Tagged: Braintree

Police Investigating Robbery At South Braintree CVS

January 25th, 2024 | Braintree

An investigation is underway following a robbery at a CVS in Braintree. The robbery took place around 4 p.m. Thursday at the CVS in South Braintree Square. Braintree Police put out a notice asking people to avoid the area, and stay inside as they were undertaking a search in the area involving K9 units. Eventually […]

Two People Arrested Following Crash, Pursuit In Braintree

January 12th, 2024 | Braintree

Two people are in custody following a crash in Braintree Thursday afternoon. Massachusetts State Police say that at around 4:30 p.m. they responded to assist Quincy Police in searching for two narcotics suspects who fled from a motor vehicle crash at the Route 3/Route 93 split. The suspects are accused failing to stop for Quincy […]

Barlow, Lennox, Scalzi Named Wilhelm Award Finalists

January 9th, 2024 | Braintree

This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the finalists for the 2023 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., three student athletes from the area were announced from the pool of 10 semifinalists that were named last month. […]

Joyce Sworn In As Mayor Of Braintree

January 3rd, 2024 | Braintree

Braintree’s New Mayor has officially taken office. Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll administered the oath of office on Tuesday to the town’s third mayor, and first woman elected to that position, with Driscoll saying that her and Joyce were part of a growing sisterhood.   Congressman Stephen Lynch also spoke during the ceremony, pledging to work […]

One Killed In Braintree Fire

January 1st, 2024 | Braintree

A fire in Braintree claims the life of 85-year-old man. The victim has been identified as John Sullivan. The Braintree Fire Department said a passerby called 911 shortly after 5 a.m. Saturday to report the fire at 29 Hobart Ave. When firefighters arrived they were met with heavy flames and smoke when they entered the […]

2023 Bill Wilhelm Award Semifinalists Announced

December 18th, 2023 | Braintree

This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the semifinalists for the 2023 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., 10 student athletes from the area were included in the list of potential winners of the award’s second presentation. […]

Top Performances from Year 2 of the WATD Fantasy Draft

December 6th, 2023 | Braintree

Another high school season is in the books, and with it, our second season of the WATD High School Football Fantasy Draft. In each of the season’s 13 weeks, the hosts of the Sports Exchange, Quinn Kelly, Johnny Rorke, and Brendan Connolly, selected players from some of our local teams who they expected to have […]

Joyce Discusses Upcoming Mayoral Term

November 14th, 2023 | Braintree

Braintree Mayor-Elect Erin Joyce speaks with WATD’s Christine James about her upcoming term in office.

Bubble Watch: The MIAA Football Power Rankings

October 19th, 2023 | Braintree

With just two weeks left in the regular season, the MIAA Power Rankings watch is on. Playoff positioning is in full swing, as teams vie for top seeds, home games, and for some, spots in the tournament. It’s been a great fall thus far for the South Shore and Metro South. At least one area […]

Joyce Discusses Mayoral Campaign

October 12th, 2023 | Braintree

Braintree Mayoral Candidate Erin Joyce discusses her campaign with WATD’s Christine James.