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Veterans Food Drive Thru Held On 9/11 Anniversary
by Dan McCready | Sep 12, 2025 | News
The Goon Squad was on hand once again to take part in another Veterans Food Drive Thru during the National Day of Service and Remembrance on Thursday. https://youtu.be/Symwvsia_gI Counterterrorism Expert Reflects On 9/11 Attacks Remembering 9/11

Counterterrorism Expert Reflects On 9/11 Attacks
by Christine James | Sep 11, 2025 | News
Col. David Gavigan speaks with WATD's Christine James about the Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. https://youtu.be/HKyfGsF10lY?si=0otIV6TXH0tuWPmJ Remembering 9/11 Several South Shore Communities Holding 9/11 Ceremonies

ICE Agents Reported in Marshfield
by Tom Gorman | Sep 10, 2025 | News
There was possible ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) action in Marshfield on Wednesday. WATD has several inquiries into the ICE media contact, asking for confirmation. One law enforcement official, speaking to us on condition of anonymity, confirming that ICE...

Several South Shore Communities Holding 9/11 Ceremonies
by Tom Gorman | Sep 10, 2025 | News
Several South Shore communities will be holding ceremonies today (Thursday) observing the 24th anniversary of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks ceremonies. Marshfield is holding a 9/11 ceremony a few minutes before ten this morning at station three on South...

Rockland Fire Chief Discusses Upcoming Funding Vote
by Christine James | Sep 10, 2025 | News
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. https://youtu.be/FV1xkucMXH8 Rockland Fire Dept. Both Overrides Fail at Rockland Ballots

Plymouth Schools Ahead Of The Curve In Banning Of Cell Phones
by Bobbi Clark | Sep 10, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, while at the state level, the banning of cell phones in schools, is still being debated, Plymouth schools have had a cell phone ban policy in place for about two years according to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Christopher Campbell. WATD’s Bobbi Clark...

Scenes From The August 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Sep 9, 2025 | News
The Goon Squad was out once again in front of the WATD Studios, on August 14, distributing food and lively music. https://youtu.be/w2kM-xogOt0 Video Shot & Edited By: Dan McCready Interviews Conducted By: Rachael Johnston Veterans Voice Radio Network Scenes From...

Teenager Hospitalized After Brockton Shooting
by Dan McCready | Sep 8, 2025 | News
A teenage boy was hospitalized following a shooting Sunday night in Brockton. Police say that at approximately 6:47 p.m. officers responded to the area of Francis St. and Manners Ave. for a reported shooting. The 14-year-old male victim was transported to a local...

Hundreds Audition For Mark Wahlberg And Druski In Quincy
by Dan McCready | Sep 8, 2025 | News
Over 200 people came to Marina Bay on Saturday to audition for Mark Wahlberg and comedian Druski. https://youtube.com/shorts/ShcifEJZ3GM?si=cjZqYH53qdOh36fp Boston Harbor Studios Mike Rowe Visits Quincy

Marshfield Vigil Honors Those Lost to Addiction
by Tom Gorman | Sep 5, 2025 | News
Families and friends gathered in Harbor Park in Marshfield for a candlelight vigil to remember those lost to addiction overdose. https://youtu.be/wZXAoZIGsnk

Mike Rowe Visits Quincy
by Dan McCready | Sep 5, 2025 | News
Mike Rowe, host of the show Dirty Jobs, was in Quincy on Thursday and WATD’s Dan McCready was there. https://youtu.be/6tDPvKndl6k mikeroweWORKS Foundation AFL-CIO Leader Discusses AI, Republic Strike, Fenway Strike

Sullivan Discusses Al Davis Tribute, 9/11 Ceremony
by Christine James | Sep 4, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about an upcoming tribute to football great Al Davis and a ceremony being held in observance of the anniversary of the September 11th Attacks. https://youtu.be/x_BzKqxXvwg City of Brockton Meschino...

Meschino Provides Legislative Update
by Christine James | Sep 3, 2025 | News
State Representative Joan Meschino of Hull speaks with WATD's Christine James about biodiversity goals, overdose awareness, and women in elected office. https://youtu.be/EOc3pg-IKBI State Rep. Joan Meschino Meschino Provides Legislative Update

Turnout Under 10 Percent For Quincy Preliminary Elections
by Dan McCready | Sep 3, 2025 | News
Quincy held preliminary elections on Tuesday for two city council races. Unofficial results from the City Clerk’s Office show that former Mayoral Candidate Anne Mahoney was the top vote getter in the race for City Councillor-At-Large with 3,242 votes, Noel DiBona was...

Whitman Police Search For Missing 18-Year-Old
by Dan McCready | Sep 3, 2025 | News
Whitman Police are searching for a missing 18-year-old male. Police say 18-year-old Lexton Tobiaz was reported missing after leaving his home at about 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. He’s described as a white male, approximately 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with short reddish hair...

Brain Aneurysm Foundation To Hold Fundraiser
by Christine James | Sep 2, 2025 | News
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti, Christine Buckley, Executive Director of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and aneurysm survivor Mary Langner tell WATD's Christine James the event will feature shared stores of awareness and survival....

Workers Over Billionaires Protest Held In Weymouth
by WATD 95.9 FM | Sep 2, 2025 | News
On Labor Day, the intersection of Middle St. and Washington St. in Weymouth teemed with a crowd participating in the "Workers Over Billionaires" protest. Ed Foley, a retired sheet metal worker and member of the Local 17 union, shared why he and his colleague were...
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