Tagged: East Bridgewater

Two Suspects Identified In Vandalism At East Bridgewater Church

October 9th, 2023 | East Bridgewater

Officials say they have identified the two individuals responsible for the vandalism at a Catholic Church in East Bridgewater. Police Chief Michael Jenkins and Fire Chief Timothy M. Harhen say that on Friday afternoon, East Bridgewater Police and Fire responded to St. John the Evangelist Church, 210 Central St., for a report of vandalism. An […]

East Bridgewater Football Joins the Sports Exchange

September 5th, 2023 | East Bridgewater

Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE In a year where the South Shore League seems to be as wide open as ever, the East Bridgewater Vikings seem to be in the perfect position to enter the league title conversation. The Vikings have talent returning at all the skill positions, and have a […]

Bubble watch: Five South Shore basketball teams fighting for playoff spots

February 14th, 2023 | East Bridgewater

Amidst the final full week of the regular season, the eyes of the high school basketball world are now firmly affixed to the MIAA Power Rankings. With each release, the postseason picture becomes clearer, and the line between in and out emboldens. The parameters for basketball tournament qualification are simple; there are two ways into […]

Dam Break Leads To Road Closure In East Bridgewater

January 27th, 2023 | East Bridgewater

A road closure is in effect in East Bridgewater after a dam broke. East Bridgewater Police say Pond St. will be closed at the boat ramp, after a dam broke upriver in Halifax. This caused the water to overflow the road/bridge by that area of Robin’s Pond. Police say the road will be blocked and […]

MIAA Football Playoffs: Matchups and Game Times for Every South Shore Team

October 31st, 2022 | East Bridgewater

The opening week of the MIAA Football Playoffs is upon us, and the fields are loaded with South Shore teams. In total, 26 area schools qualified for the postseason. Of those, 13 will host Round 1 matchups, and seven have clinched home field advantage through to the semifinals, when games will be played at neutral […]

East Bridgewater Police Investigating Vehicle Breaks

October 7th, 2022 | East Bridgewater

East Bridgewater Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins. Police say the break-ins took place during the overnight/early morning hours on Friday where an individual helped himself to items in unlocked vehicles. The breaks took place in the areas of Shawnee Ave., Thayer Ave., Matfield St. and West Union St. in both East Bridgewater […]

Nine thoughts from the first half of the high school football season

October 3rd, 2022 | East Bridgewater

  It’s hard to believe, but we are already midway through the regular season in high school football. Four weeks are in the books, the first set of Power Rankings are out, and the eyes of the South Shore are quickly shifting towards the postseason. Check out WATD’s Week 4 Fantasy Draft The season to […]

Demolition Derby Champ Vanessa McDonald Talks With WATD

August 30th, 2022 | East Bridgewater

Vanessa McDonald, a 23-year-old East Bridgewater resident, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about her recent Demolition Derby win at the Marshfield Fair. Photo Credit: Dan McCready

East Bridgewater Police Get Distracted Driving Grant

April 4th, 2022 | East Bridgewater

East Bridgewater Police will be out in force in this month to combat distracted driving.   Deputy Police Chief Michael Jenkins tells WATD News that they will be making education a top priority.   Jenkins also says this is a very serious issue.   For more distracted driving safety information visit the NHTSA website here or the […]

Crews Called Out To Early Morning Whitman Fire

July 29th, 2021 | East Bridgewater

Crews in Whitman were called to the scene of an early morning fire. Chief Timothy Clancy says that at around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday they were dispatched to 74 Linden St. over a report of a fire in the second floor bathroom. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming from the second floor and were able to […]