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Sunday Conversation: 1.30.22
It’s tax time! If you’ve made a purchase in the last year, do you know what documents you need for taxes? https://youtu.be/9qfStFS-Io0
Feel Good Friday: 1/21/22
You may have heard an excerpt of Dr. Joe’s new book on the Dr. Joe Show on WATD. Mark’s feeling good about Joe's upcoming book release and sharing his ideas with others this week. https://youtu.be/Kkxd6vBL6DA
Sunday Conversation: 1.16.22
What is probate court and why do you want to avoid it? Listen here as Mark explains in simple terms what people mean when they say probate. https://youtu.be/xMxq2JaP3sk
Feel Good Friday: 1/14/22
Finally a long weekend is upon us. Today is a shout out to the school nurses for dealing with all the COVID craziness as best they can and doing the work to keep the schools chugging along. https://youtu.be/WuYr2CjOsfg
Webster Street in Marshfield Closed Near Senior Center Due to Gas Leak
Marshfield Police Lieutenant Artie Shaw says crews are responding to a gas leak reported on Webster Street between the Senior Center and Winslow Cemetery Road. Eversource is on scene, the company told Shaw that the situation is under control, and there is no danger of...
Cutler Calls For Pause In Collection Of Overpayments
State Representative Josh Cutler tells WATD's Dan McCready why he is calling for a pause in collecting from those who may have received overpayments for Unemployment Insurance. Photo Credit: mass.gov
Bill Would Increase Oversight At Veterans’ Homes
State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a bill that seeks to improve conditions at the state's two veterans' homes. Photo Credit: DCAMM
Feel Good Friday: 1.28.22
Need a new podcast to keep you busy during the storm? Elements of Stiles will introduce you to professionals in our local network and how they serve the community. https://youtu.be/OBv1w_kWLMc
Sending Valentine’s Day Cards Had its Start Right Here in Massachusetts
Love may have always been a part of Valentine's Day, but sending special cards had its start right here in Massachusetts. Christine James spoke with Peter Drummey, Chief Historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, about that special connection. ...
Plymouth Honor Student Calls for Halting Sale of Cruel Fur Products
In Plymouth, there aren’t any businesses that sell fur products and if Lauren Nessralla has her way there won’t be any, ever. A recent graduate of Plymouth North, and now an honors student at UMass Boston, she is the sponsor of Article 20, that would effectively stop...
Meet Stella Mae!
Thank you to our listener Geni for connecting us with a new-to-us organization called Animal Rescue Konnection. Animal Rescue Konnection works with people needing to re-home their dogs, shelters and animal control officers as well. Their speciality is working with...
Halt Holtec Standout Taking Place On Sunday
A standout will be hold on Sunday to protest potential plans by Holtec to release water from the now shutdown, Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station. Diane Turco, of Cape Downwinders, tells WATD News a wide array of groups will be taking part. Turco says such an...
Marshfield To Distribute COVID Testing Kits To Residents
The Town of Marshfield will be distributing COVID-19 test kits this weekend. Town Administrator Michael Maresco explained how the process works. Maresco tells WATD News they deliberately chose Superbowl weekend to do this. Maresco says this can...
Plymouth Board Of Health Votes To Lift Mask Mandate
Dr. Barry Potvin, chair of the Plymouth Board of Health, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Board's recent vote regarding the town's mask policy.
Fatal Shooting In Brockton
An investigation is underway following a shooting Thursday night in Brockton. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says Brockton Police and Massachusetts State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man outside 102 Ash Street in Brockton around 11...
Scenes From The Veterans Food Drive Thru
On Thursday another Veterans Food Drive Thru event took place outside the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/unYwVmFB28s
Sullivan Discusses Mask Mandates, Filming
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Christine James about the lifting of the statewide mask mandate for schools and the city's popularity with the entertainment industry.
On The Water in the Winter Safety Tips
Cold weather also means cold water but that doesn't mean people are staying away from enjoying the outdoors. Oscar Orringer, of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Air Patrol & Search & Rescue Operations, spoke to Christine James, and says there are rules to...
Boston Archdiocese Lifts Mask Mandate for Public Masses
Boston Archdiocese Lifts Mask Mandate for Public Masses BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — Face coverings will not be required during public Masses at Roman Catholic churches in the Boston area starting Feb. 28. The Archdiocese of Boston announced Thursday that priests, deacons,...
District Attorney Cruz on Effort to Combat Human Trafficking
Human trafficking is real, and it's not only happening in certain parts of the country, it's right here on the South Shore, too. WATD's Christine James spoke with Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz about the realities of Human Trafficking, and how law...
Fatal Fire in Abington
An early morning Abington fire has claimed the life of one person and sent another to the hospital. The call of fire came via a 9-1-1 call around 3:45 this morning. Fire crews arrived at 736 Linwood Street to find the home fully involved with heavy smoke and flame...
Bluegrass Night with WSU Bluegrass Band in Scituate
The Scituate Historical Society will hold a Bluegrass night with WSU Bluegrass Band at the GAR Hall 353 Country Way, Scituate on Saturday, February 19th at 7:00 pm . Burke's Alewerks will be on hand with a variety of ales for purchase. Harbor House of Pizza slices,...
State to Lift Mask Mandate for Public Schools
Massachusetts to lift public school mask mandate on Feb. 28 Feb 9, 2022 Students and staff at public schools in Massachusetts will no longer have to wear face coverings while indoors starting Feb. 28. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner...
Veterans’ Voice Food Drive-Thru Thursday at WATD Studios
The crew from Veterans' Voice on WATD will once again be outside broadcast house Thursday for another Food Drive-Thru, all are welcome. Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso tells WATD News that they’ll be providing food for four legged family members as well....
Rockland Distributing Free COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Tests to Residents on Saturday
The town of Rockland will be distributing free COVID-19 tests to residents. Town Administrator Douglas Lapp says the rapid antigen tests are from iHealth. The town received 12,600 tests from the Plymouth County Commissioners. “The Town is extremely grateful that the...
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