Officials with the City of Plymouth and Marshall County Economic Development Corporation are working to find companies to fill the empty facilities left when Bay Valley Foods closed their doors at the end of the year and when Del Monte Foods officially closes tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 1).
Plymouth City Council Passes First Reading on Water, Sewer Rate Increase Ordinances
The Plymouth City Council passed the proposed water and sewer rate increase ordinances on first reading Monday night.
During a special meeting held Monday, Oct. 30, the city council learned that with Bay Valley Foods and Del Monte closing at the end of year water and wastewater treatment revenue losses are imminent. To help bridge the gap, an ordinance outlining a one-time raise in the water rate of 12 percent to begin Jan. 1, 2018, was proposed. In addition, an ordinance detailing a three-phase wastewater rate increase was proposed. It would allow for a 10 percent increase in wastewater rates beginning Jan. 1, 2018, with another 10 percent increase on Sept. 2, 2018, and a third 10 percent increase in March of 2019. Continue reading
Del Monte Foods to Close its Doors in Plymouth
One of the nation’s largest producers of branded food products is closing its operations in Plymouth.
According to information released Tuesday from Del Monte Foods, the Plymouth facility will close Feb. 1, 2018. Del Monte Foods Chief Operating Officer Dave Meyers said the plant has been a fixture in the Plymouth community for 35 years. He added that the company appreciates the work of the dedicated employees and the many years of community support.
