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Backyard farmers say proposed livestock rules are too strict
Town health officials say they can’t handle the number of complaints from neighbors. Regulations would put limits on raising chickens, goats, and other animals.
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Election roundup: Plymouth goes for Harris, Fernandes bests Muratore in state Senate race, Badger and LaNatra win state rep seats
Nearly 40,000, or 75.2 percent, of the town’s registered voters cast ballots by mail, drop-off, or in person.
Haven’t voted yet? Here’s a last-days election guide.
Where to go on Tuesday, how to check the status of your mailed-in ballot, and sample ballots for Plymouth’s two state districts.
Election preview: A look at candidates vying to represent Plymouth on Beacon Hill
Voters are choosing two House members and one senator. Housing, taxes, immigration, and the Pilgrim power plant’s decommissioning rank among the hottest issues.
Krasinski’s Farmhouse venue runs afoul of the town again
It’s taken legal action, alleging a promotional event at the Ellisville site violated health and safety regulations. He contends no rules were broken.
Traffic alert: Town warns of backups, detours due to Manomet paving work
Several streets are affected by the ongoing water main replacement project.
Town Meeting wrap-up: Land bank moves forward, property purchases OK’d, and a waterfront zoning change is approved
Saturday’s all-day session also featured a rare tiebreaker vote by moderator Steve Triffletti.
What you need to know before Saturday’s Town Meeting
Elected representatives will gather at Plymouth North to vote on warrant items that include creating a land bank, removing FinCom appointment power from the moderator, and increasing access to White Horse Beach.
MacRae sues six towns, including Plymouth, over loss in Republican primary
She was narrowly defeated by Matthew Muratore but alleges election officials failed to properly verify the identity of early voters.
Proposal for affordable apartments on South St. appears dead
After Planning Board chair Steve Bolotin’s ‘no’ vote on Wednesday, the developer says he won’t seek a $3.2 million subsidy at Town Meeting.
Town builds a safer crosswalk, with mums, too
The state-funded ‘bump out’ project improves visibility at the Plymouth Training Green crossing on Sandwich Street.
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