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New Year’s Bonfire at Weir River Farm
by Mariel Reed | Jan 3, 2022 | South Shore Events
Help us ring in the New Year with a celebratory winter bonfire! Warm your hands by the fire, sip hot drinks, enjoy dinner or a warm snack from Mom on the Go and Cruisin’ Cabby Shack food trucks, and grab a drink from Stellwagen Beer. If you have one, instead of...
Plymouth Board of Health Sets Short Term Rental Registration Requirements
by Bobbi Clark | Jan 3, 2022 | News
In Plymouth, the Department of Public health is aware that there are at least 300 short term rental properties in town because that’s the number registered with the state. But the Department’s voluntary registration program shows only about 70 such properties. So a...
For the Love of Lola
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 2, 2022 | Pet of the Week
Say Hola to Lola! Lola is a very sweet 9-year-old female Yorkie who weighs 6.5 lbs. Lola’s owner had to go into assisted living and the family member who took her in has a larger playful dog who is a bit too much for Lola. So Lola's caretakers reached out to our...
The Morning Show: Mon., Jan. 3, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 2, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy New Year! Let's start the year off by adding more comfort to our body, mind and soul with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston. Diane joins us at 7:45 for More Comfort Mondays each and every Monday. Our Pet of the Week feature continues in the new year...
The Morning Show: Tues., Jan. 4, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 2, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Time to take on Tuesday. And we're covering it all today. At 7:55 technology reporter Andrea Smith joins us from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas with a preview of what to expect from the tech world in 2022. From the latest in gaming to smart home...
The Morning Show: Wed., Jan. 5, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 2, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Wednesday. This is our day to check in with: Amy Naples at 7:41: Amy is the Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce and always gives us the skinny on what's going on with the local business community. Brian Comer at 9:22: Brian, with...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Jan. 6, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 2, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Thursday is upon us. Let's get down to business. Here's our guest line-up today: 7:41 - Quincy Chamber of Commerce President & Executive Director Tim Cahill joins with a rundown of events in the city of Presidents. 8:10 - Our weekly check-in with Coastal Heritage...
The Morning Show: Fri., Jan. 7, 2022
by Lisa Azizian | Jan 2, 2022 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to the weekend! Here's our rundown for today: 7:10 - Name That Tune, the classical edition, with Steven Karidoyanes of the Plymouth Philharmonic! 8:10 - Girl Scout Cookie sales are upcoming and we'll get a preview of the Duxbury Girl Scouts sales with Joan...
Political Analyst Looks At The Big Stories From 2021
by Dan McCready | Dec 31, 2021 | News
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about the big political stories from the past year and what could be ahead for 2022.
Carver Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges For Plymouth Man
by Dan McCready | Dec 31, 2021 | News
A Plymouth man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Carver. Massachusetts State Police say that shortly after 11 p.m. on December 22, a Trooper on patrol on Tremont St. saw a black Chrysler 300 traveling at 70 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone....
Nero’s Law Sponsor Provides Bill Update
by Christine James | Dec 30, 2021 | News
After lawmakers on Beacon Hill passed Nero's Law, a bill to allow for the humane transportation and medical attention of police K-9's, WATD News caught up with house sponsor State Rep. Steve Xiarhos for an update. Credit: Yarmouth Police Dept.
State Sen. O’Connor Looks Back On 2021
by Christine James | Dec 29, 2021 | News
State Senator Patrick O'Connor speaks with Christine James about the goings on in 2021 and what the legislature is working on for 2022. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Scituate Looks Back At 2021
by Dan McCready | Dec 29, 2021 | News
Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the challenges and accomplishments in 2021.
Downing Drops Out Of Governor’s Race
by WATD Web Editor | Dec 28, 2021 | News
The first Democrat to formally announce a run for governor in Massachusetts says he is dropping out of the race. Former state Sen. Ben Downing said in a statement Tuesday he is dropping out of the 2022 election because his campaign simply does not have the financial...
Two Facing Drug Charges Following Brockton Drug Investigation
by Dan McCready | Dec 28, 2021 | News
Two people are facing drug charges following their arrests in Brockton on Monday. Brockton Police say detectives with their Narcotics Unit and Gang Unit executed a search warrant for 196 Florence St. where they found more than half a kilo of cocaine and more than ten...
A Look Back On 2021 In Marshfield
by Dan McCready | Dec 28, 2021 | News
Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco speaks with Dan McCready about the challenges and accomplishments in 2021 and their goals for the new year.
Three Facing Gun,Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop In Randolph
by Dan McCready | Dec 28, 2021 | News
Three people are facing charges following a traffic stop in Randolph. Massachusetts State Police say that at around 2:30 a.m. on December 17 Troopers observed a white Subaru Forester with a defective taillight make several marked lanes violations on Route 93 in...
Plymouth Narrowing Down Search for New Town Manager
by Mariel Reed | Dec 27, 2021 | News
In Plymouth, the committee appointed by the Select Board to assist the personnel consultant, Bernard Lynch in the search for a new town manager, has narrowed down its search. Bobbi Clark has more: Former Selectman David Malaguti, a member the search...
FRRACS Appeal Rejected
by Dan McCready | Dec 27, 2021 | News
Alice Arena, of Fore River Residents Against The Compressor Station, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about some recent court decisions.
State Rep Looks Back On 2021
by Dan McCready | Dec 27, 2021 | News
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about legislative accomplishments in 2021.
The Morning Show: Mon., Dec. 27, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Dec 27, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
We meet again, Monday. Let's check in with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for More Comfort Monday. More Comfort Monday, our chance to bring more comfort to our body, mind and soul - a great way to kick off the new week. At 9:22 today we'll...
The Morning Show: Tues., Dec. 28, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Dec 27, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Tuesday, here you are. Let's catch up with David Snell from ACTSmart I.T. in Wareham at 8:10. David's Tech Talk centers on the latest technology news and trends. A perfect partner to help keep us safe online. At 8:40 Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of...
The Morning Show: Wed., Dec. 29, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Dec 27, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome, Wednesday. Time to check in with Amy Naples from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:41 for our wrap up and look to the new year. And today we'll chat with Brian Comer from Movement Mortgage. What'll the rates do in the new year? We'll get a pulse...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Dec. 30, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Dec 27, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello, Thursday. We meet again. Today we'll check in with Bob Terravecchia, CEO & President of Coastal Heritage Bank, at 8:10. At 8:40 we'll talk to our golf reporter Liza "Goldie" Churchill for the latest news and trends from the golf world.
The Morning Show: Fri., Dec. 31, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Dec 27, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's New Year's Eve! Happy New Year to all of our wonderful listeners and client partners. May the new year bring you happiness and health. Today we'll chat with the Maestro one more time in 2021 today at 7:10 for Name That Tune, the classical edition. We'll bid...
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