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Plymouth TM Forum Taking Place Monday Night

Plymouth TM Forum Taking Place Monday Night

Plymouth Moderator Steven Triffletti will be hosting a forum that will preview the upcoming June 21 Town Meeting.   Monday night’s forum will take place virtually at 6 p.m. and can be viewed on PAC TV. Photo Credit: PlymouthLaw.com  

Meet Chico, our Pet of the Week!

Meet Chico, our Pet of the Week!

We're really hoping our great listeners can help us find Chico a home so we're reintroducing him as our pet of the week. Say hello, once again, to Chico! Chico is a goofy & sweet approximately 8 year old Pit Bull mix who aims to please his people and loves...

Three Bullets Found In Milton School

Three Bullets Found In Milton School

Three bullets were found inside a Milton school on Friday. Superintendent James Jette says that shortly after 10 a.m. a lockdown was initiated at Pierce Middle School after live ammunition, identified as a 9 mm bullet, was found in the sink of a second floor...

Milton Town Meeting To Go Another Night

Milton Town Meeting To Go Another Night

Milton Town Moderator Robert Hiss told WATD’s Christine James the Town Meeting will continue into another night after they spent over 3 hours Thursday night, but only completed four articles.   Milton Town Meeting reconvenes on Monday night at 7:30 over the Zoom...

Stay-In-Place Order At Pierce Middle School In Milton

Stay-In-Place Order At Pierce Middle School In Milton

A lockdown was ordered at Pierce Middle School in Milton. Superintendent James Jette says the lockdown was initiated shortly after 10 a.m. Friday after live ammunition (bullet) was found in the sink of a second floor bathroom. Milton Police were called to the scene...

Mass Driver’s License Bill Becomes Law

Mass Driver’s License Bill Becomes Law

With Senate override vote, driver's license bill becomes law.   BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would allow immigrants in the country illegally to obtain state driver’s licenses in Massachusetts has become law after the state Senate voted Thursday to override the veto of...

June 9 Veterans’ Food Drive Thru

June 9 Veterans’ Food Drive Thru

An early morning rain storm on Thursday didn't stop the crew from Veterans' Voice as they distributed roughly 4,500 pounds of food in front of the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/HqHubWoIvOw Photo & Video By: Dan McCready

Cruz Discusses March Against Elder Abuse

Cruz Discusses March Against Elder Abuse

You help make a difference in the fight against elder abuse, by taking a stand and participating in a "March Against Elder Abuse." Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz tells WATD's Christine James there are more cases of elder abuse that are reported in Plymouth...

Milton Town Meeting To Continue Thursday Night

Milton Town Meeting To Continue Thursday Night

Milton Town Meeting will be continuing for another night.   Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News that some articles generated more debate than he expected.   Hiss also says there’s a very good chance town meeting won’t be wrapped up on Thursday night....

Brockton Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

Brockton Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

A shooting in Brockton has left one man dead and another with non-life-threatening injuries. Brockton Police say the shooting took place around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday near 983 North Main St. Neither victim has been identified at this time. The incident is being...

Milton Town Meeting To Continue Tuesday Night

Milton Town Meeting To Continue Tuesday Night

Milton Town Meeting will be continuing for another night.     Town Moderator Robert Hiss tells WATD News that an article dealing with public safety generated quite a bit of discussion.   Hiss says that some of the remaining articles deal with some major...

Bullet Casing Found At Whitman School

Bullet Casing Found At Whitman School

A bullet casing was found on the grounds of a Whitman School. Police Chief Timothy Hanlon and Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak said that at approximately 1:40 p.m. Monday, they were informed that a student at the John H. Duval...

Scheduled Power Outages In Scituate

Scheduled Power Outages In Scituate

There will be a scheduled power outage in Scituate on Tuesday. The town says National Grid notified them the outage will take place on the following roads, Booth Hill (west of 3A); Clapp Rd. (Booth Hill to Summer St.); Holly Crest Rd,; Heritage Trail; Studley Farm...

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