Sponsorship Opportunities are now Available for the 2nd Annual Halloween On Main Street!

1000 Books Before Kindergarten.

 

This fall, the Plymouth Public Library is launching a brand-new literacy program called 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Studies have shown that the more children ages 0-5 hear books read to them at home, the more prepared they will be to learn to read upon reaching kindergarten.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an self-guided, ongoing program for all children, from birth up until they start school, with the goal of encouraging every child to read at least 1000 books before kindergarten. Any book your child hears counts toward their program goal, including coming to story time at the library and books that you have read before, so children can begin this program at any age and easily meet their goal!

The launch party for this program will take place at the Main Library on Wednesday, August 20th at 11am. Join our Youth Services Department staff for stories, tips on how to succeed in helping your child meet his or her reading goals, and to learn more about how the program works. Families will also take home a booklet to track each child's progress!

For more information, please call the Youth Services Department at 508.830.4250, or check us out at www.plymouthpubliclibrary.org. The library is fully accessible; let us know if you need special accommodation to attend.

SODADE Jazz Duo

 

Monday, September 22

7 - 8:30 pm

Otto Fehlow Room at the Plymouth Public Library

 

Stephen Page, Piano & Janice Dompke, Vocals

SODADE is a Portuguese word that refers to a "yearning" that vague, constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist. The love that remains after someone is gone.

Stephan Page has vast performing and teaching experience throughout the Northeast, receiving a B.A. in Jazz Studies from UMass, Amerherst, concentrating on contemporary improvisational Jazz piano.

Janice Dompke has performed throughout New England since 1999, studying voice at HB Studios and privately with Gayle Swymer in New York City. Holding a Theater degree from St. Norbert College, she has served with several established local theater companies as an actress, director and teacher.

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

Great White Shark Encounter off Manomet Point

On Wednesday, September 3, 2014, the Town of Plymouth received multiple 911 calls reporting two kayakers in distress in the area off Manomet Point. While en-route to the location Plymouth Police updated the Harbormaster Department that another kayaker had paddled out to help the kayakers in distress and was with them awaiting the arrival of Plymouth Police. Plymouth Harbormaster and Plymouth Fire arrived on-scene and quickly removed the two persons in the water.  Both individuals were seriously frightened, but otherwise unharmed. The third kayaker paddled back to shore. The kayaks were then retrieved from the water and a large shark bite was noticed on the bottom of the kayak.  Shortly thereafter, the Division of Marine Fisheries, John Chisholm, examined the bite mark and confirmed it to be from a great white shark. 

The Harbormaster Department along with the Massachusetts Environmental Police will continue patrols in the area for any shark sightings.  The Town of Plymouth is taking cautionary measures by posting Plymouth Long Beach, White Horse Beach, and beach areas along Stephen’s Field and Nelson Park are closed to swimmers.  We are strongly advising that people do not go swimming because of this sighting and shark activity in the area.  If beach patrons choose to swim, they may do so at their own risk with the understanding that if they choose to enter the water, they should do so cautiously and avoid going into the water beyond waist depth.

Our goal is to always provide safe and appropriate access to beach patrons, answer your questions or address any concerns you may have.  Please do not hesitate to contact the Harbormaster’s staff either onsite at the beach or via phone using the contact information provided herein.

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.