by Christine James | May 27, 2024 | News
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind Memorial Day.
by Dan McCready | May 26, 2024 | News
Four girls were injured in what’s being called an unprovoked attack at a Braintree movie theater. Braintree Police say that at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday a male entered the AMC 10 Braintree on Grandview Ave., walked past the ticket counter and entered one of the...
by WATD Web Editor | May 24, 2024 | News
Here’s a rundown of some Memorial Day events that will be taking place on the South Shore. Abington: Ceremony will begin at 9am, on Monday, May 27th, at the Veterans Lot of the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Bridgewater: There will be a ceremony that will be hosted by...
by Dan McCready | May 24, 2024 | News
The Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and busy roadways are to be expected. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News that pleasant weather and lower gas prices are likely to encourage people to venture out. Schieldrop tells WATD News that the return...
by Dan McCready | May 24, 2024 | News
One person has died following a fire in Braintree. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says that shortly before 10:30 p.m. Thursday crews were dispatched to the area of 26 McCusker Dr. following 9-1-1 calls and an alarm activation. Upon arrival firefighters saw light...
by Dan McCready | May 24, 2024 | News
The search continues for a missing woman last seen in Hanover. Hanover Police say Michelle Woodbury was last seen on May 5th at approximately 1:30 a.m. at a residence in the Town of Hanover when she reportedly left the residence on foot. Police say that in the last...
by Dan McCready | May 24, 2024 | News
Lightning strikes likely caused fires in two South Shore towns on Thursday with the first being reported in Kingston. Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch tells WATD News that the home sustained water damage and isn’t habitable for the time being, but that things could...
by Dan McCready | May 22, 2024 | News
**Update: Police say Delaney has been located.** Marshfield Police are attempting to locate a missing man for a well-being check. Police say they are trying to locate 27-year-old Patrick Delaney who was last seen on foot in the area of Green Harbor. He was last seen...
by Dan McCready | May 21, 2024 | News
The Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel began their meeting with an update from Holtec. The panel’s Chair James Lampert tells WATD News they also discussed Evaporation and Wastewater Disposal. There was also an update from the...
by Mariel Reed | May 20, 2024 | Election News, News
In Saturday’s annual town elections, Scituate voters overwhelmingly approved a debt exclusion override to build a new school while Hanover voters rejected a six-million-dollar override to fund the town’s operating budget. Scituate’s override won by more than one...
