Tagged: politics

Creed Discusses State Of The Union Address

March 2nd, 2022 | politics

WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready his thoughts on President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Tuesday night.   Photo Credit: White House Twitter Feed

Flaherty Not Seeking Another Term On Plymouth Select Board

February 4th, 2022 | politics

Current member of the Plymouth Select Board, Patrick Flaherty, says he is not going to run for re-election again in  May. WATD News asked Flaherty if continued “news attention and focus” on the role of the Select Board in the process of Plymouth Town Manager Melissa Arrighi leaving, and whether a new Town manager appointed had anything to do […]

Former City Councilor Announces Run For Attorney General

February 2nd, 2022 | politics

Former Boston city councilor and unsuccessful mayoral candidate Andrea Campbell says she is running for state Attorney General. Campbell said on Twitter on Wednesday that she has dedicated her life to fighting for greater equity and opportunity, and plans to be an advocate for fundamental change and progress if elected to the attorney general’s office. […]

Lack Of Quorum Prevents Voting On Certain Articles At Whitman STM

February 1st, 2022 | politics

Whitman Town Administrator Lincoln Heineman gives WATD’s Dan McCready a recap of Whitman Special Town Meeting on Monday night.  

Political Analyst Looks At The Big Stories From 2021

December 31st, 2021 | politics

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about the big political stories from the past year and what could be ahead for 2022.  

Nero’s Law Sponsor Provides Bill Update

December 30th, 2021 | politics

After lawmakers on Beacon Hill passed Nero’s Law, a bill to allow for the humane transportation and medical attention of police K-9’s, WATD News caught up with house sponsor State Rep. Steve Xiarhos for an update.  Credit: Yarmouth Police Dept.

Scituate Looks Back At 2021

December 29th, 2021 | politics

Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the challenges and accomplishments in 2021.      

Downing Drops Out Of Governor’s Race

December 28th, 2021 | politics

The first Democrat to formally announce a run for governor in Massachusetts says he is dropping out of the race. Former state Sen. Ben Downing said in a statement Tuesday he is dropping out of the 2022 election because his campaign simply does not have the financial resources to continue. With Republican Gov. Charlie Baker […]

State Rep Looks Back On 2021

December 27th, 2021 | politics

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about legislative accomplishments in 2021.

Political Analyst Discusses Baker’s Decision Not To Run

December 1st, 2021 | politics

WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about Governor Charlie Baker’s decision to not seek re-election.