The Norwell Selectmen unanimously voted to offer a contract to former Hopkinton Police Chief, Ed Lee. Ed Lee was one of three finalists interviewed by the Board of Selectmen to take over for Ted Ross, who retired after 14 years as chief and served over three decades...
Local representatives are speaking out after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol to protest President-elect Joe Biden’s win. Republican State Senator Patrick O’Connor says the protests are anti-American, anti-democratic, and show the complete...
Braintree police say a gun and more than 330 pounds of marijuana were seized after an investigation. Police Chief Mark Dubois says 29-year-old Jamir Castillo of Roslindale was arrested and charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute, Unlawful of a Large Capacity...
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the Marshfield Board of Selectmen voted to temporarily close access to town buildings for two weeks. This is effective today. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says this includes Town Hall, the Library, Senior Center, and the Recreation...
Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares released a statement after he was featured in a recent YouTube video, Surviving Tragedy & Seeking Justice: The Death of One Chief’s Father. Tavares said he made the choice to get into law enforcement following the death...
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros joins WATD’s Christine James on the Midday Report to discuss plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to first responders and residents in long-term care facilities. Listen to the interview here:
For the second year in a row, members of the Rockland Fire Department will be honored by the state during the annual Firefighter of the Year Awards. It was a three-man crew who helped rescue a 30-year-old woman from a five-alarm fire on East Water Street. Captain...
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz joined WATD’s Christine James on the Midday Report to recap crimes rates from 2020, programs to help children exposed to trauma, and human trafficking in the county. Listen to the interview here:
A Dorchester man is facing charges after police say he fled a traffic stop and crashed his vehicle in Scituate. Cohasset Police Chief William Quigley says 31-year-old Dion Smith is facing charges that include Negligent Operation, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a...
A former public relations professor at Bridgewater State University has been indicted on rape and indecent assault charges. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says a grand jury indicted 37-year-old Nicholas Pirelli, of Plymouth this week. Bridgewater State...
