I have been a resident of Plymouth, specifically Summer Reach, since June 2019. Several weeks after arrival we went shopping for furniture and were referred to the Plymouth Furniture store […]
Category: Your View
Your View
Here’s your chance to weigh in on Plymouth’s parks, open space, and recreation
The Town of Plymouth invites all residents to participate in a confidential survey about the future of open space, parks, and recreational opportunities in Plymouth. The Massachusetts Executive Office of […]
Stop spreading hatred of immigrants seeking housing here
There is so much hatred toward the homeless immigrants being housed in and around Plymouth and volumes of misinformation being generated, that an article exploring the truth, especially about what’s […]
In celebration of Earth Week, get involved locally
Many of us take for granted that the Town of Plymouth is endowed with an array of natural resources that other towns can only dream about – 35 miles of […]
Help make Plymouth more friendly to bees
Let’s face it: bees have historically gotten a bad rap. Sure, their stingers are something to be aware of, particularly if you’re allergic, but generally speaking, a bee’s stinger is […]
Rat poison poses a threat to wildlife in Plymouth and elsewhere
The great horned owlet pictured here was orphaned by highly toxic chemicals pest management professionals and homeowners use to target rats and other rodents. Second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides, or SGARs, were […]
Two forums will feature candidates running in the May 18 town election
The League of Women Voters of the Plymouth area is pleased to announce two candidates forums at the end of April. They will showcase the local town elections that are […]
Here’s why I changed my mind about funding affordable housing at Redbrook
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 […]
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 […]