Tagged: COVID-19

Marshfield Town Administrator Reflects on 2020

December 28th, 2020 | COVID-19

As we take a look back at 2020 in Marshfield, one issue clearly dominated above all others.     However, Town Administrator Michael Maresco tells WATD News took some dramatic steps to fight COVID-19.      He also says that some good things did happen.     Maresco also says that they hope to step […]

Marshfield Community Christmas Reports Successful Year Despite Challenges

December 28th, 2020 | COVID-19

George Earle, Head Volunteer for Marshfield Community Christmas, tells WATD’s Dan McCready they had a fairly successful year.    

Plymouth Board of Health Discusses State COVID Orders

December 14th, 2020 | COVID-19

Plymouth Board of Health Discusses Gov. Baker’s COVID-19 orders.   In Plymouth, Governor Baker’s recent direction that municipalities move back to Phase 3, Step 1 did not greatly affect the town because Plymouth never made the move to Step 2.   This was discussed at the Board of Health meeting on Wednesday. Bobbi Clark has more:   Public […]

Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, MBTA Cuts

December 11th, 2020 | COVID-19

Credit: City of Brockton Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan provides WATD’s Dan McCready with an update on COVID numbers in the city, while also discussing proposed MBTA Cuts, and the ongoing situation at Fort Hood.

Years of Research Laid Groundwork for Speedy COVID-19 Shots

December 8th, 2020 | COVID-19

Years of research laid groundwork for speedy COVID-19 shots. How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped. Over a decade of behind-the-scenes research had new vaccine technology poised for a challenge just as the coronavirus erupted. The two U.S. frontrunners are made with a genetic code called […]

Duxbury: Percy Walker Pool Closed Due To COVID

December 4th, 2020 | COVID-19

Credit: Town of Duxbury Percy Walker Pool in Duxbury has been closed. The town’s Recreation Director Gordon Cushing says the Board of Health received notification on Thursday that an individual who was at the pool had tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was known to be at the pool on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Cushing […]

Brockton: Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, Special Ed Students

December 3rd, 2020 | COVID-19

Credit: City Of Brockton Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, hospital visitations, and when Special Education students may be returning to the classroom.

Brockton: Mayor Sullivan Discusses COVID, Thanksgiving

November 24th, 2020 | COVID-19

Credit: City Of Brockton Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the city’s COVID numbers, the COVID Task Force, and Thanksgiving.    

Braintree: Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers

November 18th, 2020 | COVID-19

Credit: Town of Braintree Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros discusses the latest COVID numbers and a new order regarding nursing homes in the town.

South Shore: Honoring Veterans During Pandemic

November 12th, 2020 | COVID-19

Credit: Desoto County, MS Website WATD’s Dan McCready speaks with Retired Navy Seal and Lt. Commander Tony O’Brien on how Veterans Day is being observed during the COVID-19 Pandemic.