Nurses at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, locked in difficult contract negotiations with management, are set to take a strike authorization vote next week. More than 400 nurses will vote Thursday, March 20, on whether to authorize a strike. They plan to picket in front of the Plymouth Public Library on South Street from 3 to […]
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Posted inEnvironment & Health
Trump cuts prompt concerns about funding for Jenney Pond work
A town project aimed at making major improvements at Jenney Pond could be affected by the Trump Administration’s move to dismantle parts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The work depends on a $10 million NOAA grant to build a herring bypass at the Jenney Pond dam, as well as a new bridge over […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Plymouth police won’t take people into custody based solely on immigration status
As the Trump Administration attempts to move forward with its plans for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, Plymouth Police Chief Dana Flynn says his department will adhere to state law in deciding when to assist federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. That means it generally won’t cooperate with ICE officials unless there is a court-ordered […]
Posted inCulture Calendar
Take a hike by the light of a full moon
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. A “worm” moon will brighten the trails and paths during a Full Moon Hike led by […]
Posted inGovernment
Town employee discovers nearly 600 ‘missing’ affordable housing units
An enterprising town employee has discovered that there are hundreds more units of affordable housing in Plymouth than previously reported. Town Manager Derek Brindisi told the Select Board this week that the employee’s audit of the town’s housing stock identified 588 affordable housing units that were never submitted to the state for consideration. That’s nearly […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Judge rules Plymouth man shot by police in 2018 gunfight can proceed with lawsuit
He admitted shooting at Plymouth police, pleading guilty to 18 firearms-related charges. Even so, a judge has ruled, the imprisoned Michael Walsh can sue four officers who returned fire during a 2018 gunfight outside his Federal Furnace Road home, severely injuring him. “It’s outrageous that police officers who risked their lives and got shot at […]
Posted inEnvironment & Health
ZBA rejects permit for Cedarville bog expansion
In the face of widespread community opposition, the Zoning Board of Appeals has rejected a permit sought by Landers Farm to dig out more than 50 acres off Hedges Pond Road in Cedarville to expand its cranberry growing operation there. But the board’s unanimous vote Monday night may not be the end of the story. […]
Posted inGovernment
State legislation would give town option to raise taxes on meals, hotel stays, and vehicles
Plymouth and other communities around the state could raise taxes on meals, hotel stays, and motor vehicles under a proposal by Gov. Maura Healey aimed at helping boost local budgets. The Municipal Empowerment Act would allow Plymouth elected officials to hike the lodging tax on hotels, motels and other rentals from 6 to 7 percent. […]
Posted inCulture
‘We’re the last part of Plymouth anyone thinks about’
My last column detailed an ill-advised and unsuccessful mission to drive to Saquish with two large dogs in a small, two-wheel drive convertible. Saquish is a small, orphaned piece of Plymouth at the southern end of Duxbury Beach, accessible overland only by a rudimentary road. Though it can take as long to drive to Saquish […]
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And the winner is: Plimoth Cinema offers Oscar-winning performances
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. Charlotte and Ed Russell love indie movies. That’s why they helped start Plimoth Cinema at Plimoth […]