Author Archives: Al DiNardo

May, Superior Court Judge Gregg Pasquale criticized the town manager during the Plymouth Municipal Airport dispute, accusing him of trying to be “cute.” But attending recent airport and neighborhood meetings reveals that the legal ruling missed the complex operational tightrope the town actually walks under state and federal mandates. ​Running a municipal airport involves strict […]

The sun may be setting on the “Vatican”—that peculiar, autonomous state-within-a-state that has been burning through municipal patience over at the Plymouth Municipal Airport (PYM). ​With a major move Tuesday night, the Select Board finally signaled that the party is over. By appointing two new members to the Airport Commission, the Board has effectively started […]

​I have read a lot of court orders in my time, but I have to admit, this recent one is a classic. It isn’t every day you see a judge officially state that we have a “cute” Town Manager. While Judge Pasquale was using the term to describe the Manager’s attempt to cut off municipal […]

Having moved to Plymouth in September 2020 from the North Shore, I may be a relative newcomer here, but I am a lifelong resident of the Commonwealth and well-acquainted with our unique form of government. I’ve noticed that while Plymouth is growing rapidly, many of our neighbors—especially those from out of state—may not fully grasp […]

Having spent over 35 years involved in local matters on the North Shore before coming to Plymouth, I have always operated under a simple, fundamental belief: local government is a non-partisan workshop. In those decades, it didn’t matter if you were a Republican, a Democrat, or an Independent; once you stepped into a meeting, you […]

Fletcher Blanchard’s recent piece, “Abandon thoughts of Pilgrim resurrection,” overlooks a major shift in both state and federal policy. More importantly, it ignores a proven path to permanent tax relief for our residents. ​​Mr. Blanchard suggests that those of us supporting nuclear energy lack “adequate knowledge.” On the contrary, it is time we stop following […]

I submitted a resolution regarding Small Modular Reactors to ensure our town is positioned to lead, not follow. Timing is everything. Just three weeks ago, the Governor’s own tweet signaled a major shift toward new nuclear energy, and just the other day, she stood at the Lynch School in Winchester to sign an executive order […]

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 […]