by Lenny Rowe | May 28, 2020 | News
With uncertainty on public gatherings, the town of Norwell is pushing back the date of the Special and Annual Town Meeting. Town Moderator Bill Coffey met with town officials to discuss the logistics of the meeting, and if it could be held with social distancing...
by Lenny Rowe | May 28, 2020 | News
Though parades and gatherings were cancelled, the message during the Randolph Memorial Day ceremony remained the same. Six feet apart, and with masks on, about 30 people gathered at Town Hall. James Laskey, a Vietnam Veteran and Past National Commandant of the Marine...
by Bobbi Clark | May 28, 2020 | News
Contested race for Select Board in Plymouth on Ballot this June. In Plymouth, the town’s Director of Elder Affairs, Michelle Bratti encouraging everyone, and particularly seniors, to vote in the town election next month during Moderator Steven Triffletti’s COVID-19...
by Dan McCready | May 27, 2020 | News
There is much uncertainty that remains regarding the upcoming Plymouth Town Meeting. Alan Costello, of the Committee of Precinct Chairs, tells WATD News that they’re considering a wide-array of options including use of social media. Costello says that...
by Dan McCready | May 27, 2020 | News
There are some great items up for grabs during The Talking Information Center’s online auction which is already underway. Executive Director Anna Dunbar tells WATD News the auction will wrap up with a special event on Friday night called “Mission With A...
by Site Admin | May 27, 2020 | News
Field hospital suspends admissions as new COVID-19 cases fall. BOSTON (AP) — A field hospital set up inside the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is suspending the admission of new COVID-19 patients. The 1,000 beds will remain in place over the summer in case...
by Site Admin | May 27, 2020 | News
SJC allows beer, wine sale ballot question to move forward. BOSTON (AP) — Supporters of a ballot question that would let convenience stores sell beer and wine won a key legal battle in Massachusetts’ highest court Tuesday. The question was launched by the... by Site Admin | May 27, 2020 | News
Police say man stomped on and killed family’s pet Chihuahua. WEYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — Police have arrested a Massachusetts man they say stomped his family’s pet Chihuahua to death and tried to hide the body. Weymouth police say 19-year-old Shykeim Basden faces...
by Lenny Rowe | May 27, 2020 | News
Marshfield Town Moderator Don Gibson says extra precautions will be taken for the Special and Annual Town Meeting, set for June 22. There are 20 articles on the Annual and 12 on the Special Town Meeting warrant. The auditorium, adjacent bathrooms, entrance way, and...
by Kevin Tocci | May 26, 2020 | News
The town of Scituate recognizes Memorial Day this year virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but thoroughly captures the meaning of the holiday. WATD Reporter Amy Leonard files this report: 
