Author Archives: Peter Matlon

I want to express my deep appreciation for Dave Kindy’s wonderful piece describing how Russell Jacobson’s family learned about Russell’s bravery as a Marine medic in Vietnam, and what that knowledge meant to them. The timing of the piece is perfect, of course, as (some) Americans pause to reflect on the meaning of Memorial Day. […]

Plymouth residents have a right to feel safe – and indeed, to be safe – when they do business in our town’s administrative offices. On April 5, Town Meeting members will have a chance to vote on whether that right will be protected. They will vote on whether Plymouth opts out of a key provision […]

While serving in Vietnam as a Sergeant in the US Army, I learned valuable lessons about character and leadership. I learned the importance of integrity. hard work under pressure, commitment to accomplishing the mission, and the importance of empathy. I saw that the most effective and respected officers were those that understood and felt the […]