The Plympton Open Space Committee is sponsoring a land conservation workshop on Thursday, June 25 at 7:30 P.M. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at Town Hall. Representatives of The Wildlands Trust, The Nature Conservancy, and the Trust for Public Land will discuss the array of estate planning and land conservation tools that can lessen the tax burden of landowners and provide the means to preserve farm, forest, and other open land for future generations. The meeting is free and open to the public, and will include light refreshments.

Are you ready to set sail this summer? Join the summer reading crew for the "Heart of the Sea Summer Reading Adventure" at the Plympton library. Recruitment begins Tues. June 23 at 10:00 am. Local author and Mayflower II captain, Peter Arenstam, will present a talk about his children's books at 2:00 pm. For more information, stop by the library or check the website at www.plymptonlibrary.org (June 13, 2009)

Special community reading challenge! Plympton adults are asked to join the SLRHS students and read "In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex" by Nathaniel Philbrick. This is an amazing and true story full of local history, plenty of adventure and determined survival in the open seas in 1820. Stop by the library or reserve a copy from right from home or check the website at www.plymptonlibrary.org. You'll want to know what the buzz is all about. Why not give it a try. (June 13, 2009)

Annual Plympton Memorial Day Parade will be on Monday, May, 25, 2009 at 10am. Are you a Veteran who would like to ride in the parade? Would you like to join the parade with your antique vehicle, tractor, float or bicycle? Access the link for more details. (May. 4, 2009)

American Red Cross Blood Drive, Thursday, December 18, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Plympton Townhouse Auditorium. To make an appointment call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). Enter to win a $100 Mall Gift Card! This Blood Drive is generously sponsored by Affordable Housing Lotteries, LLC of Plympton. (Dec. 11, 2008)

Santa Claus arrives on a tractor at the Gazebo at 6pm on Friday, December 12th for caroling, then strolls down the Town Green to the First Congregational Church where everyone is hosted for fresh baked cookies and hot chocolate. Free pictures with Santa will be taken at the Church. (Dec. 10, 2008)

Comcast is inviting residents of Plympton to its Halloween Open House and free video production workshops. (Oct. 24, 2008)

The Plympton Agricultural Commission announces Raw Milk Dairy Day. Eight Massachusetts dairies that sell raw milk will open up their farms for tours and other activities on Saturday, September 13. (Sep. 3, 2008)

Old Home Day 2008 - Come celebrate our small town charm as Plympton turns 301! Old Home Day is back, so bring your family and friends to enjoy a day filled with friendship, food, an fun! Full information can be found at Old Home Day Committee. (May 28, 2008)

Plympton resident Walter Peterson is hosting a series of interviews with Plymptonians called "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow". Check Comcast Public Access TV listings for dates and times. Some of the interviews can also be found on YouTube. (Apr. 26, 2008)

The Plympton Public Library offers two free Digital Camera Workshops with Steven Ziglar, photographer, Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to Noon, and Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn more... (Apr. 21, 2008)

There are many open seats on town boards and committees. Our town depends on volunteers so please consider running! The deadline to file nomination papers is March 31. (Mar. 19, 2008)

A two-session Adult Computer Class is being offered at the Dennett School Feb. 5th & 12th. Learn Word from the beginning. Create, save, open and print a document. Learn to: edit, copy, move text, set margins, line and paragraph spacing, indents, tabs, spell-check and more. (Jan. 24, 2008)

Wednesday, January 16, 2008 is the last day to register to vote or change your party affiliation before the Presidential Primary to be held on February 5, 2008. The Town Clerk’s office is normally closed on Wednesday; however it will be open on the 16th from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm for voter registration. If you have any questions about your party affiliation or if you are a registered voter you may call Nancy J. Butler, Town Clerk at 781-585-3220. (Jan. 8, 2008)

The Annual Street Census Forms have recently been mailed out to all residents; if you did not receive one please notify the Town Clerk immediately. The census forms should be returned to Nancy J. Butler, Town Clerk as soon as possible. Failure to respond to this mailing shall result in removal from the active voting list and may result in removal from the voter registration rolls. If you have any questions please feel free to call Nancy J. Butler, Town Clerk at 781-585-3220. (Jan. 8, 2008)

The Plympton Old Home Day Committee has announced its plans for the 2007 Happy Holidays Weekend in Plympton. The celebration begins Friday night, November 30 and continues on Saturday, December 1. Learn more about Santa’s visit, the tree lighting, singing, the pancake breakfast and free pictures with Santa and see pictures of Santa and Mrs. Claus from last year’s celebration. (Nov. 16, 2007)

The Anti-Casino Task Force created by the Board of Selectmen encourages you to attend the announcement regarding formation of a state-wide coalition to oppose Governor Patrick's casino plan. This event will take place on Oct. 29 at 11 AM on the front steps of the Statehouse. For more information contact CasinoFacts.org. (Oct. 29, 2007)

The Plympton Cultural Council has announced the 2008 grant application deadline. (Oct. 1, 2007)

