by Dan McCready | Nov 12, 2020 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan gives an update on a Thursday morning fire at Rice’s Market and the city’s latest COVID numbers.
by Dan McCready | Nov 12, 2020 | News
Two suspects are in custody after a stolen vehicle crashes in West Bridgewater Thursday morning. State Police say they are also suspects in a North Attleboro armed robbery. A female suspect was apprehended at Burger King on Route 24 NB in Bridgewater. The male suspect...
by Bobbi Clark | Nov 12, 2020 | News
In Plymouth, two new sources of income were established in town last year. One is a community impact fee of 3% on Airbnb’s or other short term rentals, the other is a tax on the sale of marijuana Bobbi Clark reports: Finance Director Lynne Barrett says...
by Lenny Rowe | Nov 12, 2020 | News
The Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a site plan and a special permit for a second recreational marijuana dispensary in town. After more than a year of hearings, the ZBA approved Health Circle’s Request for the dispensary to be located at 120 Enterprise...
by Dan McCready | Nov 12, 2020 | News
Norwell Selectmen took a vote regarding a peaceful protest policy during their meeting Tuesday night. Town Administrator Peter Morin tells WATD News that the board also discussed a potential amendment to the Public Hearing policy. Morin says Selectmen...
by Dan McCready | Nov 12, 2020 | News
Credit: Desoto County, MS Website WATD’s Dan McCready speaks with Retired Navy Seal and Lt. Commander Tony O’Brien on how Veterans Day is being observed during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
by Site Admin | Nov 11, 2020 | Election News
Gov Baker rips into Trump over ‘baseless claims’ of fraud. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker ripped into President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans who are supporting Trump’s refusal to accept the results of last week’s...
by Lenny Rowe | Nov 11, 2020 | News
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate a new home for veterans in Randolph. Father Bill’s & MainSpring partnered with Envision Bank for the home at 26 Moulton Street, which will provide apartments and support for 10 formerly homeless veterans. Bill...
by Lenny Rowe | Nov 11, 2020 | News
Dozens of people gathered at the Hingham Shipyard to protest cuts planned for the MBTA’s Hingham/Hull Ferry service. The MBTA is facing a $580 million deficit, and General Manager Steve Poftak says fare revenue remains at “unprecedently low levels” due to the COVID-19...
by Lenny Rowe | Nov 10, 2020 | News
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak says the T is facing a $580 million-dollar budget gap and cuts to service will be considered to reduce that deficit. Those cuts include elimination of the Hingham/Hull ferry service as soon as March of 2021. The T hopes to save at...
