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Moonlight on the Marsh to Support Ferry Hill Center in Marshfield
A fun & funky fundraiser at Ferry Hill in August! Support this historic property and enjoy a night out ~ August 13th! $50/person.
Carver Man Dies after Injuries Sustained in Route 58 Crash
Carver Police Chief Marc Duphily said a male resident died of injuries after a head-on crash on Route 58. Around 10:40 p.m. on Friday, Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the crash near 192 Main Street. Police say it appears a vehicle was traveling south, when it...
Say hello to Sophie the Yorkie!
Meet Sophie! Sophie is a beautiful female Yorkie who is 5 years old (turning 6 in July) and weighs around 8 lbs . She has a beautiful dark coat and a full tail. Our friends at Yorkies Inc. tell us Sophie needs a home with at least one other small playful/confident...
The Morning Show: Monday, June 20, 2022
It's Monday, June 20th. Today is the observance day of Juneteenth National Independence Day. Our Mondays begin with Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays. Diane, the owner Natural Body Works in Kingston, joins us in studio at 7:45 to help us with different ways of...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Happy Tuesday! Let's get things rolling with an update from our tech guru, David Snell. David, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us weekly at 8:10 for his tech talk segment, giving us the latest news and tips to stay in the know and to stay safe online....
The Morning Show: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Happy Wednesday. Let's check in with our friends, and at the top of the list, joining at 7:41, Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Amy will share the latest updates for local businesses and news for the summer in and around...
The Morning Show: Thursday, June 23, 2022
It's Thursday, a great day to chat with our friends. First, at 7:41, Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us for an update on events and opportunities to help support local businesses. www.thequincychamber.com Bob...
The Morning Show: Friday, June 24, 2022
Happy Friday. Let's chat with our friends. First, at 7:11, it's time for you to Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. www.plymouthphil.org At 8:11 Rob talks with journalist Jamie Blanco about a book started by her father Jimmy Blanco...
Bear Sighting In Brockton
Officials in Brockton are reporting a bear sighting. The city says that at around 4:30 a.m. Friday a resident in the area of North Pearl St. and Healey Terr. captured the presence of a black bear on video wandering through their backyard. There were no reports of the...
Elder Abuse Awareness March Held in Plymouth
Dozens of people marched along the Plymouth waterfront Thursday morning for an Elder Abuse Awareness March. Terri Kourtz is the Protective Services Director at Old Colony Elder Services. Unfortunately, elder abuse is more common than people think. “Some of the signs...
For a Second Time, Plymouth FinCom Declines to Recommend Town Meeting Purchase of Chiltonville Property
In Plymouth, Special Town Meeting, scheduled for next Tuesday (June 21), is truly special in several ways. It will be the town’s 6th virtual meeting called chiefly to deal with Article 1 – an article the Advisory and Finance Committee has twice declined to recommend....
Duxbury Group Providing Aid To Ukraine
Providing direct help to those on the front lines in Ukraine, by raising money and providing medical equipment is what a dedicated group of volunteers in Duxbury is working on. Steve Farrell, co-chair of "Duxbury for Ukraine" tells Christine James, they are working...
South Shore Among Regions Experiencing ‘Significant Drought’
The Massachusetts Department of Energy and Environmental Affairs says Massachusetts is in a “significant drought” status in the Northeast and Southeast regions of the Commonwealth. WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman says this part of Massachusetts is in a unique...
Colonel Dave Gavigan Discusses Threat Assessment, Hardening of Schools
In Part 2 of this interview series, Christine James talks with Colonel Dave Gavigan, a terrorism expert, who has also consulted extensively with different organizations, including schools, regarding threat assessment and security, what is referred to as "hardening of...
No Injuries Reported after Crash Involving Whitman-Hanson School Bus
Hanson Police say there were no injuries after a crash involving a school bus this morning. Police Chief Michael Miksch and Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak says the crash was reported around 7 a.m. this morning near the 100...
Ruptured Gas Line In Hanover
Crews in Hanover are on the scene of a ruptured/struck gas line in the area of 36 King St. Fire officials says Eversource is on scene mitigating hazards. They say there is no risk to the public at this time, but they are asking people to avoid the area.
Family Displaced, Firefighter Transported to the Hospital after Three-Alarm Fire in Rockland
A family was displaced, and a firefighter was transported to the hospital after a three-alarm fire in Rockland. Fire Chief Scott Duffey says crews responded to 495 Salem Street around 4:45 yesterday afternoon. “The first crews here, Lieutenant Jonathan Hickey was on...
Scituate Select Board Discusses July 4, Water Treatment Plant
The Scituate Select Board discussed the 4th of July weekend during their meeting Tuesday night. Town Administrator Jim Boudreau tells WATD News they also discussed changes to Waterways Commission Regulations. The board also got an update on...
Plymouth Select Board Votes to Change Funding Source for Chiltonville Property
The Plymouth Select Board met on Monday to reconsider funding sources for the potential purchase of the 25-acre Chiltonville property. If approved, the town could use the site for a new police station and fire station headquarters. Special Town Meeting will consider...
Milton Concludes Town Meeting
Milton Town Meeting wrapped up Tuesday night. Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News that they did continue with a discussion regarding the town’s schools. He says they were also able to deal with two major articles. The meeting was conducted...
Rockland Farmers Market Returns “Bigger and Better”
Jeanne Blaney, the Recreation Director in Rockland, and Alyson Le Phipps, the Market Manager for the Rockland Farmers Market, joined WATD’s Christine James to discuss events that are planned through the fall. The markets take place every other weekend, and include...
Two Hospitalized Following Two Car Crash In Milton
Two people were hospitalized following a crash in Milton. Massachusetts State Police say that at approximately 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers responded to a two car crash on Unquity Rd. near the intersection with Chicatawbut Rd. Both vehicles were Honda Accords and...
Milton Town Meeting Continues Tuesday Night
Milton Town Meeting will be going another night following a session on Monday. Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News he has a plan on how he will deal with the land swap article. Hiss also thinks it's unlikely Town Meeting will wrap up Tuesday...
Kearney Discuss Gas Tax, Drivers Licenses, And Lobsters
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready regarding a bill helping local lobstermen, a proposed repeal of the gas tax, and his vote regarding driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.
Milton Town Meeting Resumes Monday Night
Town Moderator Robert Hiss speaks with WATD News about the remaining articles. Milton Town Meeting reconvenes at 7:30 p.m. Monday over the Zoom platform with information about remote participation available here. Photo Credit: Milton Public Library
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