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Norwell Holds Oldest Veterans Luncheon
It's a 12-year Norwell tradition and it's called the "Oldest Veterans" lunch. https://youtu.be/oMg3Tz6MEo8?si=jKf-CCPqi5o4pvjh Dave Osborne Discusses Oldest Vets Dinner Alba Restaurant
Missing Whitman Man Found Safe
A Whitman man who was reported missing on Monday afternoon has been found safe. John Madden was reported missing after walking away from a group home on Park Ave. on Monday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. The 57-year-old man was seen on surveillance footage near Town Hall...
Missing Man Found Safe in Bridgewater
A man missing from a Bridgewater group home was found safe. Max Callaghan was reported missing on Sunday after he was last seen by staff at a group home on Main St. at approximately 10:20 p.m. Friday. He was found safe on Tuesday. No details were released of where he...
GATRA Workers Go On Strike
A strike is currently underway with workers at the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority, or GATRA. The Amalgamated Transit Union says that 135 members with Local 1548 out of Plymouth went on strike at 4:30 a.m. Monday. GATRA says there will be service...
Withdrawn: Article Calling For Moratorium On Earth Removal
In Plymouth, the sponsors of a citizens’ petitioned article to place an almost year-long moratorium on all earth removal other than that which is allowed as a matter of right—have asked that the article not go forward, according to Planning Board Chairman Steven...
Sullivan Discusses Government Shutdown, Marciano House, Nigerian Flag
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the looming government shutdown, a historical designation for the home of former boxing legend Rocky Marciano, and flag raising ceremony for the flag of Nigeria. https://youtu.be/nZ-a7BFqEgs Rocky...
Ayers Discusses Legislation Regarding Concealed License Plates
State Rep. Bruce Ayers spoke with WATD's Christine James about legislation he's filed regarding items that may obstruct a displayed license plate. https://youtu.be/yRvSsLjiA7E Bruce Ayers Rep. Ayers Discusses New Drone Laws
Plymouth DA Discusses Organized Retail Theft
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about organized retail theft rings. https://youtu.be/CGPRsjWnwT8 Cruz Discusses Parole Hearing, Community Court Plymouth County District Attorney's Office
Hanover Residents Outraged Over Charlie Kirk Post
Hanover residents gathered at this week's select board meeting to voice outrage over a social media post by board member Vanessa O'Connor about the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk. https://youtu.be/HHwuCqunjks Town Of Hanover Man and Dogs Rescued...
Harvest Festival This Weekend
Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming Harvest Festival and Health and Wellness Fair taking place on Saturday. https://youtu.be/XsYCTyC9xsY Plymouth County Sheriff's Office Fall Festival To Be Held In Rockland...
TIC Presents Radio Play “RailRoaded”
The Talking Information Center is presenting its radio play, "Railroaded" tonight (Thursday, Sept. 25) at 7 pm. It's an old time radio show, "Nightbeat," the story about a reporter and some of the stories he investigates.
Man and Dogs Rescued From Truck Crash in River
A man and his two dogs were rescued after their pickup truck went over a guardrail and landed in a river in East Bridgewater. The crash happened yesterday (Wednesday) morning just before four. Police and fire officials say a Boston man was driving his pickup on...
Pembroke Holds Forum on Joining South Shore Tech School District
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce members Peter Brown and Fraser Townley talk about a forum tonight (Thursday, Sept. 25) from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Pembroke Library about a proposal for the town to join the South Shore Regional Technical School district. ...
Fall Festival To Be Held In Rockland
Christine Flaherty, the Rockland Recreation Project Manager, and Olivia McCormack, the Rockland Recreation Event Manager, discuss their upcoming Fall Festival. https://youtu.be/M_wF2H4nxv4 The Rockland Fall Festival will be held on September 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m....
Marshfield Vets Agents Discuss Upcoming Coffee
Marshfield Director of Veterans' Services Carin Paulette and Assistant Director Lisa Potts spoke with WATD's Christine James about their coffee on Wednesday that will have a Social Security focus. https://youtu.be/EMX_aMU0D1o Marshfield Veterans Services...
Body In Wareham Identified As Missing Woman
The body of a woman found in Wareham has been identified. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that at approximately 10 a.m. Friday the Massachusetts State Police located an unidentified female body in a wooded area along train tracks near 419 Main St....
Plymouth: Over 3 Million In Hotel/Motel Tax Dollars Distributed By The Visitor Services Board
In Plymouth, there is a 6% hotel/motel tax and this year it represents a little over three million dollars in taxes that come to the Town. 45% of that amount is put into the promotion fund to promote tourism, according to Lee Hartmann, Director of Planning and...
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