Tagged: Halloween

Whitman, Hanson Trick-Or-Treaters Warned Of Bear Sighting

November 1st, 2023 | Halloween

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 […]

Halloween Origins And Local Tales With Peter Drummey

October 31st, 2023 | Halloween

Peter 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 | Halloween

Author 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 | Halloween

Brockton 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 | Halloween

During 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 | Halloween

Brockton 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 | Halloween

Brockton 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 | Halloween

Photo 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 | Halloween

WATD’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.      

Braintree: Mayor Discusses High School COVID Case

October 29th, 2020 | Halloween

Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the town’s latest COVID numbers, Halloween, early voting and a recent reported COVID case at Braintree High School.