An alleged “sweetheart deal” with the newly hired Plymouth County administrator is being challenged in court as excessive and illegal. Plymouth County Treasurer Thomas O’Brien filed suit against his county commissioners on Wednesday asking a judge to vacate the contract and issue a preliminary injunction on the hire until his suit is decided. The ongoing […]
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Historic synagogue sold to developer
For the first time in over 100 years, the Jewish community in Plymouth will observe the High Holy Days without a home of its own. In June, Congregation Beth Jacob (CBJ) sold its historic synagogue at the corner of Pleasant and Sandwich streets in downtown Plymouth. The congregation has purchased property on Summer Street […]
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Four locals directly impacted by 9/11 attacks to speak
It wasn’t yet 9 a.m., but Jennifer Lynn Kane was already busy at work. The CPA liked to arrive early at her office before clients started calling and problems began popping up. Only 26, the Plymouth native was a rising star at the global professional services firm Marsh & McLennan, much admired by both management […]
Posted inBusiness
Controversial Flock cameras not used in town’s public spaces
In case you haven’t been paying attention, take notice: You’re being watched. Privacy is at a premium in Plymouth and most of the world. Cameras are everywhere, from the front doors of homes to stores to streets to parking lots and more. They’re mounted on posts, peering down from the sky, and in the hands […]
Posted inGovernment
Select Board backs delay of Pilgrim Hall grant funds
Town officials told their bosses on the Select Board Tuesday the town has doled out nearly $40 million in taxpayer-funded project grants over the last 23 years without the proper oversight and preservation restrictions. Although they took no vote, the board members who spoke supported Town Manager Derek Brindisi’s controversial position to withhold future grant […]
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Well-known vet facing criminal charges
A longtime Plymouth veterinarian – already facing abuse charges from an employee at his practice – was arrested again last week on unrelated drug charges. Arthur “Rick” Newman, 77, described on social media as “a legend in Plymouth for his love and dedication to treating family pets,” was found in his car with a crack […]
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Local primary races uncontested
Unlike hotly contested primaries two years ago, most races for seats in the state Senate and House to represent Plymouth on Beacon Hill are uncontested in Tuesday’s primary election. The incumbent, Dylan Fernandes, D-Falmouth, is running unopposed in the Democratic primary for State Senate, while Bourne school committee member Kari MacRae has no opponents on […]
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Scottish music invasion coming to the Spire
This weekend, a bit of Scottish highland spirit comes to Plymouth. On Saturday, September 5, Cantrip brings its high-energy blend of Scottish traditional music to The Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 1/2 Court St., sharing the bill with American roots trio Low Lily. Cantrip builds on traditional Scottish music, weaving in influences from bluegrass, […]
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Museum pushes back on Town Manager claims
The leader of Pilgrim Hall Museum says claims the museum has not done everything required to preserve the historic integrity of the downtown building are misguided and untrue. In an interview with the Independent on Wednesday, the museum’s executive director pushed back on allegations made last week by Town Manager Derek Brindisi, who said the […]
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Lifeguard incident prompts official complaint
A brand-new code of conduct adopted to promote civility among Town officials is being tested after a Select Board member filed the first-ever complaint under the new policy against one of his board colleagues. It’s just the latest salvo amid months of tension among the feuding Select Board members. The public sparring is largely what […]