Crews in Quincy were called out to the scene of a fire at 159 Crescent St. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Burchill tells WATD News that they were able to quickly respond to the fire. However, Burchill says the home did sustain some damage. The home has been deemed uninhabitable at this time.
A man facing charges after a pickup truck crashed into a Quincy home. Massachusetts State Police say that shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday a 2016 Ford F150 pickup struck a curb, then the light pole before crashing into a home on Furnace Brook Pkwy. The driver of the truck, 35-year-old Sean Lehane of Quincy, then […]
A Quincy man shot during a alleged road rage incident in Stoughton has been arrested. Stoughton Police say that on Wednesday night at around 9 p.m. 39-year-old Anh Kieu encountered a man at 7/11 on Washington St. in Canton where he allegedly pointed a gun at him. The victim then ran to his friend’s car, […]
Crews are on scene at a three alarm fire in Quincy. Norfolk County Control says the fire is taking place in an apartment building at 64 Willard St. At this time there is no official word regarding any potential damage or injuries. We are continuing to follow this story and will provide more information as […]
Quincy Fire Chief Joseph Jackson announced on Tuesday that the city would be putting a fourth ladder truck into service. Mayor Tom Koch said this will improve response times for residents throughout the city. Ladder 4 has been out of service since 1990.
A walk will be taking place in Quincy on Saturday in support of those dealing with mental health issues. Rick Doane, Executive Director of Interfaith Social Services, tells WATD News they are raising money for their mental health services. Doane says that it’s a fun 5K but you need to register in order […]
A man was arrested in Boston after a stabbing incident in Quincy on Sunday. The incident took place after 8:30 p.m. on Granite St. where three people were found injured. Quincy Police say the suspect in the case, Michael Campbell, was located in Boston and taken into custody without incident on charges of Home Invasion; […]
Two South Shore towns were dealing with brush fires Tuesday afternoon. Shortly before 3 p.m. Quincy Police announced they were closing Commander Shea Blvd. to traffic in both directions as crews were dealing with a large brush fire in a marsh. Meanwhile the Kingston Fire Department said crews were dealing with a small brush fire […]
The Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan begins Thursday night. Dr. Khalid Nasir, Imam of the Islamic Center of New England in Quincy, tells WATD News that special prayers are also included in Ramadan observances. Nasr says that when the COVID pandemic began a few years ago it impacted many Ramadan observances. Now […]
Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch gave his State of the City Address on Tuesday, an event attended by many dignitaries including Governor Maura Healey. Koch also touted the city’s finances. He also highlighted various public works projects. A cemetery expansion was also announced. Koch touched on the city’s diversity particularly in the […]