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Edaville Will Keep Chugging
Edaville Railroad will keep chugging along. The announcement was made Wednesday morning on the Edaville Family Theme Park Facebook page which named the new owners of the Carver business as Shervin B. Hawley, Managing Partner of Sudbury, Mass., and Brian Fanslau,...
Early Voting, Technology Discussed By Kingston Selectmen
Kimberley Emberg, Chair of the Kingston Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night's meeting. Emberg says the board will meet next on August 23.
Man Arrested In Connection With Hanson Thefts
A man is facing charges following a series of thefts in Hanson. Hanson Police say that two separate incidents were reported on Friday. The first were a series of break-ins to Motor Vehicles, and the second was a report of a stolen dump truck and trailer. Police say...
Three Injured Following Stabbing At Braintree Hotel
Three people were injured following a stabbing incident at a Braintree hotel. Braintree Police say that at 11:14 p.m. Tuesday officers responded to the Residence Inn by Marriot on Forbes Rd. for a report of multiple stabbing victims. Upon arrival officers located one...
Kingston Planning Board Approves Cannabis Facility on Independence Way
The Kingston Planning Board approved a special permit for a cannabis cultivation and retail facility on Independence Way, off Summer Street. Agitated crowds were present when the question of legal cannabis sales went before town meeting two years ago. Not so Monday...
Pembroke Officials Rescind Emergency Water Ban
Pembroke Town Manager Bill Chenard says the town has lifted an Emergency Water Ban. It was in effect since July 27th. For a period of time, homes, businesses, and the fire department was experiencing low water pressure. Much of the state remains in a Level-3...
SWAT Team Responds To Barricaded Suspect In Quincy
There is a barricaded suspect in Quincy. **Update** Quincy Police say the situation was resolved peacefully, the person was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, after more than three hours on scene. Original story below: Quincy Police say members of the...
Hanson Police Investigating Thefts From Vehicles
Hanson Police are investigating a series of thefts from vehicles. Police say the incidents took place on Friday in the Pleasant St. and Woodbine areas. A link to a video with a potential suspect can be found here. Anyone who recognized the individual in the video is...
Pembroke Special Town Meeting Warrant Officially Opened
The Town of Pembroke has officially open the warrant for the upcoming Special Fall Town Meeting. Town Manager William Chenard tells WATD News those wishing to get articles in need to submit them soon. Pembroke Special Town Meeting will be held on October 18 at...
Citizen Groups Request Review of Plymouth Conservation Commission Rules, Regulations
In Plymouth, a group of people concerned with protecting the town’s natural resources, have sent a letter to the Conservation Commission. The letter expresses fear that due to the composition of the Commission, protective wetland regulations that took years to...
The Molly Fund Presents Movie Mania on the Marshfield Town Green
Free movie screening of Encanto on the Marshfield Town Green on Friday, August 12th.
Firefighter Sent To Hospital After Wareham Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Wareham. Fire officials say that at 11:20 p.m. Sunday they responded to an address on Longmeadow Dr. for a report of a fire. Upon arrival crews found multiple items burning directly in front of the garage. They were able...
The Morning Show: Monday, August 8, 2022
Another Monday, another hot day here on the South Shore. Let's start the day off with More Comfort Mondays with Diane Jordan at 7:45. Diane, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, helps us kick off the week by working to bring more comfort to our body, mind and soul...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Welcome to Tuesday. Let's check in with David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, at 8:11. David joins us each week for his tech talk segment where he shares the latest news and trends from the technology world. Want to catch up on his blog? Visit...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
This Wednesday morning at 7:41, Rob checks in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, to learn about upcoming events and more in and around Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:11 Rob talks with physicist Dr. Sabine Hossenfelder...
The Morning Show: Thursday, August 11, 2022
It's Thursday - let's chat with our friends. Today at 7:11 Rob checks in with Lea Filson, President and CEO of See Plymouth, as we chat about events happening in and around Plymouth and Plymouth County! www.seeplymouth.com Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director...
The Morning Show: Friday, August 12, 2022
Welcome to Friday. Are you making the most of these summer days? Let's make the most of this Feel Good Friday by checking in with attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law to see what he's feeling good about today. We'll chat with Mark at 9:10.
Charlee the cat needs a quiet place to call home
***UPDATE: Charlee has been adopted! This is a plea for a long-term respite home or permanent foster home for a special girl named Charlee. Charlee is an adult female tabby cat who is blind in one eye and also deaf. Our friends at Standish Humane Society will pay for...
West Bridgewater FD Quickly Extinguishes Fire after Lightning Strike
Photo via West Bridgewater Fire Department on Facebook. The West Bridgewater Fire Department says a lightning strike caused a fire at a home on Walnut Street. Crews responded to the scene around 5:37 p.m. Friday. Arriving firefighters found a smoke condition in the...
Missing Woman Found In Weymouth
A missing woman has been located after she was reported missing in Weymouth. Weymouth Police say an 85-year-old woman was reported missing Thursday night after leaving a residence on Biscayne Ave. Massachusetts State Police say a social media campaign was launched by...
WATD Series Focuses On Voting By Mail
In a continuing series on the voting process, WATD’s Charles Mathewson uses the experience of Kingston to explain the vote-by-mail application all registered voters recently received.
Milton Man Receives Sentence For Money Laundering
A Milton man has been sentenced following his conviction on money laundering charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 54-year-old Augustine Osemwegie used his Fall River car dealership, vehicle auctions and international car shipping to launder and transmit the...
Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID, Heat Wave
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, summer heat, and monkeypox.
WATD Series Focuses on Voting Process for Primary Election
Today we begin a series that follows the voting process through the September 6th primary election. WATD’s Charles Mathewson will use the town of Kingston to represent the process. Listen to his report:
Quincy Man Sentenced to Prison after Federal Cocaine Trafficking Conviction
A 38-year-old Quincy man was sentenced in federal court to prison, for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation. Hassan Monroe is facing six years in prison and four years of supervised release. Prosecutors say Monroe was charged along with 23 others as part of...
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