The Plymouth City Council members took time to discuss an ordinance Monday night that focuses on regulations surrounding the parking of vehicles on residential lawn areas.
Continue readingPlymouth City Council Holds Public Hearings on Water, Sewer Rates
The Plymouth City Council members held two public hearings Monday night on increases in the water and sewer rates.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will consider several requests from organizations for various upcoming events when they meet tonight.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Approves Water and Sewer Rate Ordinance on First Read, Residents Will See an Average of $5.97 Increase through 2024
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
The Plymouth Common Council approved Ordinance No. 2022-2196 The Sewage Rate Ordinance of the City of Plymouth and Ordinance No. 2022-2197 The Water Rate Ordinance of the City of Plymouth on first read Monday, June 13.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where the board members will consider a street closure request, and a Mayor’s Month of Music request. Farm Innovators will also present a request to release the stormwater financial guarantee.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council discussed MACOG Comprehensive Plan Proposal
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — City of Plymouth Attorney Sean Surrisi discussed the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) Comprehensive Plan Proposal with the City of Plymouth Common Council noting that the current plan is nine years old. “General guidance is that it should be reviewed for updates every five years and totally redone every ten years.”
Continue readingPlymouth Council Supports Blue Zones 5 to 2
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council voted 5 to 2 in support of Resolution No. 2022-1002, A Resolution of the Common Council of the City of Plymouth Pledging Financial Support for the Marshall County Blue Zones Project. Voting against the resolution were council members Greg Compton and Randy Longanecker with approval from members Robert Listenberger, Duane Culp, Jeff Houin, Don Ecker, and Shiloh Carothers Milner. $520,000 was pledged in support of the Blue Zones Transformation.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Tables Blue Zones
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council tabled the Resolution to support the Marshall County Crossroads Regional Planning Team Health and Wellness Committee’s proposal for Blue Zones. Council member Jeff Houin began the conversation with a motion to take the resolution off the table so that it may be discussed noting that the council was not ready to make a final determination.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will open street and sidewalk bids for this year.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Public Works and Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety will meet tonight where City Attorney Sean Surrisi will present Hoham Drive plans and proposals to lease parking spaces in the Water Street lot.
Continue readingBlue Zones: Community Transformation on the Agenda for Monday’s Plymouth Council Meeting
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MARSHALL COUNTY — The Plymouth Common Council will be deciding whether to support the Blue Zones Project during the meeting Monday.
Continue readingPlymouth Council Supports Purchase of Fire Engine in Time to Save $59,000
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council approved support of Plymouth Fire Department (PFD) Chief Steve Holm’s request to purchase a 2024 Pierce Velocity pumper (fire engine).
Continue readingPlymouth Council Approves Tax Abatement for Renewal by Andersen Facility
The Plymouth City Council members approved a resolution Monday night that declares the site of a new facility on Miller Drive an Economic Revitalization Area for the purposes of tax abatement.
Continue readingStellar Communities Update: Greenway Trails, The Rees, and LaPaz Commons
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MARSHALL COUNTY — City of Plymouth Attorney Sean Surrisi updated the Plymouth Common Council on Stellar Communities progress during the regular meeting Monday.
Continue readingPlymouth BPWS, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will consider a resolution pertaining to Tech-Farm land sale proceeds.
Continue readingBlessman Application to Vacate Denied
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News
PLYMOUTH — The Plymouth Common Council denied the application to vacate submitted by Audrey and Phil Blessman regarding the easement that runs alongside their property located at 116 S. Liberty St.
Continue readingPlymouth Common Council Affirms Trust in Blueberry Committee, Code of Ordinances Amended to Accommodate Beer Garden
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Group Staff Writer
MARSHALL COUNTY — The Plymouth Common Council affirmed their trust in the Marshall County Blueberry Festival Committee to facilitate a safe Beer Garden by approving Ordinance No. 2022-193, An Ordinance to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plymouth Concerning Alcoholic Beverages During Blueberry Festival on second and third read.
Continue readingPlymouth Board of Works and Public Safety, City Council to Meet Tonight
The Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety members will meet tonight where they will consider a resolution regarding the sale of Tech-Farm land proceeds.
Continue readingLaPorte Street Foot Bridge Project, Conservation and Historic Preservation
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PLYMOUTH — Plymouth Parks and Recreation Maintenance Supervisor Dave Cooper coordinated with Cox Wood Removal to remove trees at the LaPorte Street Foot Bridge prior to April 1.
Continue readingMayor Mark Senter Delivers Plymouth State of the City Address
Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer
PLYMOUTH — City of Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter delivered his annual Plymouth State of the City Address to members of the Common Council, Clerk Treasurer Lynn Gorski, members of the public through media and the citizens of Plymouth.
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