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Community Preservation Committee recommends spending taxpayers’ money to improve White Horse Beach access
At a busy meeting, it also backed an affordable housing project on South Street, and the purchase of 90 acres of former bogs.
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![Planning Board’s Kuehn steps down](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/birgitta-800x600.jpg)
Planning Board’s Kuehn steps down
She’s moved to Chicago after a five-year tenure that sometimes put her at odds with town officials, developers.
![Firefighter accused of secretly recording his ex-girlfriend may face new charges after motorcycle crash](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_5814b-800x600.jpg)
Firefighter accused of secretly recording his ex-girlfriend may face new charges after motorcycle crash
Richard Pimental, who has been on paid leave since November, is recovering from injuries after striking a utility pole.
![Restaurant’s pitch for outdoor music denied after heated exchange between owner and Select Board member](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/erin-800x600.jpg)
Restaurant’s pitch for outdoor music denied after heated exchange between owner and Select Board member
Su Casa’s Erin Murphy says she was publicly ‘belittled and disrespected’ by Charlie Bletzer.
![Makepeace proposal to add more higher priced homes at Redbrook divides Planning Board](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WE_Redbrook-affordable_stoped_-0-800x600.jpg)
Makepeace proposal to add more higher priced homes at Redbrook divides Planning Board
Developer says building affordable units has been challenging because of rising costs and income requirements.
![Town’s director of inspectional services resigns](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Town-Hall-1-1200x900.jpg)
Town’s director of inspectional services resigns
The reason for Nick Mayo’s unexpected departure is unclear.
![A lack of volunteers is slowing down town government](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Town-Hall-1200x900.jpg)
A lack of volunteers is slowing down town government
I had to step down from two boards recently, but here’s why you might want to raise your hand and offer to serve Plymouth.
![Citing personal reasons, Fornaciari steps down from Community Preservation Committee](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Bill-Fornaciari-400x300.jpg)
Citing personal reasons, Fornaciari steps down from Community Preservation Committee
His resignation comes just two weeks after he was named to replace longtime chair Bill Keohan.
![Canty says reporter could face years in prison for not announcing he was recording a public meeting](https://www.plymouthindependent.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Canty-1200x900.jpg)
Canty says reporter could face years in prison for not announcing he was recording a public meeting
The Select Board member calls it a felony. The New England First Amendment Coalition says ‘it’s troubling any time a member of government threatens jail time against a journalist.’
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Community Preservation Committee wastes no time in moving on
Fornaciari is named chair two days after the Select Board voted not to reappoint Keohan.
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Keohan ousted from Community Preservation Committee
In rejecting him and an ally, the Select Board signaled that it wants more funds to be spent on affordable housing.
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