🌱 Patch AM: Why did Plymouth leaders slam the brakes on new e-bike rules?

Good morning Plymouth! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why did Plymouth leaders slam the brakes on new e-bike rules?
• Why did Plymouth’s Select Board balk at trimming retiree health benefits?
• Why this week in 1620 still matters to Plymouth today

Also on today's calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Norwood, MA and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Last night I had a dream. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 39 and low of 31 degrees.
• Sunday: Windy, temps: high: 47, low: 22.
• Monday: Sunny, windy and colder, with a high of 34 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Select Board won't support e-bike regulations (plymouthindependent.org) — Plymouth’s Select Board has voted 3-2 against sending proposed e-bike regulations to spring Town Meeting, so riders won’t face new local rules anytime soon. After strong public pushback, the board shelved requirements like registration fees and age limits, though some members say they may revisit safety measures after more input and state guidance.
   

• Fearing it would anger unions, Select Board rejects move to rein in healthcare costs (plymouthindependent.org) — Plymouth’s Select Board has narrowly rejected a proposal to phase out a generous retiree health insurance benefit for future hires, despite mounting budget pressures and a $580 million OPEB liability. Supporters argued the change would gradually reduce one of the town’s biggest costs, while opponents said it should be negotiated with unions first before going to Town Meeting.
   

• This week in history: Dec. 18 to Dec. 24 (nsjonline.com) — Local history buffs may appreciate that this week-in-history roundup highlights Dec. 21, 1620, when Pilgrims from the Mayflower first went ashore at present-day Plymouth. The piece also recalls major national and global milestones, from the 13th Amendment to the premiere of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and the creation of the Federal Reserve.
   

📸 Around Plymouth

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Plymouth

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• Cousin Eddie's Christmas Run 5K - Plymouth, MA
  Mayflower Brewing Company, 12 Resnik Rd # 3, Plymouth
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Norwood, MA
  Hilton Garden Inn Boston Canton, 110 Royall St, Canton, MA, 02021
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Library Closed
  Plymouth Public Library , 132 South St , Plymouth

Friday December 26

• Next Stop Comedy at Black Hat Brew Works! - Bridgewater, MA
  Black Hat Brew Works , 25 Scotland Blvd , Bridgewater
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• New Year's Eve Charity Casino Night
  Plymouth G Pub , 101a Carver Rd , Plymouth
  9:00 pm
• New Year's Eve Party in the Pub
  Plymouth G Pub , 101a Carver Rd , Plymouth
  9:00 pm

📣 Plymouth Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 20

• Storytime with Author and Artist Sally Mavor at the Cahoon Museum
  Cahoon Museum of American Art , 4676 Falmouth Rd , Cotuit
  11:00 am
• Saturday Stories
  Fehlow Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• Board Game Tasting: Wavelength
  Kingston Public Library , 6 Green St , Kingston
  12:00 pm
• Christmas Sing-Along (Plymouth)
  Plymouth Library Manomet , 12 Strand Ave , Plymouth
  12:00 pm
• Tailgate Saturdays (Plymouth)
  Plymouth G Pub , 101a Carver Rd , Plymouth
  12:00 pm
• The Polar Express Train Ride (Buzzards Bay)
  Buzzards Bay , 70 Main St , Bourne
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Unleash your creativity at Inebri-Art's celebrated Life Drawing event, held on the first Tuesday of every month at Vitamin Sea Brewing, , Plymouth, MA.
  Join us from 7 to 9 pm for an evening that blends artistry, community, and inspiration. This month, we're thrilled to welcome our returning muse,… (Nextdoor North Plymouth)
• News from the Goose Caboose!!
  My neighbor, Skip, has a knife sharpening service that is awesome! He'll be at Cape Auto at 53 Samoset St. this Saturday, the 20th, from 10-5 and… (Nextdoor Kings Pond)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Asset Protection Specialist in Plymouth. Apply here.
• Town Fair Tire posted a job opening for Driver - Store / Wholesale in Plymouth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Plymouth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Carver

• A spotlight on grace under pressure (csmonitor.com)
• Beacon Hill Roll Call: Dec. 8 to Dec. 12, 2025 (recorder.com)

North Plymouth

• YOUR VIEW: Sheriff doesn't understand the law regarding ICE (plymouthindependent.org)

Wareham

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I dreamed I was swimming in a pool of orange soda, but it was just a Fanta-sea.
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