by Lenny Rowe | Oct 21, 2021 | News
The Abington Fire Department and surrounding towns responded to a fire at Union Point, the old South Weymouth Naval Air Station. Abington Deputy Fire Chief Jack Glynn says crews were dispatched around 7:57 p.m. “We initially dispatched, we weren’t sure what type of...
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 21, 2021 | News
Bridgewater Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says a 20-year-old pedestrian was struck and seriously injured last night. Around 9 Tuesday night, a 9-1-1 call reported that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the Bedford Street and Grove Street intersection. On...
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 21, 2021 | South Shore Events
The Action Team, a Carver-based organization, is hosting its third sock drive to collect new socks for homeless people across the country. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report: Special Plympton Police Officer Laicey Ieronimo is organizing the drive, and has...
by Dan McCready | Oct 21, 2021 | News
The Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) SWAT Team was called to a home in Bridgewater Wednesday afternoon. Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says that plain clothes officers saw a subject wanted on firearms and other charges enter a house on...
by Dan McCready | Oct 20, 2021 | News
A Wednesday morning power outage has been reported in Cohasset. National Grid says that roughly 20 people are without power in the Pleasant St. and James Ln. area. It is estimated that power will be restored around noon. Photo Credit: National Grid Facebook...
by Dan McCready | Oct 19, 2021 | News
Pembroke will be holding a Special Town Meeting Tuesday night and most of the nine warrant articles will involve fiscal issues. However, Town Manager Bill Chenard tells WATD News that one article in particular is likely to generate a great deal of debate and...
by Dan McCready | Oct 19, 2021 | News
Plymouth wrapped up Fall Town Meeting on Saturday. Town Moderator Steven Trifletti tells WATD News that two particular issues dominated the discussion. This meeting was also held virtually. Trifletti says that any decisions regarding future...
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 19, 2021 | News
Zoning bylaw changes and funding for the DPW facility project were on the warrant for the Marshfield Fall Town Meeting. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says more funds are needed due to higher-than-expected construction costs. The bid for the project needed an...
by Dan McCready | Oct 18, 2021 | News
Zoning articles and Marijuana will be among the items voted on during Marshfield’s Special Town Meeting on Monday. Town Moderator Don Gibson tells WATD News that 35 articles will be on the warrant including a request for more funding for a Department of Public...
by WATD Web Editor | Oct 18, 2021 | News
Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell had been fully vaccinated. Powell was the first African American to serve as...
