Tagged: COVID-19

Braintree High School To Resume In Class Learning

March 14th, 2021 | COVID-19

Braintree High School students are returning to their classrooms.   Mayor Charles Kokoros tells WATD News that other schools will be following.   Kokoros says they have also been working with the teachers union to address any concerns they may have regarding reopening.   Kokoros says he’s confident that with improved weather, vaccinations, and proper […]

Brockton Mayor Discusses Vaccine Allotment, Outreach, and Strand Theatre Fire

March 11th, 2021 | COVID-19

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about vaccine outreach and the observance of the Strand Theatre Fire.  

Kearney Calls For Teachers To Receive J&J Vaccine

March 10th, 2021 | COVID-19

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the COVID vaccine rollout and his call for teachers to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Brockton Mayor Highlights Progress Towards School Reopening

February 25th, 2021 | COVID-19

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan gives WATD’s Dan McCready the city’s latest COVID Numbers and new regarding the reopening of schools.    Photo Credit: City of Brockton

Braintree Mayor Kokoros Unhappy With State Vaccination Plans

February 21st, 2021 | COVID-19

Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros is not happy about the state’s recent policies when it comes to COVID-19 Vaccine distributions.     Kokoros tells WATD News these challenges come as they are still working to address challenges with schools reopening.     Mayor Kokoros says they have vaccinated over 1,200 individuals in Braintree between first responders […]

Veterans’ Vaccination Event In Plymouth Postponed

February 19th, 2021 | COVID-19

A planned COVID-19 Vaccination event for veterans, that was scheduled to take place in Plymouth this weekend, has been postponed.   While this is a walk-in event, VA Boston Spokesman Kyle Toto tells WATD News they are asking participants to bring some identification with them.   The vaccination clinic will now take place from 10 […]

Local Churches Observe Ash Wednesday During Pandemic

February 18th, 2021 | COVID-19

Ash Wednesday officially begins the Catholic season of Lent. However, with the pandemic still ongoing, local churches have made adjustments to allow people to participate in a more socially distant way.   Fr. Stephen Boyle, Pastor of St. Christine’s Catholic Church in Marshfield, tells WATD News they’ve actually taken steps to greatly avoid any potential […]

Kearney Discusses COVID Vaccine Signups, Climate Change

February 8th, 2021 | COVID-19

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about troubles with setting up COVID vaccine appointments and transparency in votes for climate change legislation.    

Marshfield Vaccination Site Opens Monday

February 8th, 2021 | COVID-19

The Town of Marshfield is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic starting Monday, Feburary 8th. Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco says anyone from Plymouth County included in phase 2 should go to the Department of Public Health website to sign up.   Maresco says the state also started a hotline for anyone having difficulty navigating through […]

Brockton Mayor Discusses Shaw’s Center, State Vaccination Site

February 5th, 2021 | COVID-19

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about a new testing facility at the Shaw’s Center and a push to get a COVID-19 vaccination site in his city.   The city has created its own simplified registration form that will make it easier for residents to get the vaccine when they are eligible. […]