In Plymouth, the school district is one of the largest in the state, operating 12 schools. And the town can point with pride to two state-of-the-art high schools, and the Manomet Elementary School was just recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School.  But, two elementary schools in North Plymouth, in […]
State Representative Kathy LaNatra speaks with Dan McCready about a bill the seeks to help veterans and their families. Photo Credit: Desoto County, MS Website
There are three candidates running for two open seats on the Marshfield School Committee. Eric Kelley is running against incumbents Lara Brait and Rich Greer. Rich Greer speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about his bid for re-election to the Marshfield School Committee. Eric Kelley spoke with WATD’s Christine James about his campaign: WATD […]
Math made a fashion statement at Marshfield High School during Pi Day observances on Monday. Lindsay-Leigh Consolati, the head of the school’s Math department, told WATD News that activities in previous years were curtailed due to storm cancellations and the COVID pandemic. Consalati says that while the day is fun, it also aids […]
A Randolph teenager has been elected to a statewide student leadership position. Jade Moynihan, a 16-year-old Junior at Foxborough Regional Charter School, won following a successful campaign, which was run differently this year due to COVID. Moynihan tells WATD News her platform focused on improved communication. Moynihan says they will have their […]
A Duxbury teacher facing allegations of abuse has been fired. The parents of former student Parker Foley filed a lawsuit alleging that John Blake had sexually abused their son while he was a student at Duxbury Middle School. Superintendent John Antonucci says these claims were investigated by the Duxbury Police Department, the Plymouth County District […]
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about his community’s latest COVID numbers and the state of the school budget.
Robert Wargo has been named the new Superintendent of the Weymouth Public Schools. The School Committee selected Wargo with a unanimous vote during a special meeting on Saturday. Interim Superintendent Kathleen Smith says the selection came after a preliminary screening committee of 17 members vetted over thirty candidates. Wargo was previously the Principal at Scituate […]
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 […]
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.