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Braintree Hosting Medical Supply Drive to Benefit Ukraine
The town of Braintree will be hosting a medical supply drive today to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. Mayor Charles Kokoros said Kate Naughton, the Services Coordinator in town, is organizing the collection in front of Town Hall from 3 to 6 p.m. “She reached...
Fire Officials Remind Residents To Check Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors This Weekend
Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson tells WATD's Dan McCready this is a great time to check your smoke detectors. Photo Credit: City of Houston, TX
Duxbury To Hold Special & Annual Town Meeting On Saturday
Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of the Special and Annual Town Meetings. The Duxbury Special & Annual Town Meetings will begin at 9 a.m. with check-in at 8 a.m. at Duxbury High School at 71 Alden St.
Pedestrian Struck And Killed In Quincy
One person has died after being struck by a car in Quincy early Friday morning. Quincy Police identified the victim as a 58-year-old pedestrian. They also say the driver remained on scene and is cooperating. A road closure is in effect on Newport Ave. from Holbrook...
Early Start For Veterans Food Drive Thru
An early start and a quick finish from the Veterans Food Drive Thru held in front of the WATD Studios in Marshfield on Thursday. https://youtu.be/yMJ-sdAdp5k Photos by Dan McCready and the Town of Marshfield Veterans Services.
Weymouth Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $4,000 from Elderly Hingham Veteran
Hingham police say a Weymouth man was arraigned after he was accused of stealing nearly $4,000 dollars from an elderly veteran. 45-year-old Gerald Blain is facing charges that include 11 counts of forgery, and felony breaking and entering. He was arraigned Tuesday in...
WATD Hosts Charitable Food Drive Thru Today
Cars will be once again lining up in front of Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield today (Thursday) as WATD will be hosting another Veterans' Food Drive Thru. All are welcome and no registration is required. Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso says that food is also...
Plymouth Select Board Member ‘Dismayed’ with Town Budget Planning
Patrick Flaherty will not seek a second term on the Plymouth Select Board this May. He has consistently cast the sole vote against the majority in the last year. That pattern continued when the Select Board recommended Town Meeting approve union contracts the board...
Milton Crash Under Investigation
Crews were called to the scene of a crash in Milton Tuesday night. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that at shortly after 6 p.m. Milton Police responded to a two car vehicle crash at 562 Blue Hill Ave. The Massachusetts State Police CARS unit is assisting...
Plymouth Charter Commission Votes for Completely Different Town Meeting
In Plymouth, the nine-member Charter Commission has been at work since their election last May, listening to residents, and officials from other communities. These communities have strong Town Meeting charters as well as strong Town Council forms of government. And,...
Fore River Bridge Will Close to Traffic for an Hour on Saturday
The Fore River Bridge on Route 3A between Quincy and Weymouth will be closed to traffic due to repairs. The MassDOT says the bridge will be closed Saturday from 4 a.m. to 5 a.m. The closure is for repairs to mechanical infrastructure below the bridge deck. Police...
Sports Exchange: Scituate Boys Basketball joins the show
And in the blink of an eye, it was over. At least that's what it felt like from inside the Scituate High gym Friday night where the Sailors dismantled the Revere High Patriots to the tune of an 80-41 playoff win. Scituate had built a nice lead by the end of the first...
Sports Exchange: Brockton Boys Basketball joins the show
The Brockton boys basketball team is on their way to the Division 1 Sweet 16 after back to back playoff wins. An 11-9 record was good enough to earn the Boxers the 26th seed in this year's tournament, as well as an opening round home game against Lincoln-Sudbury....
Zak Mertz from the New England Wildlife Centers Joins WATD to Discuss Tips for Stranded, Injured Animals
Each year, the New England Wildlife Centers treat about 5,000 animals at their Cape Cod and Weymouth locations. Zak Mertz, the Executive Director for the Cape Cod branch, joined WATD’s Christine James in studio to discuss steps people can take if they locate stranded...
Coast Guard Auxiliary Offering Boat Safety Course In Braintree
First time boat owners are being invited to take part in a course being offered through the Coast Guard. Kevin Ritchie, a public affairs officer with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, tells WATD News this is a ten week course. Richie says the course has...
Could Lulu be the pet for you?
Say hello to Lulu! Lulu is a 3 year old Pit Mix who is currently with our friends at Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke. She is a great dog who deserves a great home! She is a very sweet, shy girl who needs confidence building and a quiet place to call...
The Morning Show: Monday, 3/7/22
Rob Hakala is off today. Larry Nelson will host the program today from 5:00 to 10:00! Larry checks in with Diane Jordan for More Comfort Mondays at 7:45. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and More Comfort Mondays is designed to help bring you more...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, 3/8/22
Hello Tuesday - we meet again! Let's connect with our friends. David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us each and every Tuesday at 8:10 for his tech talk segment. David gives us the latest news and information about the world of technology each week....
Two Articles Will Give a Face Lift to Stephen’s Field and a Dredging to Jenney Pond
In Plymouth the Community Preservation Committee or CPC will go to Town Meeting with two articles, one for the renovation and restoration of Stephen’s Field and the other for the dredging of Town Brook. WATD Reporter Bobbi Clark: Photo: Jenney Pond Bridge Bill...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, 3/9/22
Welcome to Wednesday. Did you know the sun will set around 5:44 ET today? Outstanding! Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in with an update on what's been on her agenda and the Plymouth Chamber. Keep up with all the...
Bone Marrow Drive for Shane McColgan
Be the match, stop by and swab for Shane on March 9th in Pembroke, at the Knights of Columbus from 3 to 7 p.m. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
The Morning Show: Thursday, 3/10/22
Thursday! A great day to chat with our friends. 7:41 is the time each Thursday we reserve for Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. Tim checks in to give us a run-down on all things Quincy! To keep up with what's up in the...
The Morning Show: Friday, 3/11/22
It's Friday! Let's chat with our friends. Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic is our 7:11 tradition, and your chance to test your classical music knowledge! www.plymouthphil.org Today at 8:41 Rob talks with Jeopardy Champion and pub...
Brockton Man Charged In Connection With Lakeville Bank Robbery
A Brockton man is facing federal charges in connection with a robbery at a Lakeville bank. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that on November 8, 2021 a masked individual, later determined to be 22-year-old Ribeiro Neves, entered an Eastern Bank branch and allegedly...
Senator Timilty Files Russia Divestment Bill
State Senator Walter Timilty speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about legislation he recently filed, "An Act Relative To Pension Divestment From Russia." The legislation calls upon Pension Reserves Investment Management to divest funds from companies that do business in...
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