Read the award winning Essay, by Olivia Cifrino, Olivia's Essay was rewarded with the Deborah Sampson Scholarship Award for 2007. We are all very proud of her. (June 24, 2007)

At Town Meting and during Election Day, Plymptonians made some important political and financial decisions. Now, you can continue to help set local planning and spending priorities with just a few minutes of your time. Complete the Plympton Cultural Council (PCC) Questionnaire by May 30, 2007 and the electronic Open Space and Recreation Committee Survey by May 31, 2007. (May 21,2007)

This Web site has received an award and recognition from Common Cause as one of only 41 of Massachusetts' 351 cities and towns providing essential information such as bylaws, budgets, town meeting warrants etc. online. (March 25, 2007)

The Plympton Village Historic District has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. (March 25, 2007)

The Plympton Cultural Council has announced the award of eleven grants totaling $4,000.00 for cultural programs benefiting Plympton. (Mar. 19, 2007)

The Plympton Historical Society is bidding on, and asks your help in obtaining, 30+ Civil War letters home from Samuel C. Wright of Plympton, who earned the Medal of Honor in that conflict. (Feb. 8, 2007)

There will be a reception for State Representative Tom O'Brien on Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 7:00 PM at the Town House. (Nov. 28, 2006)

The Plympton Garden Club is sponsoring the First Annual Holidays on the Green on Friday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 P.M. on the Town Green on Main Street. (Nov. 28, 2006)

First time homebuyers are invited to a public information session on November 16, 2006 at the Plympton Town House to learn how you may qualify to purchase a new 2 or 3 bedroom home in the affordable housing lottery at Cranberry Knoll in Plympton. (Nov. 9, 2006)

Plympton Boy Scouts of America Troup 53 is sponsoring a popcorn sales fundraiser with a portion of the proceeds to benefit the Troup and the Cranberry Harbor Council. Orders can be placed online at OrderPopcorn.com and will be shipped directly to your home. Enter order key TECTMZM to access this promotion. Please contact Jeff Joyce at 617-966-1498 with questions. (Nov. 8, 2006)

The Plympton Historical Society will sponsor a guided Cemetery Walk and Talk on Saturday, Oct. 14, 3:00 P.M. at Hillcrest Cemetery. (Sep. 28, 2006)

Back to Oz - a Tercentennial Masquerade Party. Enjoy a fun evening on Saturday, October 14th at the Upland Club. Learn more.... (Sep. 28, 2006)

This Month! Plympton Historical Society's 22nd Annual Antiques Show - Saturday, September 16 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dennett Elementary School, 80 Crescent Street. Quality Dealers and Delicious Food. Also featuring, on the Historic Plympton Town Green on Main Street a Pie Parlor from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pig Roast from noon to 6 p.m. and live music by Connected-The Band from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Sep. 01, 2006)

Reminder for dog owners: all dogs must be licensed by August 31, 2006. After August 31 there is a late fine of $25.00 per family as described in Plympton's dog licensing policy. (Aug. 28, 2006)

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 is the last day to register to vote in the State Primary to be held on Sept. 19, 2006. Absentee ballots are available until noon September 18, 2006. (Aug. 28, 2006)

Weather permitting, another round of aerial spraying to fight EEE will commence Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at approximately 8:00 PM. Learn more about precautions, farming requirements and timing of the spraying at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources site. (August 22, 2006)

Due to weather concerns, the aerial spraying to fight EEE scheduled for Monday, August 7, 2006, was postponed to and successfully completed on Tuesday, August 8, 2006. More information on this program can be found at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources site. (August 15, 2006)

Aerial spraying to fight EEE will commence Monday, August 7, 2006. Learn more about precautions, farming requirements and timing of the spraying at the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources site. (August 6, 2006)

The Plympton Board of Selectmen declares August 22nd as Elisabeth Dennett Day. (August 2, 2006)

The selectmen's assistant is seeking artwork for the cover of the 2006 Town Report. (July 28, 2006)

Plympton has a new dog licensing policy. (July 21, 2006)

The Tercentennial Committee now has a limited number of large and small Town flags for sale. (July 21, 2006)

Tercentennial Fundraising Pancake Breakfast Plympton Tercentennial Committee sponsors Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Saturday, May 13th 8 AM - 12:00 PM at the Upland Club. (May 9, 2006)

Help Keep Plympton Looking Beautiful - Participate in the roadside cleanup day on Saturday April 29. (April 25, 2006)

An article supporting the adoption of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) will appear on the May 17 Town Meeting warrant, as will a ballot question at the annual town election the following Saturday. (April 14, 2006)

Dennett Walkway Project The Dennett School Council announces a new fundraiser that will support beautification of the school grounds. (March 18, 2006)

Scanning the Town: The Plympton Web Development Committee, together with the Historical Commission, is holding a Modern-Day Event to Celebrate & Preserve Plympton’s Past (February 6,2006) (PDF)

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