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Split vote/decision prioritizing cost-effectiveness over resident complaints
At the 4/28 Select Board meeting, the board voted to move forward with a $2M chip seal program for 15 miles of roads. Despite one member opposing the move due to specific resident complaints, the DPW was instructed to proceed. #PlymouthMA... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch
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Community concerns regarding school department theft and oversight
Plymouth residents are calling for more accountability in the school department following reports of food and equipment theft. During the 4/28 meeting, a resident urged the Board to contact the US Attorney to ensure justice is... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA
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Significant potential change to resident service models and fees
How should Plymouth handle trash and recycling? The Select Board is weighing four models, including a shift to municipal curbside collection. The DPW is now tasked with finding ways to improve the current transfer station model... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch
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What is the future of Plymouth's roads and waste management? The April 28 Select Board meeting revealed significant decisions and growing tensions regarding how your tax dollars are spent. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA
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First: Roadwork. The Board approved a $2M chip seal program covering 15 miles. While DPW cited cost-effectiveness, the vote wasn't unanimous—one member opposed the plan specifically due to complaints from residents about the roadway work.
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Second: Waste Management. The Town is considering a major shift in how we handle trash, from the current transfer station model to municipal curbside collection. This could fundamentally change how residents pay for and access these services.
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Finally: School Oversight. A resident used public comment to demand more rigorous audits and federal involvement following theft within the school department. The Board heard the concerns, but no formal action was taken.
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Stay informed on these decisions that affect your wallet and your community. #PlymouthMA #LocalGovernment https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-04-28/
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At the April 28 Select Board meeting, several decisions were made that will directly impact the budgets and daily lives of Plymouth residents. Regarding infrastructure, the Board voted to proceed with a $2 million roadway program focused on chip sealing 15 miles of roads. While the DPW highlighted that this is more cost-effective than 'mill and overlay' methods, the decision was met with dissent. One board member opposed the motion, citing specific complaints from residents regarding the roadway program. There is also a major question looming over how the town handles solid waste. The Board is currently weighing four different models for trash and recycling services—ranging from our current transfer station system to a full municipal curbside collection model. This shift could result in significant changes to how residents access services and how much they pay. For now, the DPW has been directed to focus on improving the current transfer station model. Finally, the meeting highlighted growing community frustration regarding oversight in the school department. Following reports of food and equipment theft by an employee, a resident urged the Board to contact the US Attorney to ensure adequate legal accountability. While the Board heard the testimony, no formal response or policy change was announced. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-04-28/ #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA