Author Archives: Al DiNardo

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 […]

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 […]