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One Article On Warrant For Hanson STM
Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Wednesday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/uNPTcgzmbmY
Rob and Dan’s Blimptastic Adventure
WATD's Dan McCready and Rob Hakala took a ride on the iconic Goodyear Blimp. https://youtu.be/GO-FWJd5G7Q?si=tzTYNqPPRxNgZfWd Trip made possible by Paul Sullivan of Sullivan Tire & Auto Service. The Oscar Mayer Weinermobile Rolls Into Plymouth
Sutter Recaps Karen Read Verdict
Former Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter gives WATD's Christine James his perspective on the verdicts in the second Karen Read Murder Trial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8bIwGQ9rYM Sutter Analyzes Karen Read Trial
Marshfield Opening Four Cooling Centers
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for much of southern New England that goes into effect Monday into Tuesday. The combination of scorching temperatures and tropical-feeling air will make it feel like it’s over 100 degrees. Marshfield...
Plymouth: Work Advances At Expansion Of BID Plymouth’s Emergency Room
In Plymouth, the big news at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital is that the crew building the expanded Emergency Department placed the final beam onto the framework of the new construction—and the forecasted completion is late summer of 2028. Built in 1993, BID’s...
250th Anniversary of the Battle Of Bunker Hill
Re-enactors gathered at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester to observe the 250 Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cN-yQv5-jYI Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington To learn about other events focused on the...
Battle Of Bunker Hill Press Conference
Organizers provide details about the re-enactment to observe the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill at State Fort Park in Gloucester on June 21 and June 22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvr0i_UFyXc For more information click here. Thousands Observe...
Weymouth Mayor Discusses Why He’s Stepping Down
Robert Hedlund speaks with WATD's Christine James about his decision to step down as Mayor of Weymouth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvcfPk6Cl0w Weymouth Mayor Stepping Down Town Of Weymouth
Karen Read Found Not Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Karen Read has been found not guilty of second-degree murder of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe but was found guilty of the lesser charge of drunk driving. The jury reached the verdict this afternoon after deliberating for at least 22 hours since June...
Marshfield Fairgrounds To Host Veterans’ Concert
Organizer Brian Dwight speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about "Rhythm of Honor: A Concert Benefiting Veterans," hosted by Project One Vet @ A Time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sDUWxXw3Jc More information about the concert can be found here. Scenes From The May...
Sutter Analyzes Karen Read Trial
Former Bristol Co. District Attorney Sam Sutter gives WATD's Christine James his perspectives on the second Karen Read Murder Trial. https://youtu.be/CN0QkJkYjC0 Defense Attorney Liam Scully Discusses Karen Read Case
Weymouth Mayor Stepping Down
Weymouth Mayor Robert Hedlund is stepping down. In a surprise announcement to Weymouth residents today, Hedlund gave no reason for what he called a “difficult decision.” Hedlund has served as Weymouth’s third mayor for the past nine-and-a-half-years. Prior to...
Hanover Church To Hold Juneteenth Celebration
Rev. Amy Whitcomb Slemmer, of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Hanover, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about their upcoming Juneteenth Celebration. https://youtu.be/V3WBnWgXzKU St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Juneteenth Celebration To Take Place In Hingham
Scenes From The May 2025 Vets Drive Thru
The Goon Squad was out once again for May. The next Food Drive Thru will take place on June 19th. https://youtu.be/_HTHAcim2Rk Scenes From The April 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru Veterans Voice Network
Ten Articles On The Warrant For Duxbury STM
Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/KyRyrTkgsTA Duxbury Special Town Meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Alden School Performing Arts Center at 73 Alden St. The Special Town...
Plymouth To Receive About Four Million Dollars In State Funds To Combat Opioid Epidemic
In Plymouth, close to four million dollars –that’s the big number the town is projected to receive. This is an allotment from opioid remediation funding by the State of Massachusetts, according to Plymouth’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Michelle Bratti. ...
Sullivan Discusses Ice Protests, Summer Activities, Mosquitoes
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about ICE Protests, Summer activities taking place in the city, and mosquito spraying. https://youtu.be/IN3rwmlk7Mw To learn more visit the city's website. Brockton Mayor Discusses Summer Heat, Women’s...
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