DPW Requests Grant to Spruce Up Plymouth for 400th

In preparation for the town's 400th anniversary celebration, Plymouth’s DPW Director is looking for grant money from the state and this week asked the Board of Selectmen to approve the strategy.

DPW Director Jonathan Beder told the Board that MassWorks funds cannot be applied for several years in advance, but it can be applied for more than once over several years, according to WATD.

"The MassWorks program doesn’t do projects over multiple years—it’s a yearly basis," Beder said. "But, the first year we’re looking for $2.5 million."

The money would be used to prepare the town’s roadways and lighting, and increase water and sewer efficiency for the expected influx of visitors.

"We want to do two things. We want to prepare the town to handle the traffic and we want it to look good," Beder said.

Beder's recommendation was approved unanimoulsy.