For Plymouth, a year of challenges, changes, and concerns
A look at some of the news we covered over the last 12 months, including business, crime, culture, the environment, government, and more.
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One last look at Light the Night
Watch a video of the spectacular holiday display in Brewster Gardens.
Town ringing in new year with a ban on Styrofoam containers
Plymouth will join more than 60 municipalities statewide in prohibiting them.
After a down tourism season, officials and businesses look to cash in next summer
With the World Cup coming to Foxborough and the nation celebrating its 250th, they hope to draw more visitors to town.
Team Spinal Tap event will definitely ‘go to 11’
Plus, a ‘DIY Hot Cocoa Bar’ at the library, ‘Song Sung Blue’ at Plimoth Cinema, a ‘New Year’s Eve Funday,’ a last look at the Brewster Gardens holiday lights, and much more.
‘It may be cold, but a lot of warm hearts help out’
With the support of local groups and individuals, Holiday Care and Comfort for Heroes dishes out food and thanks to hundreds of veterans.
No surprise: Pinehills deals topped November home sales
It accounted for six of eight transactions priced at more than $1 million.
Driver in alleged North Plymouth hit-and-run turns himself in
Police say the victim, who is hospitalized, was in a crosswalk at the time he was struck.
Case of man who allegedly posed as town manager to go forward
Judge denies motion to dismiss. Suspect accused of sending an email complaint to police using Derek Brindisi’s name.
Harvard study finds proximity to nuclear plants increases cancer risk
Researchers looked at data related to seven facilities, including Pilgrim.
We’ve got some suggestions for New Year’s
Plus, Eagles and U2 tribute bands at the Spire, Legos fun at the library, a John Prine doc at Plimoth Cinema, and many more happenings around town.
Select Board rejects proposal that could help rein in healthcare costs
Some town employees will pay as little as 10 percent of their insurance premiums upon retirement. Iaquinto wants to change that provision.
Select Board won’t support e-bike regulations
By a 3-2 vote, it rejected an effort led by member Deb Iaquinto
Is Plymouth on the brink of a fiscal crisis?
With costs – including health insurance – rising and revenue flattening, there’s talk of layoffs and even an override.
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At long last, bye bye Bert’s
Nearly 13 years after it closed, and following months of delays, demolition of the decaying building gets underway.
Sheriff says ICE detainees better off in Plymouth jail
In a letter to the Select Board, McDonald says it allows them to be closer to their families. More than 500 are being held here.
Police seize crack, fentanyl worth up to $1 million
Six suspects, including a former downtown bar bouncer, face drug charges.
Holiday ‘crawl’ aims to give local businesses a boost
Plus, a ‘Hall-a-Day Stroll’ at Town Hall, a ‘Merry Afternoon’ at Plimoth Patuxet, a Celtic Christmas show at Memorial Hall, and many more happenings.
ZBA member wants to develop land near proposed North Plymouth condos
As a result, Tom Wallace will not vote on the controversial Pulte project.
At North Plymouth meeting, residents decry ICE tactics
Select Board says it will consider whether to adopt a policy regarding the agency’s presence in town.
An architect’s take on Memorial Hall: We deserve better
A Band-Aid approach to the deteriorating venue will only waste money.
Proposed e-bike rules hit roadblock: Riders don’t like them
Opponents say measures would be unfair to safety-conscious operators, and tough to enforce.
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