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Brockton Collecting Supplies For Ukraine
The City of Brockton is partnering with the Full Gospel Church in Westfield to collect supplies for the people of Ukraine. City officials say they will be collecting items such as thermal wear, adult socks, first aid kits, containers for liquids (water, fuel,...
Shipwreck off Cape Cod Identified as Possible Pilgrim Era Vessel
The most in-depth scientific analysis of a shipwreck found on Cape Cod more than 150 years ago has provided the best evidence yet that the timbers are from a vessel that stranded on the peninsula in 1626, an episode described in detail by the leader of the Pilgrims....
North Quincy High School Placed On Lockdown Following Alleged Threat
North Quincy High School was placed on lockdown Friday morning. School Superintendent Kevin Mulvey and Principal Keith Ford say that at around 10:30 am, a student reported that they had overheard students discussing having a weapon in school, specifically a gun, and a...
Brockton Holds Irish Flag Raising For St. Patrick’s Day
The Irish Flag was raised in front of Brockton City Hall as that country’s anthem played during a ceremony Thursday afternoon where Mayor Robert Sullivan discussed the challenges that many Irish immigrants, such as his ancestors, faced. Plymouth County Register...
Pressley Announces Funding For Projects In Milton And Randolph
Two South Shore communities will be receiving funds as part of the recently signed government funding package. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley says there will be over $8 million in Community Project Funding for 10 projects in the 7th Congressional District including...
Selectman Cavacco Used Statements to Further Her Agenda Says Vice Chair of Charter Commission
In Plymouth, in an editorial broadcast on WATD on the 11th, Selectman Betty Cavacco made statements quoting the Vice Chair of the Charter Commission, Laurance Pizer. It appears she employed this quote to support the Select Board’s decision, initiated by Cavacco, to...
Historian Discusses South Shore’s Irish Connection
St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated throughout the South Shore, and why shouldn't it be, it's one of the most "Irish" areas in the country. Christine James spoke with Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society about the Irish connection.
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Flag Raising
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about encouraging COVID numbers, raising the Irish and Ukrainian flags, and transportation.
Two People Arrested in Virginia in Connection with Brockton Murder
Two people are facing charges in connection with a Brockton murder. The victim is identified as 24-year-old Brima Koroma, of Boston. 33-year-old Brendan Fernandes of Brockton and 25-year-old Destiny Fontes Silie of Rhode Island, were both arrested in Chesterfield,...
State Senator Patrick O’Connor Provides A State House Update
State Senator Patrick O'Connor speaks with WATD's Christine James about the latest happenings on Beacon Hill. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Kearney Seeks To Ban Russian Imports, Celebrates Cole Marina Grant
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his bill that would ban Russian imports. Also, he talks about state money secured for the Cole Parkway Marina Project.
Pi Day Returns To Marshfield High School
Math made a fashion statement at Marshfield High School during Pi Day observances on Monday. Lindsay-Leigh Consolati, the head of the school’s Math department, told WATD News that activities in previous years were curtailed due to storm cancellations and the...
Marshfield Selectmen Recognize Resident after 911 Call Led to Rescue of Three Fishermen
The Marshfield Board of Selectmen recognized a resident after her actions led to the rescue of three fishermen near Humarock. Pam Harght was working from her Marshfield home in February, when she saw smoke coming from a boat, about a mile away. The boat disappeared...
39th Annual Duxbury Spring Antique Show
For nearly 40 years, the Duxbury High School All-Sports Boosters has held one of the biggest Antique shows in Massachusetts. The tradition is BACK after two years. Join them for what many consider one of the best weekends in Duxbury! Browse, shop and support the...
Ed Perry’s 2022 Pi Day Address
WATD Ringmaster Ed Perry once again meets with Dan McCready to discuss the importance of Pi Day. https://youtu.be/w4Kv_jeZA8U Photo Credit: Lenny Rowe
Plymouth County Commissioners Considering Thoroughbred Horse Racing for County Wood Lot Use
On March 10th, the Plymouth County Commissioners received one response out of five of the requests for proposal, or RFP’s. These were taken out, to look into potential uses for the 100-acre County Wood lot property, located off Camelot Drive in Plymouth. That...
Let’s Find a Home for Priscilla
***UPDATE: Priscilla has been adopted!!! Meet Priscilla (formerly called Shadow). Priscilla is an approximately 8 year old spayed female domestic shorthaired cat. Priscilla came to the Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter because her owner, unfortunately, passed...
The Morning Show: Monday, 3/14/22
Happy Monday! Welcome to the start of another amazing week! Let's chat with our friends, shall we? First up, it's Natural Body Works Kingston owner Diane Jordan. Every Monday at 7:45 Diane joins us for More Comfort Mondays with a mission to bring more comfort to our...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, 3/15/22
Good morning! How are you feeling today? Did you sleep well, or are you getting enough sleep in general? A new poll is out that examines America’s sleeping habits. Rob talks with John Lopos, CEO of The National Sleep Foundation, about how our daytime activities impact...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, 3/16/22
Happy Wednesday. It's time to chat with our friends. First let's see what Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, is cooking up for the chamber members and the community when we chat at 7:41 www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41 Rob talks...
The Morning Show: Thursday, 3/17/22
Happy St. Patrick's Day! What are you consuming today that's the color green? Shamrock Shake? Green Guinness? Cabbage in a boiled dinner? Enjoy the day! Let's connect with Tim Cahill from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at 7:41. We'll learn about what's on Tim's mind...
The Morning Show: Friday, 3/18/22
It's Friday! Time to get ready for the weekend. But first, let's chat with our friends. At 7:11 we welcome Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Phil to his usual spot for Name That Tune! It's your chance to test your classical music knowledge and, who knows, you may...
Marshfield Boys and Girls Club Collecting Supplies for Ukraine on Friday and Saturday
The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield will be holding a collection Friday and Saturday to help people in Ukraine. Marshfield resident Kathy Leonard told the South Shore’s Morning News the types of items they’re looking for. Along with first-aid supplies,...
Quincy Man Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle On Newport Ave.
A Quincy man has died after being struck by a car early Friday morning. Quincy Police tell WATD News that a preliminary investigation has determined that 58-year-old Donald Bowes was crossing Newport Ave. by Holbrook Rd. when he was struck. He was transported to...
Plymouth Select Board Vice-Chair Betty Cavacco Responds to recent WATD Editorial
An editorial written and voiced by Betty Cavacco, the Vice-Chair of the Plymouth Select Board, in response to a WATD editorial written and voiced by Finance Committee member, Robert Zupperoli. Editorial text: On behalf of the Select Board, I’d like to take this...
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