Fall Town Meeting Begins Tonight

Fall Town Meeting begins Monday night at Plymouth North High School. Town Meeting will debate 33 articles, including a local meals tax, changing the aquifer protection district, and a proposal to change zoning in West Plymouth to allow car dealerships are

Federal Judge Says Sampson Should Get a New Sentencing Trial

A federal judge says that convicted killer Gary Sampson should get a new trial because a juror who voted for the death penalty was misleading in answering a series of questions during the jury selection process.

POLL: Should Seniors Have to Take Annual Driving Tests?

An 89-year-old woman misjudged the entrance to Old Beach Road in Manomet and crashed into the corner of Sweet Lemons Tuesday evening, police said. The incident begs the question: Should the RMV require annual driving tests after you reach a certain age?

State Redistricting Proposal Shifts South Plymouth

A chunk of South Plymouth would be moved out of First Plymouth (Rep. Vinny deMacedo's district) and into the Fifth Barnstable district under the proposed redistricting of the House voting districts.

State Approves $38k for Town Wharf Improvements

Seaport Advisory Council approves funding for inspections and repairs to Plymouth's Town Wharf.

Plymouth Says Goodbye to a Hero

Hundreds of residents, members of the armed forces, and motorcyclists filled the street outside St. Peter's Church to say goodbye to Army Specialist Steven Gutowski.

"Happy Hour" Could Return to Plymouth [POLL]

State Senator Robert Hedlund sponsored a casino bill amendment Tuesday that stated that if the proposed Massachusetts casinos can offer free drinks, so should restaurants.

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Westboro Baptist Church Plans to Protest Plymouth Soldier's Funeral

The Church whose members are known to protest military funerals has issued a press release saying the congregation will protest Army Spc. Steven Gutowski's funeral, but some Plymouth residents and friends of the Gutowskis are planning a counter protest.

Mass. Senate Takes Up Gaming Debate

The state Senate has taken up the gaming bill with the support of Senate President Therese Murray.

POLL: Should Massachusetts Legalize Casinos?

The state Senate has taken up the casino gaming bill again this week, after the House passed the bill last month. What's your opinion on gaming?

CPA, Cell Towers and Bank Fees: How Did You Vote?

Thanks for taking part in Plymouth Patch's first week of polls. See how our readers answered.

POLL: Cell Tower on Center Hill Road

Last night the Zoning Board of Appeals debated on the necessity of a cell tower on property abutting the Center Hill Preserve. What's your opinion?

POLL: Do You Like the Idea of Curb-side Trash Pickup?

Last week, Plymouth Selectmen gave DPW Director Jonathan Beder permission to ask for bids on curb-side trash pickup. What's your opinion?

Plymouth Lobsterman Among First in Mass. to Earn 'Truly Local' Certification

David Casoni, a Plymouth resident and owner of the fishing vessel Margaret M, is one of the first lobstermen in the state to adopt Commonwealth Quality Seal to promote their local catch.

POLL: What's Your Opinion of the Community Preservation Act?

Love it or hate it, the Community Preservation Act is 10 years old this week, is it worth the effort and expense?

Aquaculture Regulations, Fall Town Meeting Warrant on the Selectmen's Docket

The Plymouth Board of Selectmen will discuss the proposed aquaculture regulations and finalize the Fall Town Meeting warrant tonight.

Mass. Senate Considering Gaming Bill Monday

The Massachusetts Senate will take up debate on the gaming bill Monday. Last week the House of Representatives passed the bill with minimal opposition.

Pilgrim Shuts Down Salt Water System Due to Staff Concerns

The salt water subsystem at Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station was declared inoperable Thursday when staff decided that in-rushing current might exceed thermal overload settings during “degraded” voltage conditions, according to a report on the Nuclear Regulat

NRC Rejects Pilgrim Watch, AG Petitions Seeking Suspensions of Nuclear Reviews

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has rejected several petitions to suspend reviews of U.S. nuclear power generators until the agency had completed its reviews of possible implications for U.S. reactors after the Fukushima nuclear emergency in March.

UPDATE: NStar Responds to Questions About Post-Irene Outages

An NStar official says the damage could have been far worse and they are requesting comments from local officials in the aftermath of Irene.

Senator Murray Questions Utilities' Response to Irene

Senate President Therese Murray sent letters to the presidents of NStar and National Grid, expressing her concern with the utilities' responses in the wake of Tropical Storm Irene.

Plymouth DPW Accepting Tree Debris at Camelot Park Again

The Department of Public Works will accept storm-related tree debris for a second weekend.

Plymouth DPW Accepting Tree Debris at Camelot Park

The Plymouth DPW is accepting tree debris from residents Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.

Road Work on Standish Avenue Will Slow Traffic

The DPW will begin grinding and paving Standish Avenue Tuesday after Labor Day.

NRC: Pilgrim Did Not Follow Correct Procedures During Start-Up

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has found that Pilgrim control room operators failed to implement conduct of operations and reactivity control standards and procedures during the reactor start-up May 10.

NStar Estimates Power Back by Saturday

Some Plymouth residents and businesses won't have electricity until Saturday as NStar crews continue repairs.

Much of Plymouth Still Without Power

NStar reports more than 90,000 outages on the South Shore, Cape and New Bedford area; Pilgrim reports all systems are go; and Plymouth's EMA provided a New England welcome for an English family.

UPDATE: What's Open, What's Closed the Day After Irene

Power is still out in several areas across Plymouth. Here's a list of what's open and closed. Feel free to add to it.

Gov. Patrick Supplimental Budget Provides $1.55 Million to Upgrade Commerce Way

Gov. Deval Patrick's supplemental budget invests $35 million in infrastructure improvements, including upgrades to Commerce Way.

Plymouth Opening Hurricane Shelter Sunday

Plymouth South Middle School will be open as a hurricane shelter Sunday, Aug. 28, as Irene rolls through the region.

Plymouth DPW Offering Sand and Sandbags Friday

The Department of Public Works will offer free sand and sand bags to residents beginning Friday at 9 a.m. in preparation for Hurricane Irene

'Heading Towards Recovery': A Letter from Shichigahama Town Mayor Yoshio Watanabe

Shichigahama's mayor updates Plymouth on recovery efforts in the Japanese Sister-City in a letter and thanks Plymouth for its support.

Play it Safe: Make a Hurricane Emergency Kit

Whether the weather turns or not, this is New England, and an emergency kit is probably a good thing to have.

Hurricane Irene Is Hit or Miss at this Point

The National Weather Service predicts a low percent chance that Hurricane Irene, now a Category 3 storm, will hit the South Shore, but cautions residents to be safe.

Park Plymouth Tests New Card-Reading Meters

The parking agency in Plymouth is testing new credit card enabled parking meters on the Town Wharf.

Introducing 'Dispatches'

We're excited to inaugurate a new series for our Patch Readers: "Dispatches: The Changing American Dream."

Know Which Way the Wind Blows

Pilgrim Watch contends the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station needs off-site monitoring of wind and air.

Sheriff's New Reverse 911 System Provides Better Technology and Costs Less

The Plymouth County Sheriff Department has been running reverse 911 systems since 2004. The new system will be tested Wednesday.

VIDEO: How will the Federal Debt Crisis Affect Plymouth?

Town officials and businessmen in Plymouth weigh in on the local impact of the Federal debt.