Tagged: Brockton

Sullivan Discusses Presidential Election, Bat Bus Crash, and Turkeys

November 7th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the recent Presidential Election, a woman who was struck by a Brockton Area Transit bus, and the Turkey Giveaway.

Tiering the South Shore Football Title Contenders

November 6th, 2024 | Brockton

Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE The opening round of the MIAA High School Football Tournament is here! With 26 area teams competing in the playoffs this season across eight divisions, there are plenty of chances for South Shore title winners. The move the MIAA made to a statewide playoff format in […]

Sullivan Discusses Halloween, Voting

November 1st, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Halloween in the city, early voting, and preparations for Election Day.  

Sullivan Discusses Early Voting, School Transportation, Turkish Flag Raising

October 24th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about early voting in the city, school transportation costs, and an upcoming Turkish Flag Raising.

Brockton Man Sentenced On Gun Charge

October 18th, 2024 | Brockton

A sentence was handed down on Thursday for a Brockton man who unlawfully possessed a gun. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that in June 43-year-old Michael Whitfield pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on March 6, 2023 where […]

Parole Denied For Brockton Man Convicted In Murder Of Parents, Sister

October 18th, 2024 | Brockton

Parole has been denied for a Brockton man who was convicted of killing both of his parents and his sister. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on October 9, 1993, then 15 year-old Gerard McCra, now known as Kuluwn Asar, argued with both of his parents. Later that day he shot his mother, […]

Eight Displaced Following Brockton Kitchen Fire

September 20th, 2024 | Brockton

Eight people were displaced following a fire in Brockton Thursday afternoon. The incident took place around noon when fire officials say they received a report of a building fire for 12 Wilkins Pl. Upon arrival crews saw the occupants evacuating with heavy smoke pushing from the rear of a 2 1/2 story wood frame house. […]

Report Released On Brockton School Budget Deficit

September 11th, 2024 | Brockton

A 214 page report was released Tuesday afternoon with the results of an independent investigation of the Brockton public school district fiscal year 2023 budget deficit. The 18 million dollar deficit originally was 23.8 million–but using other unspent funds to offset that amount, the final number was 18 million. The overspending including 13.2 million on […]

Sullivan Discusses Primary, Mosquitoes, NOFX Day

September 6th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the recent Primary, the threats from mosquitoes, and a declaration of NOFX Day in the City of Brockton.  

Sullivan Discusses Good Samaritan, Schools, Closing Pools

August 23rd, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the recent announcement regarding a new owner for Good Samaritan Medical Center, latest development in the city schools, and the closure of the Manning and Cosgrove Pools.