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Scituate To Hold Special Town Meeting Tuesday Night
Town Administrator Jim Boudreau gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Scituate Special Town Meeting on Tuesday night. Photo Credit: Town of Scituate
Nor’easter To Impact South Shore
The South Shore is bracing for the first Nor’easter of the season as the region also marks the anniversary of another major storm. Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman tells WATD News that while there will be significant impacts in coastal areas, things won’t be as...
The Crew From HGTV’s ‘Houses With History’ Discusses Plymouth County Projects
The cast from the HGTV show "Houses With History", Jen MacDonald, Mike Lemieux, and Rich Soares, speak with WATD's Christine James about some episodes featuring homes in Plymouth County. The show airs Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. on HGTV. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Tonight on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci
MONDAY NIGHT TALK: OCT 18, 2021 State House Report with State Representative Joan Meschino Dave Wedge, Bestselling author and public relations for the city of Brockton will share details on an event this week celebrating the 70th anniversary of Heavyweight...
The Morning Show: Mon., Oct. 25, 2021
It's Monday! Let's dive in! 7:45: Diane Jordan brings us More Comfort Mondays for your body, mind and soul. Natural Body Works in Kingston. 8:11: Illustrator and ink evangelist Johanna Basford talks about her new book, 30 Days of Creativity: Draw, Color & Discover...
Here’s Johnny! Your newest family member awaits!
Meet Johnny! Sweet Johnny is an 8-month-old American Bulldog and Jack Russell Terrier mix puppy working hard on his confidence. This very scared pup is nervous around new people and new situations and needs a patient home up for some training. Our friends at Scituate...
The Morning Show: Tues., Oct. 26, 2021
Welcome to Tuesday! Today at 8:10 we'll chat with David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us for his tech talk segment where we learn the latest news and trends in the world of technology. www.actsmartit.com And every Tuesday at 8:41 we talk with the South...
The Morning Show: Wed., Oct. 27, 2021
Happy Wednesday! We're checking in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, this morning at 7:41. Track what the team is doing for the business community by visiting their website: www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:11 Tom Begley from...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Oct. 28, 2021
It’s time for our final “Walk of the Week” of the season with John Galluzzo! It's hard to believe we've walked for nearly three seasons now with John. Today he files his final report but don't forget you can always walk with John by tuning into his podcast. Like we do...
The Morning Show: Fri., Oct. 29, 2021
It's Halloween weekend! Have you stocked up on candy? Fun size or full size? Either way, enjoy this spooky weekend! Be sure to tune in at 7:11 Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. It's your chance to test your classical music...
Plymouth Planning Board Vice Chair Will Serve As Liaison to Board of Health
In Plymouth, creating a new position, the Planning Board names Vice Chair of the group, Birgitta Kuehn, liaison to the Board of Health. WATD's Bobbi Clark has the story: Birgitta Kuehn says the Planning Board has a long history of choosing members.. “…for...
Body of Missing N.H. Five-Year-old Elijah Lewis Believed to be Found in Abington
Investigators from New Hampshire and Massachusetts say they located the body of five-year-old Elijah “Eli” Lewis off Chestnut Street in Abington. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Chris Mason, Susan Morrell, a Senior...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Booster Shots
Brockton is continuing to deal with the COVID Pandemic. However, Mayor Robert Sullivan tells WATD News the situation has seen improvement at local hospitals. Sullivan also announced that the Shaw’s Center has been approved as a regional site for booster...
State Police Investigation in Abington Connected to Missing N.H. Five-Year-Old Elijah Lewis
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says based on information from New Hampshire police, they're investigating a wooded area along Chestnut Street in Abington. Cruz says this is related to the search of five-year-old Elijah Lewis. “Investigators and police from...
Plymouth Board Of Health Says Masks Required In All Town-Owned Buildings
In Plymouth, the Board of Health has issued a mask mandate in all town owned buildings. WATD's Bobbi Clark reports: Karen Keane is the town’s Director of Public Health. She says that the Board, looking at overall trends relative to the spread...
Police Activity on Chestnut St. In Abington
Abington Police are asking people to avoid the area near 500 Chestnut St. They say there is a police-related event taking place in the area but say "there is no public safety concern." However, people are being asked to "avoid this area for the time being." Photo...
Stay In Place Order Lifted At Brockton High School
A stay in place order has been lifted at Brockton High School. The Superintendent’s office says that on Friday morning they were alerted to a Snapchat post that showed a magazine clip in a student’s waistband. The student was pulled from class and the superintendent...
Abington, Surrounding Towns Respond to Fire at Union Point
The Abington Fire Department and surrounding towns responded to a fire at Union Point, the old South Weymouth Naval Air Station. Abington Deputy Fire Chief Jack Glynn says crews were dispatched around 7:57 p.m. “We initially dispatched, we weren’t sure what type of...
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Bridgewater
Bridgewater Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says a 20-year-old pedestrian was struck and seriously injured last night. Around 9 Tuesday night, a 9-1-1 call reported that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at the Bedford Street and Grove Street intersection. On...
The Action Team is Organizing a Sock Drive to Benefit Homeless People Across the Country
The Action Team, a Carver-based organization, is hosting its third sock drive to collect new socks for homeless people across the country. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report: Special Plympton Police Officer Laicey Ieronimo is organizing the drive, and has...
SEMLEC SWAT Team Called To Bridgewater Residence
The Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) SWAT Team was called to a home in Bridgewater Wednesday afternoon. Police Chief Christopher Delmonte says that plain clothes officers saw a subject wanted on firearms and other charges enter a house on...
Power Outage In Cohasset
A Wednesday morning power outage has been reported in Cohasset. National Grid says that roughly 20 people are without power in the Pleasant St. and James Ln. area. It is estimated that power will be restored around noon. Photo Credit: National Grid Facebook Page
Pembroke To Hold Special Town Meeting On Tuesday
Pembroke will be holding a Special Town Meeting Tuesday night and most of the nine warrant articles will involve fiscal issues. However, Town Manager Bill Chenard tells WATD News that one article in particular is likely to generate a great deal of debate and...
Plymouth Wraps Up Town Meeting
Plymouth wrapped up Fall Town Meeting on Saturday. Town Moderator Steven Trifletti tells WATD News that two particular issues dominated the discussion. This meeting was also held virtually. Trifletti says that any decisions regarding future...
Marshfield Special Town Meeting Approves Additional DPW Facility Funding, 17 Zoning Amendments
Zoning bylaw changes and funding for the DPW facility project were on the warrant for the Marshfield Fall Town Meeting. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says more funds are needed due to higher-than-expected construction costs. The bid for the project needed an...
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