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Bridgewater Police Search For Missing Teen *UPDATE* Located Safe
Bridgewater Police are looking for a missing teen. Police say 15-year-old Madison Marcoux was reported missing from the area of Summit Dr. in Bridgewater and has been missing since roughly 5 p.m. Thursday. She is believed to be in possession of a purple mountain bike....
The Morning Show: Tue., Aug. 24, 2021
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Plymouth Hosting Ribbon-Cutting for Comassakumkanut Preserve
Bill Keohan, the Chair of the Community Preservation Committee in Plymouth says a ribbon-cutting will take place Saturday for the Comassakumkanut Preserve. The 57-acre parcel of land was purchased at Town Meeting for $850,000. Plymouth was awarded a state grant for...
The Morning Show: Fri., Aug. 27, 2021
Rob's special guest co-host today is none other than the maestro himself, Steven Karidoyanes! And, of course, don't forget at 7:11 it's time for Name That Tune - the classical edition. At 9:11 we check in with attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law in Marshfield for...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Black Owned Brockton
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about rising COVID numbers in the city and a recent event involving Black Owned Brockton. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Lakeville Police Attempting To ID Possible Car Break Suspects
Lakeville Police are attempting two locate two people of interest in connection with a motor vehicle break-in. Police say they were notified of a past break-in to a motor vehicle at the Lebaron Hills Country Club where it was determined that the victim’s wallet, which...
Hull Man Arrested after Nantasket Ave. Bank Robbery, Pursuit
A Hull man was arrested after a robbery in town. Hull Police Chief John Dunn said 40-year-old Perry Hamilton was arrested after a bank robbery and a foot pursuit. Around 3:30 p.m. yesterday, dispatchers received a 9-1-1 call from a Rockland Trust Bank on Nantasket...
West Bridgewater Farm Awarded in Massachusetts Tomato Contest
A West Bridgewater farming family has earned a trophy and recognition for prize-winning tomatoes. Lynn Reading and her husband, Pete, run C & C Reading Farm, in West Bridgewater. This year, they won second place in the "heaviest" tomato category of the 2021...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Aug. 26, 2021
Rob's special guest co-host today is attorney Mark Greene of Mark Greene and Associates in Hanover. Have you heard his show Sundays at 10:30 AM? Tune in to check out So What About That Law right here on WATD. Time to lace up those sneakers so we can take our Walk of...
Plymouth Town Manager Will Receive Severance Pay
In Plymouth, a copy of Town Manager Melissa Arrighi’s amended contract, which concludes her service almost a year earlier than planned, reveals that she is indeed entitled to receive severance pay, contrary to what was previously stated by the Chair of the Select...
Duxbury Beach Bonfire
Duxbury Beach Bonfire is on Saturday, September 4th starting at 4 PM. Get your tickets now! Sponsored by the Duxbury July 4th Activities Commitee.
Rock The Lot Returns To WATD Parking Lot
The WATD Parking Lot in Marshfield once again played host to the third annual Rock The Lot featuring "State of the Union" on Friday, August 20th. https://youtu.be/xZlmBFXjHME Photo Credit: Dan McCready
AG Healey Says Gov. Baker Did Right Thing by Requiring Vaccines
AG Healey: Gov. Baker did right thing by requiring vaccines BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey said Monday that Gov. Charlie Baker did the right thing by requiring vaccines for state employees, Healey said she took a similar step in the AG’s...
The Morning Show: Mon., Aug. 23, 2021
He's baaaaaaaaack! Rob's here! Back from his week of rest and relaxation and ready to regale you with stories of sunshine, ice cream and more. And joining Rob today is his special guest co-host, local author Kyle Darcy. Today at 7:45 Diane Jordan pops by for More...
In-Law or Accessory Apartments Article Proposed for Plymouth Fall Town Meeting
In Plymouth, the Planning Board is proposing an Accessory Dwelling Unit Article for Fall Town Meeting. It will be on the agenda at their in person meeting next Tuesday. Bobbi Clark has more: Vice Chair of the Planning Board ,Birgitta Kuehn says the Accessory...
Norfolk County DA says Shooting of Stolen Police Cruiser Suspect was Justified
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey says an investigation has been completed into the police-involved shooting of a man who stole a Rockland Police cruiser. On March 26th, a State Police officer shot 37-year-old Eric Leach in Quincy after he left the...
Beach Closures Announced In Plymouth
Beaches in Plymouth will be closed on Saturday. Town officials say they made the decision due to the current marine warning, which is in place as a result of pending storm Henri. In addition to being closed town officials say the beaches will remain without any staff...
LaNatra Discusses First Responder Support Bill
State Rep. Kathy LaNatra speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a bill that would provide greater access to mental health services for first responders involved in traumatic events.
One Hospitalized After Being Struck In Buzzards Bay
One person was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle in Buzzards Bay. Bourne Police say that at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday Officers responded to the area of 278 Main St. for a report of a person that was struck by a motor vehicle. Upon arrival officers...
Road Closure In Abington
Abington Police say a road closure is in effect for the southbound lane of Plