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Duxbury Wine & Food Festival Celebrates Oktoberfest
Duxbury's 8th Annual Oktoberfest is on Saturday, September 25th from 4 - 8 PM at the Historic Winslow House in Marshfield. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, School Buses
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the rising COVID numbers in the city, how hospitals are coping, and school bus challenges.
Italian Cultural Festival at the Marshfield Fairgrounds
Enjoy the traditions that Italy has to offer—right here in Marshfield, MA! CELEBRATE ITALIAN CULTURE WITH FLAVORFUL FOOD, DRINKS, ARTISANS, ARTISTS, VENDORS, AND MUSIC FROM ITALIAN MUSICIANS. Italian culture includes a wide range of categories from food to art and...
Professional Hockey Players, Local Police Partner for Hold the Line Charity
At Thayer Academy in Braintree, professional hockey players joined local police officers on the ice for the third Hold the Line Foundation hockey game on September 1. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report.
Hydrant Flushing In West Bridgewater Wednesday Night
Officials in West Bridgewater say Hydrant Flushing will be taking place Wednesday evening from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The operation will be taking place on, Crescent, Copper Beech, Oakwood, West, Prospect, W Center, Manley, and United. Officials say there will be some...
Unofficial Results from Brockton’s Preliminary Election
Unofficial results from Brockton’s preliminary election. In Brockton’s preliminary election, Mayor Robert Sullivan topped the ballot with 4,236 votes (70.98%). Tina Cardoso had 1,330 votes (22.29%). Cardoso and Sullivan will face off in the Mayor’s race during the...
Family of Maura Murray Waiting for Answers after Bone Fragments Found Near Loon Mountain
Hanson native Maura Murray, was last seen after a car accident in New Hampshire, in 2004. Her family has never stopped looking for her. An investigation into human bone fragments recently found in the area of Loon Mountain, in New Hampshire, has them waiting to see if...
Paulie Veneto Completes 219-Mile Journey to Ground Zero in Honor of 9/11 Flight Attendants
Photo via PauliesPush.com. Paulie Veneto completed a 219-mile journey, where he pushed a beverage cart from Boston to Ground Zero in New York in honor of flight crew members who died on 9/11. After 22 days, the 62-year-old Braintree man reached his destination on...
Rockland Voters Approve McCarthy Farm Purchase, Floodplain Bylaws at Special Town Meeting
Floodplain bylaws and a 36-acre open space purchase headlined the warrant for Rockland’s Special Town Meeting. Voters approved the purchase of the former McCarthy Farm property for $930,000 dollars. Donald Cann, the chair of the open space committee, says plans for...
Mask Advisory Remains and Short Term Rental Article Withdrawn in Plymouth
In Plymouth, the Board of Health, at their recent meeting, votes to stay with a safe mask advisory for indoor locations, rather than changing to a mandate, and pulls the plug on their Short-term Rental Article 26. Bobbi Clark has more… Barry Potvin, who chairs...
Ventress Library Reopens After Electrical Issue Causes Closure
The Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield has reopened following an earlier closure caused by an electrical issue. More information can be found at the library’s website. Photo Credit: Google Maps
The Morning Show: Mon., Sept. 13, 2021
Happy Monday, y'all! What did ya do this weekend? Did you eat lobster at the LobsterFest in Marshfield? Did you head to a Farmers Market? Did you make it to War Memorial Park to check out the 30th annual West Bridgewater Park Day celebration with Rob? Tell us about...
The Morning Show: Tues., Sept. 14, 2021
It's Tuesday! Let's get right to it! Today Rob's special guest co-host is Maria Wood-Smith, owner of the Fearless Focus Program in Pembroke. www.fearlessfocusprog.com Today at 8:10 we chat with David Snell from ACT Smart I.T. who joins us weekly for his tech talk...
The Morning Show: Wed., Sept. 15, 2021
Happy Wednesday! Today Rob's special guest co-host is Tom Hardy from Hull PorchFest. Hull PorchFest, scheduled for this Saturday the 18th, is a chance to experience free music performances around town all day. https://www.hullporchfest.org Today at 7:10 Candita Mamet...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Sept. 16, 2021
We like to make sure our Thursdays get off on the right foot so we enlist the help of South Shore walking guru John Galluzzo for our Walk of the Week at 6:56. John will give us insight into a local trail and what the wildlife is up to this time of year. Missed a walk?...
The Morning Show: Fri., Sept. 17, 2021
It's Friday! Each week we welcome Friday with song. No, it's true! We do! We call it Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic and you'll have to tune in at 7:10 to test your classical music knowledge with Steven! www.plymouthphil.org We...
Benji the Cat Craves a Fur-ever Home
Say hello to Benji! Our friends at Standish Humane Society tell us one-year-old Benji does not like other cats however he does like lots of action! Benji likes food, playtime, teens, kids, and even dogs, in that order! Benji is FIV+ (positive) which just means he may...
Duxbury Unveils 9/11 Monument on 20th Anniversary of Terror Attacks
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, the Duxbury Fire Department unveiled a new granite monument in front of the town’s fire station. WATD’s Lenny Rowe files this report: The Duxbury Fire Department ladder truck bell rang in four sets...
Terrorism Expert Colonel Dave Gavigan Discusses 9/11 Impacts
For many people, what happened on 9/11 was a pivotal moment in their lives and 20 years later, they will not forget what happened on that day. Terrorism expert Colonel Dave Gavigan says the events of that day brought a new focus to protecting our country, and...
WATD Montage of Reporting During and After September 11, 2001 Terror Attacks
Before the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, WATD aired a montage of original sound and reporting from September 11, 2001 and the days that followed. This montage originally aired on the 10th anniversary. Reports include station owner Ed Perry,...
Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald says they Plan to end 287(g) Program with ICE
Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald says today, his office is giving notice to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that they are terminating the 287(g) program. He explains the decision to WATD’s Christine James, listen to the interview here:
South Shore Towns Planning 9/11 Ceremonies
South Shore towns are planning ceremonies to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, some towns are not hosting formal ceremonies. Abington Friday at 9:15 p.m. at the Abington 9/11 memorial in front of the...
Duxbury Fire Chief Kevin Nord and Kingston K9 Officer Mike La Natra Detail their 9/11 Experiences
Duxbury Fire Chief Kevin Nord and Kingston Police K9 Officer Mike La Natra joined WATD’s Christine James to detail their experiences in New York City after the 9/11 attacks. In 2001, La Natra worked as a Brooklyn North Gang Squad Detective for the New York City Police...
Congressional Leaders Continue To Advocate for Scituate Coast Guard Station
Congressman Bill Keating says it is essential for the region’s safety that the station remain open. The state’s Junior Senator Ed Markey told WATD News he has expressed his concerns to Coast Guard officials regarding the seasonal station. Local officials...
Duxbury High School Hosts Medal Of Honor Winners
Duxbury High School held a ceremony Wednesday paying tribute to two Medal of Honor winners. Lt. Col. William Swenson led his unit through an ambush while he was a U.S. Army Captain in Afghanistan in 2009. Audio courtesy of Dragon TV. Retired Army Capt. Florent...
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