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Meet Gracie – Hospice Home Needed
Gracie is a sweet young cat who has a hard time finding a home. She was adopted as a young kitten but returned once she started showing aggression towards the other cat in the home. She found a home with a dog, but started being aggressive towards him. Our friends at...
Milton To Hold Town Meeting Monday Night
Milton Town Moderator Robert Hiss gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of the Annual Town Meeting on Monday night. The Milton Annual Town Meeting will began at 7:30 p.m. with information about remote participation available here. Credit: Google Maps
Mini’s Run in Memory of Shana Warner Raises Awareness, Support for Domestic Violence Survivors
The second Mini’s Run was held in East Bridgewater, with a goal of raising awareness about domestic violence, and supporting survivors. It’s named after Shana Warner, who was killed by her estranged husband along Route 3A in Marshfield in 2018. Kat Bartlett of Kat’s...
Birgitta Kuehn Elected as First Woman to Chair the Plymouth Planning Board
In Plymouth, in a historic move, the Planning Board elected the first woman to serve as Chair. At their meeting on June 1st, the board reorganized and in a 3 to 2 vote, with members McAlduff and Grandy not in support, Birgitta Kuehn took over the gavel. WATD’s...
The Morning Show: Monday, June 6, 2022
Welcome to Monday! Did you have a good weekend? Did you enjoy the weather? Let's kick the week off with More Comfort Mondays, more comfort for your body, mind and soul. It's time to check in with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Welcome to Tuesday! It's time to connect with our friends, old and new. Our good friend David Pepe from Pilgrim Coin and Currency in Weymouth joins us in-studio at 7:41. Let us know if you have any questions about collecting coins or selling precious metals. You can...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
It's Wednesday and we've got Larry Nelson filling in for Rob today. Be sure to text Larry to say hello! 781-837-4900. At 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in for her weekly update on events and happenings to support...
The Morning Show: Thursday, June 9, 2022
It's Thursday and we've got a lot of ground to cover, so let's dive right in. At 7:11 Rob welcomes Christina Coleman and Paul Leonard from Plimoth Patuxet Museums to talk about a night of food and film to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie, “The Godfather.”...
The Morning Show: Friday, June 10, 2022
Welcome to Friday! It's time to chat with our friends. Today our good friend Russ Shirley from Plymouth joins us in-studio today as our special local “Co-Host” along with Rob. Russ is thrilled to be joining us for Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the...
Landscaper Accused of Scheming to Steal $100,000 from Customers
After an extensive investigation, a Somerset landscaper has been indicted on charges that he schemed to steal more than $100,000 from customers. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says a grand jury returned indictments charging 36-year-old Eli Rego on numerous...
Quincy Event To Honor Fallen Police Officers
An event will be held in Quincy on Sunday in honor of fallen police officers. Sgt. Patrick Faherty, a Trustee with the Quincy Police Mutual Aid Association, tells WATD News that this is an observance that has been taking place for decades. Faherty says...
Feel Good Friday: 4.8.22
Mark is enthusiastic about the art of karaoke. What's your go-to song to sing?
Sunday Conversation: 4.10.22
When it comes to obtaining financing for real estate purchases, the mortgage and promissory note are two crucial documents for a buyer to understand.
TIC Gratitude Gala Taking Place Tonight (6/2)
Anna Dunbar, Executive Director of the Talking Information Center, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Gratitude Gala tonight. The auction runs until 8:30 p.m. Thursday night and the Gala will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Barker Tavern in Scituate....
Crash Along Route 3A in Duxbury Causing Delays
5/1/22 at 6:30 PM: A crash is causing delays on Route 3A in Duxbury. WATD’s station owner, Ed Perry, reports the crash is about 1,000 feet from Harrison Street, near the Duxbury Town Hall. Two vehicles were heavily damaged in the crash, Perry said the injuries do not...
State Police Bomb Squad Responds to Pembroke after Antique Signal Flare Found in Shed
Photo via Facebook (Pembroke Fire Department, MA) The State Police Bomb squad responded to Pembroke, to help dispose of an antique signal flare that was found near a home. Deputy Fire Chief Jim Shea spoke with WATD about the incident that took place on Tuesday. “This...
Hurricane Season Officially Begins
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman speaks with Dan McCready about Hurrican Season 2022. Photo Credit: NOAA.gov
Rosie the Cow Ventures towards Plymouth, Safely Corralled in Wareham
A missing Wareham cow has been safely located. The Department of Natural Resources says that Rosie the cow was first spotted on Tuesday near Rickie Lane in East Wareham. Wareham Police said on Wednesday she is home safe and sound. At one point, she was being tracked...
TIC Auction Underway
The Talking Information Center Gratitude Gala Auction kicked off Wednesday and Executive Director Anna Dunbar speaks with Dan McCready about it. The auction runs until 8:30 p.m. Thursday and the Gala will run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Barker Tavern in Scituate. For...
Peter Drummey Discusses Origins of Memorial Day, Local Ties
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society says Memorial Day was initially known as "Decoration Day" right around the time of the Civil War. Locally, Halifax had the first local monument dedicated to fallen soldiers. There’s also an interesting addition...
Sights and Sounds from the Plymouth Memorial Day Parade
Photo via Plymouth Police Department on Facebook After years of ceremonies on the steps of Memorial Hall, Plymouth observed Memorial Day with a customary parade, speech-making, and laying of wreaths at veterans’ memorials. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report:...
Doughty Discusses His Campaign For Governor
Chris Doughty, who is seeking the Republican Party's nomination for Governor, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign. To learn more about Chris Doughty click here. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Pembroke Police Warn About Man Seen Going Door To Door In Town
Pembroke Police are warning residents about a man potentially involved in a scam. A man has been reported going door to door offering free estimates for masonry, roofing, pavement, and construction projects on behalf of Cambridge Masonry and Construction. Police say...
One Person Injured after Vehicle Crashes into Marshfield Home
A 28-year-old man was transported to the hospital after an early-morning crash into a home in Marshfield. Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says they responded to 23 Pilgrim Trail around 12:31 on Monday morning. He said there was no one in the home at the time of the...
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies Return to Marshfield
The Memorial Day Parade returned to Marshfield, including a trolley for veterans, the Huey float, honor guards, and the Marshfield High School band. Following the parade, hundreds of people lined the Veterans Memorial Park, where the names of fallen Marshfield...
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