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Plympton Crash Leads To Hospitalization, Road Closure

Plympton Crash Leads To Hospitalization, Road Closure

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

Plymouth Prepares for Hybrid Town Meeting

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...

Meet Fireball:

Meet Fireball:

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

Progress In Plymouth on Establishing Dog Park

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

Tips For Hurricane Preparedness Week

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  

Guns Seized In Two Separate Incidents In Brockton

Guns Seized In Two Separate Incidents In Brockton

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...

Renewed Search for Maura Murray in New Hampshire

Renewed Search for Maura Murray in New Hampshire

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

More than 200 Veterans Treated to Quincy Fishing Trip

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

Hull-O-Trolley Back For The Summer

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

Marshfield Police Discuss Logistics for Levitate Festival

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

Woodsy Walk 2022 in Brant Rock

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

Crews Called To Fire At Plymouth Condo Complex

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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