Wastewater Update

Last @the Barn Meeting

Big thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s meeting. Lots of good information shared about the town’s desire to increase ground wastewater discharge 300% in Camelot Part. For those who missed the meeting, Read more

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Sundays @the Barn – Plan B

Wastewater treatment update

The Master Planning presentation has to be postponed due to a conflict. In its place, we will have an open discussion to update folks on the status of the town’s request to increase wastewater discharge in Read more

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The Secretary’s [Wastewater] Reply

Late last year the town submitted a permit request with the state to increase the ground water discharge in Camelot Park by 300% and that it need only a single Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to justify it’s action. The Read more

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Understanding the MEPA Process

Please join us on March 17th 3:45-5:15 when retired EPA Program Analyst, Kathy Castagna, talks about the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review process, recently initiated by the town proposing a 300% increase in groundwater discharge at the Read more

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Please Sign Our Petition

More Public Involvement Needed!

The Town of Plymouth has submitted a permit request with the state to ​discharge an additional 1.75 million gallons per day of wastewater in Camelot Park. This represents a 300% increase in the Read more

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Don’t forget to vote

YES or NO, let your voice be heard.

Last October, Town Meeting passed a bylaw that prohibits “nip” sales in Plymouth similar to other towns like Falmouth, Wareham, Mashpee, Brewster, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Fairhaven, and New Bedford. 

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Myth: Waste simply biodegrades in the landfill.

Reality: Nothing biodegrades in a landfill because nothing is supposed to.Food waste and yard trimmings make up more than a quarter (28.2 percent) of the U.S.’ garbage and are organic and easily compostable.  Black Earth Compost is currently offering curb... Read more
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Wastewater discussion 12/12/23 Select Board

For those who missed the wastewater expansion presentation and discussion at this week’s Select Board meeting, you can watch the on-demand replay here.

Note Mr. Quintal’s question at 30:50 into the presentation, “[have you] reached out to the Read more

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Conservation Committee candidates wanted

There is a new vacancy on the Conservation Committee and we’re encouraging candidates to apply who are committed to fulfilling the environmental mission of the committee (see details at the Town website). If you are interested, please contact Read more

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Comments re: proposed 300% increase of wastewater discharge

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Please find comments (below) from the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, Inc., the Eel River Watershed Association, the Jones River Watershed Association and Community Land & Water Coalition on MEPA EEA # 16758, the Town of Plymouth’s proposal to increase Read more

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Wastewater Update

Last @the Barn Meeting

Big thanks to everyone who participated in last week’s meeting. Lots of good information shared about the town’s desire to increase ground wastewater discharge 300% in Camelot Part. For those who missed the meeting, Read more

Sundays @the Barn – Plan B

Wastewater treatment update

The Master Planning presentation has to be postponed due to a conflict. In its place, we will have an open discussion to update folks on the status of the town’s request to increase wastewater discharge in Read more

The Secretary’s [Wastewater] Reply

Late last year the town submitted a permit request with the state to increase the ground water discharge in Camelot Park by 300% and that it need only a single Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to justify it’s action. The Read more

Understanding the MEPA Process

Please join us on March 17th 3:45-5:15 when retired EPA Program Analyst, Kathy Castagna, talks about the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) review process, recently initiated by the town proposing a 300% increase in groundwater discharge at the Read more

Please Sign Our Petition

More Public Involvement Needed!

The Town of Plymouth has submitted a permit request with the state to ​discharge an additional 1.75 million gallons per day of wastewater in Camelot Park. This represents a 300% increase in the Read more

Don’t forget to vote

YES or NO, let your voice be heard.

Last October, Town Meeting passed a bylaw that prohibits “nip” sales in Plymouth similar to other towns like Falmouth, Wareham, Mashpee, Brewster, Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, Nantucket, Fairhaven, and New Bedford. 

Read more

Myth: Waste simply biodegrades in the landfill.

Reality: Nothing biodegrades in a landfill because nothing is supposed to.Food waste and yard trimmings make up more than a quarter (28.2 percent) of the U.S.’ garbage and are organic and easily compostable.  Black Earth Compost is currently offering curb... Read more

Wastewater discussion 12/12/23 Select Board

For those who missed the wastewater expansion presentation and discussion at this week’s Select Board meeting, you can watch the on-demand replay here.

Note Mr. Quintal’s question at 30:50 into the presentation, “[have you] reached out to the Read more

Conservation Committee candidates wanted

There is a new vacancy on the Conservation Committee and we’re encouraging candidates to apply who are committed to fulfilling the environmental mission of the committee (see details at the Town website). If you are interested, please contact Read more

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Comments re: proposed 300% increase of wastewater discharge

Please find comments (below) from the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe, Inc., the Eel River Watershed Association, the Jones River Watershed Association and Community Land & Water Coalition on MEPA EEA # 16758, the Town of Plymouth’s proposal to increase Read more