A longtime State Representative has passed away. Susan Williams Gifford’s office made the announcement saying she passed away Tuesday suddenly from cancer. She was 64-years-old. Gifford was first elected State Representative in November of 2002 and represented the 2nd Plymouth District, which includes the towns of Middleboro, Carver, and Wareham, most recently becoming Minority Whip […]
A Beverly man is facing charges following motor vehicle breaks in Wareham. Wareham Police say the break-ins took place in the Onset section of town and video surveillance from the area was used in an attempt to identify the suspect. They eventually located a man matching the description of the suspect, 36-year-old Kristopher Foley. Police […]
Not guilty pleas were entered by two people charged with operating an organized theft ring. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on Wednesday 35-year-old Amalia Cinca of Maryland pleaded not guilty in Wareham District Court to one count each of Larceny Over $1,200 and Organized Retail Crime. Her alleged accomplice, a 17 year-old […]
A Dorchester man has died after being struck by a train in Wareham Thursday afternoon. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 56-year-old Christopher Cater was fishing along Mass Coastal railroad tracks near Route 6 and Route 28. He was struck by the train at around 2:19 p.m. as it crossed the Narrows Crossing […]
Trucks were called in to deal with a brush fire in Wareham Thursday afternoon. Fire Chief John Kelley tells WATD News that the location helped to ensure things weren’t worse. Kelley went on to say that conditions right now make brush fires more likely. No injuries were reported.
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Wareham. Wareham Police Chief John Walcek says that at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, firefighters responded to a home on Plymouth Ave. for a reported fire in the basement. Upon arrival crews discovered a fast moving fire in the basement extending to the first floor […]
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Wareham. Fire officials say that at 3:13 a.m. Monday they responded to a home on Marion Rd. for a reported trailer fire. Fifteen firefighters arrived on scene and quickly attacked the fully involved camper fire, preventing it from extending to the residence. No injuries were […]
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Wareham. Fire officials say that at 11:20 p.m. Sunday they responded to an address on Longmeadow Dr. for a report of a fire. Upon arrival crews found multiple items burning directly in front of the garage.  They were able to quickly knock down the fire, however firefighters […]
A missing Wareham cow has been safely located. The Department of Natural Resources says that Rosie the cow was first spotted on Tuesday near Rickie Lane in East Wareham. Wareham Police said on Wednesday she is home safe and sound. At one point, she was being tracked by her owners in the vicinity of Maple […]
Marshfield Veterans’ Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans’ Service Officer Lisa Potts joined local veteran Brian Proctor and his wife Emmaline to speak with WATD’s Christine James how a leaking oil tank, not covered by insurance, may cost them their home. A link to their GoFundMe page can be found here:Â https://gofund.me/42141ae3