Town Meeting form of government under fire again
An effort to change the charter is going forward, less than four years after a similar move fizzled.
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Cure for the winter blues? A cozy historic home with eight fireplaces.
But this Bishop Harlow House tale also unearths a dubious period of ‘redevelopment’ in Plymouth.
Making a case for the arts as essential
A summit organized by the town’s public schools stressed the importance of creativity for students and the community.
Will lower interest rates spark Plymouth’s real estate market?
Last month, 76 properties sold across town, compared with 102 in December 2024.
A bluegrass giant goes solo at the Spire
Plus, ‘Hamnet’ at Plimoth Cinema, a guided walk along Town Brook, a puzzle race at Vitamin Sea, and many more happenings.
Charges dropped against Plymouth man accused of threatening Trump
Michael McMahon’s lawyer argued that the online posts were ‘hyperbole and free speech.’
As budget crisis looms, Select Board won’t back significant cuts
A contentious session with school board and finance advisors ends without a clear path forward.
Select Board asks for trimmed budget to offset rising healthcare costs
Town Manager Derek Brindisi will present the pared down proposal in advance of a key vote set for Tuesday.
Explosion, fire damage Haven Road home
Six people escape uninjured. The cause is under investigation.
Controversial condo development would overlook toxic waste site
The land adjacent to a planned 163-unit North Plymouth complex has long been mired in environmental issues.
New hurdle emerges in Pulte land deal
The developer’s long battle to build affordable condos in North Plymouth runs up against a family feud.
Music by candlelight to brighten arts center
Plus, ‘Bruce in the USA’ at Memorial Hall, ‘The Choral’ at Plimoth Cinema, Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, and more happenings around town.
Residents turn out in force to debate immigration policy
Proposal to further restrict town officials from cooperating in federal immigration enforcement dropped in favor of existing police policy.
Reports of dead birds prompt avian flu warning
Officials are working with state and federal agencies to confirm the disease’s return.
Plymouth needs more commercial development. Bureaucracy has kept it to a trickle.
As the town faces a fiscal crunch, it’s burdened by a decades-long failure to broaden the tax
base.
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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.
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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.
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