Chad Hunter covers a lot of ground in his job. Make that water. As Plymouth’s harbormaster, Hunter’s domain is larger than you might think. It extends well beyond what’s visible from atop Coles Hill. Three miles out to sea from any land point in Plymouth and all its many ponds are within his jurisdiction. That’s […]
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Posted inCulture Calendar
Holiday Stroll weekend will get you in the spirit
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. If you’re feeling a bit like Scrooge already, the Holiday Stroll organized by Plymouth’s Downtown Waterfront […]
Posted inBusiness
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Bert’s razing said to be imminent
Bert’s, the forlorn shell of a former restaurant at the beginning of Plymouth Beach, could finally be torn down during the second week of December, according to an attorney for the property’s owners. Bill Sims told the Independent that he still must confirm the contractor’s availability and make sure that dust suppression measures are in […]
Posted inHistory & Architecture
Old photos found at Town Hall set off forensic search
Have you ever had your plans for the day suddenly changed? Well, that happened to me not long ago when, just as I was walking into the gym, I received an email from Conor Anderson, Plymouth’s historic resources coordinator, who had just discovered a mislabeled file at Town Hall. Originally labeled as documents from the […]
Posted inGovernment
Town backs off on imposing restrictions on National Day of Mourning
The National Day of Mourning, the annual gathering to remember Native Americans and the suffering they endured through colonization, will take place again on Thanksgiving in Plymouth as it has for more than 50 years after the town agreed not to impose new restrictions on the event. The United American Indians of New England and […]
Posted inEducation
Some parents believe sex ed program for eighth graders goes too far
Should eighth graders learn that unprotected sex is especially risky, while deep tongue kissing is low risk and holding hands is not risky at all? Should they be taught what constitutes consent for sex— when “no” means no? Some Plymouth parents don’t think so. They object to a new sex education curriculum for eighth graders […]
Posted inCulture
Wetter or not, they made the best of it
The television ratings for Saturday’s Thanksgiving parade were probably up, thanks to a chilly rain that persuaded many people to take in the annual celebration from their living room instead of a sidewalk. But the thousands of spectators who dressed for the weather were rewarded with a spectacle of sights and sounds that unofficially ushered […]
Posted inGovernment
After a year of frustration, a grieving father’s wish is granted
David Berkeley has spent nearly a year focused on one thing: Receiving permission from the town to install public benches in memory of his two late sons. On Tuesday, without discussion or fanfare, the Select Board voted 4-0 to approve memorial applications for benches in remembrance of Matthew Scott Berkeley and Brent Fitzgerald Berkeley for […]
Posted inBusiness
Plymouth Foundation unveils $500,000 improvement program for businesses
The Plymouth Foundation is launching a façade improvement grant program for businesses downtown and along the waterfront. The private nonprofit foundation is committing $500,000 of its funds for the program and will make matching grants of up to $50,000 for applicants who seek to improve their properties. “This program represents a meaningful investment in the […]
Posted inEnvironment & Health
Fernandes seeks to halt venting of radioactive vapor at Pilgrim
State Senator Dylan Fernandes has introduced legislation that would prevent Holtec Decommissioning International from venting radioactive vapor at the former Pilgrim nuclear power plant in Manomet until state officials can evaluate the potential effect on Plymouth and surrounding communities. “We want a study on this to find out what the impact is, confirm that it […]