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Three People Charged in Connection to Pembroke Armed Robbery
by Lenny Rowe | Aug 3, 2022 | News
Pembroke Police say three people have been charged in connection to an armed robbery in town. After an extensive investigation, Pembroke Police say they issued arrest warrants for 39-year-old Nicole Katsos, 43-year-old Bethane Paulding, and 32-year-old Damien...
Plymouth Gets Its Share from State Shared Streets and Spaces Program
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 3, 2022 | News
Photo credit: PACTV In Plymouth, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito, was joined by state and local officials on the front lawn of Town Hall on Tuesday, to announce an award of over $16 million to 138 municipalities in the Shared Streets and Spaces Program. Plymouth is...
Creed Remembers Bill Russell
by Dan McCready | Aug 2, 2022 | News, Sports News
WATD Political Analyst, and former Celtics Statistician, John Creed discusses his interactions with Celtics legend Bill Russell. Photo Credit: Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
Audio from WATD Political Forum for Candidates in the First Plymouth District
by Lenny Rowe | Aug 1, 2022 | Election News
Democratic candidates for State Rep. in the 1st Plymouth District, Art Desloges and Stephen Michael Palmer. Photo credit: Lenny Rowe. WATD hosted a political forum for democratic State Representative candidates in the 1st Plymouth District. Two Democrats, Stephen...
Audio from WATD Political Forum for Candidates in the 11th Plymouth District
by WATD 95.9 FM | Aug 1, 2022 | Election News
Democratic candidates for State Rep. in the 11th Plymouth District, Rita Mendes (left) and Shirley Asack (right). Photo credit: Lenny Rowe. On August 1, 2022, WATD hosted a political forum for democratic State Representative candidates in the 11th Plymouth District,...
Mid-Summer Music and Art Fest in Brockton
by Mariel Reed | Aug 1, 2022 | South Shore Events
The 2022 Summer Fest Brockton Mid-Summer Festival presents the Music and Art Festival on August 6th.
Truck Drives Into Waters Off Hull
by Dan McCready | Aug 1, 2022 | News
A truck and its driver have been located after being seen going into the water in Hull. Police Chief John Dunn and Fire Chief Christopher Russo say that shortly before 3 p.m. Sunday multiple 911 calls reported that a pickup truck and its driver drove onto the beach in...
Shuttle Service To Replace Nighttime Service On The Red Line
by Dan McCready | Aug 1, 2022 | News
Red Line users will have to make use of shuttle buses beginning Monday night due to trackwork. MBTA officials say shuttle buses will be replacing Red Line service between JFK/UMass and Braintree stations from 8:45 p.m. until the end of service. This will be in effect...
The Morning Show: Monday, August 1, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 31, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to August! New week, new month! Let's make the most of it! Natural Body Works of Kingston owner Diane Jordan joins us each and every Monday at 7:45 for More Comfort Mondays. Diane's goal is to bring more comfort to our body, mind and soul and you can learn...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 31, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Tuesday, August 2. Let's chat with our friends. Today at 8:11, David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us his for his weekly tech talk segment where we learn about the latest technology news and trends. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41 we talk...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, August 3, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 31, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Wednesday! At 7:41, Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in to talk about the latest news and updates from Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com Today at 8:41 Rob talks with David Pepper about his new political...
The Morning Show: Thursday, August 4, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 31, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Thursday! Let's chat with our friends. First, at 7:41, Quincy Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Director Tim Cahill joins us to talk about upcoming initiatives and activities in the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11, Bob...
The Morning Show: Friday, August 5, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 31, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Friday! Yay! Today at 8:41 Rob talks with local author Candido Bretto about his new children’s book The Falling Star Repairman. https://brileybaxterbooks.com/author-candido-bretto Is it 9:11? Must be since it's time for Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles...
Peanut the cat wants to be your new roommate!
