Members of the Select and Planning boards indicated this week that, like most residents, they favor open space and recreation on most of the 1,531 acres around the former Pilgrim nuclear plant in Manomet owned by Holtec International. The company is in the process of decommissioning the plant, which stopped producing power six years ago. […]
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Reconfigured Select Board names Canty as chair, but without Quintal’s support
Plymouth’s Select Board, featuring two freshly elected members, on Tuesday chose Kevin Canty as its new chair and David Golden as vice chair. Canty replaces Dick Quintal as the five-member board’s leader, while Golden succeeds Canty. But in a clear sign of tension, Quintal cast the sole vote against Canty taking over his position. He […]
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In a call for change, voters oust Select Board incumbents
Plymouth voters sent a clear message in Saturday’s town election: We want change. They ousted two Select Board members and elected an outspoken environmental advocate to the Planning Board. In the closely watched Select Board race – which featured five candidates vying for two seats – Bill Keohan and newcomer Deb Iaquinto prevailed. They’ll replace […]
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Two key ocean buoys could be eliminated. That worries Plymouth’s harbormaster.
Plymouth harbormaster Chad Hunter, sitting at a table with an atlas of nautical charts spread out in front of him, is worried. That’s because the Coast Guard is considering removing two large Plymouth buoys, raising concerns about safety. One of the buoys warns mariners to stay away from Mary Ann Rocks, off Manomet Point. […]
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Barking news: Plymouth canines get their own playground
Plymouth’s first dog park is a space the human owners of Sandy, Lola, Louie, Duke, and Lene have long awaited. “The town’s been working on the thought of a dog park for a long time,” said Nick Faiella, Plymouth’s parks and forestry superintendent. “I started working for the town about 12 years ago, and it […]
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Bletzer’s contributions top list as money flows in Select Board race
This year’s race for the Select Board is turning into an expensive one, with incumbent Charlie Bletzer receiving more in contributions than any of the other four candidates, according to required finance filings. The election ends Saturday, May 17, but early in-person voting began last week and continues until Wednesday, May 14. Mail-ballots are also […]
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Quintal slams group he wrongly said is suing the town despite receiving a ‘sweetheart’ lease deal
Public comment is an ordinary part of Select Board meetings, but on April 29 it was anything but. The speaker standing at the podium was the board’s chair, Dick Quintal, who had left his seat at the table to comment, he said, “as a citizen.” “I just feel that when it’s my own personal view, […]
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Vecchi blames ‘lack of leadership’ for Police Dept.’s hiring woes
Local candidates forums are typically low-key events, but that was not the case during Thursday night’s Plymouth Area League of Women Voters forum at Town Hall when the topic turned to a question on the May 17 election ballot regarding civil service. The Police Department, with the backing of the Select Board and Town Manager […]
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Meet the candidates for Planning Board and School Committee seats
The Planning Board and School Committee races in the May 17 annual town election are crowded this year. In total, eight candidates are running in three contested races for five seats. Here’s a look at the field. PLANNING BOARD Two seats are open on the Planning Board. Tim Grandy is running unopposed for a […]
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What you need to know about voting in the May 17 town election
There’s still time to register to vote in Plymouth’s annual town election. The official voting day is May 17, but you can cast a ballot earlier in-person or by mail. To register, visit the state’s Election Division. The deadline is Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. If you’re already registered, you can check or change […]