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Regional Law Enforcement Training Taking Place in Cohasset
Cohasset Police will be hosting a training exercise today (11/8) in town. The training will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cohasset Harbor Inn at 124 Elm Street. Police and MetroLEC SWAT will be conducting regional training, no live ammo will be used....
Rockland Investigation Finds Sewer Commissioner Violated Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, and was Abusive Towards Officials
The Rockland Selectmen released findings of an investigation into conduct by Sewer Commissioner, Charles Heshion. During Tuesday’s meeting posted on the WRPS Rockland YouTube channel, Selectman Chair Mike O’Loughlin read an executive summary provided by Town Counsel...
Stoughton Man Arraigned after Fatal Crash in Bridgewater
A Stoughton man has been arraigned on charges in connection to a fatal motor vehicle crash in Bridgewater. Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says 47-year-old Emmanuel Desrosiers of Stoughton is facing charges that include Motor Vehicle Homicide – OUI liquor, OUI...
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony Held in Marshfield
In Marshfield, a ceremony was held at the Veterans Memorial Park to recognize the 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks. Marshfield Director of Veterans Services, Carin Paulette, led the ceremony. “I think for a lot of people, there’s so many ties to who was...
Kingston Police Respond to Two Calls Involving Suspected Firearms in Town
Kingston Police were on the scene of two critical incidents in less than 12 hours. No serious injuries were reported, and a resident was arrested. Around 1 p.m. yesterday, Sergeant Detective Michael Skowyra says police responded to reports of a suicidal male who...
State Approves 18 Precincts for Plymouth
In Plymouth, every ten years, following the federal census, election district boundaries must be redrawn. Work on this project began last summer with Town Clerk Pearl Sears, former Town Clerk Laurence Pizer and a working group of residents assisting. The result is a...
Tour Historic King Caesar House Winter Wonderland Event
SATURDAY–SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11–12, 2–5 PM • PUBLIC TOURS OF DECORATED HISTORIC KING CAESAR HOUSE Public Tours For 50 years, volunteers have turned the historic King Caesar House into a winter wonderland to celebrate the holiday season. This year’s theme, GOLD, will...
Crews Called Out To Early Morning Fire In Plymouth
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Plymouth. Fire Chief Ed Bradley tells WATD News that shortly before 3 a.m. Monday they got a call about a fire at 296 Court St. Upon arrival crews saw a fire in a barrel that had caught the vinyl siding of the...
Weymouth Coat Drive Aims to Eclipse 3,000-Coat Mark
Weymouth resident Dennis Brooks is on a mission this winter – making sure that every kid in need has a coat. Two years ago, he organized the collection of 1,300 coats – and in five years, they've collected 2,700 coats. “I keep looking at the people who have needs, and...
The Morning Show: Mon., Dec. 6, 2021
Welcome to Monday! Welcome to a new week, the first full week of December. At 7:45, Diane Jordan joins for More Comfort Mondays. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston and More Comfort Mondays is designed to help you start the week with more comfort for...
The Morning Show: Tues., Dec. 7, 2021
Today is Tuesday. And today at 7:40 we will chat with Donald Deignan, PH.D., author of the new book, Shadow of Sacrifice: The True Story of a Pearl Harbor Survivor and his Nephew and Namesake. The book is available on Amazon. At 8:11 we chat with David Snell from ACT...
The Morning Show: Wed., Dec 8, 2021
It's Wednesday! Let's get right to the day! Our Wednesday constant, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, Amy Naples, checks in at 7:41 to give us the latest updates on business life and life in general in Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com It's...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Dec. 9, 2021
Welcome to Thursday! It's a busy one here on The South Shore's Morning News! Today at 7:41 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us to fill us in on the fun and festive holiday season in Quincy....
The Morning Show: Fri., Dec. 10, 2021
Happy Friday! Happy Name that Tune day with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. It's our Friday tradition at 7:11, your chance to test your classical music knowledge with the maestro himself! www.plymouthphil.org And what do we say about Friday? It's...
Meet Molly, our Pet of the Week!
Molly is a one year old Lab/German Shorthaired Pointer mix. She is strong, smart, excitable, and a very happy pup! The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter tell us Molly will require training as she’s lacking leash walking manners, can be jumpy and needs a little...
BELD Sells Internet Division To Comcast
The Braintree Electric Light Department has sold its internet business to Comcast. General Manager Bill Bottiggi released a statement saying a study concluded the publicly owned power utility and broadband internet provider would need to make a “major, multi-million...
Plymouth Town Manager Arrighi Resigns to Become Special Assistant to Acting Town Manager
In Plymouth, WATD has obtained the latest contract between the Town and Melissa Arrighi. The new employment agreement calls for Arrighi’s resignation as Town Manager and her appointment as Special Assistant to the Town Manager and Select Board, effective November...
FAA Announces Noise Reduction Plans For Areas Over Hull
There won’t be as much noise from planes flying over Hull. The Federal Aviation Administration announced they have implemented two air traffic procedure changes for Boston Logan International Airport that will reduce aircraft overflight noise. The first change, which...
Quincy Holds Menorah Lighting
The City of Quincy observed the fifth night of Chanukah on Thursday with a Menorah lighting. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton led the event in front of Quincy City Hall during a night that had a special historical...
Sullivan Discusses Rising COVID Numbers, Omicron Variant, Holiday Concerns
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, how hospitals are coping, and the Omicron variant.
Marshfield Community Christmas Seeking Donations
"Marshfield Community Christmas" is hard at work for another season --trying to make sure that every family that needs help for Christmas presents for their kids will get it. George Earle tells Christine James, they really count on the generosity of the community to...
Norwell Select Board Commends Police Detectives after Investigation into Youth Football Coach
In Norwell, the Select Board recognized two members of the police department for their efforts during a lengthy investigation. Detectives Sergeant Dan Dooley and Kayla Puricelli were commended for their investigative work that led to the conviction of 51-year-old...
Political Analyst Discusses Baker’s Decision Not To Run
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about Governor Charlie Baker's decision to not seek re-election.
Marshfield Harbormaster Discusses Upcoming Santa Visit
Marshfield Harbormaster Mike DiMeo speaks with WATD's Christine James about Santa's visit to Town Pier.
DA Rules Braintree Officers Justified In K-9 Kitt Shooting
An investigation has determined that Braintree Police officers were justified in their use of force during a shootout that left a police K-9 and a Brockton man dead. Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey’s Office announced they have completed his investigation...
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