Development is out of control. It’s too expensive to live here. Traffic is a nightmare. Taxes are high, and services are lacking. Those are among the many complaints of disgruntled […]
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Posted inGovernment
New committee will weigh where Plymouth’s wastewater should end up
The Select Board Tuesday selected six members for a committee that will advise it on a proposal to discharge treated wastewater at Camelot Park instead of in the harbor, where […]
Posted inObituaries
Malcolm A. MacGregor, 81, longtime champion of the environment and wildlife
Malcolm A. MacGregor, 81, a wildlife and environmental champion whose tireless advocacy left a long legacy of influence over the wildlife and ecosystem of Southeastern Massachusetts, passed away on May […]
Posted inBusiness Beat
Fond memories of Benny’s remain, even as its plaza becomes blighted
Everyone loved Benny’s. But not enough to keep the retro-style department store from going dark seven years ago. The family-owned, Rhode Island-based chain closed all 31 Benny’s in 2017, including […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Police vow to crack down on pint-size punks riding bikes
Plymouth Police say marauding gangs of young teenage boys on bikes have been terrorizing motorists and pedestrians in the downtown, waterfront, and North Plymouth areas. The department reported that there […]
Posted inBusiness
Almost $800,000. That’s the median price of a single-family home for sale in Plymouth.
Noah Petitt has been house hunting in Plymouth for two years now. He scours Zillow listings faithfully and tours any property that looks like even a remote possibility. But the […]
Posted inCulture
A whale of a tale is coming to the Plimoth Cinema
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Just email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org. A good quality photo without type on the image – sent as a […]
Posted inEnvironment
Select Board OK’s a plan to stave off disaster
Plymouth’s Select Board has voted to approve a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan for the town, an aspirational outline for how it will cope with rising sea levels and other […]
Posted inGovernment
As Harry Helm prepares to leave Plymouth, he worries about the town’s future
Harry Helm’s long connection to the Plymouth area is about to become a long-distance relationship. After 30 years of living in town and 11 serving in local government, Helm […]
Posted inGovernment
Nearly 90 percent of Plymouth’s registered voters fail to cast ballots in town election
A dreary day and few competitive races combined to produce a dismal turnout in Saturday’s annual town election, with just over 13 percent of registered voters casting ballots. In what […]