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Rep. Ayers Discusses New Drone Laws
State Rep. Bruce Ayers speaks with WATD's Christine James about new state laws that regulate drones. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIW8AO_wFfI
Brockton Mayor Discusses Homelessness, Healey Visit, Flag Raisings
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about how they're helping the city's homeless population deal with frigid temperatures, a recent visit by Governor Maura Healey, and two upcoming flag raisings....
Duxbury Officials Discuss Upcoming Override Vote
Duxbury Fire Chief Robert Reardon, Police Chief Chief Michael A. Carbone, School Superintendent Dr. Danielle E. Klingaman and Select Board Member Fernando Guitart speak with WATD’s Christine James about why they want voters to support the upcoming override vote....
Defense Attorney Discusses Abrupt Halt At Karen Read Hearing
Liam Scully, a defense attorney with Scully & Lagos, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest developments in the Karen Read Case. https://youtu.be/UnKFGoIeVRs
JFK Presidential Library In Boston Says It Closed Due To Federal Layoffs
After the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston abruptly closed Tuesday afternoon with a sign on its door blaming an “executive order,” the library said the closure was due to federal layoffs. “The sudden dismissal of federal employees at the JFK...
Protesters Gather At Plymouth Rock
Progressive demonstrators surrounded the area near Plymouth Rock on President's day to share sentiments and thoughts regarding the current state of the American Government. Co-chairs of the Halifax Democratic Town Committee Sam Cox and Ellen Snoeyenbos tell...
Flood Closes Down Milton Station
A flood disrupted the morning commute for passengers on the Mattapan-Ashmont Line following a flood at the Milton station. Deputy Fire Chief Stephen King tells WATD News that the flooding was quite extensive. No injuries were reported. At last report the...
Creed Discusses Favorite U.S. President
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his favorite and least favorite president. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72IfmwYeAYI
DA Cruz Discusses Recent SJC Ruling on Sentencing
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about a recent Supreme Judicial Court ruling regarding those between the ages of 18 and 20. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrRB8Kjgf54
Changing Voting Habits Reduces Plymouth Polling Locations
In Plymouth, while it might make sense on paper, given the statistics, the vote at the Select Board meeting last week, on February 4th, to go from 14 to 4 voting locations, did not sit well with the public. The recommendation to consolidate polling locations was based...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Governor Healey, Bird Flu, Valentine’s Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Gov. Maura Healey's visit to the city, Bird Flu cases, and Valentine's Day observances. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5MOjhZmwJg
Scenes From The January 2025 Vets Drive Thru
The Goon Squad kicked off 2025 with the first Veterans Drive Thru of the year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdKoq_SXrK0
Massachusetts Top Court Rules Karen Read Can Be Retried In Her Boyfriend’s Death
The state’s top court ruled Tuesday that Karen Read can be retried on all the same charges in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. Prosecutors have sought to retry Read this year on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a...
Plymouth School Superintendent Says ICE Agents Not Allowed In Schools Without Valid Judicial Order
In Plymouth, the message said: “We understand the concern many families have regarding potential immigration enforcement actions. We will not allow ICE agents access to our facilities without a criminal judicial warrant signed by a federal judge.” And this message,...
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Takes Measurement Following Weekend Winter Storm
Dan McCready takes out Ye Olde WATD Ruler to take an official measurement following the recent weekend winter storm. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_DAK2ewUOM
Listen Back to the Blizzard of ‘78 – 47th Anniversary Special from Audrey Constant
February 6th, 2025 marked the 47th anniversary of the 1978 Blizzard that took most of New England by surprise and left a wake of heavy snow…and destruction in its path. Many had different experiences with this storm, ranging from exiting their home from the 2nd...
Plymouth County February Real Estate Update
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James an update on real estate numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E556LAunjss
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