I am voting for Dylan Fernandes, Democratic candidate for state Senate, Barnstable and Plymouth District. He has proven himself an effective state representative over the last seven years and will […]
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Your View
Vietnam vet impressed by Badger’s character, leadership
While serving in Vietnam as a Sergeant in the US Army, I learned valuable lessons about character and leadership. I learned the importance of integrity. hard work under pressure, commitment […]
Decision on Plymouth for Palestine table showed respect for free speech
I am pleased that the Independent reported on the ceasefire resolution table at Saturday’s Town Meeting and the pushback from some of the Town Meeting members against moderator [Steve] Triffiletti’s […]
Triffletti made the right decision on Plymouth for Palestine table
Referring to the “Controversy over a pro-Palestine group” section of Fred Thys’s Town Meeting story in the Plymouth Independent), like Mr. Kusman, I am a Jewish American resident of Plymouth. […]
Yes on Question 2 would return decision making to local schools, teachers
My family chose to live in Plymouth out of love for the community, and its wonderful neighborhood schools. This November we all have a chance to help the students and […]
Excuses for not voting are ‘dangerous’ and ‘hollow’
I voted today [in the] presidential election, admittedly nervous in light of the closeness of the race. But, thankfully, in the town where America began, it was easy, simple, the […]
Column offered history worth repeating
I wanted to commend Mr. [Bill] Fornaciari on his [History & Architecture] article on Main Street Extension. That was a great history lesson. I had to pull up my maps […]
Help is available if you think your child may have learning disabilities
Plymouth Public Schools is interested in assisting families who are concerned that their child between the ages of 3 to 22 may have disabilities. The process of identifying these children […]
Move to consolidate debate on charter amendments is ‘disrespectful’
Precinct 17 chair Joe Hutchinson has proposed stopping all Charter Review Committee proposed changes with one motion. I will not be supporting that motion at Saturday’s Town Meeting. This would […]
Planning Board chair disappoints by voting against South St. affordable housing
As the chair of Plymouth’s Affordable Housing Trust, I was very disappointed that the Planning Board chair, Mr. Steve Bolotin, voted against the affordable units proposed for the corner of […]