Tagged: Brockton

Sullivan Discusses Steward Health, School Budgets, July 4th

June 27th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest with Good Samaritan Medical Center, the City Council vote on the school budget, and the city’s preparations for July 4th.  

Crews Called To Scene Of Brockton Fire

June 26th, 2024 | Brockton

Crews were called to the scene of a 3-alarm fire in Brockton at around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday.   Capt. Daniel Foye tells WATD News that the design of the building created challenges for firefighters.   Rockland and West Bridgewater were among the communities providing mutual aid.   One firefighter was treated on scene for a […]

One Injured In Brockton Shooting

June 11th, 2024 | Brockton

One person was injured following a shooting in Brockton Monday night. Brockton Police says the incident took place shortly after 9:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 44 Brook St. with reports saying the shots were fired from a white truck traveling on Brook St.  It appears the suspect targeted a blue Nissan Sedan and a […]

Sullivan Discusses Hagler Statue, Steward Healthcare, Flag Raising

May 30th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the upcoming dedication of a statue for Marvelous Marvin Hagler, the ongoing situation with Steward Healthcare, and the raising of the LGBTQ+ Flag.

Steward Healthcare Files For Bankruptcy Protection

May 6th, 2024 | Brockton

Steward Healthcare has filed for bankruptcy protection. The company released a statement saying, “it has commenced an in-court restructuring process through the filing of voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.” Steward went on to say that they do not “expect any interruptions in its day-to-day operations, which will continue […]

Sullivan Discusses Schools, College Protests, and Climate Resilience

May 2nd, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about issues with the school budget, potential concerns over college protests, and a new webpage dedicated to climate resilience.

Sheriff Discusses CORI Job Fair

April 30th, 2024 | Brockton

Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the upcoming CORI Friendly Career & Resource Fair. The CORI Friendly Career & Resource Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 1st from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Massasoit Community College Student Center at One Massasoit Boulevard in Brockton.

Sullivan Discusses Good Samaritan, ARPA Projects

April 25th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about ongoing issues at Good Samaritan Medical Center, ARPA Spending and other issues.

Sullivan Discusses Death Of College President, Earthquake

April 5th, 2024 | Brockton

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan spoke with WATD’s Dan McCready about the death of Massasoit Community College President Ray DiPasquale, Friday’s earthquake and Thursday’s Nor’easter.  

Massasoit Announces Death Of College President

April 5th, 2024 | Brockton

Ray DiPasquale, the President of Massasoit Community College, has died. The school announced the death on their website saying he served as the school’s seventh president of, from August of 2021 until his passing. The City of Brockton also expressed condolences to his family. No further information is available at this time.