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Deceased Male Found On Plymouth Beach
A deceased male found on White Horse Beach in Plymouth. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says he was found near 6 Boathouse Lane around 4:45 p.m. Thursday. The individual is currently not being identified but officials say no foul play was involved.
Donations Sought At Veterans Food Drive Thru
Organizers of the Veterans Food Drive Thru are seeking donations to keep the event going. https://youtu.be/85TP8ErPPBk To learn more about donating ermail : 89edge@comcast.net.
Mental Health Series at the Duxbury Library
Community Mental Health Series at the Duxbury Library, for more information visit Duxburyfreelibrary.org
Sullivan Discusses Re-Election, Brockton Hospital, Strand Fire
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his re-election bid, the ongoing closure of Brockton Hospital and a ceremony on Friday commemorating the Strand Theatre Fire.
Panel Discussion Focuses on Movement to End Violence Against Women and Children
In Plymouth, the District Attorney’s Office and South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center hosted a panel discussion “The White Ribbon Campaign.” The White Ribbon Campaign is an international movement working to end violence against women and children. District...
Plymouth Fire Chief Says When Funding Approved Bourne Rd. Gets New Fire Station, Needs at Fire Dept. Headquarters Will have to Be Addressed Soon
In Plymouth, there are seven Fire Stations, covering over 100 square miles, and a population edging close to 70,000 that swells to over 100,000 at the peak of the tourist season. Of those stations, a new one could be built on Bourne Road, on 2 acres of land recently...
Sports Exchange: Conor Ryan joins the show
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE On this week's show, we chatted with Conor Ryan, Boston Bruins beat reporter for Boston.com, about all things Bruins following the NHL Trade Deadline. Listen to the full interview here: The Sports Exchange airs on...
Massachusetts State Auditor Diana Dizoglio Discusses MBTA Audit
The month of March will be the start of an audit of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or MBTA. WATD's Christine James has this:
Crews Respond To Overnight Fire In Carver
Crews were called to the scene of an overnight fire on Presidents Way in Carver on Tuesday. Fire Chief Craig Weston tells WATD News that no injuries were reported. Plympton provided mutual aid and Wareham provided station coverage. The incident remains...
Monthly Food Drive-Thru at WATD Studios
Join us on Thursday, March 9th for the Veteran's Voice and WATD/WMEX Food Drive Thru from 11 to noon, 130 Enterprise Drive in Marshfield. Drive-thru and we'll load up your vehicle, open to all and no registration necessary.
Right Whales Cause Closure Of Cape Cod Canal
**Cape Cod Canal has since reopened.** Marine traffic on the Cape Cod Canal was suspended due to right whales. The Coast Guard says that the Army Corps of Engineers closed the canal to all vessel traffic, due to the spotting of three right whales. At this time there...
Miss Tori, the cat who loves head rubs, is ready for her forever home
Meet Miss Tori. Tori was brought to the vet to be euthanized because her owners were moving. The vet wouldn't allow it and called our friends at Standish Humane Society for help. Tori is an extremely friendly female tabby cat that likes to be pet -- she loves a good...
Baby Girl Successfully Delivered By First Responders In Middleborough
Some first responders in Middleborough helped to deliver a baby girl on Friday. Fire officials say that at approximately noon they received a 911 call for a woman in labor. Firefighters Michael DesRoches and Jason Myers along with Police Officer Caitlyn Berger arrived...
AAA Northeast Launches Electric Vehicle Informational Website
AAA Northeast is launching a new website to help people learn more about the future of electric vehicles. Mark Schieldrop, a spokesperson for AAA, says in Massachusetts, more than 27,000 EV rebates have been claimed to date. But consumers still have questions. He says...
Two People Charged With Drivers License Fraud At Brockton RMV
Two people from Brockton have agreed to plead guilty to charges that they improperly issued passing test scores to individuals at the Registry of Motor Vehicles in Brockton. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 43-year-old Mia Cox-Johnson, a former manager of the RMV...
Sullivan Discusses COVID, Brockton Hospital
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the city's latest COVID numbers, the closure of Brockton Hospital, and Thursday's visit by Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll.
Meet Peter the Piping Plover, Two Events Highlight Our Summer VIP’s
Two events highlight Piping Plovers and their impact on our coastal area in Hull. The Parrot will host an event on Friday, March 10th at 6 PM. Meet Peter the piping plover, draw, read and practice yoga, ages 4 & up on Saturday March 11th at 10 AM.
Governor Announces Highlights of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll announced highlights of their Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which was filed Wednesday. Healey says the $55.5 billion dollar budget is “Meeting the moment: with a strong economy, livable communities, and a...
Plymouth’s New Hope Chapel Gets ZBA Go Ahead for New Church
In Plymouth, the Zoning Board of Appeals, or ZBA, hosted a standing-room only crowd at Town Hall on February 27th, to hear New Hope Chapel’s request to construct a 787-seat church, with 365 parking spaces. This, in an area zoned Rural Residential on Joshua’s Way, off...
A Wildlife Update With The New England Wildlife Center
Zak Mertz, Executive Director of the New England Wildlife Center, spoke with WATD's Christine James about rodenticides and sadly the passing of a bald eagle named MK.
Duxbury Voters Reject Zoning Bylaw Proposal for By-Right Bed and Breakfast
In Duxbury, voters strongly opposed a proposed bylaw change at Special Town Meeting. A citizen’s petition asked residents to consider a zoning by-law change to allow for a bed and breakfast in town by-right, rather than special permit approval. About 900 residents...
One Article On Warrant For Duxbury Special Town Meeting
Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center at 73 Alden Street.
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Measures Tuesday Snow Totals
Dan McCready brought out Ye Olde WATD Ruler to measure snow totals on Tuesday. https://youtu.be/OMUUiURvN_w Camera Operator: John Shea
Rob Gilman Discusses Winter Storm
The South Shore is ending February with a winter storm that rolled into the area on Tuesday. WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman says that the impact of the storm will vary depending on location. Gilman says that this is a departure from what has been a...
Duxbury Select Board Votes to Recommend Building a Seawall
Should Duxbury taxpayers spend $196 per household for beach sand? Selectmen say, not so fast, they voted 3 to 1 in favor of building a seawall. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report:
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