Author Archives: Al DiNardo

A few weeks ago, Governor Healey shared a monumental sentiment that signaled a major shift for the Commonwealth’s energy future. By grouping “wind, solar, and nuclear” together in her vision for a reliable grid, she effectively opened a door that has been closed in Massachusetts for over forty years. For those of us in Plymouth, […]

The ongoing discussions regarding Plymouth’s “fiscal crunch” and potential service cuts highlight a significant need for long-term clarity. While current efforts to manage the budget are evident, it is difficult for the community to fully engage without a formal three-to-five-year projection of our projected deficits. ​Our neighbors in Duxbury provide a helpful example of this […]

Massachusetts has allowed guns in municipal areas for 400 years until Governor Healey made a change last October. Please keep in mind, there are employees that may or may not carry a weapon for personal safety or may choose to in the future. Our police chief told us he has had no problem with the […]

I am asking that you would please support Article 28 at the annual Town Meeting [on April 5]. This article would preserve the rights of citizens to speak at all precinct caucuses and foster debate unimpeded by the precinct chairs. Precinct chairs are not “speakers of the house” positions but rather positions to help facilitate […]

Precinct 17 chair Joe Hutchinson has proposed stopping all Charter Review Committee proposed changes with one motion. I will not be supporting that motion at Saturday’s Town Meeting. This would be disrespectful to those that have served on the committee for over one year and that have conducted over 30 public meetings. Mr. Hutchinson serves […]