Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter took time Monday night to reflect on the effect the pandemic had on the city and what the citizens can look forward to in terms of upcoming projects in his State of the City address.
He noted how the COVID-19 pandemic had its impact on the world and on Marshall County residents. He also outlined all of the Stellar projects that will occur in the City of Plymouth including the second phase of the River Park Square, the third phase of the Greenways Trail project, and the last phase of the renovation project at the REES Theatre.
One upcoming project the Mayor touted was the future development of the Crossroads Plaza at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Michigan Street.
“Five historic byways traverse Marshall County with four of them – Lincoln Highway, Michigan Road, Yellowstone Trail, and the Dixie Highway – converging at this intersection,” Mayor Senter stated. “This will be a great addition commemorating the crossroads of Northern Indiana. There’s a footnote to that announcement. Stone Excavating and Alligator Aggregate have teamed up to volunteer their time and resources to demolish the building.”
He also mentioned the ongoing work at Centennial Crossings and the future development of the Riverside Commons housing project and Serenity Place to provide more housing to Plymouth residents.
A Culver’s Restaurant is also coming to Plymouth that would occupy the former Ponderosa restaurant building on Michigan Street.
Mayor Senter also noted the number industries in the city that employ many of the residents of Plymouth and their plans to expand to offer more job opportunities.
He also proposed entering into a fire territory with the City of Plymouth, Center Township and West Township.
Senter continued, “Plymouth is growing. With hundreds of new jobs, increasing economic development and the possibility of 325 new housing units citywide, we really need to look at adding more full-time firefighters and paramedics. Daytime availability for many is not possible these days. We need gradual steps in doubling the steps to our full-time force from 12 to 24. Is that aggressive? Yes.”
Work on a fire protection territory with the Township Trustees and Township Boards may begin soon with financial discussions with Baker Tilly officials and the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety.
The mayor ended his speech by thanking the Plymouth City Council, Board of Public Works and Safety members, City Attorney Sean Surrisi, Clerk-Treasurer Jeanine Xaver, and the many dedicated department heads and employees who make the city what it is today.
The entire speech can be heard Sunday, March 28 at noon ET during the Maximum Impact program on MAX 98.3 FM.
