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๐ŸŒฑ Patch AM: Why Water Street is torn up againโ€”and whatโ€™s different this time.

Also check out Harwich Cranberry Festival - 50th Anniversary on the Plymouth Patch calendar

Wednesday September 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Hello again Plymouth! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! โ˜•๏ธ๏ธ

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Water Street is torn up againโ€”and what's different this time.
  • What's inside Plymouth's new $8.4M capital planโ€”and who pays?
  • What Trump's response could mean for Plymouth's Lindsay Clancy case next.

Also on today's calendar: Harwich Cranberry Festival - 50th Anniversary and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? ๐Ÿค” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
  • Friday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.

๐Ÿ“ฐ News we're reading

1. Chronic sewer line failures bring Water Street barricades โ€ฆ again (plymouthindependent.org) โ€” Drivers in Plymouth should expect one-way southbound traffic and detours along Water Street as crews tackle yet another attempt to stabilize a troubled sewer line under the harbor. The town is spending an additional $800,000 on stronger pipe and steel supports after years of groundwater issues, property damage, lawsuits, and repeated construction shutdowns tied to this critical infrastructure fix.
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2. Plymouth Sends $8.4M Capital Package to Town Meeting, Splits 4-1 Over Broadening Road-Acceptance Funding (southshore.news subscription) โ€” Plymouth's Select Board has sent an $8.4 million capital spending package to fall Town Meeting while debating how to fund a $300,000 road-acceptance study for Shallow Pond Estates. One member warned the town could face an operational override within a few years, as projections show a sizable future deficit and concerns about taking on new road-maintenance obligations.
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3. Trump responds to attorney's plea for Lindsay Clancy pardon: 'No winner there' (wtnh.com) โ€” Plymouth residents following the Lindsay Clancy case should know President Trump says he cannot pardon her because the charges are state, not federal, even as her attorney hopes his influence could sway Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz on a retrial. A mistrial was declared after an 11โ€“1 split jury, and a new hearing is set this month while Clancy remains in state custody.
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4. Lindsay Clancy Holdout Juror Reportedly Faced Domestic Violence Allegation (kansascity.com) โ€” People in Plymouth watching the Lindsay Clancy case should know new reporting claims the lone holdout juror in her murder trial previously faced a domestic violence charge that was later dismissed. The story details how that juror's stance led to a mistrial and notes that prosecutors have not yet said if they'll retry the case, with another Plymouth Superior Court hearing scheduled for September 29.
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5. Mackintosh Secures Second Career GNAC Player of the Week Award (gomonks.com) โ€” A Plymouth native, senior volleyball standout Greta Mackintosh, has earned her second career GNAC Player of the Week honor after leading Saint Joseph's College to two weekend wins. Her strong early-season stats and upcoming match against Plymouth State University give local fans another reason to follow her collegiate career.
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  • My big old tabby cat,Muffassa,is missing since Thursday.
    He is very friendly and has on a white flea collar.He is black and grey with orange under tones. His belly is much lighter and almost looks like aโ€ฆ (Nextdoor Boot and College Pond Rd)
  • I got my license but I am still looking for some assistance to be able to practice driving.
    I don't have a velichile to practice with or really anyone to help. Just want to feel a little more comfortable driving before I get my first car. โ€ฆ (Nextdoor Ponds Of Plymouth)
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Plymouth. Apply here.
  • Signet Jewelers, Ltd. posted a job opening for Apprentice Jeweler - Signet Jewelers - Colony Place - Plymouth, MA in Plymouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plymouth here.

Ok Plymouth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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