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Change Your Clock, Check Your Detectors
by Christine James | Oct 30, 2025 | News
Marshfield Fire Chief Michael LaSelva speaks with WATD's Christine James about fire safety and the importance of changing smoke detectors. https://youtu.be/VzlncaFljYs Marshfield Approves MBTA Multifamily Housing Zoning Bylaw Town Of Marshfield

Cohasset TM Announces They Are Stepping Down
by WATD 95.9 FM | Oct 30, 2025 | News
Cohasset Town Manager Chris Senior announced that he would not seek a contract renewal at a recent Select Board meeting. Senior announced his decision before the public comment period of the Select Board meeting and left after announcement. Cohasset resident Jennifer...

Jeff Belanger Launches A ‘Wicked Strange’ Book
by Dan McCready | Oct 30, 2025 | News
A new book looks at some unique oddities and roadside attractions found in New England. WATD's Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/InmrtjAs0fw Jeff Belanger Friday The 13th: An Unlucky Holiday

Brockton Mayoral Candidates Take Part In WATD Forum
by WATD 95.9 FM | Oct 29, 2025 | Election News, News
Brockton mayoral candidates Moises Rodrigues and Jean Bradley Derenoncourt discussed various issues during WATD’s Political Forum which aired live on Tuesday night. https://youtu.be/rYLIMJpfNWw Election day in Brockton is next Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m....

Chief Historian Peter Drummey Gets Ready To Retire
by Christine James | Oct 28, 2025 | News
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, looks back on his career with WATD's Christine James, as he prepares to retire after 47 years with the society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-k_6TozQds Massachusetts Historical Society...

East Bridgewater Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
by Dan McCready | Oct 28, 2025 | News
East Bridgewater Town Administrator Charlie Seelig gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/wPsHqxTauAA Town of East Bridgewater Pembroke Wraps Up Special Town Meeting

State Steps Up To Support Head Start Program
by Bobbi Clark | Oct 28, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and Early Education Commissioner Amy Kershaw came to town on Monday to highlight the state’s funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This, at a meeting at the South Shore Early Education Center. ...

22 Articles On The Warrant For East Bridgewater STM
by Dan McCready | Oct 27, 2025 | News
East Bridgewater Town Administrator Charlie Seelig gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/jpUS4Xg3eBQ Pembroke Wraps Up Special Town Meeting Town Of East Bridgewater

Investigation Underway After Shots Fired At Curry College
by Dan McCready | Oct 27, 2025 | News
A shelter in place order was given after a report of gunshots being fired at Curry College. Milton Police say that shortly before Midnight on Saturday officers responded to the campus and located ballistic damage to two vehicles and recovered additional ballistic...

Arraignment For Man Charged With Killing Mother’s Boyfriend
by Dan McCready | Oct 26, 2025 | News
An arraignment was held on Friday for a Middleborough man accused of fatally stabbing his mother’s partner. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on the evening of June 28, Middleborough Police received multiple 911 calls for a report of a fight and...

Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, Street Takeovers, CORI Fair
by Dan McCready | Oct 24, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the ongoing Government Shutdown, the response to street takeover incidents, and a CORI Job Fair at Massasoit Community College. https://youtu.be/ro3yCqUrI_U Brockton Public Safety Building Opens City...

Plymouth Library Hosts Meeting On Use Of Library Space
by Bobbi Clark | Oct 24, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, Manny Leite is Plymouth’s Library Director and he comes to town having served in that capacity for many libraries—the most recent a library in Tennessee that served an entire county of one hundred thirty thousand people. This week, at a meeting held at...

Night of a Thousand Faces Returns
by Tom Gorman | Oct 23, 2025 | News
The New England Wildlife Center's Halloween event, Night of a Thousand Faces, is back. It will be held this Friday and Saturday nights (Oct. 23 and 24) from 6:30 to 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN-V-t1wUJE&t=10s Night of a Thousand Faces Meteor Shower, Comet...

Marshfield To Decorate Veterans’ Graves
by Christine James | Oct 23, 2025 | News
Marshfield Veterans Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans Service Officer Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Christine James about an upcoming event to decorate the graves of local veterans. Marshfield Veterans Services Marshfield Vets Agents Discuss...

DA Discusses Drug Takeback, Domestic Violence
by Christine James | Oct 23, 2025 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about DEA National Drug Take Back Day and domestic violence. https://youtu.be/IkJ45JvI9ng DEA National Drug Take Back Day Cruz Promotes Expansion Of Comfort Dogs Program

Recall Marshfield Advocate Speaks With WATD News
by Christine James | Oct 23, 2025 | News
Former Marshfield Select Board Member Patricia Reilly speaks with WATD News about a campaign to recall Select Board Chair Eric Kelley. https://youtu.be/DHOngRzvxdE Marshfield SB Chair Eric Kelley Comments On Recall Campaign Recall Marshfield Website

Brockton Mayoral Candidates To Take Part In WATD Forum
by WATD 95.9 FM | Oct 22, 2025 | Election News, News
Join WATD on Tuesday, October 28th for a WATD Election political forum from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This race is for the Mayor of Brockton. Candidates Jean Bradley Derenoncourt: https://youtu.be/HecH6hpxfSo?si=Ywvvea3WWc3ECmS7 and Moises Rodrigues will be in studio....
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