The Town of Duxbury put forth its first budget override in 35 years at their Annual Town Meeting, which, despite all of the controversy in town, passed during the vote. Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read tells WATD news that the budget discussion was the hottest item on the warrant, and that he’s glad that […]
Duxbury Deputy Fire Chief Brian Monahan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the importance of checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors this weekend to make sure they are properly working.
A Duxbury man is facing charges after a police chase. Duxbury Police say that at around 5 p.m. Tuesday they saw a Toyota Celica driving on Parks St. with an expired inspection sticker. It was also determined that the owner had a suspended license due to an “immediate threat.” Officers attempted to make vehicle stop, […]
Duxbury Fire Chief Robert Reardon, Police Chief Chief Michael A. Carbone, School Superintendent Dr. Danielle E. Klingaman and Select Board Member Fernando Guitart speak with WATD’s Christine James about why they want voters to support the upcoming override vote.
The Sports Exchange on 95.9 WATD · 2024 Bill Wilhelm Award Ceremony | Sports Exchange 1 – 12 – 25 (Ep. 283) On Sunday night, 95.9 WATD celebrated the conclusion of the 2024 high school football season with its presentation of the third annual Bill Wilhelm Award. Named for the station’s first and longtime Sports […]
Duxbury firefighters were called in to rescue a deer on Sunday near Hatches Bar Rd. Capt. Jack Ahern tells WATD News about some of the steps that were taken as part of this rescue. Ahern say that anyone who encounters an animal in a situation like this should call 9-1-1. Ahern say […]
This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the finalists for the 2024 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., three student athletes from the area were announced from the pool of 10 semifinalists that were named last month. […]
This Sunday, 95.9 WATD announced the semifinalists for the 2024 Bill Wilhelm Award, recognizing the most outstanding high school football player on the South Shore. Announced during the Sports Exchange, airing every Sunday at 5 p.m., 10 student athletes from the area were included in the list of potential winners of the award’s second presentation. […]
Duxbury officials will be looking at a tax override in the spring to bridge a budget gap they say would result in the layoff of nearly forty town employees. About seventy residents and officials gathered for the select board meeting last night (Monday) where town department heads outlined the impact the current budget deficit would […]
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Super Bowl week is upon us in the Commonwealth, and the Sports Exchange boys are gearing up for a wild week at Gillette. Eight games will be played over the next three days, with 16 teams vying for a state championship. Seven of the eight divisions […]