Storm Takes Down Whitman Town Hall Tree

Storm Takes Down Whitman Town Hall Tree

The powerful wind storm that swept through the area last week has felled the old maple tree in front of Whitman Town Hall.   Interim Town Administrator Frank Lynam tells WATD News the tree has been in that location for 114 years.   Lynam says they are...
Drug Investigation Results In Eleven Arrests

Drug Investigation Results In Eleven Arrests

Eleven people were arrested on charges of being involved in a major Brockton drug trafficking organization distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine throughout towns in Plymouth, Norfolk and Bristol Counties. Attorney General Maura Healey announced that on Tuesday,...
Interim GM Named For MBTA

Interim GM Named For MBTA

The MBTA has appointed an Interim General Manager. Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler announced  on Thursday that MBTA Deputy General Manager Jeffrey Gonneville will assume the role, succeeding Steve Poftak, who served as General Manager since January 1, 2019. He...
Eversource Discusses Preparations For Storm

Eversource Discusses Preparations For Storm

As the South Shore awaits a potentially massive storm, Eversource spokesman Chris McKinnon tells WATD News their preparations have already begun.   McKinnon also advises people to have their cellphones and other devices fully charged.   An Eversource Outage...
Crews Respond To Evening Fire In Abington

Crews Respond To Evening Fire In Abington

Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Abington Tuesday night.   Fire Chief John Nuttall tells WATD News that crews were able to get the fire under control.   Nutall says the cause of the fire remains under investigation but appears to be...

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