Tagged: Halloween

Sullivan Discusses Halloween, Voting

November 1st, 2024 | Halloween

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Halloween in the city, early voting, and preparations for Election Day.  

South Shore Spooks, Finale – Volume 4: the Lizzie Borden House in Fall River

October 25th, 2024 | Halloween

Volume 4 of “South Shore Spooks”, an October feature of The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD South Shore Spooks wraps up today with our epic finale: The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River. The mystery remains as to who killed Andrew and Abby Borden so this home is one of the most infamous […]

South Shore Spooks, Volume 3: the USS Salem in Quincy

October 18th, 2024 | Halloween

Volume 3 of “South Shore Spooks”, an October feature of The South Shore’s Morning News on 95.9 WATD We continue our investigations of South Shore’s Haunted Happenings this week as we step aboard the last remaining heavy cruiser, the USS Salem in Quincy. The ship is steeped in history with its past as a makeshift […]

Whitman, Hanson Trick-Or-Treaters Warned Of Bear Sighting

November 1st, 2023 | Halloween

Trick-or-treaters in Whitman and Hanson were asked to be aware of another scary sight on Halloween, a bear. Whitman Police say that at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday they received a report of a black bear in the area of Commercial St. between Linden St. and Dyer Ave. An officer reported seeing the bear while responding to […]

Halloween Origins And Local Tales With Peter Drummey

October 31st, 2023 | Halloween

Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, for the Massachusetts Historical Society speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about Halloween’s origins and a local story.  

Anthony Sammarco Discusses Halloween Traditions In Boston

October 31st, 2023 | Halloween

Author and historian Anthony Sammarco discussed his book “Halloween Traditions In Boston” during a recent visit to the Thomas Crane Library in Quincy.

Sullivan Discusses COVID, Hospitals, and Halloween

October 6th, 2022 | Halloween

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, hospitalization rates, and the city’s plans for Halloween.

Paranormal Writer Jeff Belanger Celebrates Return Of Halloween In Whitman

October 31st, 2021 | Halloween

During a recent visit to the Whitman Public Library, paranormal writer and podcast host Jeff Belanger spoke with WATD News about a return to Halloween observances after a year of lockdown.    

Sullivan Discusses Brockton Power Outages, COVID, Halloween

October 29th, 2021 | Halloween

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about storm recovery efforts, COVID numbers, school safety, and the status of Halloween in the city.     Photo credit: Lenny Rowe.

Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Booster Shots

October 22nd, 2021 | Halloween

Brockton is continuing to deal with the COVID Pandemic.   However, Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News the situation has seen improvement at local hospitals.   Sullivan also announced that the Shaw’s Center has been approved as a regional site for booster shots.   He says the city is continuing to make process with vaccinations […]