Latest News

Chiltonville in the Spotlight: Small Screen Fame, Local Roots, and Big Infrastructure Plans

WCVB’s Chronicle Explores Old Sandwich Road and Bramhall’s Country Store

Boston’s long-running newsmagazine WCVB Chronicle recently turned its spotlight onto Chiltonville, bringing our scenic village to screens across New England. The feature took viewers on a visual itinerary down Old Sandwich Road—one of America’s oldest continuously operated public dirt roads—exploring its ancient Wampanoag origins and colonial milestones. The episode also celebrated the enduring neighborhood charm of local landmarks like Whip’s Farm and Bramhall’s Country Store, showcasing how our historic corridors gracefully adapt as nearby modern communities continue to grow.

Local History Features Shared on All Things Chiltonville Facebook

A fascinating look into neighborhood history recently sparked vibrant discussion on the All Things Chiltonville Facebook Group. Local history posts detailed the origin of the Gilbert Trout Hatchery, the Chiltonville’s industrial roots, and the iconic general store at the junction of River Street and Old Sandwich Road, tracking its path from George Bramhall’s original 1828 land purchase to John C. Nickerson’s stewardship in the late 1890s.

Infrastructure Lookahead: Neighborhoods Invited to the Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan Session: September 10th.

Town officials and engineering partners are actively moving forward with Plymouth’s updated Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan (CWMP). The long-range planning document outlines critical future upgrades to local infrastructure, aiming to protect public health and secure vital resources like the Plymouth-Carver Aquifer.

Residents are strongly encouraged to attend upcoming sessions to voice their input on environmental protection and town budgeting.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *