The Plymouth Board of Works hopes that a couple new stops signs will correct a potential safety hazard in the city. The board voted Monday to make the intersection of Hillcrest, Pearson, and Westgate a four-way stop, after city officials received several complaints from residents. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Expands Harrison Street Parking Ban
The City of Plymouth has decided to ban parking on Harrison Street from Michigan west to Plum Street. The Board of Works approved the measure Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth to Close Jefferson Street Railroad Crossing Repairs Starting Monday
The City of Plymouth plans to close the Jefferson Street railroad crossing starting Monday morning. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Board of Works this week that Pioneer Railroad has scheduled repairs for the Jefferson Street crossing. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves $500,000 Boys & Girls Club Appropriation
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with its $500,000 contribution to the Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County’s rebuilding project. The Common Council voted five-to-one Monday to appropriate that money out of the city’s Rainy Day Fund. Continue reading
Plymouth Looking to Restore Historic Light Pillars
The City of Plymouth is hoping to preserve some of the historic street lighting on the city’s east side. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Votes to Contribute $500,000 for Boys & Girls Club Rebuilding Effort
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshall County’s efforts to replace much of its Plymouth facility with a new, larger one received a major boost Monday. The Plymouth Common Council narrowly voted to contribute $500,000 to the club’s $1.9 million capital campaign. Continue reading
Plymouth Official Hopes INDOT Project Could Lead to Intersection Upgrades
The Indiana Department of Transportation is planning to repave State Road 17 through Plymouth in the near future, and one Board of Works member hopes that will mean some upgrades for the city’s intersections. Mike Delp has been calling for INDOT to add crosswalks at the intersection of Michigan and Baker Streets, after a resident complained to the board earlier this year about the difficulty of crossing Michigan Street on foot. Continue reading
Plymouth Moves Ahead with Community Crossings Application
The City of Plymouth is finalizing some of the arrangements for its Community Crossings grant application. On Monday, the Plymouth Board of Works approved a list of 13 street projects to be submitted to the state for consideration for 50-50 matching funds. Continue reading
Homeowner Asks Plymouth to Remove Alley from Her Property
A Plymouth alley appears to have migrated outside of its right of way, and now the owner of the neighboring property wants her land back from the city. Nancy Young says she has lived at the property on Webster Avenue for over 30 years, but when she had her land surveyed a couple years ago, she discovered that the land where the alley sits actually belongs to her. Young says that she consistently has to rake stones out of her yard due to the number of cars that use the alley. Continue reading
Mooney’s Ice Cream Sign Issues Continue
The City of Plymouth is once again discussing the signage at a local ice cream parlor. Last year, the placement of a sign at Mooney’s Ice Cream led to discussions with both the Plymouth Plan Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. Now, electrical violations have brought the issue before the Board of Works. Continue reading
Plymouth Parking Ban Questioned
The City of Plymouth is rethinking its parking restrictions, after complaints from a local resident. Last month, the Board of Works approved the installation of “No Parking” signs on Harrison Street, from Michigan Street halfway to Center Street, in an effort to ease traffic. Continue reading
Plymouth to Take Action on Unsafe Building
The City of Plymouth may soon be taking action regarding an unsafe building. Continue reading
Plymouth Appropriates Funds for Blueberry Festival Fireworks Upgrades
Fireworks at the Marshall County Blueberry Festival were again up for discussion during Wednesday’s special session of the Plymouth Common Council. Last month, the Common Council voted to give the festival an additional $25,000 for this year’s fireworks, after festival organizers asked the city to fund the upgrades in recognition of the Blueberry Festival’s 50th anniversary. On Wednesday, council members formally decided to take that $25,000 out of the city’s General Fund. Continue reading
Challenges Arise for Plymouth Pedestrian Facilities
Improvements to Plymouth’s pedestrian facilities were discussed during Monday’s Board of Works Meeting. City Engineer Rick Gaul gave board members an update on Plymouth’s Safe Routes to School project. Continue reading
Plymouth Business Owners Promote City with Video
The City of Plymouth is getting some promotional help, thanks to a video unveiled late last week. “Positively Plymouth” was commissioned by local business owners Randy and Eleanor Danielson. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Approves Preliminary Street Projects
Five Plymouth streets are in line to get repairs in the coming months. City engineer Rick Gaul presented a list of preliminary street and sidewalk projects to the Board of Works Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth to Choose from Four Contractors for Wastewater Plant Project
The City of Plymouth has a list of four construction contractors to choose from for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. During Monday’s Board of Works meeting, it was revealed that the city received qualifications from Kokosing Industrial, F.A. Wilhelm Construction Company, Thieneman Construction, and Bowen Engineering. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Open Wastewater Plant Construction Proposals
The Plymouth Board of Works will be opening proposals tonight from construction contractors for its Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. The city has decided to use a Guaranteed Savings Contract for the project, which allows the city to choose a contractor based on qualifications, rather than who puts in the lowest bid. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Creates Committee to Review Wastewater Treatment Construction Proposals
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with efforts to choose a construction contractor for its 9.8-million-dollar Wastewater Treatment Plant improvement project. The city has decided to use a Guaranteed Savings Contract for the project, which allows the city to choose a contractor based on qualifications, rather than who puts in the lowest bid. Continue reading
Candidate Filings Stall in Marshall County
The first day of candidate filing in Marshall County was a busy one, but things have since slowed down considerably. Continue reading
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