Fitch Affirms Plymouth's 'AA' Bond Rating, Revises Outlook to Stable

PLYMOUTH — Plymouth's finances got a vote of confidence from Wall Street this week even as a fatal plane crash into a town pond drew coverage from national outlets. Fitch Ratings affirmed the town's 'AA' general obligation bond rating while revising its outlook to stable from positive, and investigators continued to examine Thursday's crash of a single-engine plane into Curlew Pond.

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Fitch Ratings affirmed Plymouth's general obligation bonds and issuer default rating at 'AA' this week, while revising the town's credit outlook to stable from positive. The rating action, issued by the credit-ratings agency, signals steady underlying town finances even as the more optimistic positive outlook was pulled back.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Investigation underway after deadly plane crash in Plymouth, Massachusetts" — Federal investigators are examining Thursday's fatal crash of a single-engine plane into Curlew Pond, where bystanders tried to rescue the pilot, according to ABC News; WBZ-TV and the Patriot Ledger also covered the crash. (read it at https://abcnews.com/WNT/video/investigation-underway-after-deadly-plane-crash-plymouth-massachusetts-134832779)

"When will the Mayflower II be back in Plymouth MA? Follow its progress" — Wicked Local's Beth McDermott is tracking the tall ship's return voyage to Plymouth Harbor after its America 250-related travels, per a report syndicated by AOL. No firm return date was given. (read it at https://www.aol.com/articles/mayflower-ii-back-plymouth-ma-140921000.html)

"Old Sandwich Road in Plymouth offers a drive through nearly 400 years of history" — WCVB profiled Old Sandwich Road, one of the oldest dirt roads in America, as a scenic route into Plymouth's colonial-era past. (read it at https://www.wcvb.com/article/plymouth-massachusetts-old-sandwich-road-history-1784051900/71933839)