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 31, 2022 | Pet of the Week
Say hello to Peanut! Peanut is a two-year-old, orange male cat who was surrendered to us after a move brought him into a home with another cat and the two cats were not compatible. Our friends at the Quincy Animal Shelter tell us Peanut is very cute and sweet, asks...
WATD Hosting Political Forum for State Rep. Candidates in the 11th Plymouth District Monday Night
by WATD 95.9 FM | Jul 31, 2022 | Election News
Join us Monday, August 1st, for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. This Primary Election race is for State Representative in the 11th Plymouth District, with precincts all in Brockton. Two Democrats, Rita Mendes and Shirley Asack, both Brockton City Councilors,...
Halifax Special Election Results
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 31, 2022 | Election News, News
In Halifax, a special election was held Saturday. Two candidates were running to fill an unexpired term for Treasurer/Collector. With unofficial results, Linda Anne McCarthy won with 389 votes, Karen Fava had 121 votes. There were three blank ballots. There were 513...
Pembroke Police Arrest Suspect after Hit-and-Run Crash, Pursuit
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 31, 2022 | News
Photo via Pembroke Police Department on Facebook. Pembroke Police say a suspect was arrested after a hit-and-run crash and pursuit in town. Jonathan Sarceno, 40, of Duxbury is facing numerous charges. Around 10:23 on Saturday morning, multiple 911 calls reported a...
West Bridgewater Man In Custody After Hugging Woman At T Stop
by Dan McCready | Jul 29, 2022 | News
A West Bridgewater man is facing charges after a hugging and kissing a female without her consent at an MBTA stop. The MBTA Transit Police say that at approximately 12:20 p.m. Thursday they received a report of an assault at the Park St. Station. The victim told...
Fire Chief Discusses Hazmat Incident At Norwell Tesla Dealership
by Dan McCready | Jul 29, 2022 | News
Crews were called to the scene of a Hazmat incident in Norwell. Fire Chief Dave Kean tells WATD News the fire was reported around 10:30 a.m. at the Tesla Dealership at 98 Accord Park Dr. Kean says that there were some environmental concerns. No injuries...
Crews Respond To Hazmat Situation At Norwell Tesla Dealership
by Dan McCready | Jul 29, 2022 | News
Crews were called to the scene of a Hazmat incident in Norwell. The Massachusetts Association of Hazmat Technicians says the Department of Fire Services was called in to assist with a lithium ion battery fire at a Tesla Dealership at 98 Accord Park Dr. WATD’s...
Financial Advice For Mega Millions Winner
by Christine James | Jul 29, 2022 | News
Kirk Reed, a Certified Financial Planner with McNamara Financial Services, Inc. in Marshfield and a co-host of "McNamara On Money" on WATD, speaks with Christine James about what you should do if you win the over $1 Billion Mega Millions Prize. Photo Credit: Dan...
Pembroke Police Rewarding Good Behavior with Ice Cream Tickets
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 29, 2022 | News
With hot temperatures around the South Shore, Pembroke Police had a way for kids to cool off this summer. Pembroke Deputy Police Chief Wendy LaPierre was all smiles driving around town. With School Resource Officer Steve Kirby, the duo were handing out tickets, for...
Plymouth Select Board Declines Woodlot Strategy Meeting with Attorneys and Local Legislators
by Bobbi Clark | Jul 29, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, at the Select Board meeting of July 26th, Select Board member Harry Helm brought to the attention of the Board the fact that the County has signed the lease for the use of the Woodlot by Boston South Development. The company’s development plan includes...
Marshfield Vaccination Clinic Now Offering Pfizer Vaccine for Children
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 28, 2022 | News
Starting Thursday, Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco says the vaccination clinic at Town Hall will be offering the Pfizer vaccine for children. The clinic is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. That website is...
Myles Standish State Forest To Host Community Bike Ride
by Dan McCready | Jul 27, 2022 | News, South Shore Events
Gary Maestes speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Community Bike Ride at the Myles Standish State Forest in Plymouth on Thursday July 28. Those who wish to register can click here. Photo Credit: Dreamride Plymouth, Inc
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