by Site Admin | May 21, 2020 | News
Loughlin, Giannulli to serve prison time for college scam BOSTON (AP) — Court papers show actress Lori Loughlin and her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, have agreed to plead guilty to charges that will include prison time in the college admissions bribery...
by Site Admin | May 21, 2020 | News
COVID-19 deaths top 6,000 and Gov. Baker touts new work protocols. BOSTON (AP) — COVID-19-related deaths in Massachusetts have now surged past 6,000. There were 128 new deaths reported Wednesday, bringing total deaths to 6,066. Gov. Charlie Baker says adapting to new...
by Bobbi Clark | May 21, 2020 | News
State Seeing Downward Trend in Covid-19 Cases In Plymouth, State Representative Matthew Muratore telling Moderator Steven Triffletti, during a forum on PACTV, that the number of Covid 19 cases are going in the right direction, down. Muratore says the testing that has...
by Lenny Rowe | May 21, 2020 | News
The Pembroke Emergency Management Team is working on a plan to help businesses re-open with state guidelines in place. Health Agent Lisa Cullity says this includes the potential of outdoor capacity to help with social distancing. “PEMA took the step of working out...
by Dan McCready | May 20, 2020 | News
Ferry service to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard will continue following the receipt of Federal Funds. Congressman Bill Keating’s office says they were able to secure $12 million for the Steamship Authority which was made available to them Tuesday night. The $12...
by Site Admin | May 20, 2020 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about the results of the Special Election for the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate Race.
by Lenny Rowe | May 20, 2020 | News
Marshfield will be seeking $1 million in reimbursement for COVID-related expenses. The Plymouth County Commissioners are in charge of disbursing funds from the federal CARES Act. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says they’ve had conversations with County...
by Christine James | May 20, 2020 | News
Sue Moran Wins State Senate Seat in Special Election A close race was expected for the open Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate seat in Tuesday’s special election. Democrat Sue Moran, of Falmouth, and Republican Jay McMahon, of Bourne, both vying for the seat....
by Lenny Rowe | May 20, 2020 | News
While significant cuts are expected in the FY 2021 town budget in Rockland, Town Administrator Douglas Lapp is hoping to avoid layoffs and reductions to current services. Lapp says a major factor in the budget will be the anticipated reduction in state aid. “Because...
by Site Admin | May 19, 2020 | News
Some religious leaders urge caution when reopening churches. BOSTON (AP) — Some religious leaders are urging caution even though Gov. Charlie Baker gave houses of worship the green light to resume in-person services as long as protocols designed to stop the...