A Plymouth family has finally been able to make it out of Gaza after numerous attempts. Hanai Shafai tells WATD News his brother Hazem, his sister-in-law Sanaa, and the couple’s three children, Seera, Yumna and Jasser have some medical issues to address. He also expressed gratitude to the family’s hometown for their support […]
In Plymouth, to ban or not to ban the sale of nips—that will be the question on the ballot in a special election to be held soon. This…the result of the effort of the town’s liquor store retailers, who collected the required signatures for the special election, even though Town Meeting recently approved the ban […]
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.
In Plymouth, a win is a win, but perhaps not—if your side loses. In a majority vote on Article 15, a ban on the sale of single serving liquor containers or nips, was approved by Town Meeting on October 21st in a 72-67 vote—to go into effect July 1st.  But Peter Balboni, owner of Pioppi’s […]
Plymouth Fire Chief Neil Foley speaks with WATD’s Christine James about Fire Safety Month and their upcoming Open House. The Plymouth Fire Department Open House will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library at 132 South St.
In Plymouth, allowing Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADU’s as a way to increase affordable housing is gaining momentum. ADU’s are those living spaces created above the garage, or in a breezeway to add a one bedroom unit, or even a detached one-bedroom dwelling on a single house lot.  This idea is gaining attention statewide, and […]
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD’s Dan McCready re-cap of the Fall Annual Town Meeting.
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti gives WATD’s Dan McCready a preview of the Fall Annual Town Meeting. The Plymouth Fall Annual Town Meeting will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday at Plymouth North High School.
With just two weeks left in the regular season, the MIAA Power Rankings watch is on. Playoff positioning is in full swing, as teams vie for top seeds, home games, and for some, spots in the tournament. It’s been a great fall thus far for the South Shore and Metro South. At least one area […]
In Plymouth , the Blue Future conference on Monday and Tuesday of this week, at Hotel 1620, sponsored by the Plymouth Foundation, got off to a futuristic start highlighting our town’s marine economy and featuring a contingent from Donegal, Ireland, leaders in the aquaculture industry… WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more. Stephen Cole, Director of the […]