Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says there were no injuries reported after a vehicle fire on Route 3 Friday morning. Crews responded to Route 3 North, just after the on-ramp for Exit 27 around 6:35 a.m. A large plume of black smoke could be seen from a distance...
Joe Saccardo had a long and storied career with the Massachusetts State Police and retired as a Detective Captain, he also dealt with some of most well-known and notorious players in Boston organized crime. Saccardo’s new book, “Capable” delves into...
In Scituate, Fire Chief John Murphy says the cause of a five-alarm fire that destroyed five homes near Minot Beach is still under investigation. In an interview with WATD’s Christine James, he says more than 65 firefighters from 11 communities responded to the...
AAA Northeast is launching a new website to help people learn more about the future of electric vehicles. Mark Schieldrop, a spokesperson for AAA, says in Massachusetts, more than 27,000 EV rebates have been claimed to date. But consumers still have questions. He says...
The Braintree Fire Department, state Haz-Mat team, and numerous other agencies responded to a two-alarm fire at the Clean Harbors site. The company says there were no injuries reported at the Hill Avenue Facility. The fire was limited to several trailers that were...
Before Tuesday, the Brockton Fire Department had never responded to a 10-alarm fire in the city. That changed when a fire broke out at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. More than 160 patients were transferred to hospitals around the region. About 80 ambulances,...
The Whale Dolphin Conservancy is expanding their response network to include 200 miles of coastline – from Weymouth to Plymouth. Sarah McCormack is the Stranding Coordinator for the program. “When it comes marine animal rescue and response, the biggest things to know...
A Duxbury father wrote a letter thanking the community for their support, and asks people to forgive his wife after their three children were killed at their Duxbury home. Patrick Clancy says the generosity he’s received gives him hope that he can focus on some...
A third child has died after a Duxbury mother was accused of strangling them. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says 32-year-old Lindsay Clancy was charged with the murders of 5-year-old Cora and 3-year-old Dawson Clancy. A 7-month-old was transported to a...
