Plymouth board approves $3.4 million in grants

Select Board · Meeting of July 7, 2026

Plymouth Select Board advanced two significant grants totaling $3.4 million for firefighter hiring and recreational infrastructure. The board unanimously authorized applications for a $2,959,478.23 federal SAFER grant to fund 12 new firefighters essential to meet National Fire Protection Association standards amid rising call volumes, with the town covering 25 percent cost share in years one and two and 65 percent in year three. The board also authorized a $422,034.00 state PARC grant for Phase 1A of the Forges Field Master Plan, funding accessible pathways and composting facilities.

The board unanimously approved a development agreement with 18th Street Development for 179 Court Street redevelopment into senior living and mixed-use retail space, and approved the transfer of a liquor license from Plymouth Public House to Michael's Village Pub. In a 4-1 vote, the board granted Special Municipal Employee status to Town Moderator Frank Steven Triffletti, a practicing attorney; Selectman Kevin Canty opposed.

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Source: the Select Board meeting of July 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.