The Plymouth firefighter accused of making secret video recordings of his ex-girlfriend in the nude has resigned after being given a choice — step down or face a disciplinary hearing, according to a person briefed on the matter. Richard Pimental had been on paid leave since last November — collecting his $100,000 annual pay – […]
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With a suspect facing murder charges, family and friends of Brent Berkeley grieve his senseless death
The community is grieving after a minor traffic incident in downtown Plymouth late Friday afternoon led to a shocking act of violence that left one man dead and another facing murder charges. The suspect, 23-year-old David Jerome, of Plymouth, allegedly shot Brent Berkeley, 41, also of Plymouth multiple times — before trying to save him […]
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Krasinski’s Farmhouse venue runs afoul of the town again
The Town of Plymouth has filed a lawsuit suit against the owner of The Farmhouse, saying an event at the Ellisville nonprofit on Thursday called “The Boost Experience” violated fire, building, health and liquor licensing rules. A Plymouth Superior Court judge Thursday ordered Paul Krasinski, who owns the 10-acre property on Center Hill Road, to […]
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Suspect in Redbrook thefts built a business by selling everything from onesies to a Weber grill
She describes herself as a makeup and hair designer, a marketing pro, a construction manager, a “dreamer,” and a “lyrical genius.” In her spare time, police say, Sunny McDonough is also a serial thief. McDonough has apparently made a profitable side gig out of breaking into mailrooms at residential buildings — usually overnight — tearing […]
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A setback in case against man accused of 1986 Myles Standish forest murder
It took more than 30 years for a suspect to be charged in the gruesome 1986 murder of Tracy Gilpin in Plymouth’s Myles Standish State Forest, a case that attracted widespread attention. It wasn’t until 2018 — when Gilpin’s sister Kerry, who was then head of the Massachusetts State Police — that a renewed investigation […]
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Town Meeting wrap-up: Land bank moves forward, property purchases OK’d, and a waterfront zoning change is approved
Town Meeting members Saturday voted in favor of establishing a land bank, prevented a change in the charter that would have made it possible for the town to take over maintenance and management of school buildings, and left moderator Steven Triffletti with the sole power to appoint members of a key committee. Representatives – who […]
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MacRae sues six towns, including Plymouth, over loss in Republican primary
Kari MacRae, who lost the Republican state Senate primary to Matthew Muratore last month, has filed lawsuits against six towns – including Plymouth – alleging that local election officials failed to follow state rules to verify the identity of early voters. MacRae, a Republican from Bourne, on Thursday asked judges in Plymouth and Barnstable Superior […]
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Three families sue Plymouth pre-school, alleging a teacher mistreated children
Three families have sued Starboard Academy, a Plymouth pre-school, alleging a teacher traumatized toddlers in her care by yelling at them and physically forcing them onto cots during nap time if they weren’t asleep. The owner of the for-profit company was informed of at least one troubling incident and covered it up, the plaintiffs charge. […]
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Marshfield man will serve at least 28 years in prison for crash that killed 13-year-old Plymouth girl
A Marshfield man who was drunk when he ran a red light and crashed into an SUV, killing a 13-year-old Plymouth girl and severely injuring two others will serve a minimum of 28 years in state prison, a judge ruled Thursday. Gregory Goodsell, 36, was found guilty last week on all counts related to the […]
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Plymouth man indicted for allegedly murdering his father
A 26-year-old Plymouth man was indicted for murder Tuesday, six weeks after he allegedly stabbed his father to death with a kitchen knife, Plymouth District Attorney Tim Cruz said. Matthew Paluzzi is accused of killing his father, Anthony Paluzzi, 73, of 15 Cedar Road in Manomet, in August. Plymouth Police received a 911 call at […]