Digging stopped last December at what was expected to be the largest expansion of the Plymouth Industrial Park in decades. But since then, the 19-acre site – visible from Route 3 south of the Kingston border – has been quiet, with sand dust clouds periodically blowing across the highway. The developer says the project is […]
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Town, Atlantic Country Club owner at impasse over sale
The town and the owner of the Atlantic Country Club have reached an apparent stalemate over the fate of the South Plymouth golf course and the dispute is getting ugly. Lawyers for owner Mark McSharry last week sent a third letter to the town, this time dropping the veneer of goodwill and accusing officials of […]
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Savoring the summer traditions of Gellar’s, Bramhall’s
Though I have too often had high-priced but excellent restaurant meals, when the bill comes I inevitably ask myself, “Was that really any more satisfying than a hot dog on a butter grilled bun with brown mustard, relish and onions?” I also have a soft spot for frappes, always mocha (coffee ice cream and chocolate […]
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Can downtown Plymouth become more like Portsmouth?
Plymouth’s downtown and waterfront businesses are putting together a plan that they hope will persuade residents and visitors to spend more time and money in the district. Their pitch comes as the town is preparing to launch a major transformation of Court and Main streets aimed at making downtown more resilient to climate change and […]
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Town digs in on effort to keep golf course from becoming housing
Plymouth officials have again stalled a plan to turn the Atlantic Country Club in South Plymouth into a residential development. For the second time in a month, the town’s lawyer has notified the club’s owners that purchase and sale agreements submitted to the town for approval were rife with deficiencies and do not reflect legitimate […]
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Outdoor dining drops off the menu for downtown restaurants
Outdoor dining was a savior for downtown restaurants during the pandemic, attracting patrons who didn’t want to eat indoors because of Covid and bringing a lively spirit to the district during otherwise bleak times. Many thought it was here to stay. Apparently not. Five years later, not a single business will offer outdoor dining in […]
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BID-Plymouth nurses ratify contract
Nurses at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth voted overwhelming Tuesday to approve a new three-year contract. But many nurses apparently did not vote. Of about 400 BID-Plymouth nurses represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association, only 210 voted. The final tally was 189-21, according to MNA spokesman David Schildmeier, who said it’s not unusual for some members […]
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BID-Plymouth nurses, hospital reach contract agreement
Nurses at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth have reached a contract agreement with administrators — two months after taking a strike authorization vote in the face of sputtering talks. The 400-plus nurses represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to ratify the proposed settlement. “BID-Plymouth nurses have expressed very positive […]
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‘The Power of Local Journalism: A conversation’
The League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area hosted a forum on local journalism, at the library. The May 19 event featured Plymouth Independent editor Mark Pothier and Barbara Roessner, founding editor of the New Bedford Light. Their conversation was moderated by Tom Redburn, a member of the Independent’s board, and a former New […]
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Town takes action to pause sale of Atlantic Country Club
Plymouth officials are holding up the sale of the Atlantic Country Club in an apparent effort to thwart plans for a residential development on the South Plymouth site. The McSharry family, which has owned the golf club on Little Sandy Pond Road for decades, last month signed a purchase and sale agreement with a private […]