Plymouth Select Board Denies Amplified Music Permit, Delays Dog Park Decision
Restaurant owner's plea falls on deaf ears; $680,000 dog park project faces scrutiny
PLYMOUTH, MA - July 23 - The Plymouth Select Board voted 3-2 against granting an amplified music permit to the Su Casa restaurant during its July 23 meeting, citing past violations and concerns about noise impact. The board also discussed plans for a new dog park in Cedarville but delayed a decision pending further information.
Su Casa owner Erin Murphy had applied for a permit to allow amplified music on three specific dates in July and August. During the meeting, Murphy apologized for past violations, stating, "I am sorry that I didn't understand the level of these bad behaviors."
Board member Charlie Bletzer expressed strong opposition to the permit, saying, "She doesn't deserve this amplified license. There's no need for it."
After the initial vote, Murphy returned during the public comment period to plead her case. "I am begging to please reconsider the vote for the amplified music," she said. "Our sales increase almost 300% when the Phase play."
Despite Murphy's appeal, the board did not reconsider its decision.
In other business, the board discussed plans for a new dog park in Cedarville. Brandon Kunkel from Weston & Sampson presented the proposed design, which includes separate areas for large and small dogs, accessible walkways, and amenities such as water fountains and shade trees.
The estimated cost of the project is $680,000. Town Manager Derek Brindisi explained that approximately $500,000 in ARPA funds had been earmarked for the project, with the balance to come from state and foundation construction dollars.
Board Chairman Richard Quintal expressed concerns about the project's location and potential impact on neighboring properties. "I just don't know where the foundation is with that," Quintal said, referring to the Plymouth Economic Foundation's adjacent property.
The board decided to delay voting on the dog park project until more information could be gathered about abutting properties and potential shared access to the site.
Brindisi agreed to follow up on these questions and bring the information back to the board at a future meeting.
The meeting also included updates on various town projects and grant awards, including a $10 million NOAA grant for work on Jenny Pond, a $37,000 cybersecurity grant, and a $360,000 grant for a Downtown Resiliency Project.