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Plympton Fire Department Contest for Kids Highlights Fire Safety Week
The Plympton Fire Department is sponsoring a contest for kids to make videos related to "Fire Safety Week". Captain John Sjostedt shared details with Christine James. For details visit The Plympton Fire Department on Facebook, CLICK HERE.
Presentation Night Taking Place Ahead Of Town Meeting In Plymouth
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Presentation Night airing at 6 p.m. on PAC TV.
19th Annual Haunted House at the Alden House in Duxbury
Something Magic is Brewing at Alden House! Ride your broomstick over to the Alden House Historic Site for a spooktacular night of family fun, Friday and Saturday, October 22 & 23, 5-9 pm. This year's Haunted House event includes haunted tours of the historic Alden...
Coast Guard Will Keep Scituate Station Open
A Coast Guard Station in Scituate will remain open. Congressman Stephen Lynch released a joint statement from himself, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Edward Markey, and Congressman Bill Keating saying that the United States Coast Guard has “decided to maintain...
Abington/State Police Searching for Missing Person
Redrawing of Plymouth’s Precinct Map Raises Questions
Redrawing of Plymouth's Precinct Map Raises Questions. In Plymouth, the town’s 15 precincts are being redrawn based on the latest federal census. Former Town Clerk Laurence Pizer, and current Clerk Pearl Sears have been working with a group, consisting mainly of town...
Barn Day Features Pony Rides, Pumpkin Decorating, a Petting Zoo and Fun
Support the Duxbury High School Cheerleading team at Barn Day! On Saturday, October 2nd from 10 - 2 PM enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating and more.
Cohasset Resident Victim of Swatting Hoax Overnight
Cohasset resident victim of "Swatting" hoax overnight. Christine James spoke with Police Chief Bill Quigley: "Cohasset Police received a 9-1-1 call at about 12:20 am on Friday, October 1, 2021. The caller reported that he was armed with a pistol and rifle and...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Hospitalizations
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID Numbers in the city and how hospitals are treating patients. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Rockland Organizations Partner for Union Street Fall Festival on October 9
The Rockland Farmer’s Market, REiMAGINE ROCKLAND, and the Rockland Recreation Department are teaming up for a day of activities in the center of town on October 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. This is the inaugural fall festival in town -- Union Street will be lined with more than...
Alarm Testing Being Conducted At Milton Academy
Milton Academy will be testing their emergency notification system on Wednesday. The school’s Campus Safety Department says the test will be taking place from 10 a.m. – 10:20 a.m. and the test will include using the external speaker on top of Ware Hall located at the...
Pembroke ZBA Member says River Marsh 40B Applicants Not in Compliance with State
The Pembroke Zoning Board of Appeals met to consider the River Marsh 40B project, and granted a continuance. River Marsh, LLC is proposing a 56-unit development in 16 town-house style buildings on Water Street. During Tuesday’s meeting, ZBA member Arthur Boyle wanted...
Duxbury Police say Home Struck by Bullet on Chandler Street
Duxbury police say a home was struck by a bullet on Chandler Street this afternoon. Duxbury Police Chief Stephen McDonald says they responded to the scene around noon -- a homeowner on Chandler Street said a bullet went through a wall. While searching for witnesses,...
Falmouth Man Arrested In Connection With Stabbing In Bourne
A Falmouth man is custody following a stabbing in Bourne. Bourne Police say that at approximately 5:45 p.m. Monday officers were dispatched to Clover Paving, at 584 MacArthur Blvd., for a report of a male that was stabbed by another employee. Officers arrived on scene...
Marshfield State of the Town Recap
Town Administrator Michael Maresco gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Marshfield's State of the Town Address.
Handgun Taken From Quincy Student
A handgun was confiscated from a student in Quincy Monday morning. Superintendent Kevin Mulvey says a student at the GOALS program was found to be in possession of a weapon, specifically a handgun, and was quickly removed to an administrative area of the building. The...
Red Line Train Derailed At Broadway Station
There has been a derailment on the Red Line. MBTA officials say the derailment took place at Broadway station around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday Shuttle buses have been called to replace service between JFK/UMass and Park St. Commuters are being told to expect delays as...
State Extends School Mask Mandate Another Month
Massachusetts extends school mask mandate another month. MALDEN, Mass. (AP) — State education officials have extended Massachusetts’ public school indoor mask mandate an extra month. State Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley said Monday the mandate that applies to...
Abington Selectmen Uphold Removal of Three Conservation Commission Members
After a lengthy executive session, the Abington Board of Selectmen voted to uphold the removal of three members from the Conservation Commission. During an August meeting, the board voted to remove Karen Bowen, Joanne Demack-Harding, and Jim Dombrowski. New member...
Organizers of Marshfield’s Community Rib Cook-Off Recap Event, Discuss Programs Through McKinney-Vento
Organizers of the Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off, Stephen Halko-Sheehan and Robert Kjellman joined WATD’s Christine James to discuss the results from their 13th annual event. They were joined by Robynne Ryan Lambert from McKinney-Vento, who says their program helps...
Tonight’s Guest Line-up on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci
Tonight starting at 6:15 on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci: Visit Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci State House Report with State Rep Matt Muratore Local business owner Peter L. Brown, who is also a board member with the Pilgrim Hall Museum, will discuss the...
Plymouth Selectman Harry Helm Calls for Transparency in Redistricting Process
In Plymouth, every ten years, following the federal census, election district boundaries must be redrawn. To that end, former Town Clerk Laurence Pizer and current Clerk Pearl Sears worked with a group, made up chiefly of town employees. This is to redraw the town’s...
Third Time’s the Charm for Weymouth Irish Heritage Day
Twice postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the third time was the charm for Weymouth Irish Heritage Day festivities. Hundreds of people lined Union Street for the parade. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report: The Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and...
Betty Lou is Looking for You!
Say hello to sweet baby Betty Lou! Betty is a 2 year old Pit Mix, who weighs about 55 pounds. Betty Lou was returned to Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue due to no fault of her own. She’s been working on overcoming her fears with the team and she is now ready for...
The Morning Show: Mon., Sept. 27, 2021
Welcome to Monday! The final Monday, and the final few days, of September. It's true, time is flying by! This morning Diane Jordan: More Comfort Mondays, will be in her usual spot at 7:45. Diane is the owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston. Today at 8:41 Rob talks...
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