Civic Issues

The 1st Amendment & the 4th Estate

Last year, Plymouth Independent Editor and CEO, Mark Pothier, Pulitzer Prize winner, Robby Robinson, and the head of PI‘s business development, …

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We currently have ~300 subscribers to our newsletter. If you find value in this information, we bet your neighbor would too. Please forward this …

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Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Status

Wastewater Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) UpdatePlease plan to join us on Sunday, March 2nd from 3:45 - 5:15 when Selectman and CAC Chair, …

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HNY - 2025: Another trip around the sun

We're hoping to see you on January 12th , 3:45 – 5:15 for our double feature:1. Agricultural Commission and the Right to FarmPlymouth …

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Plymouth starts Holtec Master Plan

Separate yet simultaneous to the town's Master Plan efforts, Plymouth has also begun Master Planning (with Holtec representatives) the Pilgrim 1600…

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Eel River Watershed Association Revitalized

The Eel River Watershed Association is a non-profit organization, incorporated in 1997 dedicated to protecting Eel River and to:Participate in…

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Wastewater Update

September 30th: CAC MeetingFYI: The Groundwater Wastewater Discharge Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, September 30th, 6:00 PM …

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What is smart economic growth?

Sunday, September 22nd: 3:45 - 5:15Join us when Stephen Cole, Executive Director of the Plymouth Foundation - a private non-profit …

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Reminder - Sundays @the Barn tomorrow

Let us know if you're planning to comeWe're hoping you can join us this Sunday, August 25th when we will hear from candidates vying for State …

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Meet the Candidates this Sunday

What would you like to hear about?We're hoping you can join us this Sunday, August 25th when we will hear from candidates vying for State …

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Meet the Candidates

Join us on August 25th, just prior to the September 3rd PrimariesAfter a short summer break we're back at it with more Sundays @the Barn. On …

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Share your opinion on Plymouth's future

Paint your visionLast week's Master Planning kickoff was the start of a process empowering Plymouthians to paint a vision of their future. This…

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Planning for the Plymouth's future

Master Plan kickoff meeting was a hitGreat to see such a fantastic turnout for the Master Planning Committee kickoff. Highly interactive …

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We Should Expect More From Our Elected Officials

At last Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, four of the five members chose to let 20+ years of institutional knowledge and a record of stellar …

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Community Preservation Committee Appointments on 6/11/24

PLYMOUTH SELECT BOARDTuesday June 11th, 2024UESDAY, JUNE 11TH, 2024 in the Great Hall, Plymouth Town Hall, 26 Court Street, Plymouth, MA 6:00 …

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Please re-appoint Bill Keohan to the Community Preservation Committee

Please add your name below to show your supportDear Members of the Select Board,Bill Keohan, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee,…

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Mark your calendars for June 4th @6:00PM

CAC AppointmentsAs you may recall, the Select Board agreed to form a Wastewater Groundwater Discharge Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) at …

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Proposed Plymouth Land Bank

An idea worthy of discussionWe anticipate that a proposal for the Plymouth Land Bank will be presented to Town Meeting in October 2024. The …

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A Tip of the Hat (and support)

Let's give Bil Keohan some credit and acknowledgment for his years of hard work on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC).Few are aware of …

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May 5th Sundays @the Barn

Please Let Us Know if You're ComingPlease click here to let us know if you'll be joining us this Sunday, May 5th 3:30 - 5:00 to hear Planning …

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Planning a Community's Quality of Life

What is Smart Growth?We often hear elected and appointed officials talk about smart growth as a planning framework for maintaining a …

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Meet the candidates part 2

Join us in May for another round of candidatesPlymouth and Chiltonville are in the crosshairs of growth and change. It's inevitable. We can …

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Sustainable Plymouth May General Meeting

 Monday 5/6 6:30pm-8:00pm - 158 Center Hill Road, PlymouthLearn about Sustainable Plymouth's grassroots efforts to reduce waste and plastic …

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Reminder: Sundays @the Barn

Please let us know if you will be joining us on April 14th, 2024 from 3:30 to 5:15 at the barn (directions here) when we will meet and hear from : …

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Sundays @the Barn - The Candidates & the Master Planning Process

If you don't know where you're going, any road will get you therePlease let us know if you will be joining us on April 14th, 2024 from 3:30 to …

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Great Turnout! Select Board/CAC discussion

Step OneThe Select Board discussed the need, structure, and purpose of a wastewater discharge Citizens Advisory Committee at their meeting last…

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Bring a Chair: Understanding the MEPA Process

We've got 35+ RSVPs for our March 17th and only 19 (or so) chairs. If you'd like to join us next Sunday from 3:45-5:15 when retired EPA Program …

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Select Board - Groundwater Discharge Citizens Advisory Committee

Agenda - Tuesday March 12thGreat Hall located at the 2nd Floor, at Plymouth Town Hall, 26 Court Street, Plymouth MA5:30 PM EXECUTIVE …

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Reminder: 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 …

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Wastewater Update

Last @the Barn MeetingBig thanks to everyone who participated in last week's meeting. Lots of good information shared about the town's desire …

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Sundays @the Barn - Plan B

Wastewater treatment updateThe Master Planning presentation has to be postponed due to a conflict. In its place, we will have an open …

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Spread the word re: our email list

Let your neighbors knowWe don't need a crystal ball to see issues on the horizon that will impact Plymouth and Chiltonville; the 1,500 acre …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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…

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Sundays @the Barn - The Master Planning Process

Please let us know if you will be joining us on February 4th, 2024 from 3:45 to 5:15 at the Withy Barn when Plymouth Planning Board member, Steve …

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Plymouth Master Planning Committee

Volunteers wantedThe Committee is initially charged with working in conjunction with the Planning Board to:Select a professional planning …

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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 …

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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 …

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Town Govt. follow up

Thanks to Rich Serkey for the town government primer presentation last Sunday. For those who did not get a copy of the handouts he provided, you …

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Reminder: Town Government 101 this weekend

Please let us know if you'll be attending on December 10th at 3:45 - 5:15 when Rich Serkey will present the main features of some of the following …

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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 …