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Stabbing At Brockton School Leaves One Teen Hospitalized, Another In Custody
by Dan McCready | Mar 16, 2023 | News
One teen was hospitalized and another is in custody following a stabbing in Brockton. Brockton Police say that shortly after 9:30 a.m. Thursday officers were dispatched to the Brockton Therapeutic Day School at Huntington, at 1121 Warren Ave., for a report that a...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Brockton Hospital, State Of The City Address
by Dan McCready | Mar 16, 2023 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, the current state of Brockton Hospital, and his upcoming State of the City Address on Thursday.
Maresco Gives Update On MBTA Housing Rules
by Christine James | Mar 16, 2023 | News
More than 175 towns are subject to new state zoning that would allow for dense multi-family projects in “MBTA Communities.” Attorney General Andrea Campbell said in an official advisory that those zoning rules are mandatory, and that the state or outside advocacy...
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Gets Nor’easter Snow Totals
by Dan McCready | Mar 15, 2023 | News
Dan McCready broke out Ye Olde WATD Ruler to get a snow total measurement from the recent Nor'easter. https://youtu.be/MHVHSEdV7X0 Camera Operator: John Shea
Kearney Discusses Budget, Legislative Audit, MBTA
by Dan McCready | Mar 14, 2023 | News
State Representative Patrick Kearney spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about Gov. Maura Healey's proposed budget, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio's proposed audit of the State Legislature, and the state of the MBTA.
Rob Gilman Gives Midday Storm Update
by Dan McCready | Mar 14, 2023 | News
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman gives the latest forecast for Tuesday's Nor'easter.
Art Unboxed In Rockland
by Christine James | Mar 14, 2023 | News
Christine James speaks with the Rockland Recreation Department and their call for artists to decorate utility boxes.
Teenager Killed In Brockton Shooting
by Dan McCready | Mar 14, 2023 | News
A 14-year-old boy is dead following an overnight shooting in Brockton. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that the incident happened shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday at 93 Tribou St. A 39 year-old woman was also injured and she was last reported to be...
Ed Perry Gives His Annual Pi Day Address For 2023
by Dan McCready | Mar 14, 2023 | News
WATD Ringmaster Ed Perry gives his annual Pi Day Address for 2023. https://youtu.be/7Q89wCsNhes
Rob Gilman Gives Nor’easter Update
by Dan McCready | Mar 14, 2023 | News
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman gives Dan McCready an update on the Nor'easter that arrived on the South Shore Tuesday morning.
Two Men Charged in Brockton Shootings Added to State Police Most Wanted List
by Lenny Rowe | Mar 14, 2023 | News
Two men connected to fatal shootings in Brockton have been added to the State Police’s Most Wanted List. Luis Soto, 33, is a suspect in the shooting of two men, inside a Dollar Tree Store in January. Soto was a former employee of the store, and evidence suggests he...
Rob Gilman Discusses Upcoming Storm As Region Prepares For Nor’easter
by Dan McCready | Mar 13, 2023 | News
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman speaks with Dan McCready about the Nor'easter that's expected to roll into the area Monday night.
Jeep Being Sought In Connection With Hull Hit And Run
by Dan McCready | Mar 13, 2023 | News
Hull Police are searching for a vehicle in connection with a hit & run. Police say the Jeep appears to have front passenger side damage and license plates from New York. They are trying to identify the owner/driver of the vehicle. Anyone with information is being...
The Morning Show: Monday, March 13, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Monday! Time to kick off another week of work and school here on the beautiful South Shore of Massachusetts. Let’s check in for the latest More Comfort Monday at 7:45 with Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston. Diane created this segment...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Tuesday. Let's get right to it. At 7:41, Rob talks with South Shore author Mike Murphy about his newest book, Redeem the Lines. This is the sequel to his inaugural book Neighborhood Lines. The new book picks up where Neighborhood Lines ended, following the lives...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Wednesday and she's back! Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with Rob at 7:41 for the latest news from Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41 Rob talks with New England author Jane Healey about her new historical...
The Morning Show: Thursday, March 16, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday. Let's talk to our friends. This morning at 7:41 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about life in Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO from Coastal Heritage...
The Morning Show: Friday, March 17, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! It’s time once again at 7:11 for “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you have to be the first to guess the song in our weekly classical music trivia game!...
Meet our pet of the week, Bruce!
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | Pet of the Week
Say hello to Bruce the kitty cat. The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter think Bruce is about 3 - 4 years old and weighs about 15 pounds. He is shy and uncomfortable at the shelter. He needs to work on his social skills, but he likes to be pet so much that he...
The Morning Show: Monday, March 6, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Monday! Time to kick off another week of work and school here on the beautiful South Shore of Massachusetts. Let's check in for the latest More Comfort Monday at 7:45 with Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston. Diane created this segment...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Tuesday, let's check in with our people. It’s also time for another visit from Dr. Sean and Dr. Andy from Wiemeyer Dentistry in Duxbury, today at 7:41. https://wiemeyerdentistry.com At 8:11, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us once again for his...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy International Women's Day! We kick off our interviews this morning with a check-in with the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce's Director of Operations, Bob Nolet. Bob, who is filling in this week for Amy Naples, will give us the rundown on upcoming events to...
The Morning Show: Thursday, March 9, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday - let's chat with our friends. At 7:41 today Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us with an update on life in Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com And at 8:11 today, Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO of...
The Morning Show: Friday, March 10, 2023
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 13, 2023 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Friday. Today at 8:10, Rob welcomes back his former Hanover High School English Teacher, John Hopkins, to the program. Mr. Hopkins has published his latest book of poetry and will share some excerpts with us this morning. Make My Heart a Pomegranate is a...
Seal Crosses Road on Gurnet Point
by Dan McCready | Mar 12, 2023 | News
Sarah McCormack, Stranding Coordinator at Whale and Dolphin Conservation, spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about a seal that was found on a road near Gurnet Point, past the 3rd crossover, at the Duxbury Beach Reservation.
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