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Scituate Election Results
Several Incumbents Reelected The Scituate school committee will have a new member. Erika Johnson McMahon defeated challenger Coleman Garvey Smith 353 to 163 for a three-year term in the position two race in Saturday’s annual town election. It was the only contested...
Hull Police On Nantasket Beach Gathering
Hull Police are preparing for a “potential large gathering at Nantasket Beach.” Chief John Dunn says they are aware of social media posts about the event taking place tomorrow (Friday) and are taking steps to prepare. Dunn says they have increased staffing levels for...
Rep Kearney Talks About the Democratic Convention
South Shore Contingent Attended Convention State Representative Patrick Kearney, who represents Scituate, Marshfield and Norwell, talks with WATD's Laurie Kirby about this weekend's Democratic State Convention. https://youtu.be/ZIlzbF4VwoU
AstroGeek Weighs In On Meteorite
The “Astrogeek” Steve La Flamme speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent meteorite that exploded over the South Shore on Saturday. https://youtu.be/FsFKXupFj14 Universe from the Backyard Astrogeek Discusses Perseid Meteor Showers
Meet our Pet of the Week, Leo
Meet Leo! Leo is a giant 5-year-old, 81 pound, German Shepherd male with a big presence and an even bigger heart. True to his breed, he’s loyal, and intelligent. While he may look intimidating at first, Leo is actually a very sweet and affectionate boy. Leo is...
Holbrook Holding STM & ATM On Wednesday
Holbrook Town Administrator Anne Mahoney gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Wednesday night's Special and Annual Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/1AWBR-lp3cI The Holbrook Special and Annual Town Meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. at the Holbrook Middle-High School...
Weymouth Memorial Day Ceremony
Ceremony Moved Indoors Due to Rain Weymouth joined the nation and South Shore honoring its veterans on Memorial Day. WATD's Tom Gorman has details. https://youtu.be/3q6-fTddUQk Veterans Honored at Marshfield Memorial Day Ceremony
Veterans Honored at Marshfield Memorial Day Ceremony
Rain Forces Ceremony Indoors Marshfield honored its veterans during the annual Memorial Day ceremony. WATD's Christian Maitre has more. https://youtu.be/9m9Zl6ZtSJ8 Weymouth Mermorial Day Ceremony
Retired Navy SEAL Reflects On Memorial Day
Retired Navy SEAL Tony O'Brien gives WATD's Dan McCready his thoughts on Memorial Day and its importance to local veterans and Gold Star families. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGzaqxE5RQU Anthony O'Brien A History Of Memorial Day
A History Of Memorial Day
Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai, the Peter Drummey Chief Historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the history behind the Memorial Day holiday. https://youtu.be/7lmt1Jo5u10 Massachusetts Historical Society Retired Navy SEAL...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Grey
We want you to meet Grey! Grey is a 5-year-old pit bull with a heart full of love and eyes that’ll melt yours. She’s the kind of dog who’s just happy to be wherever you are — whether that’s on a hiking trail, riding shotgun in the car, or curled up next to you on the...
Randolph Teen Charged After Threats At Prom
A Randolph teen is facing charges following an incident at a local prom. Kingston Police say that at approximately 7:15 p.m.Thursday officers were dispatched to Indian Pond Country Club for a disturbance during the South Shore Technical High School Prom. An officer...
South Shore Memorial Day Events
The South Shore will join the nation in honoring veterans on Memorial Day. In Marshfield, the annual parade will step off at 10:30 a.m. at Library Plaza and proceed to the Town Green from Ocean Street for a ceremony. Remembrance ceremonies begin at 7:30 a.m. at...
Former Congressman Barney Frank Has Died
Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal who brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation, has died. He was 86. Frank died late Tuesday, according to Jim Segel,...
Hull Election Results
Two Elected to School Committee Incumbent Hull select board member Jerry Taverna was reelected and he will be joined by newcomer Susan Short Green. In Monday’s annual town election, Short received the most votes in the four-way race for two seats with 1,031...
Blue Hills Voc Teacher Placed On Leave
A Blue Hills Regional Technical School teacher is now on leave. Superintendent Jill Rossetti sent an email on Sunday regarding the incident saying “The district is currently investigating reported allegations involving a vocational teacher.” With the investigation...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Devlin
Meet Devlin, a most handsome 3-year old boy. He is friendly and outgoing and is looking for a great forever home! Devlin has not been with Friends of the Plymouth Pound long, but is getting more playful as he is starting to feel safe. Devlin has tested positive for...
Norwell Election Results
Non-Binding Ballot Questions Defeated The Norwell school committee has two new members. Jana McCarthy and Elizabeth Bersell won the three-way race for two seats in Saturday’s election. McCarthy was the top vote getter with 1,014, while Bersell received 963....
Halifax Rejects All Ballot Questions
Voters Keep Positions Appointed Halifax voters rejected all four ballot questions at Saturday’s election. The proposed one-point-five-million-dollar operating budget override was defeated by 867 to 714. Also rejected were proposals to change the town clerk...
Plymouth Reelects Selectboard Incumbents
Canty, Quintal Top 5-Way Race Plymouth selectboard incumbents Kevin Canty and Richard Quintal Jr. were reelected in Saturday’s election. Canty led the four-way race with 4,149 votes and Quintal received 4,092. They fended off challengers, former select board...
East Bridgewater Election Results
School Committee and Planning Board Only Contested Races There were two contested races in the East Bridgewater election on Saturday. Crystal Hudson and Ellen Pennington were elected to fill two seats on the school committee, besting challenger Dennis Jones Junior....
Hanover Approves VoTech Funding
South Shore VoTech Funding Approved Hanover voters approved a debt exclusion and reelected two incumbent school committee members. The debt exclusion funds the town’s share of the cost of the new South Shore Regional Technical School. There were 814 votes in...
Abington Election Results
Town Hall Budget Override Fails Abington voters on Saturday approved six of seven town department funding overrides at the special election. Voters supported providing additional funding for the schools, fire, police, public works, council on aging, and library...
Kingston Election Results
Two New Members Join Selectboard Joseph Cunningham Junior and Sheila Vaughn were elected to the Kingston selectboard by voters on Saturday. Cunnigham topped the four-way race with 498 votes. Vaughn was second with 416 votes. They defeated challengers Paul Dahlen who...
Plympton and Hanson Election Results
Hanson Voters Reject New Library In the Plympton selectmen race, Daniel Cadogen, won the three-year term, defeating challenger Jacquelynn Norrie, 234 to 122, Arthur Bloomquist defeated challenger Kyle Lambert 230 to 137 for the board of health. In the planning board...
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