Plymouth Independent

‘Most walkable’ town, says Boston Magazine: But does the designation stand up to scrutiny in a town where most errands require wheels? plymouthindependent.org/most-walkable-…

Our latest Your Art Here contribution comes from Bob Warner. “This is a pine warbler, perched on a plant hanger pole that extends from my deck,” he writes.

Two youths reach plea deal in Harvard explosion: No jail time is expected for the Plymouth man and his friend in fireworks incident on Halloween night. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/two-youths-rea…

Charges fly in Select Board race: Quintal says Vecchi promised not to run against him in return for help getting his police job back. Vecchi calls it a ‘smear’ tactic. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/charges-fly-in…

ZBA delays vote on Pulte condo project: A heated and dramatic final public hearing ends with no satisfaction. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/zba-delays-vot…

LaNatra seeks fifth term in state house: No one has yet filed to run against her for the 12th District seat. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/lanatra-seeks-…

This Your Art Here submission is a photograph from Ellie Gilbert, taken in Manomet. “I’ve always been intrigued by paths and often make them the subject of my photographs,” she writes. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent

40 years later, a teenager girl’s murder goes to trial: Suspect Michael Hand, now 69, is charged with killing the girl in Myles Standish State Forest. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/40-years-later…

Literacy Expo Night to boost joy of reading: Plus, cellist Allison Eldredge, the ‘Songs of Bob Dylan,’ a climate café, racoon rabies talk and many more happenings. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/literacy-expo-…

This Your Art Here submission comes from photographer Bob Warner. It’s “a shot from late November of a blue jay who has just grabbed a peanut from my feeder,” he writes. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent

‘Wash-a-shores’ v. ‘embedded clams.’ Useful info on local namesakes for both newbies and old timers. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/wash-a-shores-…

Hospital expansion leads to $3.6 million in ‘Community Health’ grants: First wave to benefit isolated older people, kids with mental issues, and grief-stricken families. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/hospital-expan…

Bill for last month’s blizzard: $2.5 million. Town officials hope state and federal funds will cover most of it. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/bill-for-last-…

The Farmhouse sells for $3.4 million: After controversies, the brother of famous The Office actor unloads the Ellisville compound. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/the-farmhouse-…

Golden uses campaign site during storm: The Select Board chair rebuffs offers from other board members to coordinate effort. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/golden-uses-ca…

Local Eats Week on the menu for restaurants: Plus, making ‘paper people,’ Plant Bingo, the Story of the Harp, and many more happenings. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/local-eats-wee…

This Your Art Here submission is a photo of a 16-x-20-inch acrylic painting by Mary Johannesen that’s hanging at the Spire through May. “I was inspired to paint it [by] being fascinated by the November skies I was seeing,” she writes.

Snow stories through the ages: The Blizzard of 2026 will likely rank among the worst in New England’s history. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/snow-stories-t…

Out cold: One of Memorial Hall’s boilers has failed. Replacing it pegged at about $145,000. Meantime, study of the aging venue’s historic value has yet to begin. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/out-cold-one-o…

The $6 million buses may prompt huge change: A study found it may soon be cheaper to switch from private contractors to a public fleet. #nonprofit #news #plymouthindependent plymouthindependent.org/the-6-million-…