Reminder to Vote

The Plymouth Area League of Women Voters reminds local voters that Tuesday, Sept. 9, is the statewide Primary Election Day in Massachusetts.

On Election Day, voters enrolled as a Democrat or Republican will vote on their party’s primary ballot. Voters not enrolled in a party will be required to choose a party that day when they present at their polling location.

Contested races in the primary election include that of governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and treasurer. Uncontested races in the primary include that of secretary of the commonwealth and state auditor.

Additional information, including candidate responses to questions posed by League of Women Voters Massachusetts, can be found in “Primary Election 2014 Voters’ Guide” on the League of Women Voters Massachusetts website at http://lwvma.org.

Flattery Family Benefit Fund Event Tonight!

A fundraiser for the Flattery Family Benefit Fund will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the Moose Lodge, located at 601 State Road. Guests will enjoy a performance by the David James Trio, dancing to the music of DJ Chris Rush, delectable bites, raffles and a cash bar. Tickets are $30 per person. This event is for those age 21 and older.

Cash and checks payable to Flattery Family Benefit Fund will be accepted. General donations may be made to the Flattery Family Benefit Fund c/o Rockland Trust, 1 Pilgrim Hill Road, Plymouth, MA 02360.

Chester “Chet” Flattery worked as the head custodian at Manomet Elementary School for the Plymouth Public School System. He passed unexpectedly July 7 in Plymouth. The Flattery Family Benefit Fund was established to give support to his family that includes his wife, Linda, 17-year-old son, John, and 12-year-old daughter, Colleen.

Water Street Road Temporary Closure

Water Street Road Temporary Closure

Bridge Construction starting on September 2, 2014

The Town of Plymouth’s Department of Public Works would like to announce Northern Construction Service will commence construction work to replace the Water Street Bridge on Water Street between Union Street and Leyden Street starting on September 2, 2014.

This work requires that the section of Water Street between Union Street and Leyden Street be temporarily closed to all traffic. The project is expected to begin September 2, 2014 and we anticipate the road will be reopened to traffic by the middle of November 2014. 

The Town and the Contractor will make every effort to minimize disturbances to residents, businesses, pedestrians and motorists in the downtown waterfront area throughout the duration of this project. If you have any questions or would like more information on this project, please contact Jonathan Beder, Director of Public Works at 508.830.4162 extension 107. Thank you for your cooperation. 

Voter Registration Deadline August 20th

The Plymouth Town Clerk’s office will remain open from 7:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, which is the last day to register for the state primary of Sept. 9. Voter registrations sent by mail must be postmarked by Aug. 20.

Voters wishing to change party designations have the same deadline. At the primary, persons registered as Republicans and persons registered as Democrats may vote only in their own primaries. Persons registered as Unenrolled will be offered a choice of ballots. Those registered in a political designation (not Democratic or Republican or Unenrolled) are ineligible.

Voters whose address has changed since their registration was completed must reregister. Direct all inquiries to the Town Clerk’s office at 508-747-1620, ext. 189.

Jen Kane's American Reading Adventure

 

Saturday, August 23rd at the Main Library

Join us for our 4th annual Jen Kane's American Reading Adventure
Calling all children, ages 5 to 12!

Join us from 10 am until Noon for some Patriotic tie-dying fun at our kickoff!

Just bring a clean, white, pre-washed cotton item and get creative!

This reading program has been developed with a donation from the Jen Kane Scholarship and Charitable Trust which provides scholarships, endowments and donations to charitable foundations. Join us as we honor Jennifer Kane, who lost her life on September 11, 2001. Help us keep Jen's deep sense of patriotism and love for her country alive.

This program is free and no registration is required. For more information on the event, please click here.

Plymouth Waterfront Festival

Plymouth Receives Massachusetts Environmental Trust Funding

The Town of Plymouth Department of Marine and Environmental Affairs (the Town) received $38,854 in grant funding from the Massachusetts Environmental Trust (the Trust).  This funding enable’s the Town and Project Partner UMASS Dartmouth - School of Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) to commence the Plymouth Ponds and Lakes Stewardship Program and Pond Atlas (PALS) for water quality analysis and reporting in 35 ponds throughout Plymouth.

“This project would not be possible without the enthusiastic stewardship and partnership from several watershed associations and residents,” said Kim Tower, Environmental Technician with the Town. The PALS Project has engaged several groups to volunteer with sampling including;  the Herring Ponds Watershed Association, the Six Ponds Watershed Association, the Billington Sea Watershed Association, White Island Pond Conservation Alliance, the Friends of Ellisville Marsh, the Sands of White Horse Beach Association, the Boot Pond Homeowners Association, the Watershed Action Alliance and the Southeastern Massachusetts Pine Barren Alliance.  Please visit the Town’s website www.plymouth-ma.gov for the list of 35 ponds to be sampled this August and September.  Following the analysis of sampling the Town will conduct a public meeting of results. 

Are you interested in volunteering to sample?  The Town is welcoming volunteers for this program in August (week of the 18) and September (TBD).  Volunteers will be paired with the Town or Associations.  Please contact Kim Tower at Town Hall for further information (508) 747-1620 x198 ktower@townhall.plymouth.ma.us . 

