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Water Main Break In Scituate
by Dan McCready | Mar 30, 2022 | News
Scituate residents are being advised to expect some discoloration following a water main break. Town officials say the break took place on Jericho Rd. and that it will disrupt service in the area for the next 4 to 6 hours. Repairs are currently underway but residents...
Candidates Still Being Sought For Some Town Offices In Plymouth
by Dan McCready | Mar 30, 2022 | News
Special Advisor to the Plymouth Town Clerk's Office, Laurence Pizer discusses the upcoming town election with Dan McCready.
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito Joins Whitman-Hanson Students for White Ribbon Day
by Lenny Rowe | Mar 30, 2022 | News
As part of White Ribbon Day, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito was at the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School to speak to students about Domestic Violence Awareness. State Rep. Alyson Sullivan, a survivor of domestic violence, told the freshmen and senior students...
Fire In Scituate Causing Water Service Disruption
by Dan McCready | Mar 30, 2022 | News
A fire is causing a disruption to water service in Scituate. Town officials say there has been a fire at Go Green which will disrupt water service in the area for the next 12 to 16 hours. Firefighters are on scene working with the owner to extinguish the mulch piles;...
Prescribed Burn At Joint Base Cape Cod
by Dan McCready | Mar 30, 2022 | News
A prescribed burn is scheduled to take place Wednesday at Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod. The Massachusetts National Guard’s Natural Resources Program says the primary objectives of this prescribed burn are to promote native pine barrens habitat, reduce wildland...
Quincy Group To Receive CNA Training Grant
by Dan McCready | Mar 29, 2022 | News
A Quincy group will be receiving a state grant to help train Certified Nursing Assistants. The Baker-Polito Administration announced on Tuesday that 1199SEIU League will receive $500,000 provide training to prepare 100 unemployed and underemployed participants in...
‘Hateful’ Vandalism Seen At Middleborough High School
by Dan McCready | Mar 29, 2022 | News
Officials are investigating act of vandalism at Middleborough High School. Middleborough Police say that at 7:40 a.m. Sunday they received a report of vandalism to one of the building’s exterior walls. A responding officer saw spray-painted tags with “hateful...
Marshfield Vaccine Clinics Eclipse 86,000 Doses Administered
by Lenny Rowe | Mar 29, 2022 | News
Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco updated the Select Board on the vaccination clinic at the fairgrounds. He says to date, they’ve administered 86,000 vaccines. This includes Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson brands. 21,000 booster vaccines were...
Norwell Fire Department Responds to Fire at Prospect Street Home
by Lenny Rowe | Mar 29, 2022 | News
The Norwell Fire Department says there were no injuries after a fire at a home on Prospect Street. Crews arrived yesterday afternoon, and found heavy fire extending from the rear of the building to the second floor and attic. The fire was quickly knocked down with...
Plymouth Bell Rings in Memory of Town Clerk Pearl Sears
by Charles Mathewson | Mar 28, 2022 | News
Plymouth Town Clerk Pearl Sears died unexpectedly Friday. She was a long-term employee of the office before becoming the town’s first woman clerk. An impressive group of elected and appointed town officials gathered to honor her Sunday evening. WATD’s Charles...
Signature Healthcare Doctor Talks Seasonal Allergies Tips
by Christine James | Mar 28, 2022 | News
If the arrival of Spring has you sniffling a little bit, you may have a seasonal allergy. Dr. Paul Pettinato, of Signature Healthcare in Brockton, tells Christine James, you can get relief quickly and there are a number of resources out there to help. Photo...
Meet Dollie the Yorkie!
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 28, 2022 | Pet of the Week
Meet Dollie! Dollie is an almost 7-year-old female Yorkie who weighs around 7-8 lbs. Our friends at Yorkies Inc. tell us she's a bit on the chunky side and could lose a little weight. They are still getting to know Dollie but they have been told she is a very...
The Morning Show: Monday, 3/28/22
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello friends! Welcome to the last week of March. Time is flying by, but we always make time to chat with our friends. And first up this morning, Diane Jordan with More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and her feature every Monday...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, 3/29/22
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hell world. It's Tuesday. Let's chat with our friends. And it's great to see this old friend join us in the studio today: John Galluzzo! At 7:41 John joins us in-studio to talk about this year’s South SHore YMCA “Taste of the South Shore” virtual event on Wednesday,...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, 3/30/22
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Wednesday, time to talk to our friends. And it's the last Wednesday of the month which means at 7:11 Peggy Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts calls in to fill us in on all the Center's latest news and events. www.artsplymouth.org While we're talking about...
The Morning Show: Thursday, 3/31/22
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday, the final day of March. Let's chat with our friends. First up, it's Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce who joins us weekly to chat about life in the City of Presidents, specifically about movement in the local...
The Morning Show: Friday, 4/1/22
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Friday, April 1. Welcome to the show! 7:11 is our weekly date with the Plymouth Philharmonic's Steven Karidoyanes for Name That Tune! It's your chance to test your classical music knowledge. https://www.plymouthphil.org/ And at 9:11 we talk with attorney Mark...
Feel Good Friday: 3.25.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
Make it a point to thank a first responder this weekend for their tireless efforts in the community and for making a difference! LISTEN TO PREVIOUS SHOWS
Sunday Conversation: 3.27.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
Mark covers the topic of homesteads as well as how community heroes can find out if they have a homestead or not in today’s Sunday conversation segment. For more information visit: Stileslawh4h.com If you ever have a question for discussion, text it to 781-837-4900...
Feel Good Friday: 3.18.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
Any college basketball fans out there? March Madness has eyes locked on TV's this weekend. LISTEN TO PREVIOUS SHOWS
Sunday Conversation: 3.20.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
Selling a house can absolutely be a big money maker, but there are costs to keep in mind as well. Listen to this Sunday conversation for more details. LISTEN TO PREVIOUS SHOWS
Feel Good Friday: 2.11.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
Despite the last few years' challenges, Mark's team is strong and striving through it all!
Sunday Conversation: 3.13.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
Time to sell, but not sure where to start? It's as easy as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Feel Good Friday: 3.4.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
We're able to see more smiling faces these days. Feeling grateful for face-to-face interactions, community events and community heroes this week.
Sunday Conversation: 3.6.22
by Mariel Reed | Mar 27, 2022 | News
Are we heading for a market crash? Mark doesn’t think so. Listen in to Sunday Conversation segment to hear why.
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