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Report Released On Brockton School Budget Deficit
A 214 page report was released Tuesday afternoon with the results of an independent investigation of the Brockton public school district fiscal year 2023 budget deficit. The 18 million dollar deficit originally was 23.8 million–but using other unspent funds to offset...
Creed Previews Trump-Harris Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia between Former President and Republican Nominee Donald Trump and Vice-President and Democratic Nominee Kamala Harris. The debate will begin at 9 p.m. on ABC....
Plymouth To Begin Recount Process For State Senate Race
Plymouth Town Clerk Kelly McElreath speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recount process for the Republican Primary in the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate race.
Fernandes Discusses State Senate Campaign
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, the Democratic Party Nominee for State Senator in the Plymouth and Barnstable District, speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign.
Meet our pet of the week – Woody the cat!
Say hello to Woody! Woody is a larger tabby male cat that just wants love and food! Well the love part we can provide lots of but the food needs to be limited. Our friends at the Standish Humane Society in Duxbury tell us Woody is currently on a weight management road...
Rabies Vaccination Bait Distribution Begins Monday
The Cape Cod and Southeast Mass Rabies Task Force and the US Department of Agriculture wildlife services are will be distributing rabies vaccination bait packets by helicopter and by land in areas of Plymouth and Barnstable counties this week. The USDA’s Brian...
Home Prices Continue To Rise In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD's Christine James about the latest real estate numbers.
Sullivan Discusses Primary, Mosquitoes, NOFX Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent Primary, the threats from mosquitoes, and a declaration of NOFX Day in the City of Brockton.
Plymouth Cordage Museum Celebrates 200th Anniversary Of The Company
In Plymouth, it’s really a birthday party and a big one! The Plymouth Cordage Museum invites folks to join the Plymouth Cordage Company’s Bicentennial Celebration to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Cordage Company. Once the town’s biggest employer, and for...
Braintree Man Arrested Following Police Chase In Milton
A Braintree man is in custody following a police chase in Milton. Massachusetts State Police say that at approximately 12:30 p.m. Thursday a trooper ran the license plate of an Audi traveling on I-93 North. It was discovered that the owner of the vehicle had warrants...
Brain Aneurysm Foundation To Hold Upcoming Event
WATD's Christine James speaks with Plymouth Town Moderator Steve Trifletti, and Christine Buckley, Executive Director of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and siblings Kevin Walker, Janine Dyer, and Jackie Thompson, whose mother is a brain aneurysm survivor, about the...
Recount To Be Called In GOP Primary For State Senate
State Rep. Mathew Muratore has apparently taken a slight lead in the Republican Primary for the Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate seat. However, his opponent, Kari MacRae tells WATD News she will request a recount. Dylan Fernandes has secured the...
Brown Declares Victory In State Rep. GOP Primary
In the Republican Primary Race for State Representative in the 1st Plymouth District, Jesse Brown is declaring victory. In fact, Brown says he even heard from his opponent, Dee Wallace Spencer. While some races are still waiting for mail-in ballots to be...
Creed Provides Primary Recap As Many Races Remain Undetermined
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready a recap of the primaries as results are still not yet in for many local races.
Unofficial Primary Election Results Rolling In
There were some close races in yesterday’s primary election on the South Shore. Some results are still not known because early voting ballots in some communities have not been tabulated. Ken Sweezey narrowly defeated Jane Cournan in the Sixth Plymouth District...
Creed Previews Primary Day
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about what to expect on Primary Day on Tuesday. John Creed will be participating in our Primary Night Coverage which begins tonight at 8 p.m. right here on 95.9 WATD FM.
Observing The 250th Anniversary Of The Powder Alarm
The 250th Anniversary of the Powder Alarm was observed Sunday in Somerville and WATD’s Dan McCready was there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtCwlzmBzTE
Local Labor Leader Discusses State Of Labor Movement, Hotel Strike, AI
Chrissy Lynch, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the state of the Labor Movement, a strike by hotel workers with UNITE HERE, and the challenges caused by AI, or Artificial Intelligence.
The History Of Labor Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian, at the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday.
Meet Clyde, who has waited a long time to meet you!
Say hello to our pet of the week, Clyde! Clyde is a 2 year-old Shepherd mix who weighs about 47 pounds. The team at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke tell us he's as sweet as can be. Clyde has been in his foster home for around 4 months now and has adapted...
Pilgrim Hall Museum Holding Anniversary Event, Gala
The Pilgrim Hall Museum is celebrating their 200th Anniversary with a big gala Sunday night. Executive Director Donna Curtin told the South Shore’s Morning News that there will are some festivities taking place right now. She also discusses some of the attractions for...
Travelers Hitting The Roadways This Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day is traditionally a busy travel day, although this year things may be a little different. AAA Spokesman Mark Schieldrop tells WATD News which day he expects will be the busiest. He also says travel won't just be limited to cars and planes. Schieldrop says...
Plymouth Health Official Discusses EEE
Plymouth's Commissioner of Health and Human Services Michelle Bratti speaks with WATD's Christine James about Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
Former Stoughton Police Officer arrested Wednesday for Murder
A former Stoughton police officer was arrested Wednesday for allegedly murdering a young pregnant woman who authorities say was to keep her silence about his longtime sexual involvement with her. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says thirty-eight-year-old Matthew Farwell of...
John Deaton Discusses U.S. Senate Campaign
John Deaton speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign to obtain the Republican Party Nomination for U.S. Senate.
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