Board of Public Works and Safety Discusses Petroleum Orphan Sites Initiative (POSI)

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury Wells that are being monitored at the corner of Jefferson Street and Michigan Street through the Petroleum Orphan Sites Initiative (POSI).

PLYMOUTH — During the regular Board of Public Works and Safety (BPWS) meeting Monday evening, board member Jeff Houin shared concerns expressed to him by members of the public regarding the care and keeping of the “pocket park” on the corner of Jefferson St. and Michigan St.

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Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Hears Updates and Reports

Photo Provided (City of Plymouth, IN – Mayor’s Office) Plymouth Police Chief David Bacon, City of Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter, Plymouth Police Officer Jakub Mark, and Plymouth Police Officer and Field Training Officer Matthew Emenhiser

PLYMOUTH — During the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety meeting, Plymouth Police Department (PPD) Chief David Bacon informed the board that new PPD Officer Jakub Mark was sworn in Monday morning. There are still three openings to join the PPD team with several applications having been submitted; several pending background investigations.

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Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety Approves Tactical Urbanism Project

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury View of pedestrian bridge across from exit to 1 Big Red Drive at the Plymouth High School. One of two locations approved by the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety for a Tactical Urbanism Project during the month of May.

The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety (BPWS) approved the request made by the Plymouth Complete Streets Committee to install two Tactical Urban Projects in the month of May.

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City of Plymouth to Implement Flood Control with Detention Pond at Corner of Garro St. and Plum St., Pretty Lake Conservancy Expanded to Include Condominiums

Utilities Superintendent Donnie Davidson presented a proposal for a flood control solution to the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety for the corner of Garro St. and Plum St. This lot is where the old Eagles Building sits; and is across from the Marshall County Neighborhood Center. Davidson said, “Historically that area has received a lot of flooding. Recently it caused major damage mainly to the Neighborhood Center.”

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