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Snapchat Spat Leads to Numerous Arrests in Plymouth
by Charles Mathewson | Jul 19, 2022 | News
Violence erupted in North Plymouth Thursday afternoon. Police are still trying to discover the details. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report.
Lanatra Backs Bill To Help Veteran Families
by Dan McCready | Jul 19, 2022 | News
State Representative Kathy LaNatra speaks with Dan McCready about a bill the seeks to help veterans and their families. Photo Credit: Desoto County, MS Website
Plympton Crash Leads To Hospitalization, Road Closure
by Dan McCready | Jul 19, 2022 | News
One person was hospitalized following a crash in Plympton. Fire officials say that at 6:15 p.m. Monday crews responded to 46 Elm St. for a truck that struck a telephone pole. Mutual Aid was requested to help with patient care and one patient was transported to Beth...
Plymouth Prepares for Hybrid Town Meeting
by Bobbi Clark | Jul 19, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, in expectation of State Legislature approval of a home-rule petition to allow the town to hold hybrid Town Meetings, Town Moderator Steven Triffletti has scheduled a planning session for today, at PACTV. Bobbi Clark has more… At Special Town...
Family Fun Day at the Daniel Webster Estate
by Site Admin | Jul 18, 2022 | South Shore Events
The 12th Annual Family Fun Day is Sunday, July 31st from 12 - 4 PM at The Daniel Webster Estate in Marshfield.
The Morning Show: Monday, July 18, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 18, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Back at it today after a summer weekend. Here's to Monday. Today at 7:45 Diane Jordan joins us for another edition of More Comfort Mondays where Diane helps to bring more comfort to our body, mind and soul. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston....
The Morning Show: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 18, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Here we go! It's Tuesday! Let's check in with Gregg Brasso, host of Veterans Voice Radio on WATD, who joins us at 7:41 to discuss this Saturday’s Third Annual Veterans Music Festival, Benefits and Career Expo. The event is Saturday, July 23 from 10 am to 3 pm at...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 18, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome Wednesday. Let's connect with our friends, old and new. Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in at 7:41 to bring us the latest updates on business and fun summer events in Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com Rob talks...
The Morning Show: Thursday, July 21, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 18, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Thursday! Let's connect with our friends. At 7:41 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce who joins us to talk about life and business in the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and...
The Morning Show: Friday, July 22, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 18, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
What a week. Let's check in with our Friday friends which means at 7:11 we'll chat with the one and only Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic for our weekly edition of Name That Tune, the game to test your classical music knowledge! www.plymouthphil.org...
WATD Parking Lot Hosts Rock The Lot #4
by Dan McCready | Jul 18, 2022 | News
Roughly 130 people came to the WATD Parking Lot on Friday for Rock The Lot #4. https://youtu.be/nwQ23FETXCA Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Meet Fireball:
by Lisa Azizian | Jul 18, 2022 | Pet of the Week
Say hello to Fireball, a one-year-old handsome rabbit who is very friendly and enjoys pats and attention. Our friends at House Rabbit Network tell us Fireball has very good litter box habits and he loves toys and tunnels and would thrive in his own room to explore,...
Progress In Plymouth on Establishing Dog Park
by Bobbi Clark | Jul 17, 2022 | News
Select Board member Harry Helm's dog, George. Photo courtesy of Harry Helm. Plymouth is home to over 11,000 dogs, and yet the town does not have a dog park, but there is a hope. Select Board member Harry Helm has put together a committee to work toward establishing...
Tips For Hurricane Preparedness Week
by Dan McCready | Jul 15, 2022 | News
Chris Besse, a Public Information Officer with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, speaks with Dan McCready about the threat posed by hurricanes and how local residents can prepare. Photo Credit: Air Force Civil Engineer Center
Cops for Kids with Cancer Fundraiser to Be Held Sunday in Marshfield in Memory of Danny Sheehan
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 15, 2022 | News, South Shore Events
The Plymouth Police Academy and The Action Team are partnering for a car wash in Marshfield, to benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer. Laicey Ieronimo, founder of The Action Team and community services officer for the 72nd ROC, says the event is in memory of the late...
Guns Seized In Two Separate Incidents In Brockton
by Dan McCready | Jul 15, 2022 | News
Two gun seizures were made in Brockton. Brockton Police say the first took place on Monday when detectives saw a man driving an Audi A4 recklessly in the city. The man refused to stop and continued to speed and violate other traffic laws before patrol officers were...
4,000 Pounds Of Food Distributed At Veterans Food Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Jul 15, 2022 | News
The Goon Squad came out in force Thursday for another Veterans Food Drive Thru in front of the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/Fmpz2ULs9ag Video Shot & Edited By: Dan McCready Gillian Johnston contributed to this story.
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Monkeypox, Flag Raisings
by Dan McCready | Jul 14, 2022 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city as well as concerns about Monkeypox, and flag raising events being held at City Hall. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Veterans’ Voice Drive-Thru Taking Place at Noon Today at the WATD Studios
by WATD 95.9 FM | Jul 14, 2022 | South Shore Events
Gregg Brasso, the host of Veterans’ Voice Radio, here on WATD, talks about the Veterans’ Voice Food Drive-Thru. The event takes place today at noon at the WATD studios in Marshfield. It's been held monthly through the COVID-19 pandemic. Brasso saw a need in the...
Renewed Search for Maura Murray in New Hampshire
by Christine James | Jul 13, 2022 | News
There’s new activity today by the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit, in connection to the search for missing Hanson native, Maura Murray. Julie Murray is Maura’s sister, and spoke with WATD’s Christine James about the search: Maura, a 21-year-old nursing student...
More than 200 Veterans Treated to Quincy Fishing Trip
by Gill Johnston | Jul 13, 2022 | News
More than 200 disabled veterans from around the state were in Quincy, for a special fishing trip. WATD’s Gill Johnston files this report: Harvey’s Saltwater Fishing Club in Quincy organizes the event, which returned for a 64th year after a COVID-related hiatus....
Hull-O-Trolley Back For The Summer
by Dan McCready | Jul 13, 2022 | News
Hull gets a lot of visitors in the summer months and now they have an easy way to get around and check out all the sights and sounds in town. Select Board Vice-Chair Donna Pursel explains. To learn more about the Hull-O-Trolley including a travel schedule visit...
Marshfield Police Discuss Logistics for Levitate Festival
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 13, 2022 | News
Photo: Marshfield Harbormaster Mike DiMeo near the command post. Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares says preparing for the Levitate Music Festival takes a “total team effort,” from numerous agencies. This includes local police, fire, and even the FBI. The Levitate...
Woodsy Walk 2022 in Brant Rock
by Mariel Reed | Jul 13, 2022 | South Shore Events
Woodsy Walk 2022 is this Saturday, July 16th at Haddad's Cafe in Marshfield. Registration starts at 10 am and the walk begins at 11. There will be a live band, food and drinks, giveaways and much more. For more information visit www.zwoodsapparel.com.
Crews Called To Fire At Plymouth Condo Complex
by Dan McCready | Jul 12, 2022 | News
Crews were called to the scene at a building fire at a condominium complex on Chapel Hill Dr. in Plymouth. The fire was reported shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday and Plymouth Police say their officers arrived first and were able evacuate the 12 units through heavy...
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