The City of Plymouth is hoping to preserve some of the historic street lighting on the city’s east side. Continue reading
Plymouth Water and Wastewater Projects Moving Ahead
The Plymouth Board of Works received an update Monday on a few projects taking place in the city. Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson says contracts have been signed with Kokosing Industrial, the contractor selected to carry out upgrades to the city’s Wastewater Treatment Plant. Continue reading
Plymouth Council to Discuss 2017 Budget
The Plymouth Common Council will get to work on the city’s 2017 budget this evening. A budget work session will take place following tonight’s regular council meeting at 6:30. Continue reading
Plymouth Resident Urges Action on Candy Lane Flooding
A Plymouth resident is urging the city to move ahead with plans to resolve some of the flooding issues in the Candy Lane area. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Awards Quotes for Water and Wastewater Projects
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with a few water and sewer projects. On Monday, The Board of Works voted to award quotes for the extension of the Plymouth-Goshen Trail water main and for sanitary sewer improvements at the Plymouth Boys and Girls Club, based on recommendations from Midwestern Engineers. Continue reading
Plymouth Officials Working on Employee Reimbursement Policy
The City of Plymouth is hoping for some commitment from city employees who receive specialized training at the city’s expense. Continue reading
Plymouth Street Improvements Continue
The City of Plymouth is making progress on several of its street projects. Street Superintendent Jim Marquardt told the Board of Works Monday that work on South Michigan and Western Avenue is complete. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Finalize Project Bids
The Plymouth Board of Works will consider awarding bids for various projects when it meets this evening. These include an extension of the Plymouth-Goshen Trail water main, sanitary sewer improvements, and the purchase of a loader for the Street Department. 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 Board of Works Finalizing Ledyard Water Treatment Plant Upgrades
Work is wrapping up on Plymouth’s Ledyard Water Treatment Plant. On Monday, the Plymouth Board of Works approved a couple of items to finalize the project. 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
Plymouth Continues Arrangements for Community Crossings Application
The City of Plymouth continues making some of the arrangements for its Community Crossings grant application. The state program provides matching funds for street projects. During its last meeting, the Plymouth Common Council decided to go for a million dollars in matching money, the maximum amount available from the program. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Awards Bids for Street, Concrete, Demolition Projects
Street repair work may soon be coming to a section of Michigan Street and the Eastwood Subdivision in Plymouth. The Plymouth Board of Works tentatively approved awarding a quote Monday to Pavement Solutions, Inc. of Middletown. Continue reading
Plymouth to Go All In for Community Crossings Funds
The City of Plymouth is going for the maximum amount of money from Indiana’s Community Crossings 50-50 matching grant program for street projects. The Plymouth Common Council voted Monday to begin the process of appropriating a million dollars for the local match. That’s the most the state says it will match for each local government entity. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Schedules Public Hearing for DAC Enterprise Tax Abatement Request
The Plymouth Common Council will consider taking the next steps in granting a tax abatement to a local business. A public hearing is scheduled during tonight’s meeting on a proposed tax abatement for DAC Enterprise. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works Gets Update on Street Projects
The City of Plymouth is planning some road repair projects, as part of Indiana’s Community Crossings matching grant program. City Engineer Rick Gaul told the Board of Works Monday the city already has an asset management plan for its roads, but it’s currently being updated to match the program’s requirements. 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
Water Improvements Bring Temporary Nuisances for Plymouth Residents
As improvements to Plymouth’s water utilities continue, some residents have been experiencing discolored water. Plymouth Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson told the Board of Works Monday it’s just part of getting the recently-renovated Ledyard Water Treatment Plant up and running. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Consider Additional Work at Wastewater Plant
Improvements at Plymouth’s Wastewater Treatment Plant will be discussed during this evening’s Board of Works meeting. Quotes will be opened for the installation of a concrete floor, and the board will decide whether to ratify the award of quotes for the replacement of roofs at the plant. Continue reading
Sewer Rates, Road Disbursement on the Docket for Plymouth Common Council
The Plymouth Common Council will consider an increase in the community’s sewer rates when they meet this evening.
A financial analysis was conducted by financial firm Umbaugh and Associates to understand how the current sewer rates are satisfying the City’s utility needs. The company recommended a 17-percent increase in the cost to consumers.
