Derailed citizens’ petitions prompt tense debate
But Town Meeting approved some rules for developers, a downtown ‘climate-resiliency’ project, and an open-space restriction.
Independent to offer sports coverage
Well-known local sportswriter David Wolcott joins the online publication as a correspondent covering sports at all levels.
Plymouth South senior scores big in the classroom and on the gridiron
Cam Latham, a captain and tackle for the Panthers, has been recognized as a National Merit Commended Student.
New county administrator sues his bosses
The suit alleges he hasn’t been paid as commissioners feud with the county treasurer over his controversial contract.
3,000-mile trek for breast cancer awareness ends in Plymouth
Plymouth resident Laurie Hutcheson spearheaded the three-week journey through 10 states to raise the profile of a difficult-to-detect type of cancer.
Plymouth Philharmonic celebrates partnership with Memorial Hall
The Phil’s new Memorial Hall residency strengthens a partnership built over generations and gives the popular orchestra an enhanced role in decisions.
Can you dig it? The answer for now is ‘yes’
Construction has resumed at the trouble-plagued Water Street sewer line project after a sink hole emerged.
One citizens’ petition will go to Town Meeting
After ruling all three citizens’ initiatives ‘out of order,’ the town moderator will now allow one to proceed.
Citizens’ petitions denied hearing at Town Meeting
Critics say Town Moderator Steve Triffletti can expect a floor fight on his decision to deny the petitioners a vote.
Plymouth gets spooky for Halloween season
Plus, learn Wampanoag history, see a new adaptation of ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ hear tributes to Fleetwood Mac, Phil Collins, and Michael Jackson, study Crime Scene Critters, commemorate Black veterans of the Revolutionary War, and more happenings.
Controversial condo project abandoned by Pulte Homes
After a yearlong battle with North Plymouth neighbors, the developer has notified town officials the project is dead.
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Long neglected, Training Green getting a makeover
The $600,000 project is designed to restore the historic park to its ‘former glory.’
New sinkhole emerges on Water Street
Plagued sewer project hits yet another snag as Plymouth Waterfront Visitor Center drops nearly 2 inches.
Van Cott gets prison for theft scheme at schools
The attorney for Patrick Van Cott touted a ‘life of extraordinarily good works’ in a plea for leniency for the former Plymouth Public Schools food service director, but a federal judge sentenced him to six months in prison.
Appeals court tosses police shooting lawsuit
Gun-wielding man sought $2.5 million in damages after shootout with Plymouth police.
Plymouth teenager gets probation in Harvard explosion
Federal judge rejects home confinement as punishment for Halloween prank.
Select Board backs proposed 392-unit West Plymouth apartment complex
Officials say Rick Vayo’s affordable housing development could help fend off unwanted 40B projects.
Folk musician Adam Ezra to perform at Spire
Plus, check out the inaugural Plymouth Seafood Festival, Indigenous Peoples’ Weekend, Victorian fashion, banned books celebrations, a poetry night, an evening with Edgar Allan Poe, and many other happenings.
Airport commissioners criticize published report
The vice chairman of the commission called the Independent’s examination of potential conflicts at the airport ‘a hatchet job.’
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