A water shut down is being reported in Scituate. Town officials say the Department of Public Works is doing maintenance to the water service line on Egypt Ave. and a water valve malfunctioned during the shutdown. As a result there is a loss of water pressure, or in some cases no water, in the neighborhood […]
A cruise ship passenger was Medevaced off Cape Cod on Monday night. The Coast Guard says that at 6:35 p.m. they received a report from the Carnival Legend that a woman on board the cruise ship was experiencing abdominal pains and had been vomiting throughout the day. The vessel, which was en route to Greenland, […]
Crews were called after a car crash in a West Bridgewater waterway Tuesday morning. Fire Chief Lincoln Thibeault tells WATD News one person was transported from the scene. The incident is being investigated by West Bridgewater Police.
During the fall season one local group is urging you to adopt a storm drain. Lori Wolfe, of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association, tells WATD News that some simple steps will make a big difference. Wolfe says that placing the leaves in your yard can actually help the local wildlife. […]
Officials in Pembroke are warning residents and businesses to be aware of a Water Emergency in the town. Fire Chief Jason Viveiros tells WATD News measures have been taken to address this issue. Viveiros says this is putting a strain on essential resources. Officials say they have a plan in place with […]
The Town of West Bridgewater will be receiving a state grant for improvements to their water system. The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Friday that the town would be receiving $7,890 as a reimbursement for the installation of a customer tap and a granular activated carbon filter. West Bridgewater was one of 12 public water suppliers that […]
Officials in West Bridgewater say Hydrant Flushing will be taking place Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The operation will be taking place on, Crescent, Copper Beech, Oakwood, West, Prospect, W Center, Manley, and United. Officials say there will be some discoloration in the water, but it will clear up. Anyone with questions […]
A Full Water Ban is going into effect in Scituate. Town officials say that due to a mechanical failure, they have lost Well 19, which was able to generate 400,000 gallons per day, and was the town’s largest ground water source. As a result they say it will be difficult to meet current summer-like demand. […]
Crews were called to the scene after a truck went into the water in Halifax on Tuesday. Fire Chief Jason Viveiros tells WATD News road conditions played a role in the crash. Viveiros says the driver was out of the vehicle by the time first responders arrived. A tow company was called […]