Blizzard 2013: Plymouth Storm Center

See a tree down in your neighborhood? Notice a road is flooded? Just saw a store clerk unload a pallet of fresh batteries? Please use this story on Plymouth Patch to help out your neighbors as we brave the storm together.

Murray Begins Last Term as Senate President with New Team

State Senate President Therese Murray assembled her leadership team for the two-year session that began earlier this month, but the lineup provided few clues as to who might eventually succeed her in the top position.

NRC Denies Another Pilgrim Watch Request

Another Pilgrim Watch request for a hearing was denied by the NRC this week, unholding a ruling made last July by an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board that denied a Pilgrim Watch hearing on two post-Fukushima orders issued by the agency.

Gov. Patrick Names William “Mo” Cowan Interim Senator

Markey is in, Lynch set to make an announcement Thursday and Brown reportedly considering throwing his hat into the race following Tuesday’s nomination of John Kerry as Secretary of State

John Kerry Confirmed As Secretary of State

Kerry will replace Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State.

Date Set For Massachusetts Special Senate Election

Nomination papers for candidate will be available soon.

Property Tax Payment Due Friday, but Town Hall is Closed

Plymouth property owners must pay their first quarter tax bill by Friday, Feb. 1, but Town Hall is closed Fridays, so make sure to pay it early.

DeMacedo, Republicans Propose New Rules for House

House Republicans are recommending new rules to govern the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

How to Dispute Your Property Tax Bill

Property tax abatement applications must be filed by Feb. 1 with the assessors' office.

Stamp Prices to Rise One Cent Next Week

U.S. Postal Service rates are set to change Sunday, Jan. 27.

What's Closed on MLK Day?

Here's a list of offices and businesses that are closed today for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Former Plymouth Town Manager One of Six for Milford Administrator

Milford Selectmen on Thursday selected Mark S. Stankiewicz, a former Plymouth Town Manager as one of six people for initial interviews for the Town Administrator position.

Plymouth Motorcycle Owners Receive $500k Insurance Refunds

An investigation by Attorney General Martha Coakley into the way insurance companies value motorcycles has led to $2.8 million in refunds to motorcycle owners.

Force-on-Force or Was That a Gunfight at a Nuclear Power Plant?

They are dressed in camouflage, fit and well-trained, and they creep quietly toward the perimeter of a nuclear power plant under cover of darkness. Their realistic weapons reflect dully in the moonlight, but these weapons fire blank ammunition and laser

Transit Needs $13B Investment Over Next Decade

The board of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation released its 21st Century Transportation Plan, which outlines the state’s budgetary needs over the course of the next 10 years and beyond.

Governor's Proposal All But Abolishes Plymouth Housing Authority

Doing away with local housing boards and consolidating individual offices into six regional ones is Gov. Patrick's idea for addressing waste and corruption in the public housing system. Do you think that's a good idea?

DeMacedo Reappointed Ranking Republican on House Ways and Means

DeMacedo anticipates a busy legislative agenda in the new year, focusing on economic recovery, fiscal responsibility, and governmental accountability.

Governor May Sign Bill To Require Teachers, Bus Drivers To Submit Fingerprints

The fingerprint background checks would also apply to everyone seeking to adopt children or become foster parents.

Grossman Strongly Considering Bid for Governor

State Treasurer Steve Grossman told WCVB's "On the Record" that he is "leaning strongly" toward running for governor.

Warren Sworn Into Senate, Says She'll Work With 'Anyone Who Will Fight for America's Families'

In an interview with Fox 25 news after her Thursday morning swearing-in ceremony, Warren told reporters she'd "work her tail off" in Washington.

Lynch Exploring Run for Senate Seat

The congressman said he is giving "serious consideration" to a run for Senate.

Murray's Plan Includes Welfare Changes

In a speech to the newly sworn-in senators made Wednesday, Murray announced her intentions to call for expansion of early voting, a fix to the state’s transportation system, and changes to the state’s welfare system.

Senate President Murray: Reexamine Criteria for Sex Offender Registration

Plans for the new legislative session include updating sex offender laws, corporate manslaughter, and continued funding for infrastructure repairs.

Comment Period for NRC's Waste Confidence Rule Ends Jan. 2

The NRC’s public comment period on the scope of an environmental impact statement for the waste confidence decision and rule ends Jan. 2.

Congress To Compromise on Farm Bill; Milk Prices Likely Not to Double

While Congress can't seem to agree on a compromise to avoid the "Fiscal Cliff," leadership of the agriculture committee announced a compromise on the farm bill Sunday.

Milk Could Skyrocket to $6 to $8 a Gallon

Congress is so focused on the fiscal cliff, the farm bill has yet to be renewed.

NRC Grants Pilgrim Exemption from Emergency Exercises

Pilgrim power station must complete the off-site exercises by March.

Fiscal Cliff Looms as Congress Gets Back to Work

President, Congress have just a few days to avert automatic tax increases and spending cuts. A number of Massachusetts Congressman suggest cutting nuclear programs instead.

After Newtown, NRA Ready to Make 'Meaningful Contributions'

National group issues statement about preventing future tragedies after shooting that killed 28, including the gunman, in Connecticut.

Sen. Therese Murray Responds to School Shooting in Newtown, Connecticut

Sen. President Therese Murray urges us to address the problem of unsettling violence.

State Fines Utilities Millions for 2011 Storm Responses

NStar was fined $4 million in responses to Tropical Storm Irene and the October 2011 snowstorm, but already announced it plans to appeal.

Susan Rice Out. John Kerry In?

Pres. Obama's candidate for Secretary of State has withdrawn her bid to be top diplomat. Does that mean Mass. Sen. John Kerry is next up for consideration?

Thousands of Massachusetts Families Would Be Affected by Federal 'Fiscal Cliff'

A study finds that Bay Staters will pay more if the child and college tuition tax credits expire.

Elizabeth Warren Reportedly Chosen For Seat On Key Senate Banking Committee

Incoming Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren will take office in January.

Businesses, Your Free Patch.com Home Is Here

We encourage business owners to claim listings in Patch Places to better promote their business and inform Plymouth Patch readers.

Plymouth Residential Property Tax Rates Compared to Other South Shore Towns

See how expensive it is to live in Plymouth.

Selectmen Hear Questions on Entergy's Plans for Used Fuel Storage

Plymouth landowner Meg Sheehan questioned Entergy's plans to begin construction on dry cask storage tanks in the spring.

Governor Proposes Half-Billion in Cuts to Deal with Low Revenues, 'Fiscal Cliff'

Patrick announced the budget adjustments Tuesday.

T Official: Assaults on Operators Not Common

Police are looking for a suspect in an attack on a Green Line trolley operator, but one T spokesman says altercations involving T operators are rare.

Massachusetts Gets $141 Million in Federal Heating Fuel Aid

More than 200,000 low-income households expected to benefit.