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Stay In Place Issued At Plymouth North High School
A Stay-In-Place Order was issued Thursday at Plymouth North High School. Police officials tell WATD News that there was a verbal altercation between two students and, due to the extent of the allegations, they issued the stay-in place while the incident was...
Brockton Mayor Discusses ARPA, Budgets, and Baseball
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about ARPA Funding, the city's budget, and the return of baseball. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbBJbNFEyWQ&t=2s
Memorial Service Held For Philip Johnston
The life and legacy of Philip W. Johnston were celebrated at a memorial service Sunday at University of Massachusetts at Boston. Johnston was the chair of the state’s democratic party from 2000 to 2007. Before that, he represented the fourth and tenth Plymouth...
Crews Respond To A Two Alarm Fire In Milton
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Milton. Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Murphy tells WATD News the fire was reported around 2:30 a.m. and crews quickly got to work. The cause of the fire remains under investigation and the home has been...
Scituate To Hold Special And Annual Town Meeting Monday Night
Town Administrator James Boudreau gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Special & Annual Town Meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVXG6iHIPUg Scituate Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Scituate High School Gymnasium.
Eight Percent Turnout At West Bridgewater Annual Town Election
There was just one contested race in Saturday’s West Bridgewater Annual Town Election. John Waller and Peregrine Wiech are the new members of the School Committee. They defeated incumbent David Schmeer. Waller topped the race with 348 votes and Wiech received 293....
Both Overrides Fail at Rockland Ballots
Rockland Residents have turned down both Override Questions in the Annual Town Election. The results for the 2025 Rockland Annual Town Election are in. Rockland had two contested races this year, one for seats on the Selectboard and one for the role of Park...
3rd Annual CCVS Canine Blood Drive to Honor Sergeant Sean M. Gannon & K9 Nero on 7th Anniversary
BOURNE, MA – On the 7-year anniversary of the murder of Yarmouth Police Sergeant Sean M. Gannon and the shooting of his devoted K9 partner Nero, the community will come together to honor their legacy through a powerful act of compassion and service. Cape Cod...
Cruz Discusses Recent Parole Decision
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about a recent decision to grant parole Roger Francis, convicted in the 1967 murder of 15-year-old Marialice Pike. https://youtu.be/64_II_eVxDY?si=uIaLVWn6ezKXMjIs
Maresco Out As Marshfield Town Administrator
Marshfield has parted ways with its Town Administrator. Town officials say they entered into a “mutual agreement” with Michael Maresco to “resolve his employment status.” Prior to his term as Town Administrator, Maresco served as a Selectman and Assessor and Assistant...
CERT Team Looking For New Members
Art Joseph speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the CERT, or Citizens Emergency Response Team Program, which consists of six area towns including Hanover, Scituate, Norwell, Hingham, Cohasset and Rockland, and their search for new volunteer members. ...
Scenes From The March 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru
The Goon Squad braved the cool temperatures for the last Veterans Food Drive Thru this winter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_rsqj2GL-w
Plymouth Select Board Withdraws Gun Question
Plymouth Select Board member David Golden gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night's meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TTYFtPNKxU
Three Arrested In Connection With Mailbox Thefts
Three people are facing charges after allegedly stealing from mailboxes. Milton Police say they began an investigation after receiving reports of checks being stolen from USPS mailboxes. The three individuals were arrested Monday morning with police saying one was...
Abington Wraps Up Town Meeting
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Monday night's Town Meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PNdXAzbmz8
Marshfield Takes Part In Hands Off Rally
Massachusetts and the South Shore joined the nationwide Hands Off rally on Saturday protesting the policies of the Trump administration. Thousands of demonstrators gathered on Boston Common while hundreds rallied at Boston City Hall Plaza where city and local...
Abington To Hold Town Meeting Monday Night
Town Moderator Shawn Reilly gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Annual Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/Us1VcdkciqU Abington Annual Town Meeting will take place on Monday at 7 p.m. at Abington High/Middle School Auditorium.
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