UPDATE: Union Rejects Pilgrim Contract 137 to 89

Members of UWUA Local 369 rejected Entergy's proposed contract 137-89 today, citing pay and healthcare cuts.

Pilgrim Hall Receives $45k Grant for Repairs

The grant will go towards making repairs needed after extensive interior water damage occurred last year.

Coakley Appeals Pilgrim's License to Operate

The state is appealing the NRC's decision to renew the operating license of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station for another 20 years.

Pilgrim, Union Reach Agreement on New Contract, End Lockout

UWUA Local 369 has cancelled a planned rally on the steps of the State House today as the union and Entergy have come to a tentative agreement on a new contract.

Replacement Workers No Longer Sleeping at Pilgrim

Entergy's liaison with the town says replacement workers are no longer sleeping on the grounds of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.

Three, Possibly Four, Initiatives Likely to Make Fall Ballot

Ballot to be finalized by the AG's office July 3.

Union Hosting State House Rally Against Entergy

Labor supporters and legislators will attend a State House rally next Tuesday, protesting the lockout at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.

Plymouth Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Plymouth and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Poll: Should the Bottle Bill be Updated?

More than half of Massachusetts legislators support updating the 30-year-old bottle bill, to add a five cent deposit on water and sports drink bottles in a changing beverage industry.

Keating: 'Imperative' that Pilgrim and Union Settle Lockout

Congressman Bill Keating visited picketing workers at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Tuesday as he urges the two sides to negotiate a contract immediately.

Pilgrim Opponents File Zoning Complaint on Replacement Workers Sleeping at Plant

Members of the Freeze Pilgrim group filed a complaint with Plymouth Inspectional Services Department claiming Entergy is violating zoning bylaws by having replacement workers at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station sleep in trailers onsite.

Entergy Critics Say Pilgrim Sleepover Violates Federal Law

Critics claim that replacement workers at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station are sleeping in trailers on the grounds, violating local, state and federal laws.

Union Files Unfair Labor Practices Complaint Against Entergy

The five-day lockout of union workers at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station grows contentious as the UWUA Local 369 files a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board. Entergy says union "looking to circumvent" mediation.

Keating, Markey Concerned with Emergency Response During Pilgrim Lockout

Congressmen Bill Keating and Ed Markey sent a letter to the NRC today, questioning Entergy's emergency response capabilities during the current labor dispute.

Entergy Willing to Negotiate as Lockout Continues

Entergy's lockout of union employees has extended to a third day, but the utility says Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station is being operated safely.

Congressman Keating Calls Pilgrim Lockout 'Simply Unacceptable'

Entergy has so far declined to reopen negotiations with its union employees, despite calls from state and federal officials to do so.

Entergy Blocks Access Road, AG Calls Lock-Out a "Concern"

The picket line outside Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station enters a second full day.

Pilgrim Watch Gets Day in Court Thursday

Pilgrim Watch will argue that the NRC's post-Fukushima safety orders are not adequate to an Atomic Safety and Licensing Board. Other local anti-nuke groups will rally outside the courthouse.

Plymouth Legislators Decry Pilgrim Lockout

Senate President Therese Murray and Representatives Thomas Calter and Vinny deMacedo say Entergy's move to lock-out workers "serves only to undermine the security of the plant."

Congress Creates Cranberry Caucus

Senators John Kerry and Scott Brown, and Congressman Bill Keating are among the lawmakers who worked to create a caucus to represent cranberry growing and manufacturing across the U.S.

NRC to Hear Arguments on Post-Fukushima Orders

Pilgrim Watch argues that the NRC's directives regarding lessons learned from Fukushima are not stringent enough.

Senate Approves $1.7 Million for Air, Water Testing Aroung Pilgrim Nuke Plant

The Department of Public Health received $1.7 million in the state Senate's 2013 budget to conduct regular air and water testing around Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.

deMacedo Celebrates Small Business Week

State Rep. Vinny deMacedo visited a local institution to celebrate National Small Business Week.

Pilgrim License Officially Renewed

The NRC made Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station's new license official today.

Proposed State Budget Includes $250,000 for Plymouth 400 Committee

The Plymouth 400 Committee must meet the quarter-million budget through private fundraising in order to receive the full amount.

State and Federal Politicians React to Pilgrim's Reliceinsing

Massachusetts politicians are speaking out against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's decision to renew the operating license of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station for an additional 20 years.

Mass. State Senate Passes EBT Reform: Strip Club, Liquor Store Use Banned

Should the government give and/or regulate benefits like the EBT cards?

Pilgrim Watch Loses One More Round, Entergy Wins Approval from NRC

With two weeks left before Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station's license to operate expires, Entergy has won approval from the NRC to renew the license.

T Spends $3 Million on Rail-Contract Search

The MBTA is looking far and wide for a company to run its commuter rail service.

Pilgrim Shut Down Due to Mechanical Problem

Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station was shut down this afternoon after a problem is detected in the plant's condenser.

Chat Live with Debra Betz

We're talking to Debra Betz today, a School Committee member and Republican candidate for state representative of the 12th Plymouth District.

14 Nuke Protestors Arraigned

In the continuing saga of Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station's relicensing application, 14 protestors from the Cape were arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly

DPW Recommends 'Small' Increases in Water/Sewer, Decrease in Recycling Fee

DPW Director Jonathan Beder will recommend increases in the water and sewer rates, and a sharp decrease in the annual recycling fee to encourage recycling.

Plymouth Legislators Fight for Funding for Plymouth Jail

Tom Calter, D-Kingston, was among the group that organized an emergency State House meeting to address the issue of the financial deficit associated with the budget deficit at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department and County Jail.

Buy a Piano or Inflatable Boat at Plymouth Auction Saturday

There are a lot of cars and a lot of unusual items at the public auction held Saturday at the DPW's Maintenance Garage.

Debra Betz, Candidate for State Rep., On Live Chat Tuesday

Get your questions ready for Debra Betz, Republican candidate for state representative in the 12th Plymouth District. We're hosting a live chat with Debra tomorrow at noon.

Some Union Workers Given 'Paid Day Off' by Entergy as a Deal Looms

The union calls it a lock-out of some employees as union negotiators prepare to take Entergy's latest proposal to its members.

Plymouth Politicians Support Secure Communities Program

Massachusetts joined the nationwide system that allows law enforcement officials to check fingerprints of individuals in custody against Immigration database.

Elections 2012: Town Meeting Representative Results

With the addition of a 15th precinct, ballots were a bit cramped this year. Here are the results

Tavares, MacGregor Win, Plymouth Votes Yes to Send NRC Letter

With 15.29 percent turnout, Plymouth elected Ken Tavares to the Board of Selectmen, and voted to have the Selectmen send a letter to the NRC.