Noah Petitt has been house hunting in Plymouth for two years now. He scours Zillow listings faithfully and tours any property that looks like even a remote possibility. But the homes often turned out to be teardowns, or they’ve drawn so many potential buyers that he didn’t stand a chance. He feels thwarted at every […]
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Rooftop solar installations aren’t always a sunny proposition
On July 1, new state building codes for energy conservation in residential and commercial buildings will take effect. Along with my fellow architects, trade professionals, and building officials, I’m preparing for the implications. One portion of the new code addresses solar installations and provisions. All well and good, but I have serious reservations based on […]
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What’s going on at that giant excavation site off Route 3 South?
It may look like the most awesome dirt bike track around, but the vast excavation site visible off the southbound lanes of Route 3 is not for fun and games. It is the largest expansion of the Plymouth Industrial Park in recent years. “My goal is to build it all out and bring in as […]
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Take a video tour of Plymouth Industrial Park, from the street and high above
The industrial park has changed dramatically since its inception in 1968, and more changes are happening now. Videographer Christopher Harting, with an assist from Jim Curran, chronicle what businesses are – and what’s coming – in this dramatic visual tour. For more on the park and what it means to Plymouth’s economy, see the accompanying […]
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Beth Israel Deaconess plans to double size of ER, expand cancer programs
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth will double the size of its emergency department and expand cancer treatment programs to meet the needs of the growing and aging population in the region. After several reviews by town boards and engineering staff, the emergency department expansion received final town approval last week. The project must now be reviewed […]
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Defense contractor fined for improperly moving hazardous waste from Plymouth airport
Final Forge, a company that had operations at Plymouth Municipal Airport and whose website says it makes “humancentric technology for the military, law enforcement, and homeland security,” has been fined $18,400 by the state for improperly transporting hazardous materials out of town. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection levied the fine, saying Final Forge moved […]
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Downtown needs a ‘really nice place to stay’
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 […]