The family of a 20-year-old Plymouth man who was killed in a single car crash in October has filed a $1 million lawsuit against two local restaurants, alleging their bartenders served him alcohol for hours before the accident without requesting an ID. Benjamin Ruley, of Plymouth, died less than 30 minutes after leaving Proof […]
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Posted inPolice & Fire
More than five months after stepping down, former police captain still collects full pay, tax-free
Jason Higgins, the Plymouth police captain who for years was the department’s public face, is still on the payroll — more than five months after he stopped working and applied for a pension. Higgins, 50, is collecting “injured on duty” pay — meaning that he has been receiving his full salary tax-free ever since he […]
Posted inGovernment
In a call for change, voters oust Select Board incumbents
Plymouth voters sent a clear message in Saturday’s town election: We want change. They ousted two Select Board members and elected an outspoken environmental advocate to the Planning Board. In the closely watched Select Board race – which featured five candidates vying for two seats – Bill Keohan and newcomer Deb Iaquinto prevailed. They’ll replace […]
Posted inEnvironment & Health
Two key ocean buoys could be eliminated. That worries Plymouth’s harbormaster.
Plymouth harbormaster Chad Hunter, sitting at a table with an atlas of nautical charts spread out in front of him, is worried. That’s because the Coast Guard is considering removing two large Plymouth buoys, raising concerns about safety. One of the buoys warns mariners to stay away from Mary Ann Rocks, off Manomet Point. […]
Posted inEnvironment & Health
In federal, state courts Sheehan pursues public officials, private companies
Environmental attorney Meg Sheehan is now leading a multi-pronged legal attack against private companies she alleges are plundering land and other natural resources with the help of town officials in Plymouth and Carver. Her federal case against Plymouth, Carver, and two private companies is moving forward after a judge denied their motions to dismiss much […]
Posted inCulture
An appreciation of the beauty and history of our cemeteries
Memorial Day is almost here. Now celebrated on the last Monday in May, the holiday was established in 1868 as Decoration Day and celebrated on May 30th until 1971. I happened to be born on May 30, and as a child, my birthday was spent doing the DRT (the dead relative tour), as my friend […]
Posted inGovernment
A last-days primer on Saturday’s town election
Haven’t given much thought to the annual town election? It’s underway now, and concludes with in-person voting on Saturday, May 17. If you’re registered to vote – and you should be – there’s still time to get up to speed. Here’s a final-days primer. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? Voters will elect two members to the […]
Posted inGovernment
Bletzer’s contributions top list as money flows in Select Board race
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 […]
Posted inCulture Calendar
Join a conversation about the ‘power of local journalism’
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a jpeg attachment – helps. The Plymouth Area League of Women Voters will host a forum called “The Power of Local […]
Posted inBusiness
Town takes action to pause sale of Atlantic Country Club
Plymouth officials are holding up the sale of the Atlantic Country Club in an apparent effort to thwart plans for a residential development on the South Plymouth site. The McSharry family, which has owned the golf club on Little Sandy Pond Road for decades, last month signed a purchase and sale agreement with a private […]