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Watch Party Held in Middleboro for Little League World Series
Middleboro baseball is one of ten teams remaining in the Little League World Series. Back home, hundreds of people gathered for a watch party at the Boston Tavern, with an excited crowd cheering them on. Middleboro resident and coach, Jesse Wright, spoke with WATD....
154th Marshfield Fair Returns to Town on Friday
The 154th Marshfield Fair is returning to town, and President Lenny LaForest joined WATD to discuss some highlights. New this year, is a country music-themed weekend. There will be more food trucks, and new rides – including the Hurricane and the Frog Hopper. Motor...
State Senator Walter Timilty Discusses His Re-Election Campaign
Incumbent State Senator Walter Timilty speaks with WATD's Dan McCready his re-election campaign for the Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth District. To learn more about Sen. Timilty's re-election campaign click here. Photo Credit: Timilty Campaign Website.
Plymouth Developer Says Chiltonville Site Could be Perfect for 40-B Project
In Plymouth, the use of the almost 25 acres of land at 46 Sandwich Road—a subject of discussion at the Planning Board meeting on the 10th—is the property, formerly used as an Entergy training center, and recently purchased from Holtec by Rick Vayo of MEGRYCO, Inc. The...
Audio from WATD Political Forum for State Senate Candidates in the Plymouth and Norfolk District
Republican First Plymouth/Norfolk Senate candidate Ron Patuto (left) and incumbent Senator Patrick O'Connor (right). Photo credit: Lenny Rowe. WATD hosted a political forum for the Primary Election race for State Senator, in the first Plymouth and Norfolk District....
Family Friendly Fundraiser and Pet Adoption Event
Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue presents Brews with Buddy. A family friendly fundraiser and adoption event, Sunday, August 21st in Carver.
Two Men Arrested in Connection to Theft of 15 Catalytic Converters in Plymouth
(Police say 15 catalytic converters were located at the scene. Photo via the Plymouth Police Department Facebook page). When Plymouth police received a call at 11:22 Sunday night, reporting the sound of an electric saw in Camelot Industrial Park, responding officers...
Camper Fire In Wareham
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Wareham. Fire officials say that at 3:13 a.m. Monday they responded to a home on Marion Rd. for a reported trailer fire. Fifteen firefighters arrived on scene and quickly attacked the fully involved camper...
Live Political Forum in Race for State Senator, Plymouth and Norfolk District
Join us on Monday, August 15th, for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 PM. This Primary Election race is for State Senator, for the first Plymouth and Norfolk District. Two Republicans, Incumbent Patrick O'Connor and challenger Ron Patuto, are both vying to get on the...
Kathleen Crogan-Camara Discusses Her Campaign For State Senate
Kathleen Crogan-Camara speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about her campaign for State Senate in the Norfolk, Bristol, and Plymouth District. To learn more about Kathleen Crogan-Camara visit her website. Photo Credit: Kathleen Crogan-Camara campaign website.
Calling all Pittie lovers: Marge needs a home
Meet Marge! Marge is a 6-year-old pittie gal who is looking for a home to call her very own. This sweet girl is excellent with anyone she meets, she has yet to meet a stranger. She is great with humans of all ages! Our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter tell us...
This Month Marks 60 Years since the “Great Plymouth Mail Robbery”
This month marks 60 years since the “Great Plymouth Mail Robbery” took place. It’s a story that still continues to generate interest among professionals, and amateur sleuths. Join WATD as we rebroadcast a story by Christine James about the $1.5 million heist and what...
The Morning Show: Monday, August 15, 2022
Welcome to Monday! It's officially the middle of August - how are you spending the final month of summer? We're checking in with our friends, of course. At 7:45 Diane Jordan is in studio for another edition of More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the owner of Natural Body...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
It's Tuesday. Let's chat with our friends. At 7:41 Rob talks with Paul Veneto about this year’s “Paulie’s Push” event from Washington Dulles Airport to the Pentagon. Paul’s mission is to shine a light on the first first-responders, the crew members who lost their...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
It's Wednesday, let's chat with our good friend Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, as she checks in to give us the latest updates on news and events happening in and around Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com
The Morning Show: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Thursday. It's here. And at 7:41 it's time to check in with Quincy Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Director Tim Cahill. Tim will share the latest news and event information for the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com Today at 8:11 Bob...
The Morning Show: Friday, August 19, 2022
Hello Friday! This is it! Today's the day! At 8:11 Jennifer Verre from Hingham Lumber joins us in-studio to announce the grand prize winner of the “Grill and Chill” contest which is a brand new Weber Genesis Gas Grill from Hingham Lumber! www.hinghamlumber.com And at...
WATD’s Charles Mathewson Asks About Election Workers, and How they are Selected
We continue our series on the voting process. WATD’s Charles Mathewson asks, who are those election workers? (Above photo from the Carver Annual Election on June 6th, 2020. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe).
Fire in Wareham Damages Home, One Resident Displaced
A resident was displaced, and a home was damaged after a fire on Windswept Road in Wareham. Fire Chief John Kelley and Assistant Chief Patrick Haskell arrived within minutes, after initial calls reporting the fire yesterday afternoon at 2:22 p.m. They found a...
Paulie’s Push To Return In September
Paul Veneto speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his upcoming Paulie's Push 2.
More than 5,000 Pounds of Food Donated at Veterans Voice Drive-Thru
More than five thousand pounds of food were given away at the Veterans Voice Drive-Thru, here at the WATD studios. Craig Wolfe, co-host of Veterans Voice, says the food is donated from End Hunger New England, which is located in Pembroke. Matt Martin is the...
Plympton Hosting National Night Out Event Friday
Plympton Night Out will be taking place on Friday, with numerous events taking place at the Town Hall Complex. This includes indoor movies at the fire station, demonstrations, and vehicles on display. The event started as an idea from library director, Mike Slawson....
Real Estate Activity Slows Down, But Prices Remain High In Plymouth County
There was a slight slowdown in Real Estate Activity in Plymouth County last month, including a decrease in mortgage activity. Register of Deeds John Buckley tells WATD News there were also fewer homes being sold. However, Buckley says the prices remain...
Kearney Talks Budget, MBTA, and Drought
State Rep. Patrick Kearney spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about the recently passed state budget, concerns about the MBTA, and the ongoing drought.
WATD’s Charles Mathewson Examines Vote by Mail Procedures
With the primary election coming up on September 6th, we’re following the voting process step-by-step. In this third installment, WATD’s Charles Mathewson examines the final step of Vote by Mail.
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