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Veterans’ Voice Food Drive Takes Place from Noon to 2 p.m. at WATD Studios
From pasta to peanut butter, and even pet food, the 11th edition of the Veterans’ Voice Food Drive will take place today in front of the WATD studios. Gregg Brasso, the co-host of Veterans’ Voice, says the drive-thru event is open to anyone in need, not just veterans....
Jay’s Hope and Promise Partners with Comedian Jimmy Tingle for Recovery Fundraiser
Jay’s Hope & Promise was founded to help raise awareness and funds for those struggling with addiction. The non-profit organization was established last year, after 26-year-old Jay Pransky lost his battle with addiction. So far, the organization has helped more...
Thirteen Year Old Dies in Dirt Bike Crash
A 13-year-old girl was killed and another man injured in a Wareham dirt bike crash. The victim is identified as Ava Pioppi, of Carver. The fatal dirt bike crash happened on Monday afternoon around 4:00pm at Wareham MX park, on the Cranberry highway. State Police...
Chris Dempsey Discusses Campaign For State Auditor
Chris Dempsey, Democratic candidate for State Auditor, speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign for State Auditor.
Historian Discusses the Origins of Labor Day
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the origins of the Labor Day Holiday. Photo Credit: US Dept of Labor
Labor Leader Discusses The State of the Labor Movement
Steven Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the state of the labor movement. Photo Credit: Massachusetts AFL-CIO
Happy Rosh Hashanah, Rabbi Alfred Benjamin Discusses the Holiday
Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, discusses Rosh Hashanah.
West Nile Virus Detected in East Bridgewater
West Nile Virus has been detected in East Bridgewater. The Town’s Board of Health says that they received a notification on Friday that the virus was detected in mosquitoes collected earlier this week. West Nile Virus is commonly transmitted to humans that were...
Plymouth Receives Over Three Million in CARES Act Money for Pandemic Related Expenses
In Plymouth on Friday, the check was not in the mail, but delivered personally to town officials by the County Treasurer—and that check totaled more than $3.969 million dollars. These are CARES Act funds, administered by the County, and represent reimbursement for...
Brady the Lab is searching for his forever home
Say hello to Brady! This young, very high energy Labrador Retriever mix has been waiting a very long time for a home. He is seeking a foster or adoptive home, a place to go after the completion of a positive reinforcement training program -- he worked so hard at...
Cohasset Man Facing Charges after Crash into Rockland Home
A Cohasset man is facing charges after a crash into a vehicle and a home in Rockland. Rockland Police Lieutenant Nicholas Zeoli says around 9:20 Saturday night, officers responded to the intersection of Forest Street and VFW Drive. A GMC pickup left the road on VFW...
The Morning Show: Mon., Sept. 6, 2021
Happy Labor Day! Today, Rob's special guest co-host is Chris Schultz from the Abington Board of Health. At 7:45 Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston, joins us for another edition of More Comfort Mondays---bringing more comfort to your body, mind and...
The Morning Show: Tues., Sept. 7, 2021
Hello to you, Tuesday! Rob's special guest co-host today is Stacy Thompson, Executive Director at Livable Streets Alliance. www.livablestreets.info Every Tuesday at 7:41 we get to meet local business owners as part of the Marshfield and Scituate Chamber’s “Open for...
The Morning Show: Wed., Sept. 8, 2021
Happy Wednesday! Today Rob's special guest co-host is Peter Brown from Tiny & Sons Glass in Pembroke! And at 7:11 Peter will be filling us in on the upcoming Plymouth Lions Beer fest: https://www.thethirstypilgrim.com Speaking of Plymouth, Amy Naples, Executive...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Sept. 9, 2021
Today on the Morning Show, Rob's special guest co-host is local businesswoman Kerri Carafoli. Let's get ready to walk at 6:56 -- Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo is every Thursday at this time. Missed an outing? No worries! You can catch up here. At 7:41 Tim...
The Morning Show: Fri., Sept. 10, 2021
Happy Friday! Today Rob's special guest co-host is Jerry Lawrence from West Bridgewater. Jerry is the President of the West Bridgewater Lions Club and will be talking about the 30th Annual Park Day Celebration this Sunday. http://westbridgewaterlions.com Fri-YAY at...
Live Broadcast from Plymouth 400th Philharmonic Concert Maritime Salute Celebration
The ceremony kicked-off at 10:00 a.m. with many dignitaries on hand, the Plymouth Phil Concert began at 7:30 PM, and was broadcast live on 95.9-FM WATD. "The British Consul General’s office in Boston has worked with Plymouth 400 for several years when it comes...
Annual Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off Returns on September 11
The 13th Annual Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off will take place on Saturday, September 11th at the Marshfield Fairgrounds. The event will raise funds for the Marshfield Food Pantry, Marshfield FACTS, NCC Missions, and McKinney/Vento Foster Care. The event includes...
Man Arrested in Connection with Bank Robbery at Same Bank He Was convicted on Robbing in 2016
A man has been arrested in connection with a Monday morning bank robbery. Braintree Police say the incident took place around 11 a.m. at the Rockland Trust Bank at 405 Washington st. when a man handed a teller a note demanding money before leaving the scene. ...
Halifax Fire Department Responds to Palmer Mill Road House Fire
The Halifax Fire Department says careless disposal of smoking materials caused a fire at a group home. Fire Chief Jason Viveiros says they responded to 123 Palmer Mill Road around 11 a.m. yesterday. The fire was knocked down by an arriving police officer with a fire...
Say Hello to Finn!
Say hello to Finn! Finn is an 8-year-old Pit Bull mix. The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter tell us he is a gentle, sweet and lovable dog. Finn loves all people! He walks well on leash and obeys commands. Finn will not turn away from a toy, frisbee or ball!...
Pilgrim Hall Museum To Hold 197th Birthday Party
The Pilgrim Hall Museum in Plymouth is celebrating its 197th Birthday and will be observing the milestone with a special event on Wednesday. Executive Director Donna Curtin tells WATD News there will be a wide array of attractions for the event. Curtin...
The Morning Show: 8/30/21
Rob's special guest co-host today is Barbara Cannon, owner and founder of “Answers for Elders”. www.answersforelders.net/about Diane Jordan joins us each Monday at 7:45 for More Comfort Mondays. helping provide more comfort for your body, mind and soul. Check out...
The Morning Show: 9/2/21
John Gallluzzo's Walk of the Week season runs through the spring, summer and most of fall. With the new month we're reminded that fall is around the corner and John will wrap up his reports at the end of October. But don't fret! We're keeping John's walks on our...
The Morning Show: 9/1/21
Happy September! Today Rob welcomes special guest co-host and Weymouth resident Chris Bates to the program. At 7:41 we'll chat with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. We'll get a recap of the Waterfront Festival held over the...
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