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Plymouth TM Forum Taking Place Monday Night
by Dan McCready | Jun 13, 2022 | News
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
Sapphire Jubilee Celebration For Mayflower II
by Dan McCready | Jun 13, 2022 | News
Academy Award winning actor Chris Cooper was among the attendees for the Mayflower II Sapphire Jubilee Celebration in Plymouth. https://youtu.be/gLAXZcaGWYE Photo Credit: Meghan Jendrysik
The Morning Show: Monday, June 13, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jun 13, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello Monday! We're glad you're here. It's time to chat with our friends. This morning at 7:10 Rob talks with New York Times bestselling author William Martin about his WWII thriller December '41. William Martin will be appearing on Tuesday, June 14 at 1:00 pm at...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jun 13, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy Tuesday. It's time to chat with our friends! This morning at 7:10 founder and executive director Margo LaPoint and STEM shop class and support instructor Dan Badger from Seaview Learning join Rob in studio to talk about what’s new and a recent award won by the...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, June 15, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jun 13, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello and welcome to Wednesday! Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with us at 7:41 for the latest updates on Plymouth businesses. www.plymouthchamber.com Mike Pevzner from Nemasket River Productions joins us in studio...
The Morning Show: Thursday, June 16, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jun 12, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Thursday. Let's kick off the fun at 7:11 when we check in with President/CEO Lea Filson from See Plymouth. Lea joins us every week as we explore what’s going on in our own backyard in Plymouth County. www.seeplymouth.coM Tim Cahill, President and Executive...
Meet Chico, our Pet of the Week!
by Lisa Azizian | Jun 12, 2022 | 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...
The Morning Show: Friday, June 17, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jun 12, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Friday. It's time to chat with our friends. We'll kick off the morning with our good friend Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic for Name that Tune at 7:11! www.plymouthphil.org Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law - every...
Three Bullets Found In Milton School
by Dan McCready | Jun 10, 2022 | News
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
by Christine James | Jun 10, 2022 | News
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
by Dan McCready | Jun 10, 2022 | News
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
by Site Admin | Jun 10, 2022 | News
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
by Dan McCready | Jun 10, 2022 | South Shore Events
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
Sullivan Discusses COVID, Schools, Portugal Flag Day
by Dan McCready | Jun 9, 2022 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with Dan McCready about the last COVID numbers, new school leadership, and a Portuguese Flag Raising. Photo Credit: City of Brockton.
Home Sale Numbers Up In Plymouth County, Refinances Lag
by Christine James | Jun 9, 2022 | News
Taking a look at the Plymouth County real estate market, the sales numbers are on the rise, but refinances continue to lag. Plymouth County Register of Deeds, John Buckley also tells Christine James it looks like the Spring market has arrived with the number of sales...
Cruz Discusses March Against Elder Abuse
by Christine James | Jun 9, 2022 | News
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...
Veteran’s Voice Food Drive Taking Place from 12-1 Thursday in Front of WATD Studios
by Lenny Rowe | Jun 9, 2022 | News
The Veteran's Voice Food Drive-Thru, will be taking place Thursday in front of the WATD studios. Co-Host Craig Wolfe says it’s open to anyone in need – not just veterans. “The volunteers come at 10 o’clock, we get a full trailer of food, from South Shore Community...
Milton Town Meeting To Continue Thursday Night
by Dan McCready | Jun 8, 2022 | News
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....
Terrorism Expert Dave Gavigan Discusses Threat Assessment in Wake of Uvalde, Buffalo Shootings
by Christine James | Jun 8, 2022 | News
In Part 1 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. Part 2 of this interview series (Wednesday...
Brockton Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured
by Dan McCready | Jun 8, 2022 | News
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
by Dan McCready | Jun 7, 2022 | News
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
by Dan McCready | Jun 7, 2022 | News
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
by Dan McCready | Jun 7, 2022 | News
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...
Plymouth FinCom Will Not Recommend Town Meeting Article to Fund Purchase of Chiltonville Property
by Bobbi Clark | Jun 7, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, Article 1, the main reason a Special Town Meeting has been called on June 21st, would allow the town to purchase almost 25 acres of land at 46 Sandwich Road in Chiltonville—the site of a training center used by Entergy and now owned by Holtec. Developer...
6.9.22: Veteran’s Voice Network Food Drive-Thru at WATD
by Mariel Reed | Jun 6, 2022 | South Shore Events
Join us at the WATD Studios on every second Thursday of the month for a free food drive-thru, courtesy of The Veteran's Voice Network. Veterans, their families and the general public are welcome. No registration required.
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