Each room will be different — some small and intimate, others larger with fireplaces. All will blend Old World Plymouth with modern design. That’s Rick Vayo’s vision for two historic but rundown buildings on Chilton Street. The developer hopes to renovate them, creating a chic, high-end hotel for Plymouth visitors. “Downtown is in desperate need […]
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North Plymouth is ‘a little off the beaten path, which is kind of like us’
Kati Tierney and Joe Walsh own Local Mystique. The couple’s store, at 398 Court St., specializes in thrifts, arts, and antiquary. That includes stained glass, local artwork, jewelry, clothing, and “wordly collectibles.” This is part of an occasional series of short “as told to” profiles by Plymouth resident Carl Mastandrea, who describes himself as a […]
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Logo alert: The Black Dog is bringing its famous brand to Main St.
Main Street is trading guns and politics for something far less aggressive – a gentle dog. The Black Dog, founded on Martha’s Vineyard in 1971, is bringing its logo-adorned apparel and home goods to 14 Main St., former site of Plimoth Bay Outfitters, as soon as April. The store will add an internationally known brand […]
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‘It’s a blight on the area’
The deteriorating hulk of a restaurant on Warren Avenue that longtime residents still call Bert’s seems to defy real estate logic. It’s a waterfront site with parking, at the entrance of a popular public beach, across the street from a national tourist attraction. It should be prime real estate, with developers lining up to build […]
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Have an Atrius appointment on or after Feb. 5? You might want to read this.
The doctor will see you soon – at a new location. That will be the case for nearly 30,000 Atrius Health patients in Plymouth and throughout the region as the health care provider’s planned consolidation of medical and other services now has a start date. Atrius on Saturday began informing patients that its previously announced […]
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Free parking on Main and Court streets might expire
Finding a coveted parking spot on Main and Court streets downtown depends on the time of day and season. Midday on a Monday or Tuesday in December is easy. Saturday after 5 p.m. can be tougher as restaurants and bars fill up. Summer can be even more of challenge. Sure, there are public lots and […]
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No te preocupes (don’t worry), Anejo is still bringing its Mexican menu to Plymouth
Work on spicing up downtown is well underway at the old fire station building on Main Street. Anejo, with locations in Falmouth and Hyannis, is in the process of converting the former Sam Diego’s space into its third restaurant. Sam Diego’s closed its Plymouth restaurant in April after 28 years, following a deal it struck […]
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In a big change for patients, Atrius Health to consolidate six locations into one
Atrius Health plans to consolidate six of its locations into an $18 million multispecialty medical clinic off Long Pond Road that will serve its nearly 30,000 patients in Plymouth and surrounding communities. The new facility, which is nearing completion, will house all of the medical and administrative functions at Cordage Park, Court Street, Long Pond […]
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An electrocution, an oil spill, and disrepair: Residents of Mayflower Hills mobile home park have had it
John Lennox was weed whacking around a utility pole outside his home on Patriot Circle on Sept. 14 when it fell over and he felt a surge of electricity go through his body. “I heard my friend yell out and I froze, and I fell down,” Lennox said. “I was electrocuted through my left foot.” […]
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Priced out: Plymouth’s slim stock of ‘affordable’ housing puts living here beyond reach for many
It has magnificent golf courses and meandering trails. It has swimming pools and clubhouses, and a French-style inn complete with a Monet-inspired lily pond. And there are thousands of homes —grand houses, quaint cottages, and posh apartments. The Pinehills in Plymouth has something for everyone — or almost everyone. The town’s largest residential development, […]