Thursday, January 17, 2013
The Plymouth 400, Inc. moved one giant step closer to matching its $250,000 grant from the state when the organization received a check for $100,000 from the Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation.
Plymouth 400, Inc. has received $100,000 from the Plymouth Industrial Development Corporation, moving closer to its goal of $250,000. Once that goal is reached, the group tabbed with organizing events, activities, and the leadup to Plymouth's 400th anniversary celebration in 2020, will qualify for a $250,000 match grant from the state. The check was presented to the Plymouth 400, Inc. by PIDC President Ed Santos. "I am very pleased to present this gift to the 400th committee as one of the final acts of giving from the PIDC," Santos said. "Not only will this donation help the committee meet their matching grant from the state but I hope it will also inspire others to help fund this important commemoration of our Town’s anniversary." The …
Friday, August 31, 2012
DPW Director Jonathan Beder is applying for $2.5 million in grants from MassWorks to prepare the roads, lights, water and sewer for visitors in 2020.
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Friday, August 31, 2012
In preparation for the town's 400th anniversary celebration, Plymouth’s DPW Director is looking for grant money from the state and this week asked the Board of Selectmen to approve the strategy. DPW Director Jonathan Beder told the Board that MassWorks funds cannot be applied for several years in advance, but it can be applied for more than once over several years, according to WATD. "The MassWorks program doesn’t do projects over multiple years—it’s a yearly basis," Beder said. "But, the first year we’re looking for $2.5 million." The money would be used to prepare the town’s roadways and lighting, and increase water and sewer efficiency for the expected influx of visitors. "We want to do two things. We want to prepare the town to handle …
Thursday, August 30, 2012
A cocktail party on the "Bounty" raised more than $10,000 for the Plymouth 400 Committee.
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
The State Pier was the place to be on Aug. 24 as the familiar masts of the Mayflower II were joined by the tall ship HMS Bounty, a small contingent of 18th century British “Redcoats,” and more than a hundred guests who were there to support the Plymouth 400. The event managed to raise more than $10,000 for the organization, which will be used to help match a $250,000 grant that Plymouth’s legislative delegation secured in the recently passed state budget. In keeping with the evening’s South Pacific theme, guests donned Hawaiian shirts or dresses. Some, in a nod to the vessel’s 1790 mission, wore period attire. They were greeted by soldiers from the King’s Tenth Regiment of Foot and Sixty Fourth Regiment of Foot who were in full battle …
Monday, August 20, 2012
The Bounty, the replica ship built for the 1962 Marlon Brando movie, will dock in Plymouth Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Days after the oldest warship in the world, the USS Constitution, sailed for the first time in 15 years, another ship with a famous name under sail and headed here. The HMS Bounty a replica of the famous British warship, and star of the 1962 movie Mutiny on the Bounty and Disney's Pirates of the Caribean, Dead Man's Chest, is scheduled to dock in Plymouth Friday, Aug. 24. During the Bounty’s stay in Plymouth, it will be open for tours Aug. 24 from noon to 5 p.m., Aug. 25 from noon to 8 p.m. and Aug. 26 from noon to 7 p.m. Tour prices will be $10 for adults and $5 for children. Children under 5 can take the tour for free. All tour proceeds go to the continued support of the ship. Plymouth 400 will host a cocktail reception onboard Bounty, …
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Mike Aldrovandi, a Plymouth resident, brought in that 30.9 lb striper to win Plymouth 400's Bass and Blue fishing tournament.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
The inaugural Plymouth 400 Bass and Blue Tournament, to benefit the Plymouth 400 celebration was held this past weekend, July 14 and 15, and was a rousing success according to tournament organizers. "We had almost 70 participants and 10 sponsors. That’s a great showing for a first year tournament," Peter Balboni, Chairman of the Tournament Committee and a member of the Plymouth 400 Inc organizing committee, said. "The weather was perfect, the tie-in to Plymouth’s Maritime Festival was great and the fish co-operated throughout the weekend. I can’t say enough about the volunteers and sponsors who made it all happen. We’re all just very happy with the event." The event featured more than $3,500 in prizes and awards in eight categories. The …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The Massachusetts Legislature has sent a $32.5 Billion Budget to Governor Deval Patrick for his signature. Included in the budget are several appropriations for Plymouth and Plymouth County.
