unfolds, the Selectmen through this advisory committee seek to create and open and inclusive review process.
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| This committee was created as a result of the Town’s acceptance of the Community
Preservation Act. The committee studies the needs, possibilities and resources of
the town regarding community preservation and makes recommendations to Town
Meeting for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, historic resources, land for recreational use and
community housing. |
| The commission is responsible for implementing the State Wetlands Protection Act and the Town of Plymouth Wetlands Bylaw. |
| The purpose of the Council is to identify the total needs of elders in the community and to advocate for and implement services to fill these needs and/or to coordinate existing services. |
| The council promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity of all the arts through the disbursement of state funds to individuals and non-profit organizations for projects and events that offer public benefit in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. |
| This Board assists town agencies in the review of plans to enhance the visual appearance of the town. Specifically encouraged to apply are lawyers and people with a background in construction. |
| The Board is responsible for the selection of finalists to provide design services for any town building project as described in §§38A ˝ through 38 O of Chapter 7, MGL. |
| The Commission, created pursuant to General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8J, has been established for the purpose of coordinating and carrying out programs designed to meet the problems of the handicapped. |
| The purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee is to consider whether or not a “municipal electric light plant” or a municipal aggregation group
should be formed to provide electric power for Plymouth. After completing their deliberations, the Ad Hoc Committee will report to the Board of Selectmen with their recommendation. |
| Purpose is to review and recommend an equitable fee structure to be charged to
those owning land from which gravel or other earth materials is hauled by truck over town maintained roads. Such fees are to be used by the Town to defray the additional costs of repair and maintenance. |
| This committee reviews and makes recommendations on issues relating to the waterfront and Plymouth Harbor. |
| The Board is responsible for general inspections and consultation regarding Title V review, water analysis samples, nuisance complaints, and restaurant and school inspections. |
| It is the Plymouth Historical District Commission's mission to preserve, protect and document the historic architectural heritage of the Town of Plymouth. |
| This committee’s purpose is to promote, enhance and restore the passage of anadromous fish such as River Herring and catadromous fish to their current and historic waterways. |
Liquor License Advisory Committee | The committee will be responsible for making
recommendations to the Board on such matters as adequate insurance, server training, and penalties and fines for liquor license violations. |
Manomet Steering Committee | The primary mission of the committee is to assist in the implementation of the Manomet Master Plan and to advocate for the needs of the area. |
Memorials Policy Committee | This advisory committee to the Board of Selectmen, makes recommendations regarding proposed memorials on Town Property. |
| This committee is responsible for coordinating the Town of Plymouth's No Place For Hate
Program, a program created by the Anti-Defamation League of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Municipal Association supporting diversity and respect. |
North Plymouth Steering Committee | This committee assists in the implementation of the North Plymouth Master Plan and advocates for the needs of the area. |
Nuclear Matters Committee | This committee deals with a wide range of issues related to the town’s nuclear power plant. |
Nutrient Management Stakeholder's Committee | Under the town’s Wastewater Treatment Plant permit, the town is required to prepare a Nutrient Management Plan to address nutrient impacts to the Eel River system from the
various sources within the Eel River Watershed. As part of the Nutrient Management
Plan, a stakeholders committee is being formed to enable "end-users" (those who are directly impacted by the nutrient impacts to the Eel
River system) to participate in the development of Plan and monitor its progress. |
| The purpose of this committee is to develop a master plan focusing on the future use of
the County Farm property and adjacent privately owned land. |
Old School House Committee | This committee will develop and operate a facility within the Town of Plymouth, which
shall encourage and facilitate a broad program of offerings in the various arts and or
historical programs for the benefit of the residents of Plymouth. |
| This committee studies and determines which lands in Plymouth should be kept for
open space and assists in the acquisition of same. |
Permanent School Building Committee | This committee is responsible for recommending sites, consulting with architects, obtaining plans, specifications and costs for the construction of new schools. |
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Plymouth Center Steering Committee | This committee assists in the implementation of the Plymouth Center Master Plan and advocates for the needs of the area. |
| The corporation is charged with developing/redeveloping municipally owned facilities and infrastructure to stimulate and support economic growth, and revitalize, stabilize and expand the economy of the Development Zone, defined as the Plymouth Downtown Waterfront District and portions of the North Plymouth Village Center. |
Private and Gravel Road Improvement Committee | This committee will review all gravel road improvement requests for public ways and
report to the Board of Selectmen on what actions should be taken with regarding to said requests. The Committee may also serve as a road-planning group. |
| The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of Public Works and the Board of Selectmen. The committee is responsible for
reviewing current recycling efforts, suggesting areas of improvement, studying alternative strategies and project costs and savings,
developing promotional strategies and generally serve as the advocacy group for recycling within the community. |
| The Plymouth Retirement Board, which has the sole authority and responsibility for investing the funds and administering the benefits of the Plymouth Retirement System |
| Roads Advisory Committee – The Committee shall include at least one member each from the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board, or their designees, and shall be responsible to the Board of Selectmen for review and recommendations concerning:
A. Classification or re-classification of gravel or private roads;
B. Requests for paving of a MCSC;
C. Requests for upgrading to Gravel Road Standard and paving of a RCR;
D. Road management issues;
E. Betterment assessment issues; and
F. Other road-related issues at the request of the Board of Selectmen. |
Tidal Beaches Advisory Committee | This committee is charged with the study, research, and preparation of recommendations and proposals relative to the long range utilization, management, protection and development of public tidal beaches in Plymouth. |
| The committee is responsible for supervising the Town Forest and for lending expertise to the town in areas relating to tree resources. |
| The Visitor Services Board approves the expenditure of municipal funds used for marketing, promotion and visitor services within the Town. Encouraged to apply are lawyers and people with experience in marketing, promotions and tourist services industries, hotel management, transportation systems, planning and economic development, publishing or graphic arts. |
West Plymouth Steering Committee | This committee assists in the implementation of the West Plymouth Master Plan and advocates for the needs of the area. |
| The Zoning Board of Appeals considers requests ranging from variance requests for minor home improvements and buildable lot approvals to special permit requests for retail expansions on nonconforming uses and structures and extensions of previously approved projects. |
