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Pembroke Town Meeting Rejects Route 53 Zoning Proposal
Pembroke Town Meeting voted against a proposed zoning change on Route 53. Town Manager William Chenard tells WATD News that this proposed change wasn’t completely about a proposed Big Y at the site. However, he said that he is uncertain what will happen...
Suspect Arrested In Connection With Brockton Thefts
A man accused of breaking into several homes and stealing cash, firearms, and jewelry, including replicas of New England Patriots championship rings, is behind bars with no bail. Brockton Police say multiple burglaries were reported in March and April. An...
Scituate Voters Being Asked To Approve Water Treatment Plant
Scituate Select Board Member Andrew Goodrich speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a ballot question on the upcoming Annual Election Ballot that calls for the construction of a new water treatment plant. Photo Credit: Tighe & Bond
Difference of Five Votes Could Derail Pembroke Community Center Project
In Pembroke, a five-vote difference at Town Meeting could derail the Community Center project, which was estimated to cost $21 million dollars. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report. Voters at Pembroke Town Meeting considered an article for an additional $2.6...
Norwell Wraps Up Special And Annual Town Meeting
Norwell Town Administrator Peter Morin gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of the Special and Annual Town Meeting.
Halifax Annual Town Meeting Continues Next Monday
Interim Town Administrator Ed Thorne told WATD's Dan McCready that even though they were able to get through Special Town Meeting, the Annual Town Meeting will resume next Monday night. Annual Town Meeting resumes at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Halifax Elementary School....
Listen to WATD Political Forum for Pembroke Select Board Candidates
WATD hosted a political forum for the Pembroke Select Board race. Incumbent Jessica Bradley Rushing is facing a challenge from Steve Ciciotti. WATD Moderator Christine James was joined by Monday Night Talk Host, Kevin Tocci, reporter Charles Mathewson, and Art...
Holtec CEO, Will Not Dump Millions of Gallons of Waste Water Into Bay Without Consent of Stakeholders
In Plymouth, at Town Hall on Friday the 6th, federal, state and town officials heard testimony from Dr. Kris Singh, CEO of Holtec, the company overseeing the decommissioning of the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. Singh, who testified virtually, said that he would not...
40 Acres Burned In Blue Hills Brush Fire
Crews were called to the scene of another brush fire in the Blue Hills. Milton Fire Officials say the fire was reported around 1 p.m. Sunday and the blaze involved an area of more than 40 acres. Over 50 firefighters were involved with Norfolk County Control saying...
Kearney Discusses Holtec, Abortion Rights
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about proposals to discharge water from the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station, the potential Roe vs Wade decision, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.
Norwell To Hold Special And Annual Town Meeting Monday Night
Norwell Town Administrator Peter Morin gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Special & Annual Town Meeting. The Norwell Special and Annual Town Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at Norwell Middle School. Photo Credit: NorwellSchools.org
Snap Dragon the Cat Needs a Hospice Home
Snap Dragon is a stunning Persian & Domestic Long-Hair mix senior who is about 10-years-old. This quiet, shy girl is very sweet and calm. The team at Scituate Animal Shelter have done extensive testing on Snap Dragon (that includes blood work and x-rays) to see if...
Select Board, School Committee, and Library Trustee Races Decided in Hanover Town Election
Three contested races were on the ballot for the Annual Town Election in Hanover. With unofficial results, John Tuzik was re-elected to the Board of Selectmen with 1,042 votes. Greg Satterwhite had 712 votes. For School Committee, Kristen Cervantes had 785 votes,...
Feel Good Friday: 5.6.22
Mother’s Day is nearly here! Hats off to all the moms out there.
Quincy Cleanup On Saturday
David Murphy, Commissioner of Natural Resources for the City of Quincy, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the "Cleaner, Greener Quincy" Program taking place on Saturday.
Home Sales Down, Prices Up In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the April real estate numbers. Photo Credit: City of Albuquerque.
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Smoke Detectors
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, hospitalizations, and free smoke detectors. Credit: City of Brockton
Pembroke Select Board Candidates Political Forum Live on WATD
Join WATD Monday night for a political forum from 7 to 8 PM. The race is for the Pembroke Select Board and we welcome candidates: incumbent Jessica Bradley Rushing and challenger Steve Ciciotti. Moderator Christine James, will be joined by Reporter Charles Mathewson,...
Diehl Discusses Campaign For Governor
Former State Representative Geoff Diehl of Whitman speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign for governor. Photo Credit: Geoff Diehl Campaign
Man Pulled From Submerged Car In Bourne
A man was hospitalized after a car was found submerged in water. Bourne Police say that at around 11:15 p.m. Monday they received a call of a car in the water in the area of Barlows Landing Rd. Upon arrival crews found the car in the water near the boat ramp. A...
Pembroke Home Damaged In Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a house fire in Pembroke. Fire officials tell WATD News they were dispatched to 15 Harvard St. at around 12:19 p.m. Sunday. The fire was knocked down in roughly 15 minutes but crews remained on scene for roughly an hour and a half....
Crash In Carver Bog Leaves One Dead
One person has died after a pickup truck went into the water in Carver Saturday night. Police say that shortly before 8 p.m. they received two 911 calls reporting that a vehicle had gone into the water in the cranberry bog behind 7 Holmes St. Upon arrival crews found...
Whitman To Hold Annual Town Meeting On Monday
When Whitman holds their Annual Town Meeting Monday night, one of the major articles up for debate will be Article P-5, which would immediately authorize over $1 million for architectural drawings for a new Department of Public Works building. Town...
Sports Exchange: Breaking down the NFL Draft
It may still be four months until football returns, but the countdown to kickoff has begun with the conclusion of the 2022 NFL Draft. As New England has become accustomed to over the years, the Patriots once again surprised on Draft night, spending their first round...
Brush Fire Burns 16 Acres In Blue Hills
Crews responded to a massive brush fire in the Blue Hills Sunday afternoon. Milton Fire officials say that at around 1 p.m. they received a report of a brush fire on top of Chickatawbut Hill. Quincy, Braintree, Canton, Randolph, and Boston all responded to the scene...
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