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Columbian Square Intersection Upgrade in the Works
Big changes are coming to the Columbian Square intersection in Weymouth. Weymouth has hired engineering firm Green International Affiliates to head the project to redesign and make massive safety improvements to the intersection. Engineer for Green International Bill...
Feel Good Friday Segment: 12/10/21
Feel Good Friday segment on WATD With Mark Stiles of Stiles Law, every Friday morning at 9:10 on The South Shore's Morning News with Rob Hakala. Help support your local businesses from last Friday's segment, listen in on this important topic of how you can do your...
New Acting Town Manager and New Special Assistant in Plymouth, But at What Price?
In Plymouth, there is a Select Board meeting tonight, Melissa Arrighi, due to complete her contract as Town Manager next July, is now Special Assistant to the Acting Town Manager and Select Board. Planning Director Lee Hartmann is now Acting Town Manager, but at...
The Action Team’s Sock Drive Collects More than 4,400 Pairs
The Action Team, a Carver-based organization, has completed its third sock drive. Founder Laicey Ieronimo said they collected 4,418 pairs of socks. “It is sometimes an overwhelming feeling, just knowing how many people these events can impact, or hopefully impact in a...
Pembroke Student Accused of Making Threats at High School
In Pembroke, a 15-year-old student is facing charges after they were accused of bringing a weapon to school. Police Lieutenant Wendy LaPierre says police responded to the high school on Friday. School administrators said the student made threats to three other...
Braintree Man Facing Multiple Charges after String of Incidents in Marshfield
Marshfield Police say a Braintree man exposed himself at a store, got kicked out of a restaurant, and drove under the influence before he was arrested. Police Chief Phil Tavares says 31-year-old Scott Williams was arrested on Saturday. Around 8 p.m., police responded...
Home Sales Slow Down In Plymouth County
Plymouth Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Dan McCready an overview of the latest real estate numbers.
Boston Man Arrested Following Assault At Quincy Center Station
A Boston man has been arrested following an attack on an elderly man at Quincy Center Station. MBTA Transit Police say that at around 2:30 p.m. Friday officers responded to a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers found a 92-year-old man bleeding from his head...
Tonight on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci
GUESTS FOR MONDAY NIGHT TALK - DEC. 13, 2021 State Representatives Matt Muratore & Kathy LaNatra stop by to provide a State House Report that features updates on the governor's race, decommissioning of Pilgrim, ARPA Funding, re-district, the 2023 Budget and much...
Kitty Cat Needs a Home
Say hello to Kitty Cat! Kitty Cat is looking for her PURRfect FURever home! She is a gorgeous, 6 year old cat who would love to live in an adult, cat savvy home with one or two quiet people. Kitty Cat came to our friends at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern...
The Morning Show: Mon., Dec. 13, 2021
Welcome to a new week! We're half way through December already. This is a stressful time of year for many which means it's a great time to check in with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works for More Comfort Mondays. Each Monday at 7:45 Diane joins to help us bring more...
The Morning Show: Tues., Dec. 14, 2021
Happy Tuesday! Every Tuesday at 8:41 we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce, and joining us is the President & CEO, Peter Forman, with the latest Chamber happenings. www.southshorechamber.org We’ll have another great prize from The Curtain House on Route...
The Morning Show: Wed., Dec. 15, 2021
Welcome to Wednesday! It's our mid-week show when we check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director, of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com The Duxbury Senior Center is hosting an acting camp in January with South Shore Director and...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Dec. 16, 2021
Hello Thursday, it's you! Time to check in for our Quincy report at 7:41 with Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11, President & CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank, Bob Terravecchia, stops by...
The Morning Show: Fri., Dec. 17, 2021
It's Friday! We're here for it! And so is Steven, maestro of the Plymouth Phil, who joins us Fridays at 7:10 for the classical version of Name That Tune! What music has Steven curated for us this week? Be sure to tune in and find out! And it's not a Friday without our...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Rising COVID Numbers, Booster Shots
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about rising COVID numbers in the city, how hospitals are coping, and the importance of booster shots. Photo Credit: Governor's Office
Rescued Turtles Fly Out of Marshfield Airport Headed for Rehabilitation
Over 70 turtles flying out of the Marshfield Airport this morning for warm weather and rehabilitation. WATD's Ed Perry has the story.
WATD Hosts Veterans Food Drive & Gift Collection
The Veterans Food Drive Thru on Thursday was also a gift collection for the Brockton VA. https://youtu.be/c6pyiXj3ENk
Plympton Police Hosting Stuff-a-Cruiser Event Saturday
The Plympton Police Department is hosting a stuff-a-cruiser event to benefit the Plymouth Area Coalition. The event takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Police Station, located at 7 Palmer Road. Police Sergeant Matthew Ahl said this is the third year...
Marshfield Community Christmas Telethon This Friday Night
Marshfield Community Christmas Vice President Michael Maresco speaks with WATD's Christine James about their Telethon which will be taking place Friday night.
DA Cruz Discusses Safe Streets
A meeting Wednesday night in Brockton and it was all about "Safe Streets" Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz shared details with Christine James.
Car Pulled From Hanson Pool
A car was pulled from a Hanson pool Sunday night. Fire Chief Jerome Thompson says the motor vehicle crash took place at the corner of E. Washington St. and Winter St. shortly before midnight. Crews arrived on scene to find the car had left the roadway, crashed through...
Kingston Police Arrest Three People after Calls for Knife Fight
Kingston Police say three people were arrested after calls for a knife fight. Police say they responded around 2 p.m. yesterday to an area between the Cancun Restaurant and the Baymont Inn Hotel at 149 Main Street. Officers gathered witness statements, video evidence,...
Veterans Food Drive Thru And Gift Collection To Take Place At WATD
Another Veterans Food Drive Thru will be taking place Thursday afternoon at the WATD Studios in Marshfield. Veterans Voice Host Gregg Brasso outlines what types of items will be handed out. Brasso says all are welcome, no registration is required and...
Norwell Police Update on Earlier Police Activity in Town
Norwell Police say agents from Homeland Security, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and Norwell Police executed a federal search warrant at a private residence in Norwell. Norwell Police say the investigation is ongoing, and they are unable to comment further at...
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