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Hanson Police Searching For Van That Allegedly Approached Two Children
Hanson Police are investigation reports that a suspicious man approached children and asked them to get inside his vehicle. Chief Michael Miksch says officers were dispatched to the area of 500 Whitman St., shortly before 10 a.m. Saturday, where a caller said that his...
Kingston Town Meeting Wraps Up In Five Hours
Kim Emberg, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of the Kingston Annual Town Meeting.
Two Select Board Members Elected in Cohasset
Two members were elected to the Select Board in the Cohasset Town Election. Jonathan “Jack” Creighton was re-elected with 737 votes. Paul Grady, Jr. was elected with 560 votes. Paul Laugelle had 432 votes. Helene Lieb had 411 votes.
20 Housing Units Allowed By-Right for Plymouth Chiltonville Parcel, Planning Board Alternate says Special Permit Needed for 60 Units
In Plymouth, Steven Bolotin, who serves as an Alternate member on the Planning Board, reached out to WATD to offer clarification on the 25 acres of land at 46 Sandwich Road in Chiltonville, owned by Holtec—and recently sold to developer Rick Vayo, who wants to build...
Kitty Cat On the Hunt for the Purrfect Forever Home
Say hello to Kitty Cat! Kitty Cat is looking for her purrfect forever home! She is a gorgeous, 6 1/2 year-old cat who would love to live in an adult, cat savvy home with one or two quiet people and potentially another cat. Kitty Cat is an extremely sweet girl who also...
In Hingham, Voters Approve $8M South Shore Country Club Pool, Decide Four Contested Races
In Hingham, four contested races and a ballot question for the South Shore Country Club Pool were decided at the Annual Town Election. After getting approval at town meeting, the $8 million dollar project was approved with 2,525 “yes” votes and 857 “no” votes. For...
Eight Races, Ballot Question Decided at Halifax Town Election
Eight races and a ballot question were decided at the Halifax Town Election. For Selectmen, Alexander Meade won a seat with 809 votes. Former incumbent Gordon Andrews had 382 votes. Jonathan Selig was elected to the other seat with 766 votes. Robert McCarthy had 231...
New Members for Select Board, Board of Health Chosen in Pembroke Town Election
In Pembroke, Steve Ciciotti won a seat on the Select Board, beating former chair and incumbent Jessica Bradley Rushing. With unofficial results, Ciciotti had 1,300 votes, Bradley Rushing had 853 votes. For Board of Health, Maureen Jasie had 1,991 votes to beat...
The Morning Show: Monday, May 16, 2022
Welcome to Monday! It's the middle of May - let's get down to business. And first up is our conversation at 7:45 with Diane Jordan for the More Comfort Mondays segment. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and her weekly segment is designed to help...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, May 17, 2022
It's Tuesday and it's time to chat with our friends. That includes checking in with David Snell from ACT Smart IT in Wareham at 8:11 this morning. David gives us the latest technology news updates and trends. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
It's Wednesday and it's time to talk to our friends. First, Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Naples checks in at 7:41 for an update on all things related to the business community in the Plymouth area. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:11 Rob...
The Morning Show: Thursday, May 19, 2022
It's Thursday. Let's chat with our friends. Today at 7:41 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us for updates from the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11 Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO of Coastal...
The Morning Show: Friday, May 20, 2022
Happy Friday! Today at 8:40 Rob talks with author Emma Straub about her new book, This Time Tomorrow. The New York Times–bestselling author of The Vacationers and All Adults Here combines her trademark charm and wit with a moving father-daughter story and a playful...
Scenes From The May 12 Veterans Food Drive Thru
The "Goon Squad" was out in force on Thursday handing out roughly 5,000 pounds of food to cars that came to the WATD Studios at 130 Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield for the Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://youtu.be/S3sn_qHs2W0 Video Shot & Edited By: Dan McCready...
Eight Contested Races, Ballot Question For Halifax Election
There will be eight contested races when Halifax hold its Annual Town Election on Saturday. The first race will see three candidates; Robert McCarthy, Naja Robert Nessralla, and Jonathan Selig vying for a seat with a one year term. The second race will see incumbent...
Cohasset Town Election On Saturday
Cohasset’s Town Election on Saturday will see four people vying for two seats on the Board of Selectmen as incumbent Jonathan Creighton faces challengers Paul Grady, Paul Laugelle, and Helene Lieb. The remaining races are uncontested. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to...
Three Contested Races on the Ballot for Pembroke Town Election
There are three contested races on the ballot for the Pembroke Town Election on Saturday. For Select Board, incumbent Jessica Bradley Rushing is facing challenger Steven Ciciotti. Two candidates are running for a seat on the Board of Health. Incumbent Thomas Driscoll...
Four Contested Races, $8M South Shore Country Club Pool Renovation on the Ballot for Hingham Town Election
There will be four contested races in Hingham’s Town election Saturday with candidates facing off for seats on the Board of Assessors, Board of Health, School Committee, and Planning Board. There will also be a ballot question regarding the design and construction for...
Hanson Police Searching for Vehicle in Connection to Hit-and-Run Incident
Hanson police are searching for a vehicle in connection to a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist with serious injuries. Chief Michael Miksch says around 5:50 p.m. yesterday, first responders located a man in his 40’s who was struck by a vehicle, with serious injuries....
The Unlucky Story Behind Friday The 13th
Dan McCready speaks with Podcast Host and Author Jeff Belanger and Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, about the history behind Friday the 13th. Photo Credit: Friday the 13th...
Cruz To Speak At State DA Conference
The Massachusetts District Attorney Association will hold its annual prosecutor conference, Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz will be among the speakers. The state agency supports the 11 elected district attorneys in the state, including about 785...
TIC To Hold Gratitude Gala
Food, fun, auctions items and a chance to help the Talking Information Center, a radio reading service for the blind and print handicapped, is what the TIC Gratitude Gala is all about on June 2nd. Christine James got details from Executive Director, Anna Dunbar. ...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Transportation, Hollywood Filming
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city, the Brockton Area Transit Authority, and a burned out house for a Hollywood show.
Holtec’s O’Brien Stands by Statement: Plymouth Town Officials Notified of Offer on Chiltonville Parcel
(Photo of Town Manager Derek Brindisi addressing the Select Board.) In Plymouth, Holtec spokesperson Patrick O’Brien stands by his statement that at a meeting last January between Town officials and Holtec it was made known that Holtec had an interested buyer...
A Conversation About Domestic Violence Services
Christine James catches up with Karen Fabrizio and Kat Bartlett about services available to victims of domestic violence and abuse.
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