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 – […]
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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 […]
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Developer wants to remove 2 million yards of sand and gravel from Cedarville parcel
The owner of a cranberry farm off Hedges Pond Road in Cedarville is seeking town approval to remove 2 million cubic yards of sand and gravel from the site to build a new bog, expand an existing bog, and dig a new six-acre reservoir to help manage water on the property. The plan, which is […]
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Election preview: A look at candidates vying to represent Plymouth on Beacon Hill
Editor’s note: To help voters make informed choices in the Nov. 5 general election, the Plymouth Independent reached out to the candidates seeking to represent Plymouth in the state House of Representatives and Senate. For more information on how to cast a ballot, go here. For more information on the five binding state ballot […]
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Take a musical journey through three centuries with the Philharmonic’s ‘Legends and Legacies’ concert
“Eliot Fisk is amazing,” says Steven Karidoyanes, director of the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. You can see – and hear – for yourself on Saturday, Nov. 2. Fisk will perform in a concert titled “Legends and Legacies,” starting at 7:30, at Plymouth North High School’s Performing Arts Center (the auditorium) – in a somewhat rare performance […]
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With a suspect facing murder charges, family and friends of Brent Berkeley grieve his senseless death
The community is grieving after a minor traffic incident in downtown Plymouth late Friday afternoon led to a shocking act of violence that left one man dead and another facing murder charges. The suspect, 23-year-old David Jerome, of Plymouth, allegedly shot Brent Berkeley, 41, also of Plymouth multiple times — before trying to save him […]
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Krasinski’s Farmhouse venue runs afoul of the town again
The Town of Plymouth has filed a lawsuit suit against the owner of The Farmhouse, saying an event at the Ellisville nonprofit on Thursday called “The Boost Experience” violated fire, building, health and liquor licensing rules. A Plymouth Superior Court judge Thursday ordered Paul Krasinski, who owns the 10-acre property on Center Hill Road, to […]
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Downtown shooting leaves man dead, suspect in custody
Part of downtown was blocked off for hours Friday evening after a late afternoon shooting in the Middle Street parking lot left one man dead and another in custody. Police Chief Dana Flynn said in a statement that dispatchers began receiving reports of a shooting at about 5:45 p.m. An officer who quickly arrived on […]