Boards & Committees

Advisory & Finance Committee

The Advisory & Finance Committee is part of the legislative branch of Town government and makes recommendations on all warrant articles presented to Town Meeting, are reviews, and recommends revisions to the Town's annual budget.

Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust assists in identifying housing needs and housing opportunities for all income levels, while at the same time preserving our Town's character and resources.

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission oversees the administration of the Town's Right to Farm Preservation By-law, whilst encouraging the continued pursuit of agriculture in Plymouth.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is responsible for providing expertise and recommendations for the Plymouth Municipal Airport.

Airport Community Advisory Committee

The Plymouth Airport Community Advisory Committee (PYM CAC) serves in an advisory capacity to the Airport Commission on matters important to the surrounding communities, airport users, and airport commission.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is responsible for estimating the fair market value of all real property in the Town.

Board of Health

The Board of Health is responsible for the promotion and protection of public health. This is done through education and enforcement of environmental, public, medical and mental health laws and regulations.

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registars of Voters is responsible for registering voters, making local listings of residents, certifying nomination papers and petitions, processing absent voter applications, and administering election recounts.

Building Committee

The Building Committee meets with Town departments to determine the need for additions or renovations to any existing buildings or facilities, for the construction of new buildings or facilities or for the demolition or disposal of existing buildings.

Cable Advisory Committee

The Cable Advisory 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 Select Board on such matters.

Capital Improvements Committee

The Capital Improvements Committees assists the Town Manager and Finance Director in preparing annually a five-year Capital Improvements Program.

Cedarville Steering Committee

The Cedarville Steering Committee assists in the implementation of the Cedarville Master Plan and to advocate for the needs of the area.

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is responsible for the well-being of all Town owned cemeteries.

Center for Active Living’s Advisory Board

The Advisory Board aims to identify and address the needs of seniors in the community, promote support and participation, advise on senior services, and collaborate with relevant agencies and legislation.

Climate Action Net Zero (CANZ) Committee

The Climate Action Net Zero (CANZ) Committee advocates for equitable climate adaptation actions and greenhouse gas emission reduction strategies in sectors such as municipal, commercial, and residential buildings, transportation, energy systems, and land use.

Committee of Precinct Chairs (COPC)

The Committee of Precinct Chairs (COPC) may from time to time appoint subcommittees of itself or committees of Town Meeting members to review Town by-laws, Town Meeting rules, and for such other purposes as they shall deem appropriate and shall make recommendations to the Representative Town Meeting and/or the Moderator at least annually. The COPC also may perform other duties designated to facilitate the business of Town Meeting.

Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

The Community Preservation Committee is charged with studying the needs, possibilities, and resources of the Town regarding community preservation and with making recommendations to Town Meeting regarding the appropriation of Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds.

Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP) Committee

The primary function of the Committee will be to provide feedback during the CWMP process, assess alternatives and recommendations, and facilitate communication with the public.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is responsible for the protection and management of natural resources and administration of the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, including the Rivers Protection Act.

Cultural Council

PCC’s mission to bring multifaceted cultural experiences, for all ages and interests, to enhance, entertain and even enlighten residents and visitors to the South Shore. As a local council, we serve the community best by promoting diversity, excellence, access, and education in arts and culture by prioritizing the disbursement of funds to qualified applicants and non-profit organizations who live and operate in Plymouth County.

Disabilities Commission

The Plymouth Commission on Disabilities serves as a resource to the Town of Plymouth community to address accessibility, equal rights, and other issues of concern to people with disabilities.

Distinguished Visitors Committee

The Distinguished Visitors Committee is Plymouth’s sister city relationships and visits from official delegations.

Earth Removal Bylaw Committee

The Earth Removal Bylaw Committee is established to explore potential changes to the Town’s earth removal bylaw. The Committee’s goal is to identify ways to better protect the environment while supporting economic development. The Committee will make recommendations to the Planning Board for adoption by Town Meeting.

Elderly & Disabled Tax Fund Committee

The Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund Committee is responsible for implementing, determining eligibility, and maintaining the overall Elderly Disabled Tax Fund.

Harbor Committee

The Harbor Committee reviews and makes recommendations on issues relating to the waterfront and Plymouth Harbor.

Historic District Commission

The Plymouth Historical Commission is responsible to preserve, protect and document the historic architectural heritage of the Town of Plymouth.

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission acts for the preservation, promotion, and development of the historical assets of the Town of Plymouth

Land Use & Acquisition Committee

The Land Use & Acquisition Committee researches and maintains a current inventory of all properties of interest, with a focus on parcels of significant size and parcels of any size facing the loss of Chapter 61 protection or parcels of value to the Town.

Little Red Schoolhouse Committee

The Little Red Schoolhouse Committee is responsible for the rental functions of the Schoolhouse.

Manomet Village Steering Committee

The Manomet Village Steering Committee assists in the implementation of the Manomet Master Plan and to advocate for the needs of the area.

