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School Wraps This Week In Brockton, Activities Slated For Summer
The School year is coming to a close in Brockton. Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News that the city will be offering a wide array of activities for those students in the summer months. To learn more about this and other activities visit the city’s Facebook page....
An Evening of World-Class Music and Curated Wine at World’s End
Photo Credit: Kaja Fickes An evening of world-class music and curated wine comes to World’s End. The Trustees partners with South Shore Conservatory and Barrel and Vine for an extraordinary summer concert at the top of World’s End. HINGHAM, MA – June 26, 2022 – The...
Supreme Court Writer Discusses Roe vs Wade Decision
Author Morgan Marietta, who also serves as Interim Chair of the Political Science Department at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Supreme Court's recent decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Photo Credit: UMass/Lowell...
Sullivan Discusses July 4th Safety Plans
The July 4 holiday weekend is just days away and Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News the city is taking steps to make sure the celebrations are observed safely. The city has set up a fireworks hotline to report illegal use of fireworks at...
The Morning Show: Monday, June 27, 2022
Happy Monday! Rob Hakala is enjoying a week off of summer vacation. Larry Nelson will be in all week on The South Shore’s Morning News. Thank you, Larry! At 7:45 Diane Jordan joins Larry for More Comfort Mondays with ways to bring more comfort to your body, mind and...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Welcome to Tuesday! Today at 8:11 David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, checks in for his tech talk segment. Tech Talk is all about the latest news and trends in the world of technology and David helps to keep us safe online, too. www.actsmartit.com Every...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Welcome to Wednesday, and since it's the final Wednesday of the month it's time for our “Hats off to the Arts” segment with Peggy Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts. It's our chance at 7:11 to find out what events and classes are happening at the Plymouth...
The Morning Show: Thursday, June 30, 2022
Welcome to Thursday! Today at 7:11 we check in with Lea Filson, the President and CEO of See Plymouth about what’s going on in Plymouth County. www.seeplymouth.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation with...
The Morning Show: Friday, July 1, 2022
Happy Friday! Today at 8:10 Larry talks with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic to preview the FREE July 4 concert on the Plymouth waterfront. If you can’t make it in person, WATD is the official radio station to listen to the concert. ...
South Shore Congressional Delegation Responds To Roe vs Wade Decision
Members of the South Shore’s Congressional Delegation have weighed in on the recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe vs. Wade. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley said “We will never stop fighting to affirm what we know is true: abortion care is a fundamental human...
Creed Analyzes Supreme Court Decision On Roe vs Wade
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about Friday's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Photo Credit: The U.S. Supreme Court
Feel Good Friday: 5.13.22
Perhaps Friday the 13th is all about mindset. How will you choose to spend yours?
Brockton Sees Uptick In COVID Cases
COVID remains a fact of life in Brockton as Mayor Robert Sullivan says they have seen an increase in cases. He also worries the actual number of cases could be higher. However, Sullivan tells WATD News that hospitals aren’t being overwhelmed. ...
Plymouth Police Officers Prevent Attempted Suicide
Plymouth Police were called to the scene of an attempted suicide. Capt. Kevin Manuel tells WATD News that officers began a dialogue with the man. Plymouth Police say studies show that the average Police Officer goes on 200 critical/horrific incidents...
Whitman Day Taking Place On Saturday
Dawn Byers, Chair of the Whitman Cultural Council, speaks with Christine James about Whitman Day. Photo Credit: Whitman Cultural Council.
Plymouth Selectboard Chair Betty Cavacco Believes Lack of In-Person Debate Contributed to Failure of Article to Purchase Chiltonville Property
In Plymouth, Article 1 calling for the town to purchase almost 25 acres of land at 46 Sandwich Road in Chiltonville from developer Rick Vayo for $3.75 million failed at Town Meeting on Tuesday, the 21st, by a vote of 85 to 59—therefore, not accomplishing the 2/3rd...
Terrorism Expert, Colonel Dave Gavigan Discusses What Students Can and Should Do in Threatening Situations
In Part 3 of this interview series, Christine James, talks with Colonel Dave Gavigan, a terrorism expert, who has also consulted with numerous organizations, including schools regarding threat assessment. Gavigan says students in the school need to be prepared for...
Brockton Man Receives 13-Year Sentence After Drug Trafficking Conviction
A Brockton man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison following his conviction on drug trafficking charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 28-year-old Cody Goncalves had earlier pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to...
Plymouth Town Meeting Declines Chiltonville Purchase, Approves Petition for Hybrid Format
Plymouth Town Meeting was held over a remote format, and members considered the purchase of the 23-acre Chiltonville property, and four other articles. About 3 hours into the meeting, the article was not approved -- 59 people voted to purchase the property, 84 voted...
Scituate 7th and 8th Graders to Play “Wig Out” Fundraiser to Benefit Cancer Research
The Scituate Middle School Jazz Band will be playing in a “Wig Out” fundraiser tonight to benefit cancer research. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report. Seventh and eighth graders in the Gates Middle School Jazz Band say “Fat Burger” by George Vincent is one of...
Plymouth To Hold Special Town Meeting Tuesday Night
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting.
Early Morning Fire In Marshfield
Crews were called to the scene of an early Tuesday morning fire in Marshfield. Fire Chief Jeff Simpson told the South Shore’s Morning News that the home at 35 Robert Ave. sustained significant damage. Simpson says the family recently returned from a...
Duxbury Town Manager Out on Medical Leave, Select Board Appoints Finance Director to Serve as Acting Town Manager
The Duxbury Select Board met to consider the appointment of an Acting Town Manager. The Board’s Chair, Fernando Guitart, says Town Manager Rene Read will be out on medical leave for the next four to eight weeks. “During this period, our objectives are clear. One, is...
Brockton Observes Juneteenth
The Black National Anthem kicked off Sunday’s Juneteenth observance at Brockton City Hall, an event which included an Official Proclamation from Mayor Robert Sullivan. Cynthia Kaipu read Jaki Jones “A Tribute to the Ancestors.” Senator Ed Markey spoke...
Pembroke Community Middle School Principal says 8th Grade Student Died by Suicide
Pembroke school officials say an 8th grade student died by suicide. In a letter to the community, Principal Donna McGarrigle identified the student as Matthew McManus. On Tuesday and Wednesday, they will follow a typical schedule, but counselors will be available to...
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