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Plymouth Recount Results Are In

The recount for the contested Selectman position was held on Tuesday evening and Andy Crossman retained his seat on the board. The recount results were: Andy Crossman:  83 votes Russ Tonkin: 79 votes

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Preliminary Town Election Results

On March 1 Plymouth held Australian ballot voting for town officers and elected positions. 167 voters cast ballots on Tuesday. The preliminary results are as follows: Moderator Thomas Harris: 150 votes Selectperson* Andrew Crossman: 83 votes Russ Tonkin: 78 votes * … Continue reading

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Scenic Route 100 Byway Update-Hearing March 24

From the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce The proposed Vermont Byway Designation of Route 100 is a joint effort of town representatives from Pittsfield, Killington, Bridgewater, Plymouth, Ludlow and Andover; Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce, Office of Killington Economic … Continue reading

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Town Votes Nay on Budget

Plymouth voters considered several budget articles at Town Meeting last night and the nays won. The town budget was voted down on a 27-28 hand count. The main issue was the annual cost of insurance on the five town employees, … Continue reading

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Reach Out Luncheon on March 17

The next Reach Out Luncheon will be March 17 at the Tyson Church at 11 AM. The menu will be Corned Beef and Cabbage, Irish Soda Bread, and one of Ruth Bostock’s elegant cakes. All are welcome to enjoy a … Continue reading

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Meet New Town Clerk Barbara Rabtoy

Barbara Rabtoy was named acting Town Clerk when longtime Clerk Rachel Lynds announced her retirement in late 2010. Rabtoy has been a Plymouth resident for 28 years, since moving here from Unity, New Hampshire.

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Next Plymouth Town Plan Hearing Scheduled for April 18

by Wendell Beckman, Chair – Plymouth Planning Commission The Town Plan for Plymouth and all other cities and towns in Vermont must be reviewed and updated every five years.  In Plymouth, the Planning Commission is responsible for making this review, updating the … Continue reading

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Next Chapter for Plymouth Elementary School

When the debate about closing the Plymouth Elementary School came to an end in 2009, town residents and the school board looked towards the future. What would become of the building, which had served the town so well since 1961? … Continue reading

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Reach Out Community Luncheon – January 20 at Tyson Church

The Reach Out Community Luncheon is held 10 months of the year (excluding December and August). The Tyson Ladies Aid and the Tyson Church provide a hearty lunch and and interesting speaker for people who would like a social time. … Continue reading

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