An outdoor water ban is in effect for Abington and Rockland. The Abington and Rockland Joint Water Works says that the Massachusetts EPA issued a water supply emergency declaration on Friday because of low levels in water supply reservoirs. All outdoor watering is prohibited including the watering and irrigation of lawns and gardens, the filling […]
Preliminary results are in for Rockland’s town election that took place on Saturday. Results have Jennifer Smith unseating incumbent Robert Stephens for Chair at the Board of Health. Smith had 385 votes while Stephens only had 57. Robert F. Coughlin came in as the runner up with 312. For the Selectboard, both incumbents, John Ellard […]
Plymouth and Rockland provide WATD News with updates on storm recovery efforts. WATD’s Dan McCready has more. Pembroke Snow Cleanup Continues Town of Rockland Town of Plymouth
An investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Rockland. Police Chief Nicholas Zeoli and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz say that shortly after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday officers responded to reports of gunshots being heard in the area of 75 Deering Square. Upon arrival, first responders found a man, later identified as 29-year-old Darnel Andre […]
The Chairman of Rockland’s Board of Health has become the subject of an investigation. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… Rockland Board of Health Cohasset TM Announces They Are Stepping Down
Christine Flaherty, the Rockland Recreation Project Manager, and Olivia McCormack, the Rockland Recreation Event Manager, discuss their upcoming Fall Festival. The Rockland Fall Festival will be held on September 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Union St. Rockland Recreation Department Marshfield Vets Agents Discuss Upcoming Coffee
A Haitian national has been found guilty in connection with the rape of a 15-year-old girl at a Rockland hotel. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on March 13, 2024, Rockland Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn at 850 Hingham St. for a report of a sexual assault. The hotel was being […]
Rockland Fire Chief Scott Duffey speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the upcoming vote on Saturday regarding funding for a new fire station and ladder truck. Rockland Fire Dept. Both Overrides Fail at Rockland Ballots
Opening week of the 2025 high school football season is here, and it promises to be another successful campaign for the South Shore. The area returns tons of talent, with perennial powers reloading and a number of teams looking to surprise this fall. Deep playoff runs and Super Bowl appearances have been commonplace for local […]
Rockland Police say they will be conducting safety training at schools in town. The training began on Monday at the Phelps School and will continue Tuesday at the Middle and High School complex and Thursday at the Esten School. They say the public should not be alarmed if they see an increased police presence at […]