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)
Conservation CommissionAboutSusan Nilsen
Select BoardAboutKate Brown, Lisa Hamilton
Zoning Board of AppealsAboutMartha Vautrain, Susan F. Dwyer

Select Board

DateMajor Topic(s)
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: 11

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)

DateMajor Topic(s)
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