by Lenny Rowe | Jan 7, 2021 | News
Local representatives are speaking out after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol to protest President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Republican State Senator Patrick O’Connor says the protests are anti-American, anti-democratic, and show the complete...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 7, 2021 | News
Braintree police say a gun and more than 330 pounds of marijuana were seized after an investigation. Police Chief Mark Dubois says 29-year-old Jamir Castillo of Roslindale was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute, Unlawful of a Large Capacity...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 7, 2021 | News
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Marshfield Board of Selectmen voted to temporarily close access to town buildings for two weeks. This is effective today. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says this includes Town Hall, the Library, Senior Center, and the Recreation...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 7, 2021 | News
Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares released a statement after he was featured in a recent YouTube video, Surviving Tragedy & Seeking Justice: The Death of One Chief’s Father. Tavares said he made the choice to get into law enforcement following the death...
by Mariel Reed | Jan 6, 2021 | News
Associated Press: 6:55 p.m. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says Congress will resume the Electoral College proceedings once the Capitol is cleared of pro-Donald Trump protesters and safe for use. Pelosi said she made the decision Wednesday in consultation with the...
by Site Admin | Jan 6, 2021 | News
5:30 p.m. 1/6/21: Republican Sen. Ben Sasse is directly blaming President Donald Trump for the storming of the Capitol by huge, angry crowds of pro-Trump protesters. The Nebraska lawmaker and frequent critic of Trump said Wednesday evening that the Capitol “was...
by Site Admin | Jan 6, 2021 | News
2:45 p.m. Lawmakers are being evacuated from the U.S. Capitol after protesters breached security and entered the building. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and other senators were led out, escorted by staff and police on Wednesday afternoon. Members of the House... by David Cedrone | Jan 6, 2021 | News
Snowy owls have been spotted along the South Shore over the past few weeks and officials in Duxbury are asking the public to give them more space…WATDs David Cedrone has the story. I’ve seen the photos on social media and some of the drama as well with people getting...
by Lenny Rowe | Jan 6, 2021 | News
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros joins WATD’s Christine James on the Midday Report to discuss plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to first responders and residents in long-term care facilities. Listen to the interview here:
by David Cedrone | Jan 6, 2021 | News
COVID-19 numbers are rising state wide and here on the South Shore one town has announced cases have more than tripled. Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read calls the rise in COVID-19 cases in town alarming. Read is asking the public to use good judgement and follow...
