The Plymouth County Commissioners delivered a reimbursement check to Plympton for more than $172,000. The Commissioners are in charge of a $90 million-dollar fund from the federal CARES Act to help towns with expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fire Chief and...
The Department of Fire Services presented 16 awards to 76 firefighters as part of the 31st Annual Firefighter of the Year awards. Rockland, Hanover, and Hanson firefighters were honored during the virtual ceremony. Rockland Captain Jason Fricker and Firefighter...
Curaleaf in Hanover is partnering with the Frank’s Friends initiative to provide medicinal cannabis discounts for low-income patients diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Frank Shaw started the program last year, and said it’s the first partnership on the South Shore. Qualifying...
The Norwell Fire Department has been organizing drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinics for residents. Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Jeff Simpson says they’re prepared to host additional clinics, but they’ve been left without a voice in the state’s...
The Quincy Fire Department battled winds and icy conditions during a three-alarm fire at a home at 85 Safford Street. Deputy Fire Chief Gary Smyth says the two residents at the home were able to get out safely, there were no other injuries reported. Crews were in the...
The Brockton Fire Department says quick thinking by employees at a recycling plant kept a fire from extending to the building. Deputy Fire Chief Scott Albanese says they were called to ECO Recycling Systems, Inc. at 195 Mulberry Street around 8:03 Tuesday morning for...
Peace flags in Halifax Elementary School classrooms have been the source of controversy in recent weeks. The Elementary School Committee responded to the situation. After investigating a timeline of events and hearing testimony from parents, the committee determined...
A Weymouth brewery is planning to move it’s operations to the former Kathy Corrigan’s Gymnastics building in Rockland. Article Fifteen Founder Leo Reardon is applying for a special permit to open a brewery/taproom at 406 VFW Drive. He presented initial plans to the...
A New Hampshire man is facing charges after police say he struck a man with his vehicle and fled the scene. Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois says 36-year-old Matthew Simonson is facing charges that include assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and leaving the...
Abington Fire Chief John Nuttall. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe. Due to limited supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, the state is focusing distribution to high-capacity venues such as retail pharmacies and mass-vaccination sites. Towns in Plymouth County established local...
