Actor John Krasinski’s brother, Paul Krasinski, who runs the non-profit organization The Farmhouse, is facing cease-and-desist orders from the town of Plymouth due to fire safety code violations and lack of the required permits. The orders were first reported by the Plymouth Independent, and confirm that the operation of an educational facility at 296 Center Hill Rd. in Plymouth is in violation of fire safety codes. Local student programs and meetings have been taking place at The Farmhouse, which has not had the required permits, violating the Massachusetts State Building Code. The Town of Plymouth has ordered Krasinski to cease and desist all activities associated with the public/business/educational activities within any building or structure on the property. Krasinski has stated that he is working with town officials to address the concerns raised and remains confident in resolving the issue. The cease-and-desist letters were sent after a recent inspection conducted by Plymouth Fire and Building Departments determined that the proper licenses and permits to operate this type of occupancy at the private residence had not been secured. The director of inspectional services for the town wrote that the office had become aware of a change in use of the single-family dwelling to a public/educational use without the benefit of a building permit. The Farmhouse has posted a photo of a rainbow on social media and stated that the well-intentioned informational article was derailed, allowing the real story to be missed. The post emphasized the transformational work that the team is doing to inspire young adults and expressed confidence that brighter days are ahead, alongside a message of gratitude to the Farmhouse Family. In a video on The Farmhouse’s website, Krasinski talks about the idea behind the non-profit: A place where everyone can come together, fostering connections, communication, and self-discovery. He expressed the desire to create solutions and empower people to make a positive impact on the world.
John Krasinski’s Brother’s Nonprofit Facing Cease-and-Desist Orders for Violating Fire Safety Codes
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