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Mayor Sullivan and KBA Associates Help Keep Brockton Warm
Mayor Robert Sullivan recently joined Paul Dominov, Brian Solywoda, and Nicole Green from Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA) Architects at City Hall where the firm generously donated over one hundred winter coats along with hats and gloves to the Mayor’s "Winter Clothing...
Quincy Rep. Refiles Drone Legislation
State Rep. Bruce Ayers of Quincy is refiling several bills that would work to regulate drones in Massachusetts. The second bill would put more teeth into regulations. Ayers says he is hearing concerns from constituents about their privacy and safety,...
Two Men In Custody In Connection With Death Of Abington Man
Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of an Abington man. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says the body of 43-year-old Anthony Leverone was found in his backyard on the evening of December 27, 2024 after police were called out to...
Plymouth: A Successful Town Means Increased Call Volume For The Fire Department
In Plymouth, Fire Chief Neil Foley heads up a department that oversees a town of over sixty-six thousand people who live in a town of just over ninety-six square miles. And the Chief says that in the last ten years there’s been a 40% increase in call volume and,...
Kingston Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Kingston. Fire officials say that shortly after 3:30 a.m. Friday they were notified of a structure fire on Woodland Ave. First responders arrived on scene to find heavy fire in a single family residence which...
Former Milton SB Member Reacts To SJC Ruling On MBTA Zoning Law
Former Milton Select Board Member Mike Zullas gives WATD's Dan McCready his thoughts regarding the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling on the MBTA Communities Act Zoning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P6N6k55lGU
Police In Hanson, Randolph Search For Suspects Who Fled From Crash Scenes
A search has ended for an individual who fled from a crash. Hanson Police say the male party fled from a motor vehicle crash in the area of 353 West Washington St. Tuesday afternoon. He was described as stocky wearing a black hat, black jacket, and shorts. Last night...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Jimmy Carter, Flu, MBTA Zoning
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, Cold & Flu cases in the city, and the SJC's decision regarding MBTA Zoning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8YAbSlhrBE
Marshfield TA Reacts To SJC Ruling On T Zoning
Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco gives WATD's Dan McCready his thoughts on the latest ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court regarding the MBTA Communities Zoning Act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFE9Y7MxlQ
Court Upholds MBTA Zoning Act
Report by Tom Gorman The State Supreme Judicial Court today upheld the controversial MBTA Communities Zoning Act that requires communities that have or are near transit lines to create zoning for multifamily housing. In its decision, the court ruled that the bylaw is...
Joan Meschino Gives First Legislative Update For 2025
State Rep. Joan Meschino gives WATD's Christine James the first legislative update for 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25G4aYauSvM
Veterans Drive Thru Moved To January 16
This month’s Marshfield veterans food drive thru is taking place next Thursday, January 16. Veterans Voice Radio co-host Greg Brasso tells WATD news the drive thru is a week later than usual this month. Donations are still welcomed to help purchase food. ...
A Recap On Marshfield Community Christmas
Roger Osborne, of Marshfield Community Christmas, provides WATD's Christine James with a post-holiday recap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa_9GaDoWrc
Crews In Whitman Respond To Early Morning Fire
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Whitman. Chief Timothy Clancy says that shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday they received a 911 call reporting smoke alarms and a possible fire in a single-family house at 32 Fullerton Ave. At first look there didn’t...
Man Charged With Exposing Himself To Teen Girl At Hanover Crossing
A Maine man is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to a teen girl on Sunday morning. Hanover Police say that shortly after 10 a.m. officers responded to a report of a suspicious male party reportedly following a female at Hanover Crossing. The...
Marshfield Police Chief Looks Back On 2024
Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares provides WATD's Christine James a look back on 2024 and discusses what's ahead in 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWwpMsVoCJ0
One Firefighter Injured In Wareham Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Wareham. The Onset Fire Department says that shortly after 11:30 a.m. Sunday a fire was reported at 3086 Cranberry Hwy. Units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke showing from a large multi-occupancy commercial building. A...
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