Observer Corps

The League of Women Voters has been an active champion of openness in government throughout its history. The organization’s principles include the requisite that “government bodies protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings and making public records accessible.”

Observer Corps programs are only one way for Leagues to ensure that “sunshine” or government transparency regulations are followed in their communities.

The LWV of the Plymouth Area has actively engaged its members in observer corps for decades. The current committee has been active since June, 2021. Current committees observed and their observers are below. Scroll down to read 2026 reports.

Board/CommitteeLink to Town WebsiteObserver(s)
Select BoardAboutLisa Hamilton, Martha Vautrain
Zoning Board of AppealsAboutErin Palladino
Community Preservation CommitteeAboutVirginia Davis
Conservation CommissionAboutSusan F Dwyer

Select Board

DateMajor Topic(s)
October 13, 2026Updates to Town's 5-Year Financial Forecasting Model
October 6, 2026Economic Development & Joint Select Board & Planning Board Meeting
September 22, 2026Chair Announces New Rules for Meeting Conduct
September 15, 2026West Plymouth Concerns - Sidewalks, Airport, Water, Uncivil Words
September 8, 2026Not All Fall Town Meeting Articles for Capital Recommendations, Shallow Pond Title Research, Easements, and Citizens' Petitions Are Heard or Voted On
September 1, 2026Public Comment Reveals Many Concerns About Town Hall Handling of Conservation Restrictions
August 25, 2026Articles for Fall Town Meeting on Zoning Bylaw Changes, Conservation Commission Makeup and More
August 18, 2026Serious Negative Impacts of 40B Construction and Dangerous Taylor Ave Curve
August 11, 2026Civil Conduct Policy Discussion Lacked Civility; Funding for Shallow Pond Road Acceptance Work Recommended to Fall Town Meeting
August 4, 2026Forty-five Minute Meeting!
July 28, 2026Civility Transgression & Road Acceptance Issue Persists
July 21, 2026Town Hall On The Road: Focused on North Plymouth Infrastructure & Schools
July 14, 2026Forges Field & Road Acceptance
July 7, 2026Benny's Plaza Reimagined - Can Begin Permitting Process
June 30, 2026Budget to Actual Financial Performance & Affordable Housing Are Meeting's Focus
June 23, 2026Cedarville Residents Voiced Displeasure About Landers Farm Property Deal
June 16, 2026Board & Committee Appointments Made & Continued Controversy Around Recent Land Deal
June 9, 2026Conditional Waiver of Right of First Refusal on Landers Farm Property Narrowly Approved
June 2, 2026Board Does Not Reach Decision on Landers Farm Property - Citizens Hope to Sway That Vote Toward Conservation
May 26, 2026Despite Tensions, Select Board Advances On The Road Meetings, Teases Changes to Future Meeting Content & Scheduling, Fails to Clearly Put Economic Development Ideas Discussed on Future Agenda
May 12, 2026Board Approves Simes House Sale & Supports Conservation Commission Improvements
April 28, 2026 Chip Seal Preservation Approved for 2026 Roadway Program
April 7, 2026Fiscal Forecasting Model & Land Acknowledgement Draw Attention
March 24, 2026Controversial Article 10 & Argument Over Agendas
March 10, 2026Contentious Citizen’s Petition Vote
March 3, 2026 WorkshopImproved Budget Process & Updated FY26 Goals & Priorities
March 3, 2026Affordable housing issue
February 17, 2026Town Meeting Articles 25, 25, and 37 (Citizen's Petition for Plymouth Community Trust By-Law)
February 10, 2026Legislative Delegation Brings Select Board Up to Date
February 3, 2026Select Board Considers Contentious Wastewater Treatment
January 27, 2026Select Board Hears Police & Fire Challenges
January 20, 2026Joint Select Board/ Planning Board Meeting Highlights Challenges for Economic Development
December 16, 2025E-bike legislation, Preview of 2027 Town Budget
December 9, 2025Public Q&A focused primarily on two items: the Pulte 40B project slated for a North Plymouth neighborhood, and presence of ICE in Plymouth and primarily North Plymouth.
December 2, 2025Underground fuel tanks at 2 Commerce Way; Beth-Israel Deaconess Hospital Plans
Daily Views: 3

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

DateMajor Topic(s)
May 18, 2026“Continued”: TL Edwards Gas Station Project at Sand-Gravel Site near Kingston Line
April 27, 2026 ZBA Considers New Gas Stations and a House Rebuild
April 13, 2026ZBA Passes North Plymouth 40B Pulte Housing Project
April 6, 2026ZBA Delays Final Vote on North Plymouth 40B Project to April 13
March 16, 2026Final Hearing for No. Plymouth 40B Housing Project
February 6, 2026This was a special meeting for engineering reports by Pulte Homes as well as further opportunity for public comments on the proposed three-building housing development in North Plymouth on Prince Street and Sandri Drive.
January 5, 2026Questions raised about the sale of North Plymouth property to Pulte at contentious ZBA meeting

Community Preservation Committee (CPC)

DateMajor Topic(s)
September 24, 2026Quick and Efficient Meeting
August 6, 2026Concern About Paying Down the Debt on Borrowing
July 23, 2026Questions on Timeliness of Historic Preservation Restriction for Mayflower Meeting House

Conservation Commission (ConComm)

DateMajor Topic(s)