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Helping Victims For Over 40 Years
Christine James speaks with Karen Fabrizio and Sandra Blatchford from the South Shore Resource and Advocacy Center (formerly South Shore Women’s Resource Center), a victim service, not-for-profit, community-based program that has been assisting survivors of domestic...
Crews Respond To Two-Alarm Fire In Quincy
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Quincy. The fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Twin Rivers Factory at 2112 Washington St. Norfolk County Control says the fire reached two alarms at one point with Weymouth and Boston providing mutual aid....
Brockton Celebrates Senegal’s Independence Day
Senegalese Independence Day was observed Monday with a ceremony in front of Brockton City Hall. Mayor Robert Sullivan also issued a declaration which highlighted the contributions the Senegalese have made to the city and the Commonwealth. The speeches...
More Candidates Emerge For Plymouth’s Upcoming Election
Special Advisor to the Plymouth Town Clerk’s Office, Laurence Pizer gives WATD's Dan McCready an update on the upcoming Town Election. Photo Credit: Google Maps
Five Indicted In Connection With Fatal Brockton Shooting
Three people have been indicted in connection with the February 5 fatal shooting of a Brockton man. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s says that 26-year-old Kevin Gomes was charged with Murder, Carrying a Firearm Without a License, Carrying a Loaded Firearm, and...
Plymouth Wraps Up Town Meeting On Saturday
Plymouth completed its annual spring town meeting in one eleven-hour session Saturday. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report.
Sports Exchange: EMAIFO Board Members join the show
On this week's Sports Exchange, Quinn and the gang chatted with members of the Eastern Massachusetts Association of Interscholastic Football Officials (EMAIFO). President Bryan Andrade, Secretary Jack Arouca, and former President Rich Newman joined the show to...
Three Contested Races Decided In Middleborough Election
Middleborough held its Annual Town Election on Saturday. Unofficial results show Daniel Farley and Thomas Murphy were the top vote getters in the race for two seats on the Gas & Electric Commission with Farley getting 872 votes and Murphy getting 841. Ezekial...
Power Outages Reported At Abington Schools
An accident on Route 18 has caused power outages at some schools in Abington. School officials say they have lost power at Abington Middle/High School, the Early Education Program, and the Woodsdale School. However, officials say students are in classes and they are...
Abington To Hold Special And Annual Town Meeting
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly gives WATD's a preview of Monday Night's Special and Annual Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting kicks off at 7 p.m., with the Annual Special Town Meeting scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. at Abington High School. Photo Credit: Town of...
East Bridgewater Police Get Distracted Driving Grant
East Bridgewater Police will be out in force in this month to combat distracted driving. Deputy Police Chief Michael Jenkins tells WATD News that they will be making education a top priority. Jenkins also says this is a very serious issue. For...
West Bridgewater Gets Money For Water System
The Town of West Bridgewater will be receiving a state grant for improvements to their water system. The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Friday that the town would be receiving $7,890 as a reimbursement for the installation of a customer tap and a granular...
The Morning Show: Monday, 4/4/22
Welcome! It's the first full week of April and we're ready to introduce you to the movers and shakers across the South Shore and beyond. This morning at 7:11, Rob talks with author Tony Roth about his book, Trigger Point. Diane Jordan pops by at 7:45 for More Comfort...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, 4/5/22
It's Tuesday and it's time to chat with our friends. At 7:41 this morning Rob welcomes Peter Brown and Jennifer Verre from Hingham Lumber to talk about their upcoming “Scott’s Spring Lawn Care Event!” www.hinghamlumber.com...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, 4/6/22
Welcome to Wednesday. Let's look at our schedule for the day. Today at 6:41, Erin Hildreth, Vice President of Communications for Responsibility.ORG, joins us to discuss the consumption levels of alcohol during the pandemic, the importance of responsible drinking and...
The Morning Show: Thursday, 4/7/22
It's Thursday, let's spend some time with a few of our friends. One of our favorites, Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for his weekly conversation with the broadcast house crew at 8:11. www.coastalheritagebank.com Golf reporter,...
The Morning Show: Friday, 4/8/22
Welcome to the Friday edition of the Morning Show. Let's chat with our friends. Out of the gate at 7:11 it's Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. This is our weekly quiz of your classical music knowledge, curated by the one and only...
Meet the puppies!
Look at their little faces! The Scituate Animal Shelter is looking for homes for 3 German Shepherd and Pit Bull puppy mixes and they are absolutely adorable! The ladies are about 17-weeks-old and they are sweet, friendly and full of puppy energy! They will be great in...
Plymouth Selectmen Say No to Race Track Ballot Question
In Plymouth, at the Select Board Meeting, on March 29th, the proponents of a thoroughbred race track and gambling facility to be located on the County Woodlot, requested a letter of support for the project They got it on a 3 to 2 vote. But that wasn’t the only...
Plymouth Town Meeting Set to Begin April 2nd
In Plymouth, WATD is doing what it usually does, and that is reminding folks that the town’s Annual and Special Town Meeting begins on Saturday, April 2nd at 8 AM, but what is unusual is that many will approach the event with a heavy heart, and that’s because of the...
Marshfield Residents Welcome Home Army Veteran, First Lieutenant Ryan Griffin
In Marshfield, a procession was held to welcome home First Lieutenant Ryan Griffin after a long deployment overseas. Dozens of town hall employees and residents lined the Town Green Holding flags and signs, welcoming Griffin home. Marshfield Veterans Agent...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Shaws Center, Polito Visit
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city, a change in hours at the Shaw's Center and a recent visit by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito.
Services To Be Held For Plymouth Town Clerk Pearl Sears
The Town of Plymouth will be holding a service in memory Pearl Sears. Town Manager Derek Brindisi tells WATD News there will be an observance will be taking place on Friday. A service will take place on Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Memorial Hall at 83 Court...
State and Rockland Police Investigating Near Studleys Pond, Search Connected to Disappearance of Brittney McCormack
There's a heavy police presence next to Studleys Pond in Rockland. Currently, there are no divers in the water, but investigators were focusing on an area behind the CVS. The Rockland Police Department said this is connected to the search of 27-year-old Brittney...
Opposing Groups Weigh in on Plymouth Town Meeting Article Proposing Ban on Fur Products
Paul Johnson, the President of the Plymouth County League of Sportsmen, joined WATD in studio discuss opposition to Plymouth Town Meeting Article 20, which is calling for the ban of fur products in town. He says the group represents about 15,000 members from Braintree...
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