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Bicyclist Struck In Milton
A bicyclist was struck in Milton. Milton Police say the Motor Vehicle Crash took place Wednesday afternoon on Blue Hill Avenue near Trailside Museum. The roadway has been closed until further notice. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and seek an alternate...
Scituate SB Discusses Proposal For Old Gates School
The Scituate Select Board discussed the next steps for building an affordable housing complex at the site of the Old Gates Middle School. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more. https://youtu.be/MHRc2WTDWec
Hanover Wraps Up Town Meeting
Hanover's Annual Town meeting wrapped up discussions Tuesday night. WATD's Charles Fulmer reports. https://youtu.be/uvqL4mlhwLg
County Official Discusses Danger Of Tick-Borne Illnesses
Plymouth County Entomologist Blake Dinius speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about tick bite prevention and the threats posed by tick bites. https://youtu.be/PVRZJ8hmOok
Scenes From The April 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru
WATD Owner Ed Perry joined the Goon Squad for another Food Drive Thru near the WATD studios in Marshfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEsCMw0PW_k
Hanson Wraps Up Special And Annual Town Meeting
Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Special & Annual Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/wCSU2deojsY
Hanover Town Meeting To Continue For Another Night
Hanover's Annual Town meeting held discussion of its first articles Monday night. WATD's Charles Fulmer reports. https://youtu.be/Vs05hC90cGE
Plymouth SB Candidates Take Part In WATD Forum
Five candidates for the Plymouth select board, Incumbents Charlie Bletzer and John Mahoney Jr. and challengers Scott Vecchi, Deb Iaquinto, and Bill Keohan, squared off during WATD’s Political Forum Monday night. https://youtu.be/ZoDsKhs1fcI
Marshfield To Decorate Veteran Graves
Marshfield Director of Veterans' Services Carin Paulette and the town's Graves Officer Ed Timlin speak with WATD's Christine James about a Grave Decorating planned for this Saturday with a rain date of May 17 & 18. https://youtu.be/SJlU1ad07tU
Hanson To Hold Special And Annual Town Meeting Monday Night
Hanson Town Administrator Lisa Green gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of the Special and Annual Town Meeting on Monday night. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGMTGKHqtmU
Hanover Special And Annual Town Meetings On Monday
Three articles are on the warrant for the Hanover Special Town Meeting. Select Board Chair Vanessa O’Connor tells WATD News that there will be 47 articles on the warrant for Hanover’s Annual Town Meeting but one article is expected to generate the most debate...
Hingham Election Results
There is a new member on the Hingham planning board. Crystal Kelly fended off challenger Thomas Patch in the annual Hingham election on Saturday. Kelly defeated Patch by 745 votes. Kelly received 997 votes, and Patch 252. All the other races were uncontested. Julie...
Simpson Defeats Fidler in Marshfield Select Board Race-Override Fails
Marshfield voters elected a new member to the select board while narrowly turning down an override for the new South Shore Regional Technical School. Trish Simpson defeated incumbent select board Chair Lynne Fidler by 340 votes for a three-year term in Saturday’s...
Hingham Election Preview
There is one contested race in Saturday’s annual election in Hingham. Crystal Kelly and Thomas Patch are vying for a five year seat on the planning board. The other nine races are uncontested. Incumbent moderator Michael Puzo is seeking reelection; Julie Strehle is...
Braintree Police Phone Lines Are Down
*Update Police say phone lines have been restored.* Braintree Police Department phone lines are currently down. Town officials say this is NOT impacting calls coming into 911. Those who need to reach the Police Department's non-emergency business line are being asked...
Marshfield Election Preview
There are two contested races in this Saturday’s Marshfield election. Incumbent select board chair Lynne Fidler is challenged by Trish Simpson. There is a three-way race in the school committee. Incumbents Lara Brait and Richard Greer Junior are challenged by Scott...
Crews Respond To Fire At Joint Base Cape Cod
Crews are on the scene of a brush fire at Joint Base Cape Cod. Bourne Fire/Rescue says that due to weather conditions, smoke from the fire has drifted into several areas of town and it may be visible or detectable by smell. They are asking members of the public to not...
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