City of Plymouth Unveils New Downtown Parking Fine Schedule

First ticket free under new downtown parking policy.

First-time violators of downtown Plymouth's parking limits will receive a warning instead of an automatic $15 ticket, under the city's new parking fine schedule. The city unveiled its new schedule this year, which includes gradually increasing fines for repeat offenders. Here is a look at the new fine schedule, according to information provided by the Plymouth Downtown Development Authority:  Overtime Parking Graduated Ticket - First ticket is free with each subsequent ticket increasing in value.  It would be based on a 12-month period from the date of issue of the first ticket. There also will be discounts for those who pay their fines early and penalties for those who pay after an initial 14-day period: One year from the date violators …

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Day 6: Sean O'Callaghan's Courses for Restaurant Week

Sean O'Callaghan's in downtown Plymouth is serving a three-course meal for $25 during Restaurant Week.

Plymouth Restaurant Week is a chance for people to experience the tastes of Downtown Plymouth. It's a 10-day event from Sept. 28 to Oct.7 when participating restaurants will feature three, four, or five-course meals at discounted prices. Sean O'Callaghan's is one of the restaurants participating and will be serving three-course meals for $25.  Crispy Calamari Lemon-Caper Burre Blanc Spinach and Artichoke Dip Served with tortilla chips Smoked Salmon Chive cream cheese, capers, red onion and assorted crackers House or Caesar Salad With choice of dressing Fish and Chips Hand-battered cod fillet, house-made coleslaw and tartar sauce.  Irish Stew Slow-cooked tender beef with carrots, parsnips and mashed potatoes Chicken Roulade Stuffed with …

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Randy Brock Group Plays Kellogg Park Tonight in Downtown Plymouth

Randy Brock Group performs as part of Music in the Air.

Plymouth Sets New Parking Violation Fees

First-time violators will receive courtesy ticket, with increases of $25 for subsequent offenses up to $75.

While the Plymouth City Commission rejected a plan Monday to establish four different parking "zones" downtown to prevent drivers from skirting established time limits on downtown parking spaces, commissioners unanimously accepted a graduated parking fine system, which would spare first-time violators from paying a fee. Under the new plan, first-time parking violators will receive a "courtesy ticket" instructing them where they can park for longer periods of time. The ticket carries no fines or legal obligations. The new fee schedule will take effect when the city receives handheld parking readers, which scan license plates to indicate how long a car has been parked. Currently, a parking ordinance officer makes the rounds downtown, marking…

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Plymouth City Commission Considers Programs' Budget Impact

City manager, commissioners discuss possible programs, initiatives for city in future years.

Street signs, downtown parking structures and recreation space were among the initiatives considered Monday during a Plymouth City Commission budget study session. The programs and initiatives were included on a list provided to administrators by commissioners in September for review with the 2012-13 budget. Some ideas were deemed more feasible than others, and some measures had already been at least partially put into effect, as was the case with improving the city's street signs. City Manager Paul Sincock said the signs throughout the city were improved to be highly reflectionized and bear the city's logo over the past three years. "We knew that's where the standard was getting," Sincock said. Sincock said there have since been new …

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John McKay

1:39 am on Wednesday, April 11, 2012

I've corrected the listing. Thanks for the catch.   more ›

Five Things You Need to Know — July 14, 2011

What every Plymouth resident should know today.

1. The Plymouth Downtown Development Authority meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight at Plymouth City Hall has been canceled because of a lack of action items. 2. Children can read with the Plymouth Whalers today at Canton Public Library from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 3. The Plymouth Community Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Kellogg Park as part of its weekly concert series. 4. Today's forecast: Today will be mostly sunny with highs between 81 and 85. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows between 61 and 65. 5. Tonight at Compuware Arena Drive-In: Cars 2 (G) with Mr. Popper's Penguins (PG); Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) with Super 8 (PG-13) and Zookeeper (PG) with Green Lantern (PG-13). Tickets go on sale at 7:30 the night …

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