According to Trust Program Director Bill Hinkley, the Trust will provide roughly $429,000 in grants to thirteen organizations this year, thanks to motorists who choose to purchase one of the Trust’s specialty license plates.  “Trust plates, including our signature Whale Plate, are the only specialty plates that exclusively fund environmental initiatives,” said Hinkley.  “When you purchase a specialty plate from the Registry of Motor Vehicles the $40 specialty fee is donated to the Trust to fund water-focused environmental programs.”  Supporting the environmental programs funded by the Trust in your community is easy: choose one of three environmental plates, the Right Whale & Roseate Terns, The Leaping Brook Trout, or the Blackstone Valley Mill when you purchase a new car or renew your registration with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. 

The standard registration fee for a Massachusetts plate is $60.  The special plate fee is an additional $40 ($28 is tax-deductable; $12 is to manufacture the plate).  The total first time cost of a Specialty Plate is $100.  There is a renewal fee of $100 every two years.  Visit your local Registry of Motor Vehicles or order a plate online at www.massrmv.com or log onto www.mass.gov/eea/met where you can learn more about the Trust, the programs it supports, and the specialty license plate offerings. 

Shakespeare's Guide for Lovers

The Plimoth Players return for their fifth season with Shakespeare’s Guide For Lovers, a new work that draws on the Bard’s plays, sonnets and songs to celebrate romance in all its aspects. Conceived by Annie Arthur who directed last season’s Much Ado About Nothing, and directed by Paul Kite who has appeared at the Williamstown Theatre Festival and the Kennedy Center, Shakespeare’s Guide For Lovers is a funny and touching two-actor performance.

A modern couple travels through love’s timeless trials and tribulations with the guidance of a found book.  They fall in love with Romeo and Juliet, find themselves with Anthony and Cleopatra, banter as Benedick and Beatrice, and along the way discover how far love can really take them.
Audience favorite Michael Kaup, now in his third season as the Plimoth Players’ Artistic Director, stars opposite Annie Arthur. Candlelit evening performances begin at 7:30 p.m and will be held at the Museum’s Fort/Meetinghouse in the 17th-Century English Village. The evening will end with a lantern light walk to the Visitor Center. Seating is limited. There will also be two 3:00 p.m. matinees performed at the Hornblower Visitor Center. The performance runs 75 minutes without intermission.

Tickets for the evening and matinee shows are $12 for members of the Museum and students, and $17 for the general public. On Tuesday, August 12 and Thursday August 14, Museum guests can upgrade their admissions ticket to include a matinee ticket for $8 per person. For more information, call (508) 746-1622 x 8346.

Performances are scheduled for the following dates:
Friday, August 8
Saturday, August 9
Tuesday, August 12 (matinee and evening shows)
Wednesday, August 13
Thursday, August 14 (matinee and evening shows)
Friday, August 15
Saturday, August 16

Sizzling Summer Shorts

Plymouth Community Theatre would like to remind you about our next production, Sizzling Summer Shorts, directed by Marianne Withington. This production will run for two weekends, August 15-24,  just in time for your summer heat wave! Performances will be held at the Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center (affectionately known as "The Spire"), 25 ½ Court St, Plymouth, MA.
 

If you'd like to purchase your tickets online, please click here! 

The Sizzling Summer Shorts are as follows:

Happiness Hunting by Bo Anderson: Can Happiness exist between a Man and a Woman? Featuring Sue Waletkus as Happiness, Lance Wesley as Man and Denise Smigliani as Woman. 

Last Man on Earth by Eitan Lowenstein: In a post-apocalyptic future, nerdy Trevor finally gets his shot with his high school crush. Featuring Sheila Kelleher as Lana, Bill Driscoll as Trevor and Ed Dowling as Carlton.

Something New by Bo Anderson: Cliff always follows the rules and keeps to himself...but not today. Featuring Garrett Olson as Cliff, Christie Reading as Dawn and Michael Damiano as Mac.

Cantina California by Marianne Withington; Annette and Joe find themselves in a Dive Bar after a close-call with death. Featuring Judy Yancey as Annette, Michael Pevzner as Joe, Ed Dowling as Virgil, and Marianne Withington as Singer.

 Showtimes:

Friday August 15 at 8pm
Saturday August 16 at 8pm
Sunday August 17 at 4pm*
*Please note this is an afternoon matinee.

Friday August 22 at 8pm
Saturday August 23 at 4pm*
Sunday August 24 at 4pm*
*Please note this is an afternoon matinee.

Tickets are $20 General Admission and $18 for 65 or over.

Tickets are available online on our website or in person at The Spire 30 minutes before the show.

Full information about PCT's upcoming endeavors can always be found on our website, www.plymouthcommunitytheatre.net! Stay tuned for more information about our exciting 2014-2015 season!! 

Join us for The First Annual Bread Bowl!

Saturday, September 27, 2014
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tickets: $50 per person

Form your own league and "squash" the competition! Join Plimoth Plantation for a rolling good time at the first event of of it’s kind -The Bread Bowl! This fundraising event includes a silent auction of artisan-crafted items, followed by a light meal of delicious baked bread "bowls" and soups created by Food Historian and Baker Tani Mauriello (Plimoth Bread Company). Complimentary craft beer and wine pairings provided by Mayflower Brewing Company and Westport Vineyards. After you eat, gather your team and bowl a few rounds Plimoth-style! Our indoor (or outdoor-weather dependent) bowling lanes open for an organic nine-pin bowling experience!

Register for this event here.