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Political Forum Live on Monday Night, August 1st at 7PM
Join us Monday, August 1st, for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 pm This Primary Election race is for the all Brockton 11th Plymouth District. Two Democrats, Rita Mendes and Shirley Asack, both city councilors are both vying to get on the ballot for the general...
School Committee and Wastewaster Discussed By Kingston Selectmen
Kimberly Emberg, Chair of the Kingston Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of their meeting Tuesday night. The next meeting for the Board of Selectmen is scheduled for August 16th at 6 p.m. at the Kingston Town House. Photo Credit: Town of...
Pembroke Water to Brockton, a Topic at Central Plymouth County Water District Commission Meeting
Water-restricted residents of Pembroke want to know how they can get a share of their water that goes to Brockton. The question went before the Central Plymouth County Water District Commission Tuesday afternoon. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report.
Illegal Card Skimming Device Used At Milton Store
Milton Police are warning consumers that an illegal credit card skimming device was recently discovered at a local store. The incident took place at the 7-Eleven store at 98 Houston Ave. and anyone who made a purchase at the store and used a credit/debit card on...
Plymouth Area Community Television Discusses Programming, Access, and Opportunity
Donna Rodriguez, the Director of Government Affairs for Plymouth Area Community Television (PACTV) joins WATD to discuss the community media and government services outlet for the towns of Duxbury, Kingston, Pembroke, and Plymouth. Last year, they covered over 600...
Whale Collides With Boat In Plymouth
A boat had an encounter with a whale off the coast of Plymouth. The Harbormaster Department says that at approximately 10 a.m. Sunday they received a call that a whale breached and landed on the bow of a small 19’ vessel in the White Horse Beach area. A Harbormaster...
Music, Axe Throwing Among Attractions At Vets Music Fest
The crew from Rolling Thunder kicked off the third annual Veteran’s Music Festival Benefits and Career Expo at Pageant Field in Quincy on Saturday, an event which Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso says continues to grow. One of those 150 tables included Sue Katz of...
DCR Worker Attacked At Myles Standish State Forest
An investigation is underway after a Department of Conservation and Recreation worker was assaulted at the Myles Standish State Forest. Massachusetts State Police say the incident took place shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday at Barrett’s Pond in Carver. The 63-year-old...
Water Emergency In Pembroke
Officials in Pembroke are warning residents and businesses to be aware of a Water Emergency in the town. Fire Chief Jason Viveiros tells WATD News measures have been taken to address this issue. Viveiros says this is putting a strain on essential...
Say hello to Tigger! Tigger is searching for a forever home – can you help?
Meet Tigger! Tigger is a 13 year old neutered male, tabby, domestic shorthair looking for a home where he can spend his golden years. The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter tell us he was loved for years by his owner who sadly passed away. His bent ear is likely...
The Morning Show: Monday, July 25, 2022
Welcome to Monday! Another hot one today, please be safe and check on your neighbors and friends. We'll start the day with a little More Comfort Monday at 7:45 with Diane Jordan Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and her segment is designed to bring...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Happy Tuesday! It's time to chat with our friends, old and new. At 7:41 Rob talks with Dr. Jonathan Schwartz, owner of Concierge TMS in Plymouth, Mashpee, New Bedford, and Yarmouth Port, about his practice and how it can help. NeuroStar TMS (transcranial magnetic...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
It's a Plymouth kind of day today, let's dive it at 7:11 with our monthly “Hats off to the Arts” segment with Peggy Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts. www.artsplymouth.org At 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks...
The Morning Show: Thursday, July 28, 2022
Hello Thursday! Let's put our roller skates on because we've got a lot of ground to cover this morning! First, at 7:11 Rob checks in with Lea Filson, President and CEO of See Plymouth, to talk about events happening in and around Plymouth and Plymouth County....
The Morning Show: Friday, July 29, 2022
Happy Friday! We're thrilled to welcome back award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator Brian Lies who joins us at 7:10 to talk about his new book, Little Bat: Up All Day. Check out all of Brian’s work at www.brianlies.com. *Photo displayed from...
Fundraising Event at Marshfield Elks Helps to Support Pan-Mass Challenge
Join the Marshfield Elks in raising funds for the 2022 Pan-Mass Challenge on Friday, July 29th from 6:30 – 10:00 PM at the Elks Lodge, 1321 Ocean St, Marshfield. Proceeds from the popular Chase the Ace will be donated to the PMC for the fight against cancer. Raffles...
Hanover Veterinarian says Excessive Heat Can Cause Burns to Pets on Pavment, Concrete
Doctor Michelle Politano, a veterinarian with the VCA Roberts Hospital in Hanover, says with the excessive heat, concrete and asphalt can cause injuries to pets. "If it's a 92 degree air temperature, your concrete is probably about 115 degrees. Your asphalt...
Milton Select Board Interviews TA Candidates
The Milton Select Board interviewed the three finalists for Town Administrator during their meeting Thursday morning. The three candidates, Medfield Assistant Town Administrator Nicholas Milano; Thomas Guerino, Executive Director of the Greenfield Housing Authority...
County Signs Lease for Wood Lot Property with Boston South Development
In Plymouth, the County Commissioners met in executive session on Thursday to sign a lease agreement with Boston South Development for the use of the County Wood Lot—and that agreement includes revenue sharing with the 27 Plymouth County communities. WATD's Bobbi...
Father Bills And Mainspring Gets State Funding For Brockton Center
John Yazwinski, President & CEO of Father Bill’s & MainSpring, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the $4.4 Million they received though the Supportive Housing for Vulnerable Populations program for the planned Housing Resource Center in Brockton. Photo...
WATD Hosting Political Forum for State Rep. Candidates in First Plymouth District
Join us Monday, July 25th for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. This Primary Election race is for the First Plymouth District, two Democrats, Stephen Michael Palmer, and Art Desloges are both vying to be on the ballot for the general election this fall. The...
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan Discusses Cooling Centers, Slight Uptick in COVID-19 Numbers
With blazing heat around the South Shore, Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about measures the city is taking to help residents. He says there has been an uptick in COVID-19 numbers, and gave an update on the hospital census numbers. ...
Crews Called To Scene Of Hingham Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Hingham Tuesday night. Norfolk County Control says the fire took place at around 6 p.m. at 30 Chief Justice Cushing Highway. Hingham Firefighters Local 2398 says their members extinguished heavy fire in the rear of the home...
Hanover Select Board Hears Update on Affordable Housing Plan
The Hanover Select Board heard an update on the town’s affordable housing plan Monday night. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report.
Cooling Centers Around the South Shore
Cooling centers around the South Shore Cohasset – Cooling centers will be at the Willcutt Commons (91 Sohier Street) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Paul Pratt Memorial Library (35 Ripley Road) from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Brockton – A cooling center will be open the Brockton...
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