An apocalyptic event for the history books, or just the kind of significant snowfall we used to expect every January? It depends on who’s delivering the forecast or writing the headline. But there is a major storm headed this way, on top of brutally cold temperatures that arrived during the early morning hours of Saturday. […]
Author Archives: Mark Pothier - Independent Staff
Posted inBusiness
Scaled back apartment complex OK’d for Sandwich St.
While much attention has been focused on the massive condo complex developer Pulte Homes plans for North Plymouth, a 26-unit apartment building on the southern side of downtown was recently was recommended by the Planning Board and approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals over the objections of some neighbors. Twenty-six one- and two-bedroom apartments […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
Will lower interest rates spark Plymouth’s real estate market?
Mortgage rates last week fell to their lowest level in more than three years, with 30-year loans averaging just over 6 percent and a 15-year note at about 5.4 percent. It’s a welcome turn for prospective buyers pacing the sidelines. Cheaper borrowing may also nudge homeowners who would want to move but have been reluctant […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Explosion, fire damage Haven Road home
A Monday morning explosion and fire at a 35 Haven Road home that displaced six people and caused significant damage is under investigation by local and state officials. Firefighters, responding to a 911 call just before 10 a.m. found flames shooting from the second floor of the house, but were able to bring the blaze […]
Posted inEnvironment & Health
Reports of dead birds prompt avian flu warning
The avian flu is apparently back, nearly a year after its presence resulted in the deaths of hundreds – if not thousands – of birds in lakes and ponds across town. Officials have received “several reports of deceased waterfowl” in recent days, according to a press release from communications coordinator Casey Kennedy. The town is […]
Posted inCulture
For Plymouth, a year of challenges, changes, and concerns
As 2025 nears the finish line, the Plymouth Independent prepares to mark its second full year of publishing. And it truly was full. The town was not lacking for news – good, bad, ugly, and sometimes puzzling. We covered a wide range of stories over the past 12 months, from government to business to crime […]
Posted inCulture
One last look at Light the Night
Reaching a consensus on anything these days can seem impossible, but you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who wasn’t dazzled by the Light the Night display that’s turned Brewster Gardens a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Started in 2022, thanks to the efforts of Christine de la Torre, the display has expanded each […]
Posted inCulture
They said it, we published it
We listened to and spoke with hundreds of people for Plymouth Independent stories in 2025. Here’s a selection of what they had to say, and you can quote us on that. “I woke up the other morning and Sue was sitting on the side of the bed, staring at me. I said, ‘Good morning, what […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
No surprise: Pinehills deals topped November home sales
As the town seeks to fend off a looming budget crunch, November’s home sales numbers serve as a reminder of why Pinehills taxpayers are so important for Plymouth’s fiscal stability. Of the eight sales that topped $1 million last month, six were in the upscale neighborhood that collectively is the town’s largest source of tax […]
Posted inGovernment
An early holiday gift: Free parking until April
Some people believe there is “no place to park” in downtown Plymouth. It’s not true but nonetheless makes for robust complaining by social media posters. (As if we needed more of that.) But for those who do venture into the increasingly popular business district – and manage to find a place to park – your […]