Republican Gov. Charlie Baker says he won’t seek a third term as governor of Massachusetts. Baker’s announcement Wednesday comes as his party is bitterly split between supporters and foes of former President Donald Trump. His decision comes near the end of a second grueling year in which his singular focus has been trying to cope […]
A Hanson Selectman has paid a civil penalty in connection with violations of the conflict of interest law. The State Ethics Commission said Selectman Kenneth Mitchell, Sr. has paid a $5,000 after authorizing town payments to Newcomb’s Tree Services LLC. where he works as the general manager. The Commission said that Mitchell, as a selectman, signed […]
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the recently passed Infrastructure Bill and the latest redistricting maps proposed for state House and Senate districts.
Duxbury Town Manger Rene Read provides WATD’s Dan McCready a preview of Special Town Meeting take place at 7 p.m. Monday at the Duxbury Schools Performing Arts Center at 73 Alden St. Photo Credit: Google Maps
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about his successful re-election bid. Photo Credit: Mayor Robert Sullivan Facebook Page
Town Administrator Jim Boudreau gives WATD’s Dan McCready a preview of Scituate Special Town Meeting on Tuesday night. Photo Credit: Town of Scituate
Pembroke will be holding a Special Town Meeting Tuesday night and most of the nine warrant articles will involve fiscal issues. However, Town Manager Bill Chenard tells WATD News that one article in particular is likely to generate a great deal of debate and discussion. Chenard also says that COVID protocols will be […]
Plymouth wrapped up Fall Town Meeting on Saturday. Town Moderator Steven Trifletti tells WATD News that two particular issues dominated the discussion. Â This meeting was also held virtually. Trifletti says that any decisions regarding future virtual town meetings will depend on legislative action on Beacon Hill and the state of the pandemic. […]
Zoning articles and Marijuana will be among the items voted on during Marshfield’s Special Town Meeting on Monday. Town Moderator Don Gibson tells WATD News that 35 articles will be on the warrant including a request for more funding for a Department of Public Works Building Project. There will also be a proposed […]
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about a proposed map with new district lines for all 200 state House and Senate seats.