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Jury Finds Allen Warner Guilty on All Charges in Connection to 2018 Marshfield Murder
by Lenny Rowe | Mar 4, 2022 | News
Allen Warner, 51, at Plymouth Superior Court. Pool photo: Joe Difazio, The Patriot Ledger. A jury found a Rockland man guilty of murder and six other charges in connection to the 2018 killing of his soon-to-be ex-wife in Marshfield. At Plymouth Superior Court, a jury...
Plymouth FinCom Member Cites Pattern of Inappropriate Conduct by Some Select Board Members
by WATD Web Editor | Mar 4, 2022 | News
A WATD editorial written and voiced by Robert Zupperoli. In background submitted to WATD, Zupperoli writes he has been a life-long resident of the town of Plymouth. He currently serves as a member of Plymouth’s Advisory and Finance Committee, a position which he was...
Plymouth Town Meeting To Convene on April 2nd Virtually, But It Might Not Continue
by Bobbi Clark | Mar 4, 2022 | News
PLYMOUTH TOWN MEETING TO CONVENE ON APRIL 2ND, BUT IT MIGHT NOT CONTINUE In Plymouth, Town Meeting is scheduled to be a virtual one held on April 2nd. In fact, the Select Board, on the recommendation of Town Moderator Steven Triffletti, voted 3 to 2 early last...
Woman Fatally Struck by Vehicle on Route 18 in Abington
by Lenny Rowe | Mar 3, 2022 | News
State and Abington Police are investigating after a woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Abington. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says around 7 p.m. last night, Abington police received a call on Route 18, near 1540 Bedford Street, reporting a...
Legislators Urge Treasurer to Divest Russian Business Assets
by Christine James | Mar 3, 2022 | News
State Rep Matt Muratore of Plymouth tells Christine James, Massachusetts needs to stand in solidarity with the residents of Ukraine. He's calling on State Treasurer Deb Goldberg to divest all Russian business assets from the state pension fund. Muratore was one of 58...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Potholes, and Basketball
by Dan McCready | Mar 3, 2022 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert SUllivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about falling COVID numbers, potholes, and high school basketball. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Creed Discusses State Of The Union Address
by Dan McCready | Mar 2, 2022 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready his thoughts on President Joe Biden's State of the Union Address Tuesday night. Photo Credit: White House Twitter Feed
Feel Good Friday: 2.25.22 at 9:10 a.m. with Rob Hakala
by Mariel Reed | Feb 28, 2022 | News
Feel Good Friday is two years old! And what a crazy two years it has been. Thanks for listening!
Sunday Conversation: 2.27.22
by Mariel Reed | Feb 28, 2022 | News
Could mediation be a better option over litigation? Mark thinks so. Listen to this week’s episode to hear why.
State Rep. Files Bill Banning Sale of Russian Products
by Christine James | Feb 28, 2022 | News
State Rep Patrick Kearney of Scituate has filed a bill with the Massachusetts House of Representatives "An Act Banning the purchase and consumption of products made in Russia" Kearney says "Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine is an attack on democracy everywhere" ...
The Morning Show: Monday, 2/28/22
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Monday. Let's chat with our friends. Up first at 7:45 is Diane Jordan with More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and her work's mission is to bring more comfort to our body, mind and soul. The Plymouth Rotary Virtual...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, 3/1/22
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Tuesday. Let's chat with our friends. Tech Talk with David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, Tuesdays at 8:10. David joins us his each week to fill us in on the latest technology news and trends to help keep us safe online. www.actsmartit.com Every...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, 3/2/22
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Wednesday. It's time to talk to our friends. First at 7:41 Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in for an update on life in Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com And it's not Friday, it's Wednesday at 8:11 and Steven...
The Morning Show: Thursday, 3/3/22
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Thursday. Let's talk to our friends. First let's check-in with Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, at 7:41. We'll chat all things Quincy and find out what's on Tim's mind and his agenda this week....
The Morning Show: Friday, 3/4/22
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 28, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Friday. Let's chat with our friends. Tune in for Name That Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:10 each and every Friday. This is when Steven will test your classical music knowledge and you never know, their may be a prize involved!...
Meet Milo the senior puggle
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 28, 2022 | Pet of the Week
Meet Milo. Milo is a senior puggle who is 14-years-old. This guy has been through a lot of change recently. He is looking for a calm home to help him feel more stable and loved. Our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter tell us Milo is a good guy. It may take a bit of...
Masks Off and In-Person Meetings OK’d in Plymouth But Caution Advised
by Bobbi Clark | Feb 27, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, at a meeting of the Board of Health on the 23rd, the group took up the matter of the mask mandate in effect at Town Hall other town-owned buildings and the return to in-person meetings of town boards and committees. Bobbi Clark has more: Dr....
Ye Olde WATD Ruler Report
by Dan McCready | Feb 25, 2022 | News
On February 25, 2022 another winter storm rolled through the South Shore and Dan McCready brought out Ye Olde WATD Ruler to get a measurement of snow totals. https://youtu.be/jv7g6GNkhmU
Solution in Sight for Veteran Couple after Oil Tank Leak at Wareham Home
by Christine James | Feb 25, 2022 | News
A young veteran and his pregnant wife, Brain and Emmaline Proctor, were in danger of losing their Wareham home due to a leaky oil tank. They now have a solution in sight. Christine James spoke with Brian Proctor on Friday morning.
Testimony Continues in Allen Warner Trial
by Lenny Rowe | Feb 25, 2022 | News
The murder trial for Allen Warner has been taking place at Plymouth Superior Court. On Thursday, jurors in the case heard from witnesses that were driving on Route 3A in Marshfield, near where the murder occurred in 2018. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report: ...
Keating Discusses Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
by Dan McCready | Feb 24, 2022 | News
As Russia’s full blown assault against Ukraine continues, many are wondering how long the nation can hold on. While the situation is a grave concern, Congressman Bill Keating tells WATD News it’s unlikely American will intervene militarily. Keating says...
Chief Meterologist Rob Gilman Discusses Winter Storm
by Dan McCready | Feb 24, 2022 | News
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman speaks with Dan McCready about the storm that's expect to hit the area on Friday. Photo Credit: Ready.gov
Virtual Auction Helps Support Your Community
by Mariel Reed | Feb 23, 2022 | South Shore Events
The Rotary Club of Plymouth presents their 27th Annual Auction online occurring between February 28th thru March 13th. Once again they will be holding the auction virtually.
Group Calls For Change To Construction Plans At Plymouth Marina
by Dan McCready | Feb 23, 2022 | News
Jessica McHugh, of the Bradford Area Commission, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about concerns regarding plans for the Plymouth Marina. Photo Credit: The Bradford Area Commission
Trooper Injured Following Crash In Marshfield
by Dan McCready | Feb 23, 2022 | News
A Massachusetts State Police trooper was injured following a head on crash in Marshfield Tuesday night. The State Police Association of Massachusetts says that the crash took place at around 11:30 p.m. on Standish St. when the trooper, who was heading home, was struck...
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