In Plymouth, American Cruise line ships docked in the harbor 22 times this past summer for overnight visits. The ships average about 110 passengers per ship. And, most recently, the Select Board approved and executed a five year docking agreement with the cruise line company…this according to Town Manager Derek Brindisi. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has […]
In Plymouth, …the end of the month will see the end of the two year term of Brad Brothers as Assistant Town Manager because he has been chosen, by the Selectmen in Palmer, to be their next Town Manager…this, announced by Town Manager Derek Brindisi at the Select Board meeting of the 12th…but the new Assistant Town Manager is not new to town hall: WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more… And because of Brad Brothers departure, Town Manager Derek Brindisi also advised the Select Board… “…that Silvio Genao, who’s been serving as our Human Resources Director for some time now, will be assuming the role, effective April 1st of the Assistant Town Manager.” Brindisi, who served as Plymouth’s Assistant Town Manager from 2015 to 2017, says […]
In Plymouth, the average tax bill could increase by about four hundred dollars –an amount called for in the operating budget of over three hundred one million dollars for fiscal year 2025. The Select Board approved this budget on a 4 to 1 vote at their meeting on the 9th. –-Selectmen Quintal, Canty, Mahoney and […]
In Plymouth, the Charter Review Committee and the Select Board met in joint session last month on the 19th. Several issues were raised—some that the Charter Review Committee can address and one that it cannot… WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more…. And that issue is the size of Town Meeting, both the Town Manager and Selectman […]
The lights are still out in many parts of Plymouth according to Town Manager Derek Brindisi following Monday’s storm. Meanwhile in Scituate, Town Administrator Jim Boudreau says that although power isn’t fully restored they have been making progress. Rockland Town Administrator Douglas Lapp says things weren’t as bad in his town. Stay tuned to 95.9 […]
In Plymouth, Select Board is considering adding additional liquor licenses to underserved areas such as the fast growing southern part of town—and it’s an involved process. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more.. At the Select Board meeting on the 12th, a discussion about the need for additional liquor license was considered. Town Manager Derek Brindisi: […]
In Plymouth, William Coyle, P.E. or Professional Engineer, is the new Director of the Department of Public Works. He follows long time DPW Director Jonathan Beder who resigned early this year after about a dozen years of service. Bill, as he is called, comes to town after working for three years as Deputy Commissioner of […]
The Town of Plymouth is reporting another Piping Plover nest at one of their beaches. Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News that this won’t significantly limit beach access. This could lead to even stiffer penalties for those who use illegal fireworks in the area. While they are keeping an eye on […]
In Plymouth, DPW Director Jonathan Beder officially resigned on January 30, after having been on leave for about two weeks prior to that time. Town Manager Derek Brindisi talks about Beder’s role in the operation of the DPW during his dozen years of leadership there, the work of the DPW during Beder’s recent absence, and […]
Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi gives WATD’s Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. Photo Credit: Google Maps