Elections 2012: Town Meeting Representatives

Here's the list of candidates in all of Plymouth's 15 precincts. Because of the new precinct, all Town Meeting representatives have to run for re-election this year. Votes will select nine representatives from their precinct.

Elections 2012: Candidates for Selectmen

There are four candidates running for one seat on the Board of Selectmen in Saturday's election. Read about them here and click on their names for more detailed candidate profiles.

Plymouth Politicians Write NRC Final Time on Pilgrim Nuke Plant

Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray, state Rep. Tom Calter, and state Rep. Vinny deMacedo ask the NRC once more to consider lessons learned from Fukushima in granting Pilgrim a new license.

Elections 2012: Planning Board Candidate Ken Buechs

Ken Buechs is a candidate for the one open seat on the Planning Board. He is running against Malcolm MacGregor.

Election 2012: Selectman Candidate John Moody

All week Plymouth Patch is running candidate profiles as part of our Plymouth Election coverage. Today we meet candidate for Selectman John Moody. Moody is running against three opponents, Robert Morgan, Dick Quintal and Ken Tavares.

Election 2012: Precinct 12 Candidate Barry Meltzer

Barry Meltzer is one of 10 candidates running for nine seats in Precinct 12.

Obama: Same-Sex Couples Should Have the Right to Marry

Massachusetts was the first state in the union to allow same-sex couples to get married.

Elections 2012: Precinct 6 Candidate Linda Evans

Linda Evans is running for one of nine seats in Precinct 6, against 11 other candidates.

Elections 2012: Selectman Candidate Ken Tavares

All week Plymouth Patch is running candidate profiles as part of our Plymouth Election coverage. Today we meet candidate for Selectman Ken Tavares. Tavares is running against three opponents, Robert Morgan, Dick Quintal and John Moody.

Elections 2012: Planning Board Candidate Malcolm MacGregor

Malcolm MacGregor is running for a seat on the Planning Board against Kenneth Buechs.

Elections 2012: Precinct 12 Candidate Douglas O'Roak

Douglas O'Road is running for one of nine seats for Town Meeting from Precinct 12 against nine other candidates.

Elections 2012: Selectman Candidate Richard Quintal

All week Plymouth Patch is running candidate profiles as part of our Plymouth Election coverage. Today we meet candidate for Selectman Dick Quintal. Quintal is running against three opponents, Robert Morgan, Ken Tavares and John Moody.

Elections 2012: Precinct 12 Candidate Audel Shokohzadeh

Audel Shokohzadeh is running for one of nine seats for Town Meeting from Precinct 12. He is running against nine other candidates, and is the only newcomer.

Elections 2012: Precinct 14 Candidate Holly Alberti

Holly Alberti is running for one of nine seats for Town Meeting from Precinct 14. She is running against nine other candidates.

Elections 2012: School Committee Candidate Kim Savery Hunt

All week Plymouth Patch is running candidate profiles as part of our Plymouth Election coverage. Today we meet candidate for School Committee Kim Hunt. Hunt is running against unopposed for one of three seats on the School Committee.

Election 2012: Selectmen Candidate Robert Morgan

All week Plymouth Patch is running candidate profiles as part of our Plymouth Election coverage. Today we meet candidate for Selectman Bob Morgan. Morgan is running against three opponents, Dick Quintal, Ken Tavares and John Moody.

Selectmen Appoint Arrighi Town Manager

The Plymouth Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to appoint long-time assistant town manager Melissa Arrighi to the big job after former town manager Mark Stankiewicz resigned earlier this week.

Freeze Pilgrim Supporters Have a Banner Day

Supporters of the Freeze Pilgrim ballot question held their banners on the Route 3 overpass Thursday night waving at passing cars.

Senate Unanimously Passes VALOR Act

The VALOR Act is intended to expand benefits and increase access to services for veterans, active-duty military and their families. The bill will now go before the House of Representatives.

Hydrant Flushing Begins in Manomet This Week

Water customers may experience decreased water pressure during the month of May as the Water Division flushes it's hydrants.

Assistant Will Seek Town Manager Job

Melissa Arrighi has stated that she would like to be considered for the town manager job left vacant by Mark Stankiwicz's resignation last week.

Nonprofit Highlights Decline in Local Aid to Plymouth

The local aid dollars allocated to Plymouth from the state have decreased by more than 38 percent over the past 12 years according to Campaign for Our Communities.

Charles Taylor Found Guilty of War Crimes: Once Was Inmate at Plymouth Jail

The former Liberian president was also a student in Newton, was arrested in Somerville, and escaped from jail in Plymouth before he became the first head of state since Nuremberg to be convicted by an international war crimes court.

Rep. deMacedo Celebrates April as Donate Life Month in Plymouth

State Representative Vinny deMacedo joined the New England Organ Bank in celebrate April as Donate Life Month in Massachusetts and encouraged residents to register as organ and tissue donors.

Citizens Bank Donates Bikes to Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club promotes healthy activities and exercise as part of its Whole Child model.

MBTA Announces New Schedule for Plymouth/Kingston Line

Trains out of Kingston and Plymouth will be on a new schedule beginning next Monday, April 23.

Plymouth To Receive $1.47 Million for Road and Bridge Repairs from State Budget

The Chapter 90 funds may be used for local projects such as rebuilding and repairing local roads and bridges.

Town Meeting Rejects Solid Waste Budget, More Info Needed on Curbside Pick-up

Town Meeting voted to reduce the proposed the $3 million solid waste budget as a way to send a message to Selectmen, asking for more information on curbside trash pick-up.

Thrice as Nice: Plymouth Town Meeting

Town Meeting begins Saturday. It's also the first full day of Passover, so it might take a few days to get through everything, especially since there are three Town Meetings in one.

Roadwork on John Alden Road Begins Next Week

Construction season continues in Manomet next week and through May.

AG Coakley Challenges NRC's Decision on Pilgrim Relicensing in Court

Citing an expert report concluding the risks of severe accidents are greater at the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Plant than previously determined, Coakely filed an appeal challenging the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s decision to proceed with relicensing.

1940 Census Data Released, Manomet Data Downloaded

Whether you're a history buff, a genealogy fan, or just plain nosy, Census data provides all kinds of information about your town 72 years ago.

Watch 'Freeze Pilgrim' Forum Online

The Plymouth Nuclear Referendum Forum airs on the Plymouth Education Channel at 7 p.m., but you can also watch it live.

Sold: March 26-28

Some of the homes that sold in Plymouth over the past week.

NStar Proposes Natural Gas Price Decrease as Senate Begins Debate on Energy Bill

Senate President Therese Murray announced her intention to begin debate on electricity costs, as NStar announces a proposal to decrease natural gas price by 27 percent.

Dog Restrictions on Plymouth Long Beach Begins April 1

The ban is in effect from April 1 through Sept. 30 after four years of increasing numbers of dog walkers failing to comply with leash requirements.

Murray Defends Referrals to Probation Department

Senate President Therese Murray influenced hiring decisions in the Probation Dept. in three cases, according to the indictment of former probation commission John J. O'Brien.

Plymouth Receives $10k Grant for 2020 Celebration

The Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism has provided a $10,000 grant for Plymouth's 400th anniversary celebration.

NRC Issues First Major Industry Orders Since 9/11 to Nuclear Industry

The NRC issued three major orders that effect Pilgrim and the country's other nuclear reactors.

Keating Challenged on Pilgrim Stance by Democratic Opponent

Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter, a challenger to Congressman Bill Keating's Democratic nomination, accusses Keating of being ambivalent about the relicensing of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station.