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Off-agenda controversial decisions
At the 6/23 Select Board meeting, officials held substantive debates on the Landers property, board ethics, and housing policy—none of which were on the public agenda. Residents deserve prior notice when major land deals and... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-23/ #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA
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Landers property decision and dissent
The Select Board stood by its prior decision to waive the town's right of first refusal on the Landers property. Despite concerns about 'soft' legal language and potential sand mining, the board prioritized development over land preservation. At... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-23/ #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA
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Fiscal responsibility and budget transparency
Is the town's 5-year budget forecast accurate? Residents are questioning the 4% inflation assumption used by the Board, warning it may hide a looming deficit. The Board has now committed to monthly reporting starting in August... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-23/ #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA
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The June 23 Select Board meeting raised serious questions about transparency and how decisions are made in Plymouth. Here is what you need to know about the issues that dominated the night but weren't even on the agenda. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA
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First, the board held intense debates on the Landers property and board ethics—topics that were NOT on the public agenda. When high-stakes land deals and potential conflicts of interest are discussed without prior notice, residents lose their ability to prepare.
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Regarding Landers: The Board stood by its decision to waive the town's right of first refusal. Critics warned that the Memorandum of Understanding is too 'aspirational' and lacks enforceable protections against sand mining or high-density zoning. One board member formally dissented.
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Finally, fiscal concerns are mounting. Residents challenged the 4% inflation rate used in the town's 5-year budget forecast, calling it unrealistic and a mask for a deficit. The Board is now pivoting to monthly financial reporting to rebuild trust.
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Stay informed. Accountability matters. #PlymouthMA #LocalGov #Transparency https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-23/
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Transparency concerns were at the forefront of the June 23 Select Board meeting. While the published agenda was limited, the actual discussion centered on high-stakes issues that residents had no prior notice to prepare for, including the Landers property development, board ethics, and town governance. One of the most contentious decisions was the Board's choice to waive the town's right of first refusal on the Landers property. While the Board argued this move supports 'attainable' housing, many residents and one dissenting board member expressed concern that the legal protections (the MOU) are too vague to prevent issues like large-scale sand mining or unexpected high-density rezoning. Additionally, the meeting highlighted a growing gap in fiscal clarity. A resident challenged the accuracy of the town’s five-year budget forecast, arguing that a 4% inflation assumption is unrealistic and could be hiding a significant deficit. In response to these and other concerns regarding transparency, the Board has committed to providing monthly financial reports starting this August. We will continue to monitor how these decisions—especially regarding land use and budget forecasting—impact the long-term stability of our community. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-23/ #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA