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The Morning Show: Tues., Sept. 28, 2021
Are you familiar with Leadership South Shore? It was established in 2016 by South Shore Bank in partnership with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and today at 7:41 Rob will talk with founder Jim Dunphy about the program and why great leadership is so important....
The Morning Show: Wed., Sept. 29, 2021
Time to talk Arts! It’s the final Wednesday of the month and that means our “Hats off to the Arts” segment with Peggy Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts. Peg fills us in on all the programs and events at 7:10. www.artsplymouth.org Today at 7:40 Amy Naples,...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Sept. 30, 2021
Happy Thursday! Let's hit the trails with John Galluzzo at 6:56 for our Walk of the Week! Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us today at 7:40 for our Quincy update. Keep up online at www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11...
The Morning Show: Fri., Oct. 1, 2021
Welcome to the weekend, and welcome to the first of October! He's back! Steven Karidoyanes joins us once again at 7:10 for Name That Tune - the classical edition! Be sure to listen in to test your classical musical knowledge with Stephen, conductor of the Plymouth...
The Action Team Donates Care Packages to Local Police, Fire Departments
The Action Team, a Carver-based organization, donated care packages to local police and fire departments to help children in traumatic situations. WATD's Lenny Rowe files this report: Plympton Special Police Officer Laicey Ieronimo coordinated the effort, where more...
Child Struck By School Bus In Braintree
A child was hospitalized after being struck by a bus near a Braintree school. Braintree Police say that at approximately 2:40 p.m. Friday they received several 911 calls reporting a serious motor vehicle collision between a Braintree Public Schools bus and a child in...
Marshfield Launches Community EMS Program for Accessible Care
The Town of Marshfield is kicking off its new Community EMS program with a BBQ for veterans and seniors Friday (9/24). Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says this is a mobile platform to provide accessible services to residents. He says as a one-stop shop, the Fire Department...
Weymouth Irish Heritage Parade, Festival Returns Sunday
While initially canceled twice due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers of the Weymouth Irish Heritage Parade and festival are hoping the third time’s the charm. Weymouth Councilor-at-Large Fred Happel, the co-chair and event’s founder says the parade is set to...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Hospitalizations
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID Numbers in the city, as well as patient numbers in the hospitals, and an upcoming mural unveiling. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Rally Planned in Plymouth Against the Plymouth County Correctional Facility
Numerous groups are planning a rally and march in Plymouth to demand the closure of the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. The FANG Collective from Rhode Island – (Fighting Against Natural Gas) is among the groups taking part. Arely Diaz is one of the organizers....
Massport, FAA Holding Virtual Forum on Logan Airport Flightpaths
Officials from Massport and the Federal Aviation Administration will join a public forum tonight for discussion on flightpaths around Logan Airport. An RNAV study was conducted after community concerns around new flight paths – particularly near Hull. Working with...
Man Arrested In Connection With Stabbing In Brockton
A Brockton man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing. Brockton Police say they received a call a little after 9:15 p.m. Tuesday reporting a stabbing at 103 Main St. Brockton Fire and Brewster Ambulance treated the victim, identified as a 32-year-old man from...
Halifax Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
Halifax was able to wrap up Special Town Meeting Tuesday night after it had to be continued from the previous week. There were 19 articles on the warrant but Town Administrator Charlie Seelig says one generated more debate than the others. However, but...
South Shore Area Restaurateurs Say Despite Challenges, Outdoor Dining Saved Them
In Plymouth, outdoor dining and the often competing needs of restaurant owners and the municipalities that host them—topped the agenda of a round table discussion at Plymouth Town Hall on Tuesday. The event convened by Senator Susan Moran and Representative Tackey...
Kingston Man Injured In Middleborough Crash
A motorcyclist sustained life threatening injuries following a crash in Middleborough. Police Chief Joseph Perkins says that shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday officers and fire crews responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash near 83 Plymouth St. First responders...
One Person Injured after Two-Vehicle Crash in Plympton
In Plympton, one person had to be extricated from an overturned vehicle after a crash on Route 58. Fire Captain John Sjostedt says they responded to the intersection of Palmer Road and Center Street around 2:30 yesterday afternoon. The Jaws of Life were used to...
Rockland Student Councils Organizing Pink Out Day for Breast Cancer Awareness
An annual tradition returns to the Rockland schools, with Pink Out Day taking place Friday to support breast cancer awareness. WATD's Lenny Rowe files this report: The Rockland Middle and High School Student Government Councils are organizing the event, and...
Plymouth County Commissioners Release Six Million in Cares Act Funds, Commissioner Hanley Steps Aside as Chair
In Plymouth, County Commissioners, at their recent meeting, announce the release of an additional six million dollars in Cares Act funds to the twenty-seven municipalities that make up Plymouth County. Bobbi Clark has more: County Administrator Frank Basler...
Family Displaced after Fire at Marshfield Village Apartments
There were no injuries reported, but a family was displaced after a fire at the Village Apartments in Marshfield. Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says the fire took place in Building 3 Sunday afternoon. Numerous people called 9-1-1 to report the fire, and Marshfield crews...
The Morning Show: Mon., Sept. 20, 2021
Welcome Monday! Here we go. Let's check in with Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, at 7:45 for More Comfort Mondays, brining more comfort to your body, mind and soul. At 8:41 Rob talks with bestselling author and high school history teacher...
The Morning Show: Tues., Sept. 21, 2021
Hey, hey, it's Tuesday! And at 8:10 David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. joins us for his tech talk segment. Every week we learn about the latest tech news and tech trends to help keep us - and our information - safe! If you miss our chat with David you can catch up on his...
The Morning Show: Wed., Sept. 22, 2021
Welcome to Wednesday! Let's check in with Amy Naples from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:40 to find out about all the amazing events and happenings in Plymouth. Keep up at plymouthchamber.com/. Time to chat with Brian Comer from Movement Mortgage of...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Sept. 23, 2021
Welcome to Thursday! We'll step off on the right foot at 6:56 with the Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo. 7:40 the phone rings in the studio and it's Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, filling us in on the latest Quincy...
The Morning Show: Fri., Sept. 24, 2021
Happy Friday! It's 7:10 and it's time to Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic! www.plymouthphil.org At 8:10 local author Michael Foy joins us once again on the broadcast to tell us about his new book called “Roswell meets Noir“. It’s...
Flynn the Yorkie-Poo is waiting for you!
Meet Flynn! Flynn is a 5 year old male Yorkie-Poo who weighs 16 pounds. Our friends at Yorkies Inc. tell us Flynn needs to be an only dog with no children in the house as he has not been raised with children. Flynn has been living with two other dogs who he really...
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