The Plymouth Common Council will meet in special session this evening to consider some additional appropriations, following a public hearing. The resolutions under consideration involve the city’s General Fund, as well as its Cumulative Capital Improvement and Cumulative Capital Development Funds. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Get Update on Safe Routes to School Project
The Plymouth Board of Works will get an update on the city’s Safe Routes to School project when it meets this evening. During the previous meeting, City Engineer Rick Gaul told board members that preliminary engineering is underway. Now, he’s negotiating contracts for the actual construction work. Continue reading
Plymouth May Consider Removing Fluoride from Drinking Water
The City of Plymouth may be the next community to consider removing fluoride from its drinking water. Last week, the owner of a local naturopathic health business raised the issue with the city’s Board of Works. You can navigate here to know more about it. Joyce Maxwell-Downs told the board that although the chemical is added to improve dental health, it may also cause some health risks that people may not realize. Continue reading
Plymouth to Chip In $25,000 for Blueberry Festival Fireworks
The Marshall County Blueberry Festival will have a larger fireworks display this year, thanks to the City of Plymouth. Members of the Plymouth Common Council Monday voted to give the festival $25,000 for upgrades to this year’s fireworks. That’s in addition to the $39,000 already budgeted for fireworks by the festival’s organizers. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Award Quote for Police Vehicles
The Plymouth Board of Works will award a quote for new police department vehicles when it meets this evening. Board members are also expected to receive an update on possible ways to improve some of the rough railroad crossings in the city. Continue reading
City of Plymouth Creates Retiring Firefighter Perks During Ordinance Changes
The Plymouth Common Council has decided to move forward with an ordinance that may be to the benefit of retiring fire and EMS personnel.
State of the City Address Scheduled Tonight
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter will give his annual state of the city address this evening. It will take place during the common council meeting, which will begin at either 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the 6 p.m. board of works meeting. If you’re not able to attend, MAX 98.3 FM will share the address in its entirety on Sunday’s Maximum Impact public affairs show. 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 Moves Forward with Fire Department Helmet and Boot Purchase Ordinance
The City of Plymouth is moving ahead with efforts to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. An ordinance giving fire department employees the chance to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar was presented for first reading during Monday’s Common Council meeting. Continue reading
Plymouth Board of Works to Consider Wastewater Contractor Recommendation
The Plymouth Board of Works will soon choose a contractor for its Wastewater Treatment Plan improvement project. Utility superintendent Donnie Davidson is expected to recommend a company to do the construction work during tonight’s Board of Works meeting. He and two of the board members reviewed qualifications from four potential contractors. Continue reading
Plymouth Ordinances Updated to Reflect Expanded Council
Starting this year, the City of Plymouth has a seven-member Common Council, and now the city’s Code of Ordinances has been updated to reflect that. The council unanimously approved the amendment to the ordinances on second and third readings Monday. Continue reading
Plymouth May Allow Retiring Firefighters and Paramedics to Keep Helmets and Boots
The City of Plymouth may soon consider a policy to allow retiring firefighters and paramedics to keep their helmets and boots. During Monday’s meeting, Common Council member Gary Cook requested the city create an official policy to give firefighters and paramedics the opportunity to purchase their helmets and boots for a dollar. 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 to Study City Hall Upgrades
The City of Plymouth may soon be looking at an upgrade for its offices. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Expands, Reorganizes
The Plymouth Common Council looked a bit different when it met for the first time in 2016. Continue reading
Plymouth Council and Board of Works to Reorganize
Three new members of the Plymouth Common Council will be taking their seats for the first time during tonight’s meeting. These are Shiloh Fonseca, Gary Cook, and Jeff Houin. Continue reading
Swearing In Ceremony Scheduled Today for Plymouth Officials
Plymouth Mayor Mark Senter and other city elected officials will be sworn in later today. Marshall County Clerk Deb Vandermark will administer the oath to the mayor, clerk-treasurer, council members and city attorney at 1 p.m. in the city council chambers. Continue reading
Plymouth Prepares for 2016
The City of Plymouth made some preparations for the new year during Monday’s Common Council meeting. The council approved the 2016 fee schedule for the Department of Parks and Recreation on second and third readings. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves WestRock Tax Abatement Request
A Plymouth factory has gotten its tax abatement request approved by the city. The Common Council Monday approved a seven-year personal property tax abatement for WestRock. The company’s planning to make $5.2 million in equipment upgrades at its Plymouth facility. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Fire Department Schedule Change
The Plymouth Common Council has approved an ordinance changing the Fire Department’s work schedule. Continue reading
