Tagged: Government Shutdown

Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, SNAP, Veterans Day

November 14th, 2025 | Government Shutdown

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the end of the Government Shutdown, SNAP benefits, and Veterans Day observances in the city. City of Brockton Sullivan Discusses Food Donation, Election, Government Shutdown

Sullivan Discusses Food Donation, Election, Government Shutdown

November 7th, 2025 | Government Shutdown

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready a recent donation to the Hunger Relief Fund, the recent election of Moises Rodrigues as his successor, and the ongoing Federal Government Shutdown. Eastern Bank Foundation Mayor-Elect Moises Rodrigues Pledges To Make Brockton A City For Everyone

Judges Order The Trump Administration To Use Contingency Funds For SNAP Payments During The Shutdown

October 31st, 2025 | Government Shutdown

Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode Island gave the administration leeway on whether to fund the program partially or in full for November. The […]

Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, Elections, Halloween

October 31st, 2025 | Government Shutdown

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the ongoing Government Shutdown, upcoming municipal elections, a visit from Turkish delegates, and Halloween. City of Brockton Brockton Mayoral Candidates Take Part In WATD Forum

State Steps Up To Support Head Start Program

October 28th, 2025 | Government Shutdown

In Plymouth, Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and Early Education Commissioner Amy Kershaw came to town on Monday to highlight the state’s funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs.  This, at a meeting at the South Shore Early Education Center.    WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more…. Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler : “This announcement is reflecting […]

Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, Street Takeovers, CORI Fair

October 24th, 2025 | Government Shutdown

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the ongoing Government Shutdown, the response to street takeover incidents, and a CORI Job Fair at Massasoit Community College. Brockton Public Safety Building Opens City Of Brockton

Sullivan Discusses Govt Shutdown, MCAS, Public Safety

October 3rd, 2025 | Government Shutdown

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the ongoing government shutdown, MCAS scores, and the new Public Safety Building. City Of Brockton Sullivan Discusses Government Shutdown, Marciano House, Nigerian Flag

Kearney Discussion Government Shutdown, Shelters, End Of Session

November 13th, 2023 | Government Shutdown

State Rep. Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the potential Federal Government Shutdown, the state’s emergency shelter system, and the end of formal voting sessions for 2023.

Sullivan Discusses School Budget Deficit, Government Shutdown, New Baseball Team

September 29th, 2023 | Government Shutdown

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the investigation into the school department’s $14.4 million budget deficit, the impact the looming government shutdown could have on the city, and the Frontier League baseball team that will play in Campanelli Stadium.

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