Happy weekend, Plymouth! In today’s happening-today edition: Housing plan advances, transplant author meets donor’s brother, and little dog pool party + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Housing plan advances: Plymouth Select Board voted 3-2 to waive Chapter 61 first refusal rights on 138-acre Landers Farm Road, allowing Matthew Sheridan’s starter housing plan with at least 40% open space -- see the housing vote details.
A life transformed: After a double lung and kidney transplant, Plymouth’s Andrew Botieri wrote his debut novel The Magical Espresso Machine. He is meeting his donor’s brother John for the first time today -- meet the transplant author.
Mosquito control in action: Overnight mosquito spraying is underway in Plymouth County and will continue through October, occurring between 2 and 3 a.m. Residents can request service or opt out of area-wide applications -- see how to request service.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Seafood night, sorted: This week, let 42º North Restaurant handle dinner with a daily Fish Market Menu shaped by what the boats bring in, plus comfort hits like prime rib and proper wings. Classy, beachy Manomet vibes without the downtown hassle.
Local nature reset: When you need a low-effort, high-serenity escape this week, Curlew Pond campground in Myles Standish State Forest keeps it simple with wooded sites and a campers' beach for easy dips. Close enough to feel like a quick errand, peaceful enough to trick your brain into vacation.
Dial in your swing: Two championship tracks at Pinehills Golf Club let you pick your mood, Rees Jones precision or Nicklaus swagger, with a top-notch practice range and local-golfer vibes. Perfect for sneaking nine after work or planning a weekend round that doesn’t require crossing the bridge.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏛 Historic Plymouth: A Day Trip to Plimoth Patuxet Museums & Mayflower II @ Plimoth Patuxet Museums | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Nothing beats a Plymouth history fix where you let the MBTA do the work. Ride down, get whisked to Plimoth Patuxet and aboard Mayflower II, then wander the waterfront for a few unhurried hours with shops, chowder, and sea air, no parking drama required.
🕯 Make Your Own Candle Workshop @ The Shoppes at Village Landing | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – If your living room still smells like takeout and nostalgia, come pour your own candle at this hands-on workshop. Pick your scent, set your wick, and leave with something you actually made, not Prime delivered. Cozy, social, pleasantly low stakes.
🐕 Little Dog Pool Party! @ Beach Dogz Daycare & Enrichment Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Pool weather calls for a splashy social hour for the small set. Beach Dogz Daycare is breaking out kiddie pools, polite playtime, and a safe, controlled scene for friendly little dogs, rain or shine. New guests are $10, current clients waltz in free.
👨 Father's Day Barn Sale @ Mayflower Mercantile (Plympton) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Whether Dad hunts treasures or wants kettle corn, Father's Day Barn Sale at Mayflower Mercantile delivers. Pick through antiques, furniture, and salvage, then browse The Carpenters Shop by Adult & Teen Challenge, Eel River Pottery, and Kettle Corn Peddlers. Time well spent, no brunch wait.
🥂 Ladies Who Brunch @ Hotel 1620 Plymouth Harbor | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – This drag brunch at Hotel 1620 delivers mimosas, quick wit, and lashes long enough to fan the harbor, all in downtown Plymouth. Laugh a lot, feel good doing it, since tickets support MassEquality, Plymouth Pride, and your karma. Brunch with benefits.
🎉 Dad Games with Party People South Shore @ Kingston Collection | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Whether Dad swears he’s a mini golf legend or here for air conditioning, Kingston Collection turns Father’s Day into game day with giant Jenga, Connect Four, mini golf, music, and prizes. Snap a selfie, leave a note for Dad, then let kids humble him.
🐎 Area 1 ARP Team Challenge @ Valinor Farm | Sunday (6/21) at 8:00 AM – Already an ARP member? Congrats, you’re in for the Area 1 ARP Team Challenge at Valinor Farm H.T., so recruit a few barn mates and make it interesting. Teams of 3 or 4, any level, three scores count, and prizes plus ribbons through eighth. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Plymouth report Weather forecastToday — High: 79°F — Low: 62°F — Precip: 3%
Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. West wind 3 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 77°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 39%
A chance of rain showers between 9am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: A chance of rain showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThe Westford pairs effortless flow with smart style, starting with a stately foyer hallway that opens to a formal dining room and an expansive great room with rear-yard views. The kitchen shines with a large center island, breakfast bar, pantry, and passthrough. A private primary suite, secluded office, and centrally located laundry add everyday ease.
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