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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...
The Morning Show: Monday, May 2, 2022
Welcome to Monday, welcome to May! Let's start the day with Diane Jordan and More Comfort Mondays. Diane owns Natural Body Works in Kingston and her mission with her segment is to help bring more comfort to our body, mind and soul. Today at 8:41 Rob talks with...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
It's Tuesday! Let's chat with our friends. First, David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us his for his tech talk segment at 8:11. David shares the latest tech news and trends and helps to keep us safe online. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41 we...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
May the 4th be with you! Rob talks with Zain Asher, CNN International anchor, at 6:41 about her new book, Where the Children Take Us: How One Family Achieved the Unimaginable. In this spellbinding memoir, Asher pays tribute to her mother’s strength and determination...
The Morning Show: Thursday, May 5, 2022
It's Thursday. Let's chat with our friends. Joining us weekly at 7:41, Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. Tim joins us to share events and information about and for local Quincy businesses. www.thequincychamber.com Bob...
The Morning Show: Friday, May 7, 2022
Welcome to Friday! At 7:11 we play Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. www.plymouthphil.org Today at 8:41 Rob talks with author Lauren McBrayer about her new book, Like A House On Fire. An electric and seductive debut novel, it's the...
Say hello to Phoebe the cat!
***UPDATE: Phoebe has been adopted! Meet Phoebe! Phoebe is an approximately 6 year-old domestic shorthair female cat that was trapped and brought to the Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter recently. Phoebe was most likely abandoned, she is extremely sweet with...
Sports Exchange: Celtics vs Bucks Game 1 Recap
After the highs of the Nets series, Sunday afternoon proved a cold reality check for the Boston Celtics--the path to the NBA Finals will be anything but easy. The Celts lost the physical battle in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, choosing to play from the...
Plymouth Special Town Meeting to Decide on Spending Big Bucks or Accept a Housing Development in Chiltonville
In Plymouth, the decision for Special Town Meeting next month will be to spend $3.75 million to purchase the 25 acres of land at the former Entergy Training Center at 46 Sandwich Road, now owned by Holtec, the company overseeing the decommissioning of the Pilgrim...
Hingham Town Meeting Approves All Articles, Including $8M South Shore Country Club Pool
In Hingham, voters approved all articles on the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, including borrowing $8 million dollars to rebuild the pool at the South Shore Country Club. On the high school athletic field, the article had two-thirds of voters in support – 317...
Lynne Fidler Wins Marshfield Select Board Race, All Other Incumbents Re-Elected
In Marshfield, Lynne Fidler was elected to the Select Board beating incumbent Chris Rohland. “I’m actually a little surprised,” said Fidler. “This was my first time running, and I really want to make sure that everybody realizes that I’m here to support the town. It’s...
Feel Good Friday: 4/29/22
We love listener support and it’s always great to hear about it face-to-face. Let us know if you enjoy the show week to week!
Marshfield School Committee Candidates Eric Kelley, Rich Greer Discuss their Campaigns
There are three candidates running for two open seats on the Marshfield School Committee. Eric Kelley is running against incumbents Lara Brait and Rich Greer. Rich Greer speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his bid for re-election to the Marshfield School Committee....
Plymouth Planning Special Town Meeting For June
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a Special Town Meeting scheduled for June 21. Photo Credit: PlymouthLaw.com
Horse Track Protest To Take Place In Plymouth On Saturday
Plymouth Town Meeting Member Pat McCarthy speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the “No Horse Track, No Way! Rally & Organizing Event” which will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Coles Hill on Water St. Plymouth. Photo Credit: Rally Poster
Marshfield, Duxbury Fire Departments Respond to Four-Acre Brush Fire
The Marshfield and Duxbury Fire Departments responded to a brush fire that scorched about four acres. Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says they responded to the area of Bay Point Path and Atwell Circle around 2:35 p.m. Thursday afternoon. “The first arriving crews...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, ARPA Funds, Brockton Fair
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city, distribution of ARPA funds, and the end of the Brockton Fair. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Crews On Scene For Marshfield Brush Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a brush fire in Marshfield. Ed Chorzewski witnessed the fire and told WATD News it was quite intense. WATD’s Lenny Rowe says it appears crews have made progress with putting down the fire. We are continuing to follow...
Southeast Mass 4-H Spring Spectacular Event in Plymouth
Southeast Mass 4-H Spring Spectacular event is on Saturday, May 7th in Plymouth. The free event will feature workshops on 4-H project areas.
Author Talks, Spring 2022 Series in Kingston
On Thursday, April 28th the Kingston Public Library presents Author Talks with Rebecca Pacheco at 7 PM. KINGSTONPUBLICLIBRARY.ORG
Thank You Event in Honor of Wounded Veterans
On Saturday, June 4th Veterans' Voice Radio and iPods for Wounded Veterans will hold a thank you event at the Elks Post #2494 in Marshfield.
Plymouth Community Health & Safety Fair
The Plymouth Community Health & Safety Fair will be held on April 30th from 10 -2 PM at Plymouth North High School.
Milton Annual Town Election Results
Two new Select Board members were elected following Tuesday's Annual Town Election in Milton. Roxanne Musto and Erin Bradley won two seats on the Select Board with unofficial results released by the Town Clerk’s office showing Musto getting 2,995 votes and Bradley...
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