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Grant For Pilgrim Hall Museum Denied As Not In The Best Interests Of The United States
In Plymouth, “Not in the best interests of the United States”— that‘s the phrase used by a Trump Administration official to justify the cut-off of a $200,000 grant previously committed to Pilgrim Hall Museum—this to be used for a higher level of care and organization...
Fidler, Simpson To Face Off In Marshfield Select Board Campaign
In the race for Marshfield Select Board incumbent Lynne Fidler will take on challenger Patricia "Trish" Simpson. Both discussed their campaigns with WATD's Christine James. Lynne Fidler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhzPVmypYRU Patricia "Trish" Simpson:...
Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington
The "shot heard round the world" was fired once again for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and WATD's Dan McCready was there. https://youtu.be/xMqFltUAacU To learn more about other upcoming events visit the Massachusetts 250 website. Observing The...
Packed Crowds For Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
History was in the air last Friday night as attendees packed together outside of the historical Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington for a reenactment of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. Anne Rice, the executive director of the Lexington History Museum, explained that...
A Look At The South Shore’s Role In The Revolutionary War
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the role many South Shore communities played in the early days of the American Revolution. https://youtu.be/eBgnIgY6YGA...
Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Who Ministered With A Charming, Humble Style, Dies At 88
Pope Francis has died. He was history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. He was 88. The Vatican camerlengo made the...
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. ...
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