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Three Races, Ballot Question Decided In Plympton Election
Three competitive races and a ballot question were voted on during Plympton’s Annual Election on Saturday. Unofficial results show Jared Adams Anderson beating Art Morin for a seat on the Board of Health with Anderson getting 188 votes and Morin getting 110 votes. The...
Scituate Voters Approve New Water Treatment Plant, Decide Two Races
In Scituate, voters considered a debt exclusion ballot question for a new Water Treatment Plant. With unofficial results, the $50 million dollar project was approved with 2,295 “yes” votes and 914 “no” votes. For School Committee, Carey Borkoski was elected with 2,056...
Hanson Selectmen’s Race Down to Slim Margin, Two Other Races Decided
In Hanson, a Selectman race came down to a slim margin. With unofficial results, Edwin Heal was elected to a seat with 309 votes. Donald Howard had 300 votes and Kelly Woerdeman had 282 votes. There were five write-in votes and 53 blank votes. For the other seat, Ann...
Four Contested Races Decided in Whitman Town Election
Four races were decided in the Whitman Town Election. Justin Evans was re-elected to the Board of Selectmen with 695 votes. Shawn Kain was elected to the other seat with 695 votes. Scott Benton had 564 votes. Rosemary Connolly had 350 votes. Christine MacPherson was...
Five Adults, One Child Displaced after Fire Spreads to Brockton Homes
Two homes were damaged after a two-alarm fire in Brockton. Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Galligan says there were no injuries. Crews responded to Tina Drive around 4:40 Friday afternoon. “As soon as we left the station, we weren’t far, we could see the column of smoke up in...
Feel Good Friday: 5.20.22
It's graduation season! If your 18+ kids want to take adulting to the next level, let them know what they need to do for their medical future by hearing what Mark has to say on this week's segment. https://youtu.be/b0Hm2lQ_KOg
Cutler Discusses Book On Abolition Riot
State Representative and author Josh Cutler speaks with WATD's Christine James about his book, "The Boston Gentlemen's Mob: Maria Chapman and the Abolition Riot of 1835." Cutler will be speaking and signing copies at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Whitman Public...
Two Selectmen Races For Hanson Town Election
Two Selectmen races will be on the ballot for Hanson's Town Election on Saturday. The first race will see Edwin Carter Heal, Donald Howard, and Kelly Woerdeman competing for a three year term. The second race is being held to fill an unexpired term of two years and...
No Contested Races For Norwell Annual Town Election
Norwell will see ten uncontested races during Saturday's Annual Town Election. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Norwell Middle School. Photo Credit: NorwellSchools.org
Four Ballot Questions, Three Contested For Plymouth Annual Town Election
Three contested races and four non-binding questions will be on the ballot for the Plymouth Annual Town Election on Saturday. The race for Select Board will see John Mahoney, Charles Bletzer, Alan Costello, and G. Edward Bradley competing for two seats. Noreen...
Former Brockton Resident Sentenced Following Sex Trafficking Conviction
A former Brockton man was sentenced to 12 years in prison following his conviction on sex trafficking charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 35-year-old Matthew Engram, a/k/a “Magic,” recruited and trafficked three identified victims, as well as others, from a...
Four Contested Races At Whitman Town Election
There will be four contested races on the ballot when Whitman holds its Annual Town Election on Saturday. The race for Selectmen will see incumbent Justin Evans competing with challengers Scott Benton, Rosemary Connelly, and Shawn Kain for two seats on the board....
Two Ballot Questions, School Committee Races For Scituate Town Election
There will be two questions on the ballot for Scituate’s Annual Town Election on Saturday. The first question involves a debt exclusion to demolish the current water treatment plant and fund a new one. The second question asks if the town should condemn the release of...
Moderator Discusses Upcoming Special Town Meeting In Plymouth
Plymouth has another Special Town Meeting scheduled for next month. At issue will be to spend 3.75 million dollars to purchase the 25 acres of land at the former Entergy training center at 46 Sandwich Rd. Moderator Steve Triffletti tells Christine James this will...
Drill Being Conducted At The Kingston Collection
Massachusetts State Police say training drills are being conducted Thursday night in areas of the Kingston Collection mall. Officials say that, unless notified otherwise, those who see or hear a large police presence at the mall should be aware that it is a...
Marshfield Veterans Agent Discusses Memorial Day
Veterans' Service Officer Carin Paulette speaks with WATD's Christine James about upcoming Memorial Day observances and other events.
‘Collision Course’ To Take Place At State House On Wednesday
Kevin Gallerani, owner of Cape Collision Center in Plymouth and President of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a protest that will be taking place regarding insurance reimbursements. The Collision Course Event...
Brockton To Observe Haitian Flag Day
The City of Brockton will be celebrating Haitian Flag Day on Wednesday with a Flag-Raising event at City Hall. Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News that this comes as they plan for Juneteenth observances and other upcoming summer events and activities. ...
Hull Election Results
In Hull, three contested races were decided at the Annual Town Election. With unofficial results, Jennifer Constable was re-elected to the Board of Selectmen with 842 votes. Irwin Nessoff was elected with 792 votes. Former incumbent John Reilly lost with 626 votes....
Kingston Senior Center to Close for Remainder of Week Due to COVID-19
The Kingston Council on Aging says it has received a number of phone calls from seniors who tested positive for COVID-19. According to a press release, after consulting with the Town Administrator and Town Nurse, it was recommended that the Senior Center close for the...
Whitman Resident Discusses Family Link To Toll House
Whitman resident Brina Healy speaks with WATD's Christine James about her family's connection to the Toll House legacy.
Milton Police Investigating Thefts Of License Plates, Catalytic Converters
Milton Police are investigating a series of thefts involving license plates and catalytic converters. Police say the incidents occurred on Capen St., Eliot St., Hawthorne Rd., Avalon Rd., Valley Rd. and Meagher Ave. All of the catalytic converter thefts involved...
Audio from Plymouth Select Board Candidates Forum
WATD hosted a political forum for the Plymouth Select Board and welcomed candidates Charlie Bletzer, Ed Bradley, Alan Costello, and John Mahoney, running for two seats. Moderator Christine James was joined by reporter Charles Mathewson, and Monday Night Talk Host,...
WATD Hosting Political Forum for Whitman Selectmen Candidates
Join us Tuesday (5/17) for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. The race is for the Whitman Board of Selectman and we welcome candidates: Justin Evans, Rosemary Connolly, Scott Benton and Shawn Kain, running for two seats. Moderator Christine James will be...
WATD Hosting Political Forum Tonight with Plymouth Select Board Candidates
Join us tonight for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. The race is for the Plymouth Select Board and we welcome candidates: Charlie Bletzer, Ed Bradley, Alan Costello, and John Mahoney, running for two seats. Moderator Christine James will be joined by...
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