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The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 2, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Oct 31, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Wednesday, let's chat with our friends. At 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with Rob. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:11 Rob talks with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic about this Saturday...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Nov. 3, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Oct 31, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday, time to connect with our friends. At 7:41, Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about events and news from the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11 Bob Terravecchia, Chairman...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 4, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Oct 30, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Friday. Today at 8:11 Rob checks in with Lea Filson, President and CEO of See Plymouth, to find out what events are happening in and around Plymouth. www.seeplymouth.com It's 9:11, time for Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law in...
KC will bring sunshine to your life!
by Lisa Azizian | Oct 30, 2022 | Pet of the Week
Say hello to KC! KC is a 9 year old Domestic Long-Hair cat and the Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter tell us she is an independent, vocal and curious kitty. She likes petting and affection, but usually on her terms. KC is in good health, spayed and up to date...
WATD Hosting Political Forum for State Representative Candidates in the 6th Plymouth District
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 30, 2022 | Election News
Join us Monday, October 31, for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. This election race is for the 6th Plymouth District. The Democrat incumbent, Josh Cutler, and challenger Republican, Ken Sweezey, are both running in the general election in November. Moderator...
Plymouth Planning Board Rules on Plans for New Hope Chapel Request for New 787-Seat Church
by Bobbi Clark | Oct 30, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, the Planning Board, on the 26th, in the 1820 Courthouse, hosted a standing-room only crowd. The majority of them, members of the New Hope Chapel congregation. Church representatives requested special permits to construct a 787-seat church, associated...
Politics And The Paranormal With Jeff Belanger
by Dan McCready | Oct 30, 2022 | Election News, News
Podcast Host and Author Jeff Belanger speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the links between politics and the paranormal. https://youtu.be/k1b2s9sQaP0
Pups, Pints, and a Sunday Parade, a Halloween Fundraiser for Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 28, 2022 | News
Pups will be on parade, as the Friends of the Marshfield Dog Park are hosting their annual Halloween costume contest fundraiser. Erin Fitzpatrick is the Vice-President of the organization. It all kicks off Sunday from the Stellwagen Beer Company in Marshfield. This...
Norwell Family Treats More than 200 Veterans to Lunch, as Part of an Annual Tradition
by Christine James | Oct 28, 2022 | News
Over two hundred local veterans were able to get together recently at a special luncheon at ALBA on 53, in Hanover. Norwell Veterans Agent Dave Osborne says they call it the "Oldest Veterans Lunch," and the oldest guest this year was 99-year-old Wally Rockwell, Sr....
Training, Collaboration among Key Points at Bridgewater State University’s 6th Annual Cyber Security Conference
by Charles Mathewson | Oct 28, 2022 | News
Snow storms and nor’easters come and go. Cyber attacks on government and industry happen every day. Soon, Massachusetts will have two facilities to coordinate a response to cyber attacks, the way emergency operations centers coordinate for storms. Bridgewater State...
Jeff Belanger Discusses Nightmares
by Dan McCready | Oct 28, 2022 | News
We all have nightmares, but what they are, and what they mean isn’t always clear. WATD’s Dan McCready gives you something to ponder before you go to bed. Thanks to Libby Fox and the Middleborough Public Library for your help with this story.
Annual Harvest Fair at St. Luke’s in Scituate
by Mariel Reed | Oct 28, 2022 | South Shore Events
Saturday, November 5th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 465 First Parish Road in Scituate will hold its Annual Harvest Fair. Baked goods, preserves, sewn and knitted items, silent auction, white elephant table and more. Clam chowder, cranberry...
Missing Raynham Teen Found Safe
by Dan McCready | Oct 28, 2022 | News
A missing Raynham teenager has been safely located. Raynham Police Chief James Donovan says that 16-year-old Colleen Weaver was found safe in New York City. She was first reported missing after leaving her home in the early morning hours of October 18. Donovan says...
McDonald Runs Unopposed In Bid For Another Term As Sheriff
by Dan McCready | Oct 28, 2022 | Election News
Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his unopposed re-election campaign.
Plymouth, Kingston Officials say they had Little Warning Migrant Families Were Being Moved to Hotels
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 27, 2022 | News
Plymouth Town Manager Derek Brindisi and state officials held a press conference, after migrant families were moved to hotels in Plymouth and Kingston. Brindisi says he received a call on Tuesday from a representative from the Department of Housing and Community...
Rockland Native Rob Henriksen at Open Road Coffeehouse
by Mariel Reed | Oct 27, 2022 | South Shore Events
At the Channing Unitarian Universalist Church in Rockland, it's Rob Henriksen at Open Road Coffeehouse on Nov. 12th at 6:30 PM.
WATD Political Forum: Incumbent Josh Cutler & Challenger Ken Sweezey
by Site Admin | Oct 27, 2022 | Election News
Join us on Monday, October 31st for a WATD political forum with 6th Plymouth District State Representative candidates, from 7 to 8 p.m. The Democrat Incumbent, Josh Cutler, and challenger Republican, Ken Sweezey, are both running in the general election in November....
A Conversation About Domestic Violence Awareness Month
by Christine James | Oct 26, 2022 | News
Sandra Blatchford, the Program Director for the South Shore Resources and Advocacy Center and Karen Fabrizio the SHARES Coordinator, speak with WATD's Christine James about Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
*UPDATE* Missing Raynham Teen Found Safe
by Dan McCready | Oct 26, 2022 | News
*UPDATE #5 10/28* Missing Raynham Teen Colleen Weaver Found Safe in New York City RAYNHAM — Chief James Donovan reports that missing Raynham 16-year-old Colleen Weaver has been found safe in New York City. _____________________________________________________________...
Plymouth Town Moderator Plans Spring Town Meeting, with an Eye Toward Maintaining a Quorum
by Bobbi Clark | Oct 25, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, thinking ahead to Spring Town Meeting, Town Moderator Steven Triffletti takes a look back at the recent Fall Town Meeting of October 15th—a meeting that for the only time in recent memory, lacked a quorum by mid-afternoon. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more:...
Two-Alarm Fire Damages Home in Duxbury
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 24, 2022 | News
There were no injuries reported after a two-alarm fire in Duxbury. Fire Chief Rob Reardon says the initial call was for a fire alarm, and 9-1-1 calls reported heavy fire showing from the home on Lakeshore Drive. He says with the mutual aid response, they were...
Audio from WATD Political Forum for Plymouth County District Attorney Candidates
by Lenny Rowe | Oct 24, 2022 | Election News
WATD hosted a political forum for candidates running for Plymouth County District Attorney. The Republican incumbent, Tim Cruz, and challenger Democrat, Rahsaan Hall, are both running in the general election in November. Moderator Christine James, was joined by...
The Morning Show: Mon., October 24, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Oct 24, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello Monday! At 7:11 Rob welcomes Matthew Sherman, Christa Dunn and Jean Cohen from the Bay Players of Duxbury in studio. They will be talking about their new production of “Rabbit Hole”. www.bayplayers.org Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, pops...
The Morning Show: Tues., October 25, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Oct 24, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Tuesday and our special guest co-host this morning is Stacy Thompson, Executive Director of LivableStreets. LiveableStreets Alliance envisions a world where streets are safe, vibrant public spaces that connect people to the places where they live, work and play....
The Morning Show: Wed., October 26, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Oct 24, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Wednesday. Let's chat with our friends. At 7:11 Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield, joins us in-studio to preview their upcoming “Haunted Car Wash” event. It’s scheduled for Thursday, October 27th and Friday, October 28th from 5 - 8pm at...
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