Plympton Names Veteran Administrator Robert Fennessy as Interim Leader Ahead of Town Meeting

PLYMPTON - April 27, 2026 - The Plympton Board of Selectmen officially appointed Robert Fennessy as the town’s interim Town Administrator on Monday, securing experienced leadership just weeks before the annual Town Meeting and municipal elections. Fennessy, an attorney with a background managing several neighboring South Shore communities, will serve in the role through at least June 30, 2026, as the town navigates a busy spring legislative calendar.

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The Board of Selectmen, led by Chair Dana Smith, convened a brief Monday morning session to formalize the transition in the town’s executive office. The primary order of business was the ratification of a vote taken during an executive session on April 21 to hire Robert Fennessy as the interim Town Administrator [00:41].