Taking the name “Yes on Charter Change,” a group hoping to push Plymouth Town Meeting into the history books is now public, with a fundraising committee and a Facebook page soliciting donations. The group filed with the Plymouth Town Clerk establishing itself as a ballot question committee with town residents Leonard Levin as chair and […]
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The Philharmonic given 3-year deal at Memorial Hall
The Plymouth Philharmonic is now the official artist in residence at Memorial Hall by a unanimous vote of the Select Board on Tuesday. The Philharmonic asked for the partnership to reduce its costs of operating at Memorial Hall, which have nearly tripled since 2018. “What really threw us in the last year was a huge […]
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Town Meeting member slammed for outburst
“Did he really say that?” Select Board Member Deb Iaquinto wondered when she heard shouting coming from the rear of the auditorium during Saturday’s town meeting. It was Jeff Fosdick, Precinct 11 vice chair, yelling “Suck it, Lantagne!” at Lisa Lantagne, a Town Meeting member on the losing side of an agenda item he supported. […]
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Town Manager ordered to back off at Airport
A superior court judge has barred town manager Derek Brindisi from interfering in the affairs of the Plymouth Municipal Airport. In a three-paragraph order made public Friday, Plymouth Superior Court Judge Gregg Pasquale made clear he believes Brindisi was inserting himself where he didn’t belong. “The public interest in having a properly functioning airport is […]
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A negative sign for the Select Board race
Political signs sprout like grass around town during campaign season. The rite of spring is about showing support for a favored candidate. But something is different this year. In recent days, a bluntly-worded message aimed at incumbent Select Board member Kevin Canty has appeared on some properties, giving an already unusual race a new – […]
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Neighbors’ protests fail to stop Pulte condo project
Despite months of impassioned protests by neighbors, the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals on Monday approved Pulte Homes’ 163-unit affordable condominium development in North Plymouth. Each of the five ZBA members said they opposed the project, but those voting in favor of it said they feel encumbered by state laws giving developers much leeway to […]
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Town meeting codifies ICE restrictions, rejects Town Square rehab
By a narrow margin, Town Meeting members on Saturday voted to codify in-town law restrictions on police cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The hour-long ICE discussion was the culmination marathon spring gathering of Plymouth’s legislative body lasting 9 hours. The debate over an ICE bylaw, expected to be the most contentious part of […]
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Town Meeting to decide contentious issues
Saturday’s Town Meeting will focus on fiscal restraint, local immigration policy, and the timing of the twice-yearly gathering of 162 residents who will decide each issue. The session is set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at Plymouth North High School. On the table are decisions to spend up to $100,000 on July 4 and […]
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Zoning Board poised to approve Pulte project
For months, neighbors have been begging the town’s zoning board to deny Pulte Homes permits to build three condo buildings in North Plymouth. The project was too large, they argued, too dense and out of place in the quiet North Plymouth neighborhood. They cited the arsenic and other toxic substances found in the soil and […]
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With finances slim, Town Meeting to decide whether to spend more on parades, fireworks
You know the old saying: “Everyone loves a parade.” I suppose the same goes for Fourth of July fireworks displays, although Plymouth’s dogs may, uh, beg to differ. Then why are so few people willing to come up with a few dollars to support these annual festivities? And why should the town have to dip […]