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 […]
A large group of dead birds was found last week at Billington Sea Pond in Plymouth and many of those birds still remain. Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News that they are collecting deceased fowl in other areas. Brindisi says that while he believes that many of those birds contracted Avian Flu, […]
In Plymouth, whenever anything is brought to the attention of the Board of Health that has a potential public health issue involved, the Board reviews the matter to determine what can be done. The use of polystyrene or Styrofoam takeout containers is one of those issues resulting in the Board’s scheduling a public forum on […]
Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi gave WATD News an update on the deceased birds that were found on Friday at Billington Sea Pond. State officials say the birds include Canada Geese, Swans, and other birds.
In Plymouth, Vedna Heywood is a third term School Committee Member, past Chairperson of the No Place for Hate Committee, a candidate for the Select Board in 2021—an election she lost in a very close vote. Professionally, she works as a surgical burn trauma nurse at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital and she is wife […]