by Site Admin | Jun 25, 2021 | News
House Majority Leader Claire Cronin, of Easton, is being nominated by President Joe Biden to become the next ambassador to Ireland. Cronin’s office released this statement to WATD: “I am deeply honored to be nominated by President Biden for ambassador to...
by Bobbi Clark | Jun 24, 2021 | News
In Plymouth, the Charter Commission, a group consisting of nine elected members, meets tonight. The group is looking for input from the public concerning their ideas about town government. Bobbi Clark has more: Bill Abbott, who chairs the group explains that this...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 24, 2021 | News
The Marshfield Fire and Police Departments, Animal Control, and the Brady family. Photo courtesy of the Marshfield Fire Department. The Marshfield Animal Hospital and community rallied to support a family after they lost their dog during a February house fire. Members...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 24, 2021 | South Shore Events
A Pride Celebration is planned in Hanover tonight at Forge Pond Park. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Forge Pond Park in Hanover, located at 245 King Street. Darcie Edwards, a member of the Hanover Unity Council and Hanover Pride, says the event is titled “Don’t Hide...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 24, 2021 | News
Another milestone has been reached for the Marshfield Police station project, which is currently on track for a May 2022 completion date. A “topping off” ceremony was held at the site, which marks the last piece of steel that was lowered into place. Police Chief Phil...
by Dan McCready | Jun 24, 2021 | News
A Brockton man is facing charges in connections with a deadly hit and run. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s office says a grand jury indicted 34-year-old Michael Blanche in connection with the incident that took place on November 17, 2020. The DA’s office says...
by Dan McCready | Jun 23, 2021 | News
A Lifeguard Mock Training Drill will be taking place in Scituate Wednesday afternoon. Town officials say the Recreation Department, Harbormaster, Fire & Police Departments will be performing the annual mock training drill with the Scituate Lifeguard Staff on...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 23, 2021 | News
By a clear two-thirds majority, Pembroke residents approved a $19 million dollar community center project at Town Meeting. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report. The project that would combine the town’s Recreation Department and Senior Center into a 33,000...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 22, 2021 | South Shore Events
The Rockland Farmer’s Market has a new location at Hartsuff Park. Starting July 10th, the market will be held every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 146 Hingham Street. With backyard gardeners, local artisans, and food trucks, organizers are hoping to turn...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 21, 2021 | News
The Plymouth Fire Department says a woman was killed after a single-vehicle crash on Route 3 Southbound. Fire Chief Ed Bradley spoke with WATD’s Christine James about the incident. Bradley said the female operator of the vehicle was the lone occupant....