You’ve probably noticed something missing this fall – significant rainfall. That’s led to a dramatic increase in brush fires throughout Massachusetts, scarring landscapes and causing hazy skies. As of earlier this week, more than 450 fires had burned over 1,500 acres since the beginning of October because of drought conditions. So far, Plymouth hasn’t faced […]
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Posted inFire
Under tough conditions, firefighters keep Alden St. fire from spreading
It had all the elements of a major disaster – a building fire on a chilly night, with unusually dry conditions and flames fanned by gusting winds in a dense residential neighborhood. But speedy action by Plymouth firefighters Wednesday limited the damage to a two-story garage and nearby outbuilding – which was used as an […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
Here are the latest numbers on Plymouth’s housing market
The same old story line held true for Plymouth home sales in October – inventory remained relatively low, and prices were high. But the real headline involves interest rates. Even though the Federal Reserve earlier this month lowered its benchmark rate for the second time this year (that’s the rate banks charge each other for […]
Posted inCulture
At Thanksgiving time, sizing up Plymouth Rock
Four centuries after British settlers landed here, Plymouth Rock remains the spot every visitor must see, despite the many tired jokes about its size. More than a million people look at it every year. And with Thanksgiving season in full swing, the 10-ton piece of granite housed under an ornate portico is having its annual […]
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The question is, how will Plymouth’s Jonathan Fox do on ‘Jeopardy!’ Tuesday?
Answer: It’s the most fun you can have on TV. Question: What is being a contestant on “Jeopardy!”? That wasn’t one of the clues given to Jonathan Fox earlier this fall, but it is one he happily responds to today. The Plymouth husband and father of two was a contestant on the long-running TV quiz […]
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Wild in the streets of Plymouth: When did running red lights become normalized?
“This is what it has come to.” So begins the trailer for “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior.” In director George Miller’s 1981 apocalyptic classic, rules of the road get run over as unhinged drivers race to avoid extinction. The wild ride doesn’t end well for most. It reminds me of driving around Plymouth. Based […]
Posted inGovernment
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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Firefighter charged with making secret video recordings resigns under pressure
The Plymouth firefighter accused of making secret video recordings of his ex-girlfriend in the nude has resigned after being given a choice — step down or face a disciplinary hearing, according to a person briefed on the matter. Richard Pimental had been on paid leave since last November — collecting his $100,000 annual pay – […]
Posted inCulture Calendar
To the Moon and Back has landed at its new home
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 nonprofit advocacy group To the Moon and Back “finally” has a home base in Plymouth, […]
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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 […]