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The Morning Show: Mon., Oct. 10, 2022
Today is Monday, Oct. 10 - Columbus Day & Indigenous Peoples' Day. At 7:45 we check in with Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and has created this space to help bring more comfort to your body, mind and...
The Morning Show: Tues., Oct. 11, 2022
It's Tuesday! Let's get to work. Today at 8:41 Rob checks in with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Peter Forman who will share the latest Chamber happenings. www.southshorechamber.org At 9:11 New York Times Bestselling author Judy Mandel will...
The Morning Show: Wed., Oct. 12, 2022
It's Wednesday. Let's check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, who checks in with us at 7:41 for an update on business life in Plymouth and the surrounding areas. www.plymouthchamber.com Today at 8:41 Rob talks with New...
State Senator John Keenan Discusses His Re-Election Campaign
Democratic State Senator John Keenan represents the Norfolk/Plymouth District, which includes Quincy, Abington, part of Braintree, Holbrook, Rockland, and Hanover. Now in his sixth term in the State Senate, he joined WATD to discuss his re-election campaign. He’s...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Oct. 13, 2022
Happy Thursday. Rob welcomes guest co-host Brittany Cavallo from Whitman on the broadcast today. She’ll be with us from 6 - 10 and will be talking about the upcoming Fall Carnival in Whitman this Saturday October 15. For more information click HERE. Tim Cahill,...
The Morning Show: Fri., Oct. 14, 2022
Rob welcomes guest co-host Kaitlyn Litchfield on the broadcast today. She’ll be with us from 6 - 10 this morning. And at 7:11 it’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you have to be the first...
Water Main Break In Hanson
Crews in Hanson are on the scene of a water main break. Hanson Fire says the break is in the area of 78 State St. The water department is on scene, and traffic is currently down to one lane in that area. Officials say residents in that area will have no water until...
The History Behind Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the origins of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day.
Two Found Dead At Kingston Home
Two people were found dead at a home on Elm St. in Kingston Sunday morning. Kingston Police say an initial investigation appears to reveal that this was a domestic incident resulting in a murder/suicide and Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says that...
Plymouth PD Trying To Get Out Of ‘Facebook Jail’
The Plymouth Police Department has not been able to fully access their Facebook Page. Capt. Jason Higgins tells WATD News that Facebook became a very popular way for residents to learn more about the department. And this ongoing issue has had a major...
Slick the Guinea Pig has the biggest heart and would love to be your new best friend.
Meet Slick the Guinea Pig! Slick has been with our friends at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Mass (APCSM) for a year now, after his original owner was forced to give him up due to housing restrictions. The team has tried so many avenues to get him...
Dozens in Hull Walk for PANS/PANDAS Awareness
On PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day, members of NEPANS gathered to walk Nantasket Beach to spread awareness about the disorder. The event in Hull helped to raise funds for the organization, and bring affected families together. President, Lisa Grisolia, says organizations...
Plymouth to Hold First In Person Town Meeting Since 2019
In Plymouth, the upcoming Town Meeting will be the first in person town meeting since 2019. There have been six virtual meetings of the town’s legislative body since then. However, Town Moderator Steven Triffletti has designed a hybrid meeting of sorts. ...
Commuter Train Fire In Hanson
**UPDATE: The MBTA says that Kingston Line Train 058 is now operating approximately 2 hours 25 minutes behind schedule between Hanson and South Station. The train will be making flag stops so riders are being told to be visible on the platform.** Crews were called to...
Bicyclist Hospitalized Following Cohasset Crash
A bicyclist was hospitalized following a crash in Cohasset. Cohasset Police say that shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday officers were dispatched to a reported bicycle vs car crash in the 300-block of N. Main St. Upon arrival they found a 57-year-old Cohasset man on the...
Plymouth County Real Estate Sales, Mortgages Slumped in September
Plymouth County Register of Deeds, John Buckley says real estate sales, and mortgages slumped in September. Buckley says Plymouth County recorded 820 deeds in September, down from 875 in August. There were 802 deeds recorded in July. Through the first three quarters...
East Bridgewater Police Investigating Vehicle Breaks
East Bridgewater Police are investigating a series of vehicle break-ins. Police say the break-ins took place during the overnight/early morning hours on Friday where an individual helped himself to items in unlocked vehicles. The breaks took place in the areas of...
Norwell Oldest Vets Luncheon Returns October 18th
Norwell Veterans Agent David Osborne joined WATD to discuss the Oldest Vets Luncheon. The annual event is generously sponsored by an anonymous Norwell couple, and will be held at Alba on 53 at noon on October 18. Osborne says there’s still time for people to sign up,...
Sullivan Discusses COVID, Hospitals, and Halloween
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, hospitalization rates, and the city's plans for Halloween.
Kingston Town House To Host COVID Booster Clinic
The Town of Kingston will be holding a COVID-19 booster clinic. Health Agent Paula Rossi-Clapp tells WATD News that Pfizer is the only vaccine being offered at the clinic. No registration is required. However, children should be accompanied by an...
Ballot Set for Halifax Special Election
A slate of candidates has been set for the Special Local Election in Halifax. Two Selectmen seats are open after Chair Ashley DiSesa and Alexander Meade resigned in August. Meade was elected to the board in May. John Bruno, II is the lone candidate on the ballot for...
Toiletry Drive in Recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition, the Plymouth County District Attorney's office is holding a toiletry drive to benefit victims of domestic violence and their families.
MassDOT To Hold Virtual Hearing On Duxbury Bridge Project
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be holding a Virtual Design Public Hearing to discuss an upcoming bridge project in Duxbury. Principal Transportation Planner for the Old Colony Planning Council, William McNulty, tells WATD News the hearing...
WATD Political Forum: Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate with Sue Moran and Challenger Kari MacRae
Join us on Monday, October 10th for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 PM. This Election race is for the Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate. The Incumbent Democrat Sue Moran and Republican challenger Kari MacRae, are both running in the general election in November....
Water Break In Plymouth
Crews are on scene of a water break in Plymouth. Town officials say that as of 8 a.m. Wednesday, Pilgrim Hill Rd. is without water service. This includes a Day Care at 24 Pilgrim Hill Rd.; a Tile Store, Savers, Auto Store, and Ollies at 12-18 Pilgrim Hill Rd.; a –...
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