Master Plan Committee 2024

The Town of Plymouth’s tradition of planning for its future dates back to colonial times. The original Mayflower Compact established a framework of community rules for self-governance. Modern planning efforts began in 1949 with the adoption of the Plymouth Compact of 1949–A Guidebook To Plymouth’s Future. This early master plan was followed by the Plymouth Compact as revised in 1961, the Plymouth Compact III–a 1966 comprehensive plan for Plymouth, the 1978 Goals for Plymouth, and the groundbreaking 1980 Village Centers Plan. The most recent comprehensive master plan was adopted in 2006. As the current master plan enters its 15th year, it is essential to revisit Plymouth’s vision for the future and update the master plan.

Memorials Advisory Committee

This advisory committee to the Select Board makes recommendations regarding proposed memorials on Town Property.

Natural Resources & Coastal Beaches Committee

The Natural Resources & Coastal Beaches Committee acts in an advisory capacity to the Select Board on matters relating to the Town’s coastal and freshwater wetlands, barrier beaches, coastal plain ponds, and conservation properties that have beaches/waterfront.

North Plymouth Steering Committee

The North Plymouth Steering 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. The sole member of the Plymouth Nuclear Matters Committee as appointed by the Plymouth Select Board serves as a member on the Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel (NDCAP), which advises the Governor and educates citizens across the state on activities related to the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station shut down.

Open Space Committee

The Plymouth Open Space Committee is responsible to advocate for the preservation and maintenance of natural open space for current residents as well as for future generations in order to protect our aquifer, our environment, and the character of the Town.

Planning Board

The Plymouth Planning Board is responsible for the review of land division as well as review of specific development proposals. The Planning Board’s duties are largely identified under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 81A, 81B, and subsequent sections, and by the Town’s Zoning By-law.

Plymouth Center Steering Committee

The Plymouth Center Steering Committee assists in the implementation of the Plymouth Center Master Plan and advocates for the needs of the area.

Plymouth for All Committee

The Plymouth for All Committee works to assure that the Plymouth community, as well as Town governmental departments and committees are welcoming, civil, collaborative and respectful to everyone.

Plymouth Growth & Development Corporation

The Plymouth Growth and Development Corporation (PGDC) focus its resources on the development, management, and operation of on-street, off-street, and structured parking facilities in the Downtown, Waterfront and North Plymouth areas.

Plymouth Housing Authority

The Plymouth Housing Authority operates, maintains, promotes, and provides quality affordable, and safe housing to eligible persons in the community with a demonstrated need.

Plymouth Redevelopment Authority Board of Commissioners

The Plymouth Redevelopment Authority (PRA) was established by Plymouth Town Meeting in 1958 to begin an urban renewal project in the town center area in and around Summer and High Streets. A Special Town Meeting approved and adopted the urban renewal plan known as Plymouth Progress in August 1962. Encompassing 30.6 acres, the area was cleared of blight and rehabilitated according to the Plan using federal, state and local funds. Today the Summer High Street area contains parkland, historic/tourist venues, multi-family and single-family residences, and a hotel. Working in tandem with the Town of Plymouth offices of Community Development and Planning and Development, the PRA continues its redevelopment activities focused on Brownfields remediation and affordable housing.

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee’s mission is to promote reuse, increase recycling and composting, educate the public on how to reduce waste and related greenhouse gas emissions and to build upon these core issues.

Retirement Board

The Plymouth Retirement Board, which has the sole authority and responsibility for investing the funds and administering the benefits of the Plymouth Retirement System, is a separate and distinct entity from the Town of Plymouth.

Roads Advisory Committee

The Roads Advisory Committee is responsible to review and make recommendations to the Select Board concerning a variety of road-related issues.

School Committee

The School Committee oversees the annual school budget, develops school system policies, hires and reviews the performance of the Superintendent of schools, and advocates for the school system with citizens and Town government.

Select Board

The Select Board represents the executive branch of Plymouth's Town Government.

Senior Task Force Committee

The Senior Task Force Committee works to maintain the Town's Age and Dementia Friendly Designation, ensuring the community is fit for residents and visitors of all ages.

Town Meeting

Town Meeting is Plymouth's legislative arm of government and consists of 162 elected Town Meeting members. Town Meeting is responsible for passing a balanced Annual Town Budget and enacting all Town By-laws. 

Town Meeting Moderator

The Moderator presides over all representative town meeting sessions and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to the office through bylaw or vote of the representative town meeting. 

Visitor Services Board

The Visitor Services Board (VSB) of Plymouth, Massachusetts serves as an advisory board to the Town Manager and the Select Board.

Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizen Advisory Committee

A Wastewater Groundwater Discharge CAC will play a crucial role in fostering community engagement and ensuring effective oversight of town owned wastewater discharge. With growing concerns about environmental sustainability and public health, such a Committee serves as a vital bridge between local government agencies and the community they serve. The need for such a Committee stems from the complexity of wastewater management issues, which often require input from diverse stakeholders ranging from technical experts to everyday residents. Ultimately, the overarching purpose of such a Committee is to support the safeguarding of public health, protect the environment, and promote sustainable practices in wastewater management for the benefit of present and future generations.

West Plymouth Steering Committee

The West Plymouth Steering Committee assists in the implementation of the West Plymouth Master Plan and advocates for the needs of the area.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning By-laws provide for certain building requirements, and it is the role of the Board of Appeals to determine whether relief from these regulations is warranted in certain situations.