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Community concerns raised but ignored/deferred
At the June 2 Select Board meeting, residents urged the town to use its right of first refusal to conserve Landers Farm Road parcels. Despite calls for transparency and concerns over conflicts of interest, the Board deferred the matter... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch
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Direct fiscal impact on residents
Plymouth residents are facing higher utility bills. At the June 2 Select Board meeting, the Board approved a 9% increase in water rates and a 5% increase in sewer rates. Neighbors are asking: can we afford this cumulative burden?... https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch
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Split votes and internal board divisions
The Select Board is split. On June 2, the Board saw multiple 4-1 votes on sensitive issues, including Town Clerk fee increases and new courtroom rental structures. Internal divisions are becoming a recurring theme. #PlymouthMA #Accountability https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch
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Your bills and your land are on the line in Plymouth. At the June 2 Select Board meeting, several major decisions were made that impact your wallet and the local environment. Here is what you missed. 🧵 #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA
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1/ Water & Sewer: The Board approved a 9% increase in water rates and a 5% increase in sewer rates. While officials cited the need for capital projects, residents raised concerns about the mounting cumulative cost on families.
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2/ Conservation: Residents gave intense testimony regarding Landers Farm Road, begging the town to prioritize conservation and water protection. The Board did not take a vote, continuing the discussion to a later date.
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3/ Fees: From Town Clerk fee hikes to new courtroom rental costs, the Board is leaning into new revenue streams. The Board remains divided, with several 4-1 votes revealing significant disagreement among members.
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Stay informed on how your town is run. #PlymouthMA #LocalGovernment https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-02/
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Longer-form draft.
The June 2 Select Board meeting featured several high-stakes decisions that directly affect the pockets and the environment of Plymouth residents. First, the Board approved significant utility rate hikes: a 9% increase in water volumetric and fixed rates, and a 5% increase in sewer rates. This comes at a time when many residents are already struggling with the cumulative cost of taxes and utilities. While the DPW presented these as necessary for capital projects, the discussion highlighted a growing concern regarding the financial burden on the community. Second, the issue of Landers Farm conservation remains unresolved. Despite heavy public testimony from residents urging the town to exercise its right of first refusal to protect the ecological value and water quality of the Landers Farm Road parcels, the Board deferred any decision. Residents also raised serious questions regarding transparency and potential conflicts of interest that the Board has yet to fully address. Finally, the Board's internal divisions were on display. Multiple 4-1 votes—including decisions on Town Clerk fee increases and courtroom rental structures—show a board that is frequently split on how to balance town revenue against the burden on local businesses and grieving residents. https://meetingwatch.org/ma/plymouth/select-board/2026-06-02/ #MeetingWatch #PlymouthMA