Editor’s note: The writer is referring to Article 16C on the April 6 Town Meeting warrant, which calls for spending $4 million in Community Preservation money to subsidize developer Grantham […]
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Town Meeting should support affordable housing at Redbrook
When Article 16C: Affordable housing – Cranberry Commons at Redbrook comes before Town Meeting this Saturday, April 6, Town Meeting should enthusiastically vote to support this project. There is a […]
Renewing annual permits is too complicated
Plymouth needs to simplify its process for renewing routine annual permits. Years ago, I approached [then-Select Board member] Patrick Flaherty about the inconvenience of renewing annual passes. He informed me that the […]
What are A.D. Makepeace’s true intentions at Redbrook?
At a recent combined precinct 4 and 18 meeting, a representative of the Advisory and Finance Committee (A&F) represented that it did a complete 360 on its vote on [Town […]
Church of the Pilgrimage welcomes ‘Rev. Tim’
The Church of the Pilgrimage in Town Square, Plymouth, would like to note a transition in its ministry. On Monday, March 18, Rev. Dianne Arakawa said goodbye to her transitional […]
Memories and thanks on Vietnam Veterans Appreciation Day
I am a Vietnam vet but served in a support role. I wrote this out of respect for my grunt friends: Ed Sherman, Mike Rodriguez, Bill McKinney, Ron Nicynski, Ham […]
Presentation on where tax dollars go was well worth it
The League of Women Voters of the Plymouth Area would like to thank Christopher Campbell, superintendent of Plymouth Public Schools, Derek Brindisi, town manager, and Lynne Barrett, director of finance […]
Paid parking in Plymouth is necessary and misunderstood
The recent article regarding parking in Plymouth was informative and timely. Plymouth residents and visitors are urged to check the Park Plymouth website for a fuller understanding of how paid […]
Yankee Quill honor evokes memories of MPG Newspapers
Congratulations to Mark Pothier on his recent Yankee Quill Award achievement. I knew Mark years ago when we were both employed by MPG Newspapers and the late publisher Phyllis Hughes. […]
Law would make becoming a social worker less of a struggle
As a student (and Plymouth resident) completing a master’s degree in social work (MSW) at Bridgewater State University, I feel it is important to address an overwhelming need for individuals […]