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AG Sues Halifax, E. Bridgewater Over MBTA Law
by Dan McCready | Jan 30, 2026 | News
East Bridgewater and Halifax are among nine Communities being sued for noncompliance with the MBTA Communities Law. Attorney General Andrea Campbell filed the lawsuit on Thursday saying it “seeks to ensure that the towns comply with the law, which mandates that each...
Burial Ceremony To Be Held For Marine Veteran
by Dan McCready | Jan 29, 2026 | News
The public is being asked to come out on Friday afternoon to pay respects to a recently deceased veteran. WATD’s Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/2_kGVsWD9XE The service will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Rep. Xiarhos...
When Silence and Words Mean Different Things
by Francesca Luca | Jan 29, 2026 | The South Shore's Morning News
A question came up recently on Love Bites that stuck with me: What happens when one partner says, “If you were a real man, you’d talk about your feelings”and the other shuts down completely? That comment is a low blow. Full stop. Using someone’s identity, especially...
Easton Replaces Supernatural Sign
by Dan McCready | Jan 28, 2026 | News
The Town of Easton has removed a supernatural sign at Mill Pond. WATD's Dan McCready explains. https://youtu.be/p0NDGOM50mg Jeff Belanger Launches A ‘Wicked Strange’ Book Official Town of Easton Website
Storm Cleanup Continues In Marshfield
by Dan McCready | Jan 27, 2026 | News
Lt. Artie Shaw, of the Marshfield Emergency Operations Center, gives WATD's Dan McCready an update on cleanup operations following the recent storm that rolled through the area on Sunday and Monday. https://youtu.be/aJrOPbyoEJs Marshfield Emergency Management Agency...
Local Official Provides Update On Storm
by Dan McCready | Jan 26, 2026 | News
Lt. Artie Shaw, of the Marshfield Emergency Operations Center, tells WATD's Dan McCready how they've been managing after a two day winter storm rolled into the area. https://youtu.be/tBa1lh8zQTk Marshfield Emergency Management Agency Storm Update With Rob Gilman
WATD Yardstick Makes Its Debut
by Dan McCready | Jan 26, 2026 | News
Ye Olde WATD Ruler needed some help from a friend to get Monday's snow fall total. https://youtu.be/3oV5damd4DA Ye Olde WATD Ruler Takes Snow Measurement On January 25th Precision Weather Forecasting
Storm Update With Rob Gilman
by Dan McCready | Jan 26, 2026 | News
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman gives Dan McCready an update on the storm that rolled into the South Shore Sunday night and continued into Monday. https://youtu.be/uYxH_AHDCWk Precision Weather Forecasting Operation StormWatch
Meet our Pet of the Week, Mama Eve
by Rob Hakala | Jan 26, 2026 | Pet of the Week
We are so excited for you to meet Mama Eve! Look it how cute she is. Meet Eve, aka Momma — the ultimate girl’s girl! This sweet, spunky 2-year-old is equal parts playful pup and cuddle queen is featured from our great partners at Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue....
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Takes Snow Measurement On January 25th
by Dan McCready | Jan 25, 2026 | News
A snow storm struck many parts of the East Coast, including the South Shore, on Sunday night and Ye Olde WATD Ruler was on hand to get the snow total so far. https://youtu.be/VQQuFc3ySfE Gov. Maura Healey Updates State on Snowstorm Precision Weather Forecasting
Gov. Maura Healey Updates State on Snowstorm
by Tom Gorman | Jan 25, 2026 | News
Gov. Maura Healey provided an update on the snowstorm Sunday afternoon. https://youtu.be/-q8srfG0GIE Check our stormwatch page for the latest closures.
Two Dead, Two Wounded in Carver Shooting
by Tom Gorman | Jan 25, 2026 | News
A shooting at a Carver social club has left two dead and two wounded. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says the incident happened at the Saint John Club on Silva Street just before 7:30 Saturday night. The victims are identified as twenty-seven-year-old...
