PLYMOUTH — March 24, 2026 — In a high-stakes showdown between fiscal hawks and organized labor, the Plymouth Select Board voted 3-2 against recommending a citizens’ petition that sought to reduce retiree healthcare cost-sharing for future town employees. The meeting, which stretched over three and a half hours, highlighted a deep ideological divide on the board regarding the town’s long-term financial liabilities versus its ability to recruit and retain staff.
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The centerpiece of the evening was a heated debate over Article 10, a citizens’ petition proposing to amend the “Acts of 2003” to allow for a new class of employees with different healthcare benefits. [02:02:21] Proponents argued the move is necessary to curb Plymouth’s staggering Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) liability, which currently ranks as the fourth highest in the state. [02:27:19]
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