Tagged: politics

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

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

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

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