In Plymouth, DPW Director Jonathan Beder officially resigned on January 30, after having been on leave for about two weeks prior to that time. Town Manager Derek Brindisi talks about Beder’s role in the operation of the DPW during his dozen years of leadership there, the work of the DPW during Beder’s recent absence, and […]
As we turn the calendar to February, the playoff push has begun across the state. The winter tournaments are just over three weeks away, and local teams are polishing their postseason resumes and chasing those final qualifying wins. With the advent of the new MIAA Power Ranking system, we are to believe that the state […]
In Plymouth, the Select Board issued a new policy last November that when the warrant closes the second week of December—all language and supporting documents must be presented in the lead up to spring Annual Town Meeting. The Community Preservation Committee, or CPC, presented those materials on the 22nd—one day late.  Community Chairman Bill Keohan […]
In Plymouth, the Select Board at their meeting on the 10th, hosted a joint session with the School Committee and the Advisory and Finance Committee to review again the proposed fiscal 2024 school budget, originally presented to the Select Board last month. School officials have been consistent in limiting budget reductions to preserve the quality […]
In Plymouth, in the aftermath of the pandemic, many people have experienced isolation, loss and disruption, leading to what is now a mental health crisis. So, it’s an invaluable time for the state to be opening walk-in Community Behavioral Health Centers…this according to Sarah Cloud, who directs Social Services at Plymouth’s Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, […]
The Plymouth County Registry of Deeds will be displaying another historic document on Friday. Register of Deeds John Buckley tells WATD News that folks are welcome to drop on by and take a look. The document will be on display between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds […]
In Plymouth, the town is home to thousands of dogs and for the owners of those pets, the Town Clerk would like to remind them that dog licenses are about to expire. Town Clerk Kelly McElreath: “We have about ten thousand dogs, based on the records that I can see here in town, so […]
The Sports Exchange on 95.9 WATD · Bill Wilhelm Award Ceremony | Sports Exchange 12 – 11 – 22 (Ep. 192) On Sunday night, 95.9 WATD celebrated the conclusion of the 2022 high school football season with its presentation of the inaugural Bill Wilhelm Award. Named for the station’s first and longtime Sports Director, Wilhelm […]
The Town of Plymouth will now be able to hold Town Meetings in a hybrid format. State Representative Mathew Muratore tells WATD News that this legislation was something that came out of the pandemic. Muratore says the bill did face some challenges before it was ultimately passed. Muratore says that this legislation […]
In Plymouth, Attorney Meg Sheehan of the Community Land and Water Coalition, a group dedicated to preserving the town’s drinking water, says she’s been hearing about an unlawful, unpermitted mining operation off of Long Pond Road at Joshua’s Way. This is the proposed 18 acre site of the New Hope Chapel. So she asked the […]