Trick-or-treaters in Whitman and Hanson were asked to be aware of another scary sight on Halloween, a bear. Whitman Police say that at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday they received a report of a black bear in the area of Commercial St. between Linden St. and Dyer Ave. An officer reported seeing the bear while responding to […]
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Whitman, Hanson Trick-Or-Treaters Warned Of Bear Sighting
November 1st, 2023 | HalloweenHalloween Origins And Local Tales With Peter Drummey
October 31st, 2023 | HalloweenPeter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, for the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Halloween’s origins and a local story.
Anthony Sammarco Discusses Halloween Traditions In Boston
October 31st, 2023 | HalloweenAuthor and historian Anthony Sammarco discussed his book “Halloween Traditions In Boston” during a recent visit to the Thomas Crane Library in Quincy.
Sullivan Discusses COVID, Hospitals, and Halloween
October 6th, 2022 | HalloweenBrockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, hospitalization rates, and the city’s plans for Halloween.
Paranormal Writer Jeff Belanger Celebrates Return Of Halloween In Whitman
October 31st, 2021 | HalloweenDuring a recent visit to the Whitman Public Library, paranormal writer and podcast host Jeff Belanger spoke with WATD News about a return to Halloween observances after a year of lockdown.
Sullivan Discusses Brockton Power Outages, COVID, Halloween
October 29th, 2021 | HalloweenBrockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about storm recovery efforts, COVID numbers, school safety, and the status of Halloween in the city. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe.
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Booster Shots
October 22nd, 2021 | HalloweenBrockton is continuing to deal with the COVID Pandemic. However, Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News the situation has seen improvement at local hospitals. Sullivan also announced that the Shaw’s Center has been approved as a regional site for booster shots. He says the city is continuing to make process with vaccinations […]
Duxbury: Annual Halloween Tradition Continues on Bolas Road
November 2nd, 2020 | HalloweenPhoto Credit: Ed Perry Although it was very different than years past Halloween was still being observed in many South Shore communities, including Duxbury, where WATD’s Ed Perry ran into two young trick-or treaters, Isabel Petito and Nieve McCabe. Moms, Sarah Waters and Laura Bossy were also taking part, with another treat in hand. […]
Brockton: Mayor Discusses COVID-19 and Halloween
October 30th, 2020 | HalloweenWATD’s Dan McCready gets an update from Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan regarding the city’s latest COVID numbers, education plans, and his thoughts on Halloween.