$250,000 for the Plymouth 400th Committee, with the requirement of an equal match in private funding, to support the commemoration of the town of Plymouth’s 400th anniversary in 2020. $1.7 million to the Dept of Public Health to conduct regular air and water testing to ensure the health and safety of local residents. The Nathan Hale Foundation in Plymouth is spared any cuts in the budget in an effort to protect veteran services. $6 million in funding for regional tourism councils. The fiscal year 2012 budget also included $6 million in funding for local tourism councils, which was a 100 percent increase from the 2011 fiscal year budget. Included in the budget is $200,000 for the Plymouth County Fire Chiefs, providing a 20 percent match to …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Plymouth 400 Committee must meet the quarter-million budget through private fundraising in order to receive the full amount.
The state is climbing on Plymouth's 400th celebration bandwagon. Included in the $32.45 billion budget passed by the state Senate Friday is $250,000 for the Plymouth 400 Committee, to support the town's 400th anniversary in 2020. As part of the budget, the committee must match the ticket from private funding, according to a press release from Senate President Therese Murray's office. "Plymouth’s 400th anniversary in 2020 will be here sooner than we think and it’s important that we start preparing for it now,” the Plymouth Democrat said in the release. “We have incredibly dedicated people in Plymouth who are working diligently to create memorable and fitting anniversary celebrations. This is an opportunity to showcase what we have to offer …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The Plymouth 400 Committee is holding a fishing tournament to help raise money for Plymouth's 400th anniversary in 2020.
Be a part of the first annual Plymouth 400 Bass and Blue Tournament. You'll have a great time and help generate funding for the Plymouth 400 celebration. The tournament will be held July 14 and 15 and prizes will be hended out in several catagories. First prize for the biggest stripped bass or bluefish is $400. Register online at www.plymouthma400.org/bassandblue or in person at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Pioppi's Package Store, and the Lobster Tales and Andy Lynn ticket booths on the Town Pier. Registeration is $40 for adults 16 and over, $20 for contestants aged 7-15, children under 7 can enter free. Prize Categories Stripe Bass Adult Offshore (Age 16 and older) Adult Onshore (Age 16 and older) Youth (Ages 7—15; Onshore or …
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Plymouth Board of Selectmen seeks response from Plymouth residents interested in serving on the No Place for Hate committee, the 1820 Courthouse Consortium, the Nuclear Matters Committee, and the newly-formed 400th Anniversary Commemoration Committee.
The following committees / boards have vacancies and/or terms about to expire: The 1820 Courthouse Consortium is responsible for developing a recommendation on the best reuse(s) for the historic courthouse property. The 400th Anniversary Commemoration Committee is a town committee that will work with the Plymouth 400 Committee, Inc. to plan the town's 400th anniversary celebration in 2020. The town committee will handle the important infrastructure issues, coordinating activities in an “umbrella” capacity and engaging in community outreach on the local, national, and international stage. The non-profit side will focus on the promotion and production of the key events. The No Place for Hate committee is responsible for coordinating Plymouth…
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Friday, April 20, 2012
While acknowledging that the public believes that the planning of Plymouth's 400th anniversary has been stuck, Plymouth 400 rolls out new plans.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
Planning for the Plymouth 400 celebrations has recently kicked into high gear, despite the fact that the anniversary is still eight years away. A recent meeting of the non-profit Plymouth 400 Inc. Committee saw huge movement forward and the development of several key events slated for this spring and summer. It is expected that a newly designed website and associated social networking resources will soon go live in anticipation of a large “Meet the Committees” night, which will involve the non-profit committee, as well as a newly established town based committee. The two committees will serve as “two sides of a coin”, with the town committee handling the important infrastructure issues, coordinating activities in an “umbrella” capacity and…
Jim metscher
11:23 am on Friday, August 31, 2012
Town could use the spruce up now. Anyone seen all the weeds growing on every street? Where do we live? more ›