It was a roller coaster ride for opponents of sand and gravel mining in Plymouth Wednesday, when the Planning Board endorsed development of a business park off Hedges Pond Road, […]
Tag: Feature
Posted inHistory & Architecture
Rooms with a view and more: Recalling Plymouth’s three ‘grand’ hotels
The song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” was written in 1951 by Meredith Wilson, who is best known for creating ‘The Music Man.’ The song mentions the […]
Posted inPolice & Fire
Plymouth man charged with raping woman outside of Main Street bar
A Plymouth man faces possible deportation after being accused of raping a woman he met early Sunday morning at a downtown bar. Luan Lucas De Souza Goncalves, 21, is being […]
Posted inGovernment
Two seats on the Planning Board have been open for months. Why hasn’t anyone applied to fill them?
A critical town board has been operating with two vacancies since the summer – and no one has applied to fill either seat. The Planning Board, which normally has five […]
Posted inBusiness
Free parking makes its annual return
It’s that most wonderful time of year for Plymouth residents. No, not the holidays – the return of free parking downtown and along the waterfront. As of Dec. 1, you […]
Posted inGovernment
Ignoring that jury duty notice could land you before a judge
If you don’t show up for jury duty, you may end up in court anyway — this time as a criminal defendant. Most residents of Plymouth County, including Plymouth and […]
Posted inBusiness
This ‘Saturday is like our Christmas’
For some small businesses in Plymouth, tomorrow is the most important day of the year. “Saturday [after Thanksgiving] is like our Christmas,” Pam Smith told the Select Board earlier this […]
Posted inGovernment
No decision on proposed livestock regulations as debate continues
The Plymouth Agricultural Commission is continuing talks with the town’s Public Health department over proposed regulations that would regulate the keeping of livestock – such as goats, chickens, and cows […]
Posted inGovernment
Why did it cost the town $1.2 million to build three tiny apartments on Oak Street?
The conversion of the former Oak Street elementary school into affordable housing – a project plagued by a string of cost overruns – appears to be headed for a construction […]
Posted inCulture
‘Smalls’ show at library aims to make buying art affordable
You’re invited to submit a listing for this column: It’s easy. Email your information to listings@plymouthindependent.org at least 10 days in advance. A good quality photo without type on the […]