Water Street is open, but the ill-fated sewer project is not finished. The last 70 feet of pipe to be repaired has settled more than expected and the soil in the area is unstable enough to put the project on hold so the town and the contractor can come up with a different way of […]
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Posted inCulture
A son’s quest to detail dad’s bravery
Growing up, David Jacobson knew his father was a hero – he just didn’t know how much of one. His dad, Russell, served in Vietnam but rarely spoke about what happened, though David could see it was significant. His father, who had been a U.S. Navy corpsman, or combat medic, with the Marine Corps in […]
Posted inReal Estate Sales
Of the 87 homes sold in town last month, 43 went at or above asking price
If you’ve got the money or equity to hunt for a new home in town, expect to run into plenty of similarly minded people at open houses. While the cost of homeownership in Plymouth is rapidly catching up to some of its northern neighbors, higher prices are not deterring buyers of means. The most coveted […]
Posted inGovernment
After a nasty election, an olive branch extended
Well, that was kind of awkward. Following the most divisive election season in memory, the Select Board Tuesday convened with the same lineup and same tense atmosphere that marked the last 12 months. But after an unusually somber meeting, it adjourned with a new chair – the third one in a year – and the […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Alleged rapist was long known for fiery outbursts
He’s been accused of shooting at a neighbor’s dog, texting his ex-wife 436 times over 13 hours, and calling a tenant 700 times after she complained about the way he was boarding her horses. Before he and his Plymouth police officer wife were charged with raping their adopted son, Dan Forand had a long history […]
Posted inGovernment
Status quo prevails
(This report has been updated from its original version) In the closely watched and very acrimonious Select Board race, which featured four candidates vying for two seats, Kevin Canty and Dick Quintal prevailed. They defeated challengers Betty Cavacco and Scott Vecchi. “I look forward to have three more years to make meaningful changes to Plymouth to make […]
Posted inCulture
Prospects for July Fourth festivities looking up
When July Fourth parade and fireworks organizer Matt Tavares spoke with me in April, he sounded slightly down about the prospect of pyrotechnics going up over the harbor this year. Tavares – who took over responsibility for the longstanding celebrations from his father, Ken – said fundraising efforts were in danger of fizzling. If the […]
Posted inGovernment
Town sells Simes House for $40,000
The Select Board has approved the sale of the historic Simes House in Manomet for $40,000, after the Town spent nearly $4 million and several years in an unsuccessful effort to find permanent use for the 19th century home. The sale – to the operators of Manomet Bird Observatory – likely marks the end of […]
Posted inGovernment
Early voting is closed, but election day is Saturday
The annual town election is underway now, and concludes with in-person voting on Saturday, May 16. For everyone registered to vote, there’s still time to get up to speed. Here’s a final-days primer. WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT? Voters will elect two members to the five-member Select Board. There are four candidates running, including two incumbents. […]
Posted inGovernment
Five candidates to fill two open seats on Schools Committee
The School Committee race in the May 16 annual town election is once again crowded this year. Five candidates are running in races for two seats. School Committee member Christine Bryant is running for re-election to a three-year term. She faces Lucca Betti, Michael Condry, Justin Fosdick, and Megan Parker. Voters can choose two candidates. […]