DeMacedo Endorses Sullivan in Senate Race

State Rep. Vinny deMacedo of Plymouth announced his endorsement of former U.S. Attorney Mike Sullivan for U.S. Senate.

Town Meeting Approves Curbside Trash Pick-up

Town Meeting got through the Special Town Meeting Warrant Saturday, and will pick it up again tonight at 7 p.m.

Lynch, Markey Debate Tonight in Lowell

The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate meet in their second debate.

Lynch Bashes Party Bosses for Backing Markey

The Boston Herald reported that Lynch said party leaders are discouraging people from donating to his campaign.

NRC Officials Met with Skepticism Regarding Pilgrim Safety

Representatives from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission met with Selectmen Tuesday night to discuss Entergy's proposal to construct a dry cask storage facility onsite, but also handled questions on the 41-year-old plant's safety.

Auditor Report Finds Sex Offenders at Registered Child Care Facilities

State audit finds 119 Level 2 and 3 sex offenders living at addresses registered as child care providers. Also, background checks not being done in some cases.

NRC to Pilgrim Safety Forum Tuesday

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public session Tuesday to discuss Pilgrim's performance in 2012 and then to discuss Entergy's plans to construct dry cask storage onsite with the Board of Selectmen.

Lynch and Markey Spar Over Health Care, Bank Bailouts

GOP and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated Wednesday night at the Channel 5 studios in Needham.

Republican Senate Hopefuls Call for Repeal of DOMA in Debate

GOP and Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate debated Wednesday night at the Channel 5 studios in Needham.

U.S. Senate Candidates Face Off in Debate Wednesday Night

The forum will feature Democratic and Republican challengers in Needham at WCVB.

Seasonal Dog Restrictions at Plymouth Long Beach Continue

The seasonal partial ban on dogs at Long Beach initiated by the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife in 2010 will continue for the 2013 season.

How Much Money has Plymouth Spent on Snow Removal?

With 46 inches of snow (so far) this winter, the Plymouth DPW has been busy keeping roads and municipal parking lots clear.

DPW Accepting Storm-Related Tree Debris This Weekend

Plymouth’s Department of Public Works will accept residential storm-related tree debris at 131 Camelot Drive, Saturday and Sunday only.

Want to Volunteer? Plymouth Needs Volunteers for Committee Openings

The Plymouth Board of Selectmen is looking for residents interested in serving on town committees. Check out the list.

Keating, Mass Congressmen Call for Open NRC Hearings

Bill Keating and two other members of Massachusetts' congressional delegation say the NRC's plan to have meetings with small groups of citizens instead of public hearings to handle questions about nuclear power and safety.

Sheriff Defends Joke, Calls Critics 'Hypocrites'

Sheriff Joseph McDonald calls criticism of his joke "ironic," and adds that the joke has been around since the 1870s.

Plymouth Selectmen Ask NRC for Briefing on Entergy Building Plans

Entergy has submitted applications to build dry cask storage units at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station

Bans on Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Incompatible With State Law

Plymouth officials haven't begun a discussion regarding medical marijuana dispensaries but the attorney general is saying that, if the town does take some action, it better not be to ban them.

GOP Senate Candidates Discuss Economy, Social Security, Immigration at Stonehill College Debate

State Rep Daniel Winslow, former US attorney Michael J. Sullivan, and former Navy SEAL Gabriel E. Gomez discussed a wide-range of issues in the hour-long debate

Bourne Bridge Maintenance Work Scheduled Wednesday

Due to maintenance work the Bourne Bridge will go from four to three lanes Wednesday.

RMV: No More License Renewal Email Reminders

The RMV has discontinued the service because the company that provided the reminders was sold.

Plymouth Democrats Hold Caucus for 2013 Convention Delegates

Plymouth Democrats will hold a caucus to select 2013 Convention delegates at Plymouth Center for the Arts, March 16.

GOP Senate Candidates to Debate in Easton

The forum is set for Tuesday at Stonehill College in Easton.

Who’s the Frontrunner in GOP Senate Primary?

One candidate has name recognition, but experts say no one has separated themselves from the field yet.

Tim Cahill Agrees to Pay $100,000 Fine, Ending Corruption Case Against Him

A trial on the charges ended in a hung jury last year.

NRC Notifies Licensees of Sequestration Impacts

The NRC expects to take a reduction of $52 million in FY2013 because of sequestration.

Five Submit Required Signatures for U.S. Senate Race

Two Democrats and three Republicans submitted the needed 10,000 names.

Erosion a Major Concern in Plymouth

With 26 miles of coastline, the town works hard to keep it intact.

Patrick Budget Eliminates 44 Tax Deductions

While specific deductions would end, personal exemptions would double under the Patrick budget.

Appeal of Pilgrim Nuclear Plant Renewal is Denied

Attorney General Martha Coakley "considering our options" after federal Appeals Court turns down Massachusetts' appeal of Pilgrim's license renewal process.

Markey, Lynch Agree to Six Debates Before Primary

Locations include Boston, Lowell, New Bedford, Worcester and Springfield.

Gomez to Launch Campaign This Week

Gomez, a former Navy SEAL, is planning several events this week to kick of his run for the U.S. Senate.

The Race Begins: Candidates for Plymouth Selectman Kickoff Campaigns

Facebook has become the place for campaigning locally. Here's a list of campaign events Plymouth Patch has been invited.

Senate OKs $200M Withdrawal From Rainy-Day Fund to Offset Budget Gap

Part of the money will also be used to help employers pay for a rise in unemployment insurance rates.

Plymouth Library Floods After Blizzard

A broken pipe flooded the non-fiction section of the Plymouth Public Library, damaging approximately 700 books.

Plymouth DPW Accepting Tree Debris from Blizzard

The Plymouth Department of Public Works is accepting residential storm-related tree debris this weekend.

Pilgrim Power Station Readying for Nemo

New England states and other parts of the Northeast are battening down the hatches in anticipation of a winter storm dubbed “Nemo” by the Weather Channel.

Parking Ban in Effect Downtown During Storm

The town of Plymouth has issued a snow emergency and parking ban on all main roads and side streets in Downtown Plymouth during the blizzard in order to allow DPW crews to clear snow.

Plymouth DPW Prepared for Major Storm

Plymouth Department of Public Works is preparing for an epic winter storm.

What Happens When Homeowners Don't Clear Their Sidewalks?

A reader asked whether the town has a bylaw related to sidewalk-shoveling, particularly when said sidewalks are where children wait for the bus.