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 […]
A historic property on Spear St. in Quincy was recently purchased by the city to create workforce housing. The city’s Housing Program Manager, Xue Sherry Zhou, says it was purchased through the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and is one of many similar endeavors. She says this program also provides other dividends. Mayor Thomas […]
Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, observed the beginning of Rosh Hashanah with an event Thursday night at the Hancock Adams Common in Quincy. Rosh Hashanah officially begins at sundown on Friday.
A Quincy man is facing charges in connection with a bank fraud scheme involving approximately 114 counterfeit checks. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 41-year-old Hui Zhang is accused of opening fraudulent bank accounts under false identities, depositing over $1 million worth of counterfeit checks, and then subsequently withdrawing hundreds of thousands of dollars in […]
Crews in Quincy were called out to the scene of a fire at 159 Crescent St. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Burchill tells WATD News that they were able to quickly respond to the fire. However, Burchill says the home did sustain some damage. The home has been deemed uninhabitable at this time.
A man facing charges after a pickup truck crashed into a Quincy home. Massachusetts State Police say that shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday a 2016 Ford F150 pickup struck a curb, then the light pole before crashing into a home on Furnace Brook Pkwy. The driver of the truck, 35-year-old Sean Lehane of Quincy, then […]
A Quincy man shot during a alleged road rage incident in Stoughton has been arrested. Stoughton Police say that on Wednesday night at around 9 p.m. 39-year-old Anh Kieu encountered a man at 7/11 on Washington St. in Canton where he allegedly pointed a gun at him. The victim then ran to his friend’s car, […]
Crews are on scene at a three alarm fire in Quincy. Norfolk County Control says the fire is taking place in an apartment building at 64 Willard St. At this time there is no official word regarding any potential damage or injuries. We are continuing to follow this story and will provide more information as […]
Quincy Fire Chief Joseph Jackson announced on Tuesday that the city would be putting a fourth ladder truck into service. Mayor Tom Koch said this will improve response times for residents throughout the city. Ladder 4 has been out of service since 1990.
A walk will be taking place in Quincy on Saturday in support of those dealing with mental health issues. Rick Doane, Executive Director of Interfaith Social Services, tells WATD News they are raising money for their mental health services. Doane says that it’s a fun 5K but you need to register in order […]