Holtec may go to federal court over Pilgrim water

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Holtec may go to federal court over Pilgrim wastewater

Holtec International, owner of the closed Pilgrim nuclear plant, says it may go to federal court for authorization to release radioactive wastewater into Cape Cod Bay after losing a state Department of Environmental Protection appeal earlier this month. The company has opted against appealing in Massachusetts Superior Court, where the case would have hinged on the Ocean Sanctuaries Act protecting the bay. Holtec initially sought to discharge up to 1.1 million gallons, though evaporation has since reduced the volume below 800,000 gallons.

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Three Starboard Academy lawsuits settled

Three families who sued Plymouth preschool Starboard Academy over alleged child neglect and mistreatment settled on September 29 under confidential terms. Two suits remain active.

Plymouth Independent

Judge takes Clancy not-guilty motion under advisement

At a September 29 hearing, defense attorney Kevin Reddington argued prosecutors lack sufficient evidence, and the judge took the motion under advisement. Prosecutors have not decided whether to retry the case after the mistrial; the next hearing is November 2.

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Advisory & Finance Committee reviews Town Meeting warrant tonight

The committee meets today at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Great Hall and online to review fall Special Town Meeting articles, including a proposed data center moratorium/zoning article.

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Plymouth Redevelopment Authority meets at 5 p.m.

The Board of Commissioners meets today at 5:00 p.m. in the Freedom Meeting Room at Town Hall.

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Distinguished Visitors Committee meets at 6 p.m.

The committee meets today at 6:00 p.m. in the Cranberry Meeting Room at Plymouth Town Hall.

Town of Plymouth

Precinct 16 meets tonight at Plymouth South Middle School

Precinct 16 meets today at 7:00 p.m. at Plymouth South Middle School, 488 Long Pond Road.

Town of Plymouth

County commissioners meet at 10 a.m.

The commissioners meet today at the County Administration Building, 44 Obery Street. The agenda includes a regional clean-water summit, an ARPA update and a possible vote on hiring an outside firm to investigate an employee complaint.

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Plymouth Philharmonic ribbon-cutting at Memorial Hall

The orchestra marks its new role as the town's orchestra-in-residence with a ribbon-cutting today at 10:00 a.m. outside Memorial Hall. The ceremony moves indoors if the weather is poor.

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Fall yoga and mindfulness session at Wildlands Trust

Fall Renewal & Reset runs today, 10:00–11:15 a.m., at the Community Conservation Barn, 675 Long Pond Road. It combines slow-flow yoga, breathwork and guided mindfulness.

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Music at the Monet Gardens tonight at Mirbeau

Live music runs today from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Mirbeau Inn & Spa in Plymouth.

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Fall Hometown Cleanup registration due Thursday

Registration and waiver forms are due Thursday, October 1, to take part in the town-wide Fall Hometown Cleanup on October 3.

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Kids' chemistry class at Memorial Hall

Minds in Motion: Chemical Creations meets today, 5–6 p.m., at Memorial Hall. The six-class program for ages 6–10 includes experiments and take-home chemistry activities.

Plymouth Recreation

Wednesday Writing Group meets at the library

The group meets today, 6–8 p.m., at the Plymouth Public Library Main Branch, with writing prompts and time to share.

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Indoor pickleball open play at Memorial Hall

Drop-in pickleball runs today, 6–8 p.m., at Memorial Hall. Players of different ages and skill levels are welcome.

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