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Duxbury Voters Decide School Committee Race, Approve New DPW Facility at Town Election
In Duxbury, voters decided a contested race for School Committee, and a ballot question for a $20.1 debt exclusion override. With unofficial results, the ballot question to bond a new DPW facility was approved by a 1,079-503 vote. Voters at Town Meeting approved the...
Plymouth Officials say Pearl Sears, First Female Town Clerk, Passed Away “Unexpectedly”
Plymouth is mourning the loss of Town Clerk Pearl Sears. In a statement, Town Manager Derek Brindisi said Sears passed away "unexpectedly" on Friday, March 25. He wrote that Sears was the first female Town Clerk in Plymouth’s 400-year history when she was appointed to...
Brockton Observes Greek Independence Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan observed Greek Independence Day with a ceremony on Friday. During the ceremony, Vasilios “Bill” Kafkas, of the Federation of Hellenic-American Societies of New England, spoke of the contributions Greeks have made to our culture....
Crews In Braintree Rescue Man Pinned Under Truck
A man has been hospitalized after being pinned under a bucket truck in Braintree. Fire officials tell WATD News that at around 3 p.m. Friday they were called to an address on Mayflower Rd. for a worker involved in an accident. Upon arrival crews found a man in his...
New Town Manager on Board in Plymouth, New Assistant to Follow
In Plymouth, Town Manager Derek Brindisi, who served here as Assistant Town Manager from 2015 to 2017, says he’s glad to be back. Bobbi Clark has more: Town Manager Derek Brindisi: “I loved Plymouth back then, but I just had an opportunity to serve...
School Committee Race, $20.6 million Override Top Ballot for the Duxbury Town Election
A debt exclusion override and school committee race top the ballot for Duxbury's Annual Town Election. Voters at Town Meeting approved the new DPW facility project. The override is for $20.6 million dollars to bond the project. The remaining $5.8 million dollars would...
Boston Man Pleads Guilty To Brockton T-Mobile Robbery
A guilty plea was entered Thursday by a Boston man in connection with the robbery of a T-Mobile store in Brockton and shooting at police officers as he and his co-defendants fled the scene. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says the incident occurred on the evening of...
Name That Granny Contest on WATD
Listen this week to Rob Hakala, Audrey Constant and Cathy D, when they’ll play a snippet of a famous Granny from a T.V. show or movie, be caller 7 at 781-837-4900. Correctly identify the T.V. show or movie the famous Granny appeared in to win one of many great prizes!...
Sullivan Sees Decline In COVID Numbers, Discusses Ukraine Collection Drive
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about falling COVID numbers, the Shaws Center, and a collection drive to benefit Ukraine.
Cruz Discusses New Basketball League And Comfort Dog Opry
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz was in studio on Thursday to discuss the Unity Basketball League, which tipped off in Brockton last week. The new initiative teaches kids how to play basketball, though positive activity and action. The District...
Marshfield VSO Discusses Benefits, Upcoming Events
Marshfield Veterans' Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans' Service Officer Lisa Potts spoke with WATD's Christine James about contacting their office about benefits as well as some upcoming events. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Moderna Says Its Low-Dose COVID Shots Work for Kids Under 6
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers. The company announced early findings from a study of children younger than 6 on Wednesday. If regulators agree the small doses are safe and effective enough, it could mean a chance to...
Randolph is Organizing a Funeral Procession for an Army Veteran without Immediate Family
In Randolph, a funeral procession will be held for a U.S. Army Veteran who died unexpectedly at the age of 71. Kevin Cook, the Director of Veterans Services, says Charles Capen served from 1969 to 1971, during the Vietnam War. Services will take place Wednesday...
Ukraine Native Olena Bethoney Joins WATD to Discuss Situation in Her Home Country
Olena Bethoney is a Ukrainian American living in Duxbury. She joined WATD’s Christine James in studio to discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and fundraising campaigns. She suggests the Ukrainian Cultural Center of New England (UCCN.org) as a hub for people who...
Plympton Police Selling Patches for Autism Awareness
The Plympton Police Department is selling patches to help increase autism awareness and acceptance. Special Police Officer Laicey Ieronimo said patches are $10 each, and all proceeds will go to the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation. “One in every 59 children in the U.S.A is...
Plymouth County Collecting Donations For Ukraine
Plymouth County Offices will serve as a collection point for a donation drive for the people of Ukraine. County Commissioner Jared Valanzola tells WATD News that many of the items being sought are first aid supplies. Items can be dropped off...
Whitman Police Seek To Identify Theft Suspect
Whitman Police are asking the public’s help as they try to identify a suspect involved in a theft. Police say around 10 a.m. Sunday the suspect took an item from a yard on Franklin St. Video of the theft will can be found here. Anyone with information is being asked...
March 29th is National Vietnam War Veterans’ Day, Hingham Veterans’ Services to Hold Ceremony to Commemorate Day
There is a "Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin" that's available to all who served, it's a lasting memento of the nation's thanks. A presentation is planned for March 29th. Hingham's Director of Veterans Services, Keith Jermyn, shared details with Christine James. ...
The Morning Show: Monday, 3/21/22
Monday, we meet again! Let's talk to our friends. First up, at 7:45, it's Diane Jordan and More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the founder of Natural Body Works in Kingston and this segment is designed to bring you more comfort to your body, mind and soul. At 8:11, Jamie...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, 3/22/22
It's Tuesday! It's time to chat with our friends, old and new. First up, it's Tech Talk with David Snell from ACTSmart I.T. David joins us every Tuesday at 8:1 with the latest tech news and trends. www.actsmartit.com Also every Tuesday, we talk with the South Shore...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, 3/23/22
Welcome to Wednesday. Let's chat with our friends. Bob Nolet, Director of Operations for the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, fills in for Amy Naples this week for our chamber segment at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Today at 8:11 Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth...
The Morning Show: Thursday, 3/24/22
Hello, Thursday. It's time to chat with our friends. First, at 7:11, Jin Kim from the Atlantic Symphony Orchestra joins us in-studio to preview the upcoming “Command Performance” concert on Sunday, March 27th at 4:00 p.m. at the Old Ship Church in Hingham....
The Morning Show: Friday, 3/25/22
Welcome to Friday! Today we'll check in with attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law for our Feel Good Friday segment at 9:22! Have a wonderful weekend!
Two Pups, Twice the Love
These two beauties are Cash and Lane. Believe it or not, this pair was left right on the Quincy Animal Shelter's doorstep. They are bonded and need to be adopted together. Cash (the larger of the two) is around 11 years old while Lane is a few years younger. They both...
Norwell Teenager Killed in Marshfield Crash, Two Others Injured
A 17-year-old from Norwell was killed, and two teenagers were seriously injured in a Marshfield crash. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says Nicholas Wanderley was a passenger in the single-vehicle crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Around 12:43...
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