Frigid Temperatures, Winter Storm Forecast For This Weekend
by Dan McCready | Jan 23, 2026 | News
WATD Chief Meteorologist speaks with Dan McCready about the single digit temperatures and major winter storm being forecast for this weekend. https://youtu.be/2-eB6M0a6q8 Precision Weather Forecasting Ye Olde WATD Ruler Takes Its First Snow Measurement Of 2026
Cruz Discusses 2025 Crime Statistics
by Christine James | Jan 22, 2026 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz spoke with WATD's Christine James about the crime statistics for 2025. https://youtu.be/9yiEd0Cwcqk DA Cruz Speaks About Rucks 2 Pucks Hockey Program Plymouth County District Attorney's Office
Creed Previews State Of The Commonwealth Address
by Christine James | Jan 22, 2026 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Christine James a preview of Governor Maura Healey's State of the Commonwealth Address on Thursday night. https://youtu.be/IpoQSWnwbFg “The State of the Commonwealth” is at 7 p.m. tonight on the Governor's YouTube Channel or...
When Someone Keeps Asking You to Keep Everything a Secret
by Francesca Luca | Jan 22, 2026 | The South Shore's Morning News
We’ve all been there. A friend, a coworker, a family member leans in and suddenly—you’re sworn to secrecy. At first, it feels flattering. They trust you. But when it happens all the time? That’s a yellow light. And yes, it’s exhausting. Here’s the deal: It’s about...
Bridgewater Water Situation Worsens
by WATD 95.9 FM | Jan 21, 2026 | News
The water crisis in Bridgewater has been ongoing since last year… WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… https://youtu.be/OunK8RYX51Y Plymouth Select Board Adopts ICE Policy Town Of Bridgewater
Tuskegee Airman Guest Speaker at Quincy MLK Breakfast
by Tom Gorman | Jan 21, 2026 | News
Enoch "Woody" Woodhouse, a Brigadier General with the famed World War II Tuskegee Airmen, was guest speaker at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Breakfast in Quincy. WATD's Tom Gorman has details. https://youtu.be/wmGyOdXl55M Cohasset Holds MLK Event
Cohasset Holds MLK Event
by WATD 95.9 FM | Jan 21, 2026 | News
A breakfast and speaking event was held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Cohasset on Martin Luther King Day. WATD’s Christian Maitre has more… https://youtu.be/8xMy2gmkWRY St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Tuskegee Airman Guest Speaker at Quincy MLK Breakfast...
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Takes Its First Snow Measurement Of 2026
by Dan McCready | Jan 19, 2026 | News
Martin Luther King Day saw the South Shore experience its first significant snow storm of 2026, which means it was time to break out Ye Olde WATD Ruler. https://youtu.be/eWrc8QKKW4o South Shore MLK Events Precision Weather Forecasting Inc.
Meet our Pet of the Week, Nick
by Rob Hakala | Jan 19, 2026 | Pet of the Week
This week we want to introduce you to Nick the cat! Nick is an estimated 7-year-old cat who came to the Quincy Animal Shelter as a stray, so his history is unknown. He’s very affectionate and loves being around people, but he can become easily overstimulated and may...
Additional Charges Being Sought Against Marshfield Police Officer
by Dan McCready | Jan 16, 2026 | News
Charges are being sought against an off duty Marshfield Police Officer who was involved in a serious head-on motor vehicle crash. Chief Phil Tavares says Officer Richard Perry is on leave while the crash is investigated. The incident took place shortly after 9 p.m....
Abington Man Charged With Pouring Gasoline On Police Chief’s Cruiser
by Dan McCready | Jan 16, 2026 | News
An Abington man is facing charges after police say he was caught pouring gasoline on the Police Chief’s Cruiser. Police say that at approximately 9 a.m. Friday a Lieutenant noticed a male pouring gasoline on the cruiser which was in a marked spot designated for the...
South Shore MLK Events
by Tom Gorman | Jan 16, 2026 | News, South Shore Events
The South Shore is joining the nation in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Martin Luther King Day on Monday. Celebrations begin Saturday in Brockton. The Brockton Area NAACP is hosting its 40th annual MLK Breakfast at the Envision Hotel in...
Marshfield Police Officer Involved In Crash
by Christine James | Jan 15, 2026 | News
An off duty Marshfield Police Officer, Richard Perry, involved in a serious head-on motor vehicle crash is on leave while the crash is investigated. On Sunday night at 9:09 pm Marshfield Police and Fire responded to the crash involving a Jeep and two other vehicles,...
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