by Christine James | Jun 22, 2022 | News
In Part 3 of this interview series, Christine James, talks with Colonel Dave Gavigan, a terrorism expert, who has also consulted with numerous organizations, including schools regarding threat assessment. Gavigan says students in the school need to be prepared for...
by Dan McCready | Jun 22, 2022 | News
A Brockton man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison following his conviction on drug trafficking charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 28-year-old Cody Goncalves had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to...
by Mariel Reed | Jun 22, 2022 | Walk of the Week
This week John Galluzzo talks about him and a crew of South Shore residents that hiked Mt. Pemigewasset in New Hampshire.
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 22, 2022 | News
Plymouth Town Meeting was held over a remote format, and members considered the purchase of the 23-acre Chiltonville property, and four other articles. About 3 hours into the meeting, the article was not approved — 59 people voted to purchase the property, 84...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 22, 2022 | News, South Shore Events
The Scituate Middle School Jazz Band will be playing in a “Wig Out” fundraiser tonight to benefit cancer research. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report. Seventh and eighth graders in the Gates Middle School Jazz Band say “Fat Burger” by George Vincent is one of...
by Dan McCready | Jun 21, 2022 | News
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD’s Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night’s Special Town Meeting.
by Dan McCready | Jun 21, 2022 | News
Crews were called to the scene of an early Tuesday morning fire in Marshfield. Fire Chief Jeff Simpson told the South Shore’s Morning News that the home at 35 Robert Ave. sustained significant damage. Simpson says the family recently returned from a...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 21, 2022 | News
The Duxbury Select Board met to consider the appointment of an Acting Town Manager. The Board’s Chair, Fernando Guitart, says Town Manager Rene Read will be out on medical leave for the next four to eight weeks. “During this period, our objectives are clear. One, is...
by Dan McCready | Jun 20, 2022 | News
The Black National Anthem kicked off Sunday’s Juneteenth observance at Brockton City Hall, an event which included an Official Proclamation from Mayor Robert Sullivan. Cynthia Kaipu read Jaki Jones “A Tribute to the Ancestors.” Senator Ed Markey spoke...
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 20, 2022 | News
Pembroke school officials say an 8th grade student died by suicide. In a letter to the community, Principal Donna McGarrigle identified the student as Matthew McManus. On Tuesday and Wednesday, they will follow a typical schedule, but counselors will be available to...
