by WATD Web Editor | Jul 16, 2021 | News
The Marshfield Harbormaster rescued a paddleboarder after they drifted out to sea near Old Beach Road Friday afternoon. Marshfield lifeguard Charlie Simpson said lifeguards on duty were monitoring an unoccupied tube before the incident just before 3 p.m. “At the...
by Dan McCready | Jul 16, 2021 | News
A man was struck and killed by a car in Brockton Thursday afternoon. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly after 2:30 p.m. Brockton Police received several 911 calls reporting a person was struck by a vehicle at 1101 Main St. Crews arrived...
by Site Admin | Jul 16, 2021 | News
A car crashed into a home on North Street in Hingham around 6:30 a.m. Thursday. Hingham Police say the driver, identified as a 19-year-old woman, told them she was avoiding a squirrel when she swerved off the road. Approximately half of the car, an Audi Q7, entered...
by Bobbi Clark | Jul 16, 2021 | News
In Plymouth, the Board of Health continues its work on a short term rental by law. The group discussed the bylaw at their meeting on Wednesday. Bobbi Clark has more: Barry Potvin, who chairs the Board of Health talks about the proposed bylaw: “The purpose of it is...
by Dan McCready | Jul 15, 2021 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city and a recent visit from Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
by Christine James | Jul 15, 2021 | News
It looks like some funding is coming through for the North River Commission. The Commission works to monitor and take care of the North River, the only scenic protected river in the state. Christine James got details from Rep. Dave DeCoste of Norwell. ...
by Christine James | Jul 15, 2021 | News
The Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security heard testimony for Nero’s law, a bill filed to allow for care and transportation of police K-9’s. Christine James files this report: Photo: Rep. Xiarhos and Sean Gannon’s mother,...
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 14, 2021 | News
The Brockton Police Department is offering a new opportunity for residents to learn about a career in law enforcement. Police Sergeant Kevin Amaral is overseeing the first-ever cadet programs for the department, which includes full-time pay and benefits. “We’re here...
by Dan McCready | Jul 13, 2021 | News
A shark sighting has been reported at Duxbury Beach. Beach officials say the sighting was reported before 7 a.m. today (Tuesday). As a result there is no swimming at this time. Officials say lifeguards are on duty and will open swimming later in the day. Photo Credit:...
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 13, 2021 | News
Officials from Eversource met with the Marshfield Board of Selectmen to provide an update after a gas main fire. On May 29th, a gas main fire broke out in front of 339 Plain Street, which forced an extended closure for that section of Route 139 in Marshfield. ...
