Tagged: politics

Markey Visits Quincy, Hull To Discuss Green Energy, Infrastructure

May 5th, 2021 | politics

Senator Ed Markey came to Quincy on Monday to promote President Joe Biden’s $2.25 billion infrastructure package, dubbed the American Jobs Plan. During his visit, the state’s junior senator highlighted the benefits that investments in infrastructure, particularly the MBTA, provides.   Mayor Tom Koch echoed that sentiment saying that public transportation is vital to the […]

Rockland Wraps Up Special And Annual Town Meeting

May 5th, 2021 | politics

Rockland Town Administrator Douglas Lapp gives WATD’s Dan McCready a recap of Monday’s Special and Annual Town Meeting.  

Kearney Discusses Vaccine Rollout, Firefighter Grants

April 13th, 2021 | politics

State Representative Patrick Kearney discussed the COVID Vaccine Rollout and other grants and programs in his district.

Middleborough Holds Town Election On Saturday

April 3rd, 2021 | politics

There will be one contested race on the ballot when voters in Middleborough head to the polls on Saturday. Three candidates are running for two available seats on the School Committee with incumbent Richard Young running against Ezekiel Adams Lewis, and Robert Sullivan. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters in Precinct […]

Clerk Discusses Upcoming Plymouth Election

March 30th, 2021 | politics

The deadline for those looking to return papers for Plymouth’s upcoming Town Election was last Friday. Town Clerk Pearl Sears tells WATD News there was a pretty good response and the big focus will be on the Charter Commission seats.   She also gave a rundown of the other races on the ballot.   Sears […]

Kearney Calls For Teachers To Receive J&J Vaccine

March 10th, 2021 | politics

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the COVID vaccine rollout and his call for teachers to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Former State Senator Downing Announces Campaign For Governor

February 10th, 2021 | politics

Former State Senator Ben Downing discusses his Gubernatorial Campaign with WATD’s Dan McCready. Photo Credit: BenForMass.com

Kearney Discusses COVID Vaccine Signups, Climate Change

February 8th, 2021 | politics

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about troubles with setting up COVID vaccine appointments and transparency in votes for climate change legislation.    

Analyst Looks At State Of Commonwealth Address

January 27th, 2021 | politics

WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready his thoughts on Gov. Charlie Baker’s State of the Commonwealth Address.     Photo Credit: Mass Governor Twitter Feed

Rep. Muratore Takes A Look Back On 2020

January 12th, 2021 | politics

State Representative Matt Muratore takes a look back at 2020 with WATD’s Dan McCready and discusses what to expect in 2021.