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Seven Indicted On Kidnapping Charges
Seven men have been indicted on charges that they kidnapped and tortured a Quincy man. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that on February 27 the masked kidnappers, assaulted the victim outside his home and forced the victim at gunpoint into the passenger seat his own...
Brockton Preliminary Election Selects Candidates For General Election
The candidates for Brockton’s General Election have been decided on following Tuesday’s preliminary elections. Unofficial results from Elections Director Cynthia Hogan show that former interim mayor Moises Rodrigues was the top vote-getter in the race to replace Mayor...
Duxbury Remembers 9/11
Duxbury officials and residents observed the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks during a ceremony at Duxbury fire headquarters. https://youtu.be/JVvOunlrfqo
Man Hospitalized After More Than 20 Foot Fall In Whitman
A man was hospitalized after falling over 20 feet from a tree stand Monday afternoon. Whitman Fire Chief Timothy Clancy says that shortly before 3 p.m. they responded to a 911 call from a 58-year-old man who said he fell from a tree in the woods behind 21 Highland...
JPH Organization Strives For “Better Community Well-Being”
Diana Harrington Scolponeti, Executive Director of the James P Harrington Organization, and the group's Development Director Beth Winn, speak with WATD's Christine James about the work being done by the organization. https://youtu.be/TlQ9WXt8AHU James P Harrington...
Fire Damages Duxbury Guest House
A two-alarm fire damaged a guest house in Duxbury at 307 Congress Street late Monday morning. Duxbury Fire Chief Rob Reardon says the fire building was fairly large about 20 by 30 feet with cathedral ceilings. Heavy smoke and fire were showing upon arrival. A second...
Pembroke Helping Pembroke To Hold Sip & Support
David Boyle speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Sip & Support fundraiser for Pembroke Helping Pembroke's efforts to revitalize Veterans Memorial Park. https://youtu.be/pBnA2T1P-Lk Pembroke Helping Pembroke Veterans Food Drive Thru Held On 9/11...
Crews On Scene At Duxbury Fire
Crews are responding to a working fire in Duxbury. The Regional Old Colony Communications Center listed the address as 307 Congress St. Duxbury Police say Congress St. is currently closed between Chandler St. and King Phillips Path and motorists are being asked to...
Rockland Fire Station, Ladder Truck Approved
Rockland voters overwhelmingly approved to fund construction of a new fire headquarters and the purchase of a new fire department ladder truck. In Saturday’s special election, the new fire station was approved by nearly 200 votes. There were 1,154 votes in favor and...
Man Found Guilty Of Raping 15-Year-Old
A Haitian national has been found guilty in connection with the rape of a 15-year-old girl at a Rockland hotel. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on March 13, 2024, Rockland Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn at 850 Hingham St. for a...
Veterans Food Drive Thru Held On 9/11 Anniversary
The Goon Squad was on hand once again to take part in another Veterans Food Drive Thru during the National Day of Service and Remembrance on Thursday. https://youtu.be/Symwvsia_gI Counterterrorism Expert Reflects On 9/11 Attacks Remembering 9/11
Counterterrorism Expert Reflects On 9/11 Attacks
Col. David Gavigan speaks with WATD's Christine James about the Anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001. https://youtu.be/HKyfGsF10lY?si=0otIV6TXH0tuWPmJ Remembering 9/11 Several South Shore Communities Holding 9/11 Ceremonies
ICE Agents Reported in Marshfield
There was possible ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) action in Marshfield on Wednesday. WATD has several inquiries into the ICE media contact, asking for confirmation. One law enforcement official, speaking to us on condition of anonymity, confirming that ICE...
Several South Shore Communities Holding 9/11 Ceremonies
Several South Shore communities will be holding ceremonies today (Thursday) observing the 24th anniversary of the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks ceremonies. Marshfield is holding a 9/11 ceremony a few minutes before ten this morning at station three on South...
What If Telling Your Family You’re Getting a Divorce Is Harder Than the Divorce Itself?
We talk a lot about the pain of ending a marriage, the grief, the unraveling, the logistics, the loneliness. But what if the hardest part isn’t the end of the relationship... What if it’s telling your family? What if the fear of their disappointment is heavier than...
Rockland Fire Chief Discusses Upcoming Funding Vote
Rockland Fire Chief Scott Duffey speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming vote on Saturday regarding funding for a new fire station and ladder truck. https://youtu.be/FV1xkucMXH8 Rockland Fire Dept. Both Overrides Fail at Rockland Ballots
Plymouth Schools Ahead Of The Curve In Banning Of Cell Phones
In Plymouth, while at the state level, the banning of cell phones in schools, is still being debated, Plymouth schools have had a cell phone ban policy in place for about two years according to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Christopher Campbell. WATD’s Bobbi Clark...
Scenes From The August 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru
The Goon Squad was out once again in front of the WATD Studios, on August 14, distributing food and lively music. https://youtu.be/w2kM-xogOt0 Video Shot & Edited By: Dan McCready Interviews Conducted By: Rachael Johnston Veterans Voice Radio Network Scenes From...
Teenager Hospitalized After Brockton Shooting
A teenage boy was hospitalized following a shooting Sunday night in Brockton. Police say that at approximately 6:47 p.m. officers responded to the area of Francis St. and Manners Ave. for a reported shooting. The 14-year-old male victim was transported to a local...
Hundreds Audition For Mark Wahlberg And Druski In Quincy
Over 200 people came to Marina Bay on Saturday to audition for Mark Wahlberg and comedian Druski. https://youtube.com/shorts/ShcifEJZ3GM?si=cjZqYH53qdOh36fp Boston Harbor Studios Mike Rowe Visits Quincy
Marshfield Vigil Honors Those Lost to Addiction
Families and friends gathered in Harbor Park in Marshfield for a candlelight vigil to remember those lost to addiction overdose. https://youtu.be/wZXAoZIGsnk
Mike Rowe Visits Quincy
Mike Rowe, host of the show Dirty Jobs, was in Quincy on Thursday and WATD’s Dan McCready was there. https://youtu.be/6tDPvKndl6k mikeroweWORKS Foundation AFL-CIO Leader Discusses AI, Republic Strike, Fenway Strike
Sullivan Discusses Al Davis Tribute, 9/11 Ceremony
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about an upcoming tribute to football great Al Davis and a ceremony being held in observance of the anniversary of the September 11th Attacks. https://youtu.be/x_BzKqxXvwg City of Brockton Meschino...
Meschino Provides Legislative Update
State Representative Joan Meschino of Hull speaks with WATD's Christine James about biodiversity goals, overdose awareness, and women in elected office. https://youtu.be/EOc3pg-IKBI State Rep. Joan Meschino Meschino Provides Legislative Update
Turnout Under 10 Percent For Quincy Preliminary Elections
Quincy held preliminary elections on Tuesday for two city council races. Unofficial results from the City Clerk’s Office show that former Mayoral Candidate Anne Mahoney was the top vote getter in the race for City Councillor-At-Large with 3,242 votes, Noel DiBona was...
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