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Kingston Police Chief Discusses Override Request
Kingston Police Chief Brian Holmes speaks with WATD's Christine James about a recent override request made to the Kingston Select Board. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdaLuRp03aA
A Look February Real Estate Activity In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest real estate numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGzIeYO_ezU
Duxbury Voters Say No To Override
The Duxbury Annual Town Election was held on Saturday and voters weighed in on a ballot question regarding a Levy Limit Override. The ballot question called for an additional $5,800,000 in real estate and personal property taxes to fund the operating budgets of the...
Wildlife Center Saves Hawk
A red-tail hawk who nearly died from eating a rodent that ingested rat poisoned was released back into the wild after being nursed back to health at the New England Wildlife Center In Weymouth. WATD's Tom Gorman reports. https://youtu.be/8dvYorZp86c ...
Weymouth Man Killed In Quincy Crash
A Weymouth man has died following a crash in Quincy. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that just after 7 p.m. Monday officers were dispatched to a crash with serious injuries on the Southern Artery near Broad St. A preliminary investigation has indicated...
Plymouth: There’s A New Dog In Town
In Plymouth, there’s a new dog in town, a black Lab named Rio and he serves as the first comfort dog for the town’s Fire Department—a department that includes seven fire stations manned by 139 firefighters. Rio’s primary role is firefighter wellness, but the wellness...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Final Term, Southcoast Rail, Measles
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his decision to not seek another term, Brockton's connection to Southcoast Rail, and concerns about measles in the city. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoAdSxWdw7o
Wendy Bawabe and Jim Glinski Discuss Play About Old Scituate
Wendy Bawabe, President of the Norwell Historical Society and author, historian, and Scituate Historical Society member Jim Glinski, speak with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming play "Old Scituate Reacts: Patriots Day, 1775."...
Plymouth Seniors Host Irish Step Dancers
In Plymouth, celebrations of Irish heritage were plentiful on St. Patrick’s Day in the area—befitting the fact that some of the most Irish towns in America are considered to be on the south shore of Boston. And Plymouth celebrated as well. Maureen Haley of the Haley...
Marshfield High School Holds Pi Day Fundraiser
Marshfield High School held a fundraiser for students and teachers on Friday afternoon. WATD's Charles Fulmer reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cy7ctCb_3fM
Plymouth: State Education Secretary Visits Manomet Elementary School
In Plymouth, Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler visits Manomet Elementary School Thursday in celebration of Civic Learning Week. The Secretary met with students, sat in on classes, and made an announcement about bold stories and bright legacies. WATD’s Bobbi...
Ed Perry Gives His Annual Pi Day Address
It's that time of year again as Dan McCready joins WATD Owner Ed Perry for his annual Pi Day Address. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIpwPL0vFa8
$5,000 Reward Being Offered In Search For Brockton Fugitive
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about a reward being offered for information leading to the capture of Luis Soto who is being sought in connection with a deadly shooting at a Dollar Tree store in Brockton on January 31,...
Astrogeek Discusses Lunar Eclipse
The "Astrogeek" Steve La Flamme speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming Lunar Eclipse that will be visible late Thursday night/early Friday morning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlUfpFnZP0M
Maureen Boyle Discusses New Bedford Highway Murders
Author Maureen Boyle speaks with WATD's Christine James about her book, "Shallow Graves: The Hunt for the New Bedford Highway Serial Killer." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWEGbz6MEQA
Scenes From the February 2025 Veterans Drive Thru
The Goon Squad braved some rainy weather for yet another Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnMDMVeowR8
Brockton Police Now Say No Attempted Kidnapping On Tuesday
**Brockton Police say that upon further investigation it does not appear there was an actual kidnapping attempt, no further information is available at this time.** Earlier reports from Brockton Police say an elementary student reported an attempted kidnapping while...
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