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Braintree Man Pleads Guilty To Fentanyl Conspiracy Charges
A guilty plea was entered by a Braintree man charged with a fentanyl conspiracy charge. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that an investigation began in 2019 that identified 32-year-old Jonathan Melendez Decatro, a/k/a “Jacha,” as the leader of a large-scale fentanyl...
Muratore Appointed To Assisted Living Commission
Former State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Christine James about his appointment to the newly formed “Commonwealth State Assisted Living Residences Commission.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nrvYR8pcLM
Dead Birds Remain At Billington Sea Pond In Plymouth
A large group of dead birds was found last week at Billington Sea Pond in Plymouth and many of those birds still remain. Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News that they are collecting deceased fowl in other areas. Brindisi says that while he...
Fernandes Undertakes Listening Tour
State Sen. Dylan Fernandes speaks with WATD's Christine James about his listening tour and other issues in the district. https://youtu.be/47K_jB_h8mg
Maine Earthquake Felt On South Shore
There was certainly some shaking going on in parts of the South Shore and New England on Monday. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/-OY_AOAtW4A
Health Issue Involved In Use Of Styrofoam Takeout Containers
In Plymouth, whenever anything is brought to the attention of the Board of Health that has a potential public health issue involved, the Board reviews the matter to determine what can be done. The use of polystyrene or Styrofoam takeout containers is one of those...
South Shore Vo-Tech School Project Approved
Voters in nine South Shore towns overwhelmingly approved a plan to build a new South Shore Regional Technical School during a special ballot election on Saturday. There were 6,634 in favor and 1,904 opposed. The approval clears the way for the new 900 student school...
Crews Put Down Fire In Braintree
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Braintree Friday morning. Fire Chief Frederick Viola tells WATD News that home at 316 Franklin St. sustained significant damage. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation....
Jury Acquits New England Patriots Safety Jabrill Peppers In Assault And Battery Trial
A jury acquitted New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday in his assault and battery trial. Peppers finished testifying earlier Friday by denying he choked or shoved his accuser. Peppers, who first took the witness stand on Thursday, had been on trial...
Marshfield To Host January Veterans’ Coffee Hour
Marshfield Veterans' Services Director Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans' Services Director Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Christine James about an upcoming Veterans' Coffee Hour. https://youtu.be/pHMLvROE71M
Plymouth Man Pleads Guilty To Cyberstalking Charges
A Plymouth man has pleaded guilty to cyberstalking charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 36-year-old James Florence Jr. was charged with engaging in a variety of techniques and methods to allegedly harass and intimidate his victims and others in the community,...
Plymouth Co Real Estate Market ‘Modestly Encouraging’
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James an update on the latest real estate numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITyQ3m_KT_k
Crews Respond To Fire At Lakeville Farm
The Lakeville Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of 32 Southworth St., on Thursday night around 7 p.m. The fire was discovered when the occupant of a nearby home heard a loud explosion that shook his house, he exited the house...
Brockton Cruiser Crash Leaves Four Injured
Four people were hospitalized following a crash involving a Brockton Police cruiser. Brockton Police say the accident took place around 9 a.m. when a driver was approaching the intersection of Warren Ave. and Winthrop St. She told police her four door sedan then slid,...
Crews Respond To 2-Alarm Fire In Braintree
Crews are on the scene of a two alarm fire in Braintree. Norfolk County Control identified the address as 316 Franklin St. Town officials say that traffic is being diverted in the area with the 5 Corners being impacted. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and...
Zak Mertz from New England Wildlife Center Talks Avian Flu, Billington Sea Pond, and Tips for Animal Care and Safety
It was reported this week that around 60 birds were found to be deceased in the Billington Sea Pond area of Plymouth, and the suspected cause of death is avian flu. The WATD News team spoke with Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi this week and you can listen to that...
Sweezey Discusses MBTA Zoning Bill
State Rep. Ken Sweezey speaks with WATD’s Christine James about a proposed bill that would make changes to the MBTA Zoning Law. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHgB-2RgaLs
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