The Plymouth Board of Works is expected to take steps to wrap up the Boys & Girls Club Sanitary Sewer Relocation project. The work paves the way for the replacement of much of the Boys & Girls Club facility with a new, larger one. Continue reading
Plymouth Renews Planning, Animal Control Agreements
The City of Plymouth has renewed some of its agreements with various service providers for another year. Continue reading
Plymouth First Responders, Bystanders Recognized for Saving Life
A man who was rescued from the brink of death publicly thanked the first responders and others who helped save his life, during Monday’s Plymouth Board of Works meeting. Continue reading
Alley Property Purchase, Crack Sealing Quote Approved by Plymouth Board of Works
Some street and alley projects continue to move ahead in Plymouth. On Monday, the board of works approved a $750 property purchase to solve a migrating alley issue. Continue reading
Four-Way Stop Approved for Plymouth Intersection
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 Sewer, Water Projects Continue Moving Ahead
The Plymouth Board of Works got an update Monday on several of the city’s ongoing public works projects. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson said the Boys & Girls Club sewer relocation is essentially complete. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Salary Ordinance for Elected Officials
After finally approving 2017 salaries for city employees, the Plymouth Common Council is now turning its attention to elected officials. A 2017 salary ordinance for Plymouth’s elected officials will be introduced for first reading, during tonight’s common council meeting. It starts at 6:30 p.m., following the Plymouth Board of Works meeting at 6:00 p.m. Continue reading
Plymouth Street and Sidewalk Projects to Start Today, Other Projects Continue
Plymouth’s fall street and sidewalk projects are set to get underway today. Parking restrictions may be in effect on Washington, Alexander, and Ewing Streets at various times while work is taking place. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Revised Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council may finally adopt a 2017 salary ordinance when it meets this evening. The council rejected an earlier salary proposal back in August. Tonight, members are scheduled to consider a revised ordinance on second an third readings. Continue reading
Plymouth Fall Street and Sidewalk Work to Take Place in Coming Weeks
Plymouth’s fall street and sidewalk projects will soon be getting underway. 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 Council to Revisit 2017 Salary Ordinance
The Plymouth Common Council will begin another attempt at passing a 2017 salary ordinance when it meets this evening. Back in August, the council narrowly rejected a salary ordinance on second reading, amid concerns about some changes made to the document since the time of its first reading. Tonight, a revised ordinance will be presented for first reading. Continue reading
Plymouth Sewer and Water Upgrades Continue
A few public works projects continue to move ahead in the City of Plymouth. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson gave the Board of Works an update last week. Continue reading
Plymouth Plans Property Purchase to Resolve Migrating Alley Issue
The City of Plymouth is prepared to take action over an alley that appears to have migrated outside of its right-of-way. Back in June, a neighboring property owner approached the Board of Works, after she learned that the land where the alley currently sits actually belongs to her. Continue reading
Plymouth Parking Compromise Leads to More Problems
The Plymouth Board of Works is revisiting the issue of parking on Harrison Street. The stretch of Harrison between Michigan and Plum sees frequent truck and school bus traffic, leading the board of works back in April to ban parking from Michigan to the alley half a block to the west. Continue reading
Tax Abatement Discussions to Continue During Tonight’s Plymouth Council Meeting
Tax abatements will again be discussed when the Plymouth Common Council meets this evening. Earlier this month, the council passed a resolution declaring the planned Pretzels Inc. site to be within an Economic Revitalization Area. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Votes to Allow Prepayment of Claims, Paving Way for Dump Trailer Purchase
A change in the way the City of Plymouth handles sewage has led to an update in the way the city may pay for certain items. An ordinance amendment allowing the city to prepay certain claims was approved by the Common Council last week. 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 Board of Works Approves CDL Reimbursement Policy
Some Plymouth city employees will have to reimburse the city for specialized training received at the city’s expense, if they leave their position within three years. Specifically, city drivers who get help in obtaining their Commercial Driver’s License will be subject to a new reimbursement agreement adopted by the Plymouth Board of Works Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Consider Incentives for Pretzels Inc.
Incentives for a snack producer moving into the Marshall County Shell Building will be considered this evening by the Plymouth Common Council. Pretzels Inc. announced plans last week to spend $15 million to purchase and equip the building near Pioneer Drive and U.S. 30, creating 65 new jobs in the process. Continue reading
