In Plymouth, Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler visits Manomet Elementary School Thursday in celebration of Civic Learning Week. The Secretary met with students, sat in on classes, and made an announcement about bold stories and bright legacies. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more… Dr. Tutwiler told students about his excitement in being able to announce an […]
In Plymouth the Board of Health recently announced a ban on the use of polystyrene takeout containers to go into effect next year. This action has prompted questions about the power and authority of the Board of Health. Town Manager Derek Brindisi, prior to coming to the Town of Plymouth, served as Director of Public […]
In Plymouth this week, on the 3rd, State Senator Dylan Fernandes spoke at the Center for Active Living or CAL, the town’s senior center, and seniors in attendance raised many concerns, one of them: 40B developments in town. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more… State Senator Dylan Fernandes: “It was a great discussion. I think people […]
In Plymouth, what began as a trial run of three cruise ship visits to Plymouth in the summer of 2023 increased the next summer to twenty-four visits, part of a one year agreement and the Town then worked with American Cruise lines to develop a contract. Article 8 will go to Town Meeting to set […]
In Plymouth, joining more than 60 other communities in the Commonwealth, there will be a ban on the use of polystyrene or Styrofoam takeout containers, by food service establishments, but it will not go into effect until next year. This, the result of the vote of the Board of Health at their meeting this week […]
Progressive demonstrators surrounded the area near Plymouth Rock on President’s day to share sentiments and thoughts regarding the current state of the American Government. Co-chairs of the Halifax Democratic Town Committee Sam Cox and Ellen Snoeyenbos tell WATD News that there are all sorts of ways to get involved, and making a difference starts […]
In Plymouth, while it might make sense on paper, given the statistics, the vote at the Select Board meeting last week, on February 4th, to go from 14 to 4 voting locations, did not sit well with the public. The recommendation to consolidate polling locations was based on Town Clerk Kelly McElreath’s presentation at that […]
In Plymouth, the message said: “We understand the concern many families have regarding potential immigration enforcement actions. We will not allow ICE agents access to our facilities without a criminal judicial warrant signed by a federal judge.” And this message, from Superintendent of Schools, Christopher Campbell was sent on January 27th to the parents of […]
Rep. Michelle Badger speaks with WATD’s Christine James about school transportation, and constituent services.
In Plymouth, Memorial Hall –is a 100 year old building that has become one of the most popular entertainment venues in the area. It was originally constructed to create a space where the community could gather and where soldiers and veterans had a place to meet, this—according to the memorialhall.com website. But time has taken […]