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Abington Special Town Meeting Approves Land Acquisition and Conservation Restrictions
Voters in Abington considered community preservation, and land conservation articles at Special Town Meeting. Article 5 was approved, which includes nine acres of land, known as the McSharry Hancock Realty Trust property. Town Manager, Scott Lambiase, says that...
Nine Articles On Warrant For Abington Special Town Meeting
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting. Abington Special Town Meeting kicks off at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Abington High School.
Concerns Raised about Radioactive Water at NDCAP Meeting
A crowd of the Save The Bay Coalition protesters stood outside Plymouth Town Hall before Monday’s Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel meeting. Protesters are concerned about the potential of Holtec, the company in charge of decommissioning the...
The Morning Show: Monday, September 26, 2022
Welcome to Monday! We're kicking off the first full week of fall, and all this week we'll be giving you a chance to decorate for the season with a free pumpkin from Family Pet & Garden Center in Pembroke! Listen in to Rob, Audrey and Cathy for your chances to win!...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Happy Tuesday! Let's connect with David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, at 8:11 for his tech talk segment. Tech talk is where David shares the latest news and trends from the information technology world. If you missed a weekly segment you can catch up on...
Plymouth High Music Department’s 4th Annual Benefit Concert at Memorial Hall
The Plymouth High School Music Departments are hosting their 4th Annual Benefit Concert at Plymouth Memorial Hall on Nov. 5th at 7:30 PM. The national touring production of High Noon, tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and southern rock, will be performing. The School band...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
It's Wednesday. Welcome. Let's check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, at 7:41 for an update on life in business in Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com Today at 8:11 Rob talks with Erin Cohen, Director of Development, with...
District Attorney Tim Cruz Discusses Re-Election Campaign
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about his re-election campaign.
The Morning Show: Thursday, September 29, 2022
Welcome to Thursday. It's time to check in with our friends. At 7:41 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins Rob to talk about the latest events and news from the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:41 our...
The Morning Show: Friday, September 30, 2022
Hello! It's Friday! Let's play “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. It's time to test your classical music knowledge at 7:10 today!...
Live WATD Political Forum: State Rep. for the 12th Plymouth District
Join us Monday, September 26, for a live WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. Running for State Rep. for the 12th Plymouth District is Democrat Incumbent Kathy LaNatra, and Republican challenger Eric Meschino, are both running in the general election this fall....
Red Line Service Resuming Following Deaths Of Two People Near Wollaston Station
Red Line commuters face delays and shuttle buses were called in after two people were found dead near Wollaston Station. MBTA Police say that at approximately 6 a.m. Monday, the operator of a Red Line train reported seeing two people on the northbound Red Line just...
Two Found Dead Near Wollaston Station
Two people have been found dead near Wollaston Station. MBTA Police say that at approximately 6 a.m., the operator of a Red Line train reported seeing two people on the northbound Red Line just north of Wollaston Station. Crews were called to the scene and emergency...
Police Incident Causes Delays On Red Line
Red Line commuters found their morning commute was disrupted on Monday. MBTA officials say shuttle buses were brought in to replace service between JFK/UMass and Quincy Center due to police activity near Wollaston. Shortly before 7 a.m. Quincy Police released a tweet...
Meet your new best friend: Freckles the cat!
Say hello to Freckles! Our friends at Standish Humane Society tell us Freckles is a large, athletic working cat - he is no bump on a log kind of cat! Freckles is a social butterfly and would do well in a home with older teens and even an active, large dog to play...
Third Annual Irish Heritage Parade Draws Hundreds to Weymouth
The third annual Weymouth Irish Heritage Parade returned to town, with hundreds of people coming to celebrate. Jen Kelleher told WATD about her favorite part of the parade. Marilyn Dunn spoke to WATD about how she was excited to experience the parade for the...
Hanover Firefighter Wins State Award
A Hanover Firefighter has been named by the state as 2022 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year at the 27th annual Massachusetts Fire & Life Safety Education Conference on Thursday. State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey named Firefighter-Paramedic Eric...
Cruise Ships on the Horizon In Plymouth Harbor
In Plymouth, if all goes as planned, folks will be seeing cruise ships in the harbor. American Cruise Lines vessels will be dockside for overnight stays, beginning next spring, according to Lea Fillson of See Plymouth and Stephen Cole of The Plymouth Foundation....
Plymouth Planning Board Mourns the Sudden Passing of Paul McAlduff
Plymouth Planning Board members are mourning the sudden passing of current member, Paul McAlduff. Chair of the Board, Tim Grandy, says McAlduff was a “fantastic person.” In an email, Grandy said McAlduff passed away Friday morning, with his family at his side....
Plymouth RMV To Remain Closed Until October 10
The Plymouth RMV branch will be closed into next month. The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles announced that the Plymouth Service Center, located at 40 Industrial Park Rd., will continue to be temporarily closed through at least October 10. Officials say the...
Audio from Political Forum for State Representative Candidates in the 5th Plymouth District
This election race is for State Representative in the 5th Plymouth District. Republican incumbent Dave DeCoste and challenger, Democrat Emmanuel Dockter, are both running in the November election. Moderator Christine James, was joined by Reporter Charles Mathewson,...
Rockland Sewer Commissioners Facing Deadlines from the Environmental Protection Agency
Rockland is under an administrative order by the Environmental Protection Agency, and improvements need to be made to the sewer system in town. An order from the EPA was issued in 2006, and since the town has not taken corrective action, they could be fined for...
A Conversation About BCI (Bureau of Criminal Investigation)
Scott Petersen, the Assistant Superintendent for the Plymouth County Bureau of Criminal Investigations, and Retired Director Bob Foley joined WATD to discuss how techniques have changed over the years. Petersen has been with the Sheriff’s Department since 1990, and...
Muratore Discusses Progress Of Hybrid Town Meeting Bill
State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a bill that would allow Plymouth to hold a hybrid Town Meeting.
MassDOT Says Protests May Disrupt Wednesday Morning Traffic
Commuters are being advised of potential protests. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation has put out an advisory for Boston area travelers saying that a “protest group has notified the media it plans to disrupt travel along several routes in the Boston area.”...
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