She describes herself as a makeup and hair designer, a marketing pro, a construction manager, a “dreamer,” and a “lyrical genius.” In her spare time, police say, Sunny McDonough is also a serial thief. McDonough has apparently made a profitable side gig out of breaking into mailrooms at residential buildings — usually overnight — tearing […]
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Posted inPolice & Fire
A setback in case against man accused of 1986 Myles Standish forest murder
It took more than 30 years for a suspect to be charged in the gruesome 1986 murder of Tracy Gilpin in Plymouth’s Myles Standish State Forest, a case that attracted widespread attention. It wasn’t until 2018 — when Gilpin’s sister Kerry, who was then head of the Massachusetts State Police — that a renewed investigation […]
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Town Meeting wrap-up: Land bank moves forward, property purchases OK’d, and a waterfront zoning change is approved
Town Meeting members Saturday voted in favor of establishing a land bank, prevented a change in the charter that would have made it possible for the town to take over maintenance and management of school buildings, and left moderator Steven Triffletti with the sole power to appoint members of a key committee. Representatives – who […]
Posted inBusiness
‘Blue economy’ could help Plymouth stay in the black
Steps away from the factory floor at Cordage Park, engineers at Greensea IQ can approach the water’s edge and launch one of its underwater robots on a test run, or demonstrate its capabilities for potential customers. It’s one example of the emerging marine technology sector in Plymouth, which is the focus of the Blue Future […]
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What you need to know before Saturday’s Town Meeting
Let’s start with a primer on the mechanics of Plymouth’s Town Meeting. Each spring and fall, it holds sessions to decide much of the direction of the community, including how tax dollars are spent. This fall’s town meeting is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, in the Plymouth North High School auditorium, starting at 8 a.m. […]
Posted inCulture Calendar
Scaring up Halloween happenings around town
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 Halloween season began in late summer for some aficionados, so forgive the “late” start here. […]
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MacRae sues six towns, including Plymouth, over loss in Republican primary
Kari MacRae, who lost the Republican state Senate primary to Matthew Muratore last month, has filed lawsuits against six towns – including Plymouth – alleging that local election officials failed to follow state rules to verify the identity of early voters. MacRae, a Republican from Bourne, on Thursday asked judges in Plymouth and Barnstable Superior […]
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Proposal for affordable apartments on South St. appears dead
Developer Rick Vayo says he won’t move ahead with plans to seek $3.2 million in town funding for an affordable housing project on South Street after the Planning Board on Wednesday “shot down” his proposal. Vayo, a prolific builder known for numerous high-profile developments around town, wanted to build 24 one-bedroom apartments at below- […]
Posted inEducation
Three families sue Plymouth pre-school, alleging a teacher mistreated children
Three families have sued Starboard Academy, a Plymouth pre-school, alleging a teacher traumatized toddlers in her care by yelling at them and physically forcing them onto cots during nap time if they weren’t asleep. The owner of the for-profit company was informed of at least one troubling incident and covered it up, the plaintiffs charge. […]
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Time travel to the 17th century with the New Plimmoth Gard this weekend
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Just 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. Like too many longtime Plymouth residents, there is much about the town’s history that I […]