Fire crews were called to the scene of a Duxbury school for a possible gas leak. Fire officials say that shortly before 8 a.m. Monday they were called to the Alden School where firefighters were able to locate “an isolated issue in the gym.” They say that the children were safely relocated to the auditorium […]
It’s hard to believe we’re a month into the winter season, but despite postponements galore, most teams are thru the first third of their schedule. Even with sparse schedules, the first four weeks of the season have given us a great picture of who the contenders are, and which stars of the South Shore will […]
Seven South Shore teams will descend upon Gillette Stadium for Super Bowl games next week It’s official! After the South Shore shined this weekend, seven area schools are set to return to Gillette Stadium for Super Bowl games during the first week of December. Three separate games will be contested between league opponents; the first […]
Duxbury Town Manger Rene Read provides WATD’s Dan McCready a preview of Special Town Meeting take place at 7 p.m. Monday at the Duxbury Schools Performing Arts Center at 73 Alden St. Photo Credit: Google Maps
Duxbury High School held a ceremony Wednesday paying tribute to two Medal of Honor winners. Lt. Col. William Swenson led his unit through an ambush while he was a U.S. Army Captain in Afghanistan in 2009. Audio courtesy of Dragon TV. Retired Army Capt. Florent Groberg, was injured while protecting his unit from a […]
A shark sighting has been reported at Duxbury Beach. Beach officials say the sighting was reported before 7 a.m. today (Tuesday). As a result there is no swimming at this time. Officials say lifeguards are on duty and will open swimming later in the day. Photo Credit: Duxbury Beach Twitter Feed
Duxbury School Superintendent John Antonucci will be leaving his post to become superintendent in North Attleboro. During Antonucci’s hearing before the North Attleboro School Committee he referenced recent controversies in Duxbury, such as the use of anti-Semitic language by members of the Duxbury High School football team and a lawsuit regarding an allegation of abuse […]
Duxbury School Superintendent John Antonucci is one of three finalists for the Superintendent of Schools in North Attleboro. The Sun Chronicle reports that the North Attleboro school committee plans to pick a new superintendent when it meets on Thursday. The three finalists are Duxbury School Superintendent John Antonucci, Frank Tiano of Uxbridge, and Peter […]
Duxbury wrapped up its Special and Annual Town Meeting in pretty quick order on Saturday. Town Manager Rene Read tells WATD News the meetings were conducted successfully, despite a somewhat low turnout. However, Read says one article generated more debate than anyone had expected. The meeting was conducted with COVID protocols in […]
Three people were hospitalized following a four vehicle crash on Route 3 South in Duxbury. Massachusetts State Police say the crash took place shortly after 5 p.m. Friday near Exit 22. The victims were transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Plymouth with what are described as minor injuries. The incident is under investigation.