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Halifax Town Administrator, Two Selectmen Tender their Resignations
In Halifax, the Selectmen held an emergency meeting to accept the resignation of Town Administrator Marty Golightly. By the end of the roughly five-minute meeting, two members of the three-member board resigned. Board Chair Ashley DiSesa spoke at the meeting Thursday,...
Dan Sullivan Discusses Congressional Campaign
Plymouth resident Dan Sullivan is making a run for Congress, because he says wants to advocate for the working and middle classes and seniors in U.S. Congress. Dan Sullivan, a registered nurse, is one of two Republicans, including Jesse Brown, making a run in the...
TIC Performs Broadway’s My Beat
The crew from the Talking Information Center was back once again with another radio play. The Howard Crawford Murder Case, an episode from the popular 1950’s detective series “Broadway’s My Beat” which was performed Thursday night by the Talking Information Center’s...
Sullivan Confirms Monkeypox Case In Brockton As Fight Against COVID Continues
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, a confirmed Monkeypox case, and the upcoming school year.
Brown Discusses Congressional Campaign
Jesse Brown is running for Congress in the 9th District, he says he wants to bring his "get it done" attitude to Washington. Brown's achievements include founding a company specializing in "wireless communication infrastructure construction" and a non- profit,...
Duxbury Food & Wine Stroll at the Alden House
The Festival Wine Stroll will take place on Saturday, September 10th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Alden House Historic Site in Duxbury. This year, the Festival’s marquee event has been reimagined! Their new Wine Stroll has been developed in conjunction with the Duxbury...
DeCoste Discusses Driver’s License Referendum
Those supporting a referendum to strike down a law that allows undocumented immigrants to obtain a driver’s license held an event Wednesday at Faneuil Hall in Boston. State Representative Dave DeCoste laid out some reasons for the opposition to the law. ...
After Social Media Plea, Marshfield Man Helps Find Diamond Ring off New Hampshire Coast
A Massachusetts woman lost her diamond ring in the ocean, and when Marshfield resident Lou Asci heard about it, he knew he had to help. WATD’s Lenny Rowe has the details: “That’s something that a person wants back, and it means more than just money. You want...
Hold the Line Hockey Game in Braintree to Unite First Responders, Professional Hockey Players
Local police departments and professional hockey players will be taking to the ice for a cause, tonight in Braintree. It's the fourth Hold the Line Hockey game, with proceeds going to an emergency fund for first responders. Nik Tasiopoulos started the foundation,...
Touch-a-Truck at the Scituate Town Hall Returns on August 26th
The Scituate DPW is hosting this fun, free event for the kiddos. Friday, August 26th from 9 am to 11:30 am at the Town Hall.
Adonis the puppy needs a forever home
Adonis in Greek mythology was known for his beauty and spectacular hunting skills. Similar to the Greek God, our fuzzy young pup Adonis, who is residing with our friends at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts in Brockton, is a gorgeous boy,...
The Morning Show: Monday, August 22, 2022
Welcome to the South Shore's Morning News and welcome to Monday! Larry Nelson is in for the vacationing Rob Hakala all week. Today at 7:45, Diane Jordan stops by the studio for another edition of More Comfort Mondays. Diane owns Natural Body Works in Kingston and her...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Welcome to Tuesday! It's time for Larry to chat with our friends. And first up at 8:11, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his tech talk segment. Each week David highlights the major news from the world of technology to help keep us in the know,...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
It's a Plymouth kind of Wednesday. What do we mean? Well at 7:41 Larry checks in with Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, to talk about events in and around Plymouth to help support local businesses. www.plymouthchamber.com At...
The Morning Show: Thursday, August 25, 2022
Welcome to Thursday. Today at 7:11, Larry checks in with Lea Filson, President and CEO of See Plymouth, as we talk about what events are happening in and around Plymouth and Plymouth County. www.seeplymouth.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage...
The Morning Show: Friday, August 26, 2022
Happy Friday, friends. 9:10 and it's time to check in with attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law in Marshfield for our Feel Good Friday segment.
New Addition to the Pinehills in Plymouth, Expected to Open in 2023
In Plymouth, 22 years in the making, the Pinehills now has a population of close to 6,000 people, and the Village Green is the focal point of the community. Rising along the south side of the Village Green is a new addition to the area, a rental apartment building...
WATD’s Charles Mathewson Details Voting Process in 10-Part Series
WATD reporter Charles Mathewson has been working on a multi-part series on the voting process. This 10-part series includes procedures in place to prevent voting fraud, Vote by Mail, and how poll workers are hired. Part 1 of the series, on the voting process:...
Sights and Sounds from Opening Day of the 154th Marshfield Fair
Today is opening day for the 154th Marshfield Fair. There’s competitive exhibits, music, food trucks, and so much more. Lauren Paine from Pine Meadow Farm in Mattapoisett says it’s an event they look forward to: Although as cute as some of the animals may be,...
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz Discusses Animal Cruelty Cases
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz joined WATD to discuss animal cruelty, which is a felony offense in the state. His office is working to educate Assistant District Attorneys on how to handle these cases. They recently conducted a training session with the...
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan Discusses COVID-19 Numbers, Summer Programs, and the First Responder Jamboree
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan joined WATD to discuss COVID-19 numbers, summer programs, and preparations for the upcoming school year. Listen to the interview with WATD’s Dan McCready here:
Braintree Police: Woman Drove her Vehicle 60 Yards into South Shore Plaza
Braintree police say a confused, elderly person drove her vehicle onto the second floor of the South Shore Plaza. Police started receiving calls around 11:45 Thursday morning. Deputy Police Chief Tim Cohoon says when officers arrived, they located a late-model Lincoln...
Brockton To Host Community Jamboree This Weekend
Brockton Police Officer Nichole Anderson and Officer Jason Mosley discuss the First Responder Community Jamboree taking place this Saturday at the Brockton Fairgrounds. The First Responder Community Jamboree will take place Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at...
Quincy Shooting Leaves One Dead
One man has died following a deadly shooting in Quincy. Quincy Police say officers were called to the area of 5 Crown Dr. at approximately 12:40 a.m. Thursday. Upon arrival they found a man in his 30's with obvious gunshot wounds in the area of the stairwell leading...
Plymouth Developer Rick Vayo says There’s No Plan for 40-B in Chiltonville
In Plymouth, developer Rick Vayo of MEGRYCO, Inc., wants to clarify to the public and the Planning Board what his proposal is for the development of the property at 46 Sandwich Road. The almost 25 acres of land was previously used as a training center by Entergy, and...
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