Town Meeting wrap-up: Land bank moves forward, property purchases OK’d, and a waterfront zoning change is approved
Saturday’s all-day session also featured a rare tiebreaker vote by moderator Steve Triffletti.
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Take a deep dive into the history of religious intolerance
Plus, a Taylor Swift cover band at Memorial Hall, scary walking tours with Spirit of Plymouth, archeological activities at Plymouth Memorial Park, and lots of Halloween-y happenings.
‘Blue economy’ could help Plymouth stay in the black
A two-day conference will highlight the potential of the town’s emerging marine tech sector.
Addressing the historical confusion over Main Street Extension
The story of this small stretch of street has plenty of twists and turns.
What you need to know before Saturday’s Town Meeting
Elected representatives will gather at Plymouth North to vote on warrant items that include creating a land bank, removing FinCom appointment power from the moderator, and increasing access to White Horse Beach.
Concert will celebrate a life that ended far too soon
Allan’s Rockin’ Revival at Memorial Hall aims to raise money for suicide prevention and support.
Scaring up Halloween happenings around town
Plus, a documentary about rising seas, Ronnie Earl at the Spire, a candidates forum, and more things to do.
MacRae sues six towns, including Plymouth, over loss in Republican primary
She was narrowly defeated by Matthew Muratore but alleges election officials failed to properly verify the identity of early voters.
Proposal for affordable apartments on South St. appears dead
After Planning Board chair Steve Bolotin’s ‘no’ vote on Wednesday, the developer says he won’t seek a $3.2 million subsidy at Town Meeting.
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Town builds a safer crosswalk, with mums, too
The state-funded ‘bump out’ project improves visibility at the Plymouth Training Green crossing on Sandwich Street.
Three families sue Plymouth pre-school, alleging a teacher mistreated children
Starboard Academy was earlier the subject of a critical state report related to the now former employee. Its owner said she was unaware of any improper behavior.
At long last, a plan to redevelop the former site of Bert’s restaurant has surfaced
The project calls for replacing the eyesore with a raised four-story building featuring a restaurant, lounge, and decks.
Time travel to the 17th century with the New Plimmoth Gard this weekend
Plus, a graphic novel club for tweens at the library, Hump Day Beers with Queers at Speedwell Tavern, Ronnie Earl at the Spire, and much more happening around town
Marshfield man will serve at least 28 years in prison for crash that killed 13-year-old Plymouth girl
Claire Zisserson was riding in a car struck by Gregory Goodsell, who had been drinking heavily and using cocaine.
State lowers town’s EEE risk from high to moderate
Dusk-to-dawn outdoor restrictions are lifted as of Thursday, and night games will be allowed. But officials urge residents to remain cautious.
The state has denied Holtec permission to dump radioactive water into the ocean, but the company’s opponents aren’t letting up
At a Plymouth Rock event, they vow to fight the decommissioning firm’s appeal of the ruling.
Veterans services nonprofit opens center in downtown Plymouth
Volunteers of America of Massachusetts focuses on behavioral health, and helps with housing, employment, and other needs.
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