This year’s race for the Select Board is turning into an expensive one, with incumbent Charlie Bletzer receiving more in contributions than any of the other four candidates, according to required finance filings. The election ends Saturday, May 17, but early in-person voting began last week and continues until Wednesday, May 14. Mail-ballots are also […]
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In Plymouth, Healey unveils initiatives to benefit older adults
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey on Thursday visited Plymouth to announce new initiatives designed to enhance state services for older adults. “We want to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in this state,” said Healey, who made the announcement before about 100 people at the Plymouth Center for Active Living. She was joined by several […]
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Quintal slams group he wrongly said is suing the town despite receiving a ‘sweetheart’ lease deal
Public comment is an ordinary part of Select Board meetings, but on April 29 it was anything but. The speaker standing at the podium was the board’s chair, Dick Quintal, who had left his seat at the table to comment, he said, “as a citizen.” “I just feel that when it’s my own personal view, […]
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In-person voting for the town election is underway
Let the voting begin. The annual town election is on May 17, a week from Saturday, but in-person voting starts today, May 7, in the first-floor atrium at Town Hall. You can cast your ballot there between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Town Hall voting will also be offered on May 8-10, May 12, and […]
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Vecchi blames ‘lack of leadership’ for Police Dept.’s hiring woes
Local candidates forums are typically low-key events, but that was not the case during Thursday night’s Plymouth Area League of Women Voters forum at Town Hall when the topic turned to a question on the May 17 election ballot regarding civil service. The Police Department, with the backing of the Select Board and Town Manager […]
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Meet the candidates for Planning Board and School Committee seats
The Planning Board and School Committee races in the May 17 annual town election are crowded this year. In total, eight candidates are running in three contested races for five seats. Here’s a look at the field. PLANNING BOARD Two seats are open on the Planning Board. Tim Grandy is running unopposed for a […]
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Almost two dozen Plymouth public employees earned at least $190,000 last year
Twenty-three Plymouth public employees — most of them police officers — earned at least $190,000 last year, according to town payroll records. Town Manager Derek Brindisi topped the list, taking in $282,632 in total compensation. Police Chief Dana Flynn was the second highest paid official, earning $263,401, followed by School Superintendent Christopher Campbell, who collected […]
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What you need to know about voting in the May 17 town election
There’s still time to register to vote in Plymouth’s annual town election. The official voting day is May 17, but you can cast a ballot earlier in-person or by mail. To register, visit the state’s Election Division. The deadline is Wednesday, May 7, at 5 p.m. If you’re already registered, you can check or change […]
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A look at who’s running for Select Board in next month’s election
What a difference a year makes in local politics. In 2024, only one candidate, David Golden, was on the ballot for Select Board. This year, five people are competing for two seats in the May 14 town election. Charlie Bletzer and John Mahoney are seeking re-election. They face three challengers: Scott Vecchi, Deb Iaquinto, and […]
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Following Town Meeting vote on guns, Select Board backs off on ballot question
Voters will not be able to weigh in on whether to allow firearms in town-owned buildings and parks after all. By a 5-0 vote, the Select Board Tuesday reversed its earlier decision to put a non-binding referendum on the ballot in the May 17 town election. A yes vote would have supported exempting Plymouth from […]