by Lenny Rowe | May 31, 2022 | News
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society says Memorial Day was initially known as “Decoration Day” right around the time of the Civil War. Locally, Halifax had the first local monument dedicated to fallen soldiers. There’s also an...
by Lenny Rowe | May 30, 2022 | News
A 28-year-old man was transported to the hospital after an early-morning crash into a home in Marshfield. Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says they responded to 23 Pilgrim Trail around 12:31 on Monday morning. He said there was no one in the home at the time of the...
by Lenny Rowe | May 30, 2022 | News
The Memorial Day Parade returned to Marshfield, including a trolley for veterans, the Huey float, honor guards, and the Marshfield High School band. Following the parade, hundreds of people lined the Veterans Memorial Park, where the names of fallen Marshfield...
by Lenny Rowe | May 26, 2022 | News
The Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary has been looking for a missing tag that was used to study sei whales. Dr. Tammy Silva, a marine ecologist, spoke with WATD, saying they were searching Cape Cod Bay, Long Beach in Plymouth, but they finally got some good...
by Lenny Rowe | May 26, 2022 | News
Memorial Day Events around the South Shore Abington – A ceremony will be held on Monday at 9 a.m. at the Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Braintree – A ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the Blue Hill Cemetery. Brockton – The parade will take place Monday, stepping off...
by Lenny Rowe | May 26, 2022 | News
In Pembroke, the Select Board’s formation of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has been the source of contentious debate. It was standing-room only at the library last night as attendees discussed a vote to potentially dissolve the committee. “I don’t...
by Lenny Rowe | May 26, 2022 | News
Celebrity chef Stephen Coe stopped by WATD to discuss his new cookbook, meals for first responders, and a multi-course dinner for six people, that will be auctioned off live at the Talking Information Center’s Gratitude Gala on June 2. Listen to the interview with...
by Lenny Rowe | May 24, 2022 | News
In Norwell, a community forum was held to discuss the St. Helen’s church property. Select Board members Andy Reardon and Peter Smellie hosted the forum. Reardon says he spoke with representatives from the Archdiocese of Boston, who are planning to sell the church at... by Lenny Rowe | May 21, 2022 | Election News
In Scituate, voters considered a debt exclusion ballot question for a new Water Treatment Plant. With unofficial results, the $50 million dollar project was approved with 2,295 “yes” votes and 914 “no” votes. For School Committee, Carey Borkoski was elected with 2,056...
by Lenny Rowe | May 21, 2022 | Election News, News
In Hanson, a Selectman race came down to a slim margin. With unofficial results, Edwin Heal was elected to a seat with 309 votes. Donald Howard had 300 votes and Kelly Woerdeman had 282 votes. There were five write-in votes and 53 blank votes. For the other seat, Ann...
