The Plymouth Town Meeting convened on April 5, 2025, for its spring annual session, addressing a comprehensive agenda that included 29 articles. The meeting commenced with discussions on Article 13, which encompassed multiple motions related to public safety equipment and infrastructure improvements.

The first item under Article 13 was a motion to replace and equip a 2006 aerial platform, proposed by Mr. Nearman. The motion sought an appropriation of $2,283,467. After a brief discussion, the motion was put to a vote, resulting in 140 votes in favor, 3 against, and 1 abstention, thus passing with a majority.

Following this, the meeting addressed Article 13 b 2, which involved the replacement and equipping of a 2007 pumping engine. Mr. Nearman again led the motion, requesting $1,186,294. This motion also passed unanimously, with 145 votes in favor and no opposition.

The third item, Article 13 b 3, focused on the Capacity, Maintenance, Operation, and Management (CMOM) program for the sewer system. Mr. Nearman proposed an appropriation of $1,300,000. After clarification from the Department of Public Works director regarding the CMOM acronym, the motion was voted on and passed with 143 votes in favor, 2 against.

The meeting then moved to Article 16, which proposed a reduction in borrowing for the Plymouth Area Coalition for the Homeless, with an appropriation of $398,814 from the fiscal year 2026 Community Preservation Act (CPA) funds. This motion was also approved, receiving 143 votes in favor and 2 against.

Lastly, Article 17 addressed a similar CPA motion for the Stevens Fields project, proposing an appropriation of $1,692,000. Mr. Nearman presented this motion, which was recommended for approval by the advisory and finance committee. The meeting proceeded to vote on this article, with results pending.

Overall, the Town Meeting demonstrated a focused effort on public safety and community support initiatives, with all discussed articles passing successfully. The meeting will continue to address the remaining articles in the warrant, reflecting the town's commitment to infrastructure and community welfare.