Consider it a sign of how the Pinehills has grown into a town within the town: Clark Road, a once relatively quiet stretch off Route 3 connecting Long Pond and Beaver Dam roads, is getting a major makeover to better accommodate traffic going in and out of the massive residential community. The town this week […]
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Ignoring that jury duty notice could land you before a judge
If you don’t show up for jury duty, you may end up in court anyway — this time as a criminal defendant. Most residents of Plymouth County, including Plymouth and the rest of Massachusetts, answer the call to serve, state officials say. But a small number don’t. They toss their jury duty notice in the […]
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If you want to get involved in town government, here are two committees seeking members
Are you ready to get off the sidelines and become involved in how the town is run? If you’ve got the time and inclination, here are a couple of options, depending on your personal interests. Open School Committee seat With School Committee member Michelle Badger’s recent election as a state representative, her seat will be […]
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No decision on proposed livestock regulations as debate continues
The Plymouth Agricultural Commission is continuing talks with the town’s Public Health department over proposed regulations that would regulate the keeping of livestock – such as goats, chickens, and cows – after a state animal health official said that the scope of any new rules would have to be limited. Plymouth’s backyard farmers have bristled […]
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Why did it cost the town $1.2 million to build three tiny apartments on Oak Street?
The conversion of the former Oak Street elementary school into affordable housing – a project plagued by a string of cost overruns – appears to be headed for a construction audit. The work has totaled nearly $1.2 million for three small apartments, much more than the $475,000 in Community Preservation funds Town Meeting initially approved […]
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Backyard farmers say proposed livestock rules are too strict
Dan Green worries that he might have to get rid of some of his chickens. He and other members of the Plymouth Agricultural Commission are fighting proposed regulations from the Plymouth Public Health Division that would apply to non-commercial agricultural operations such as raising chickens and keeping goats. The proposed regulations would limit the size […]
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Election roundup: Plymouth goes for Harris, Fernandes bests Muratore in state Senate race, Badger and LaNatra win state rep seats
Like most of Massachusetts, Plymouth voters sided with Kamala Harris in her losing battle against former president Donald Trump’s retaking of the White House. At the same time, the town stood out by supporting Republican John Deaton over Democratic incumbent Elizabeth Warren in the U.S. Senate contest, a race she won handily statewide. Between in-person […]
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Haven’t voted yet? Here’s a last-days election guide.
Whether you’re anticipating it with dread, hope, or exhaustion – you can pick two – election day is almost here. Early in-person voting ended Friday and it’s too late to drop a ballot in the mail, but if you requested one in advance, you can still return it to Town Hall by 8 p.m. on […]
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Election preview: A look at candidates vying to represent Plymouth on Beacon Hill
Editor’s note: To help voters make informed choices in the Nov. 5 general election, the Plymouth Independent reached out to the candidates seeking to represent Plymouth in the state House of Representatives and Senate. For more information on how to cast a ballot, go here. For more information on the five binding state ballot […]
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Krasinski’s Farmhouse venue runs afoul of the town again
The Town of Plymouth has filed a lawsuit suit against the owner of The Farmhouse, saying an event at the Ellisville nonprofit on Thursday called “The Boost Experience” violated fire, building, health and liquor licensing rules. A Plymouth Superior Court judge Thursday ordered Paul Krasinski, who owns the 10-acre property on Center Hill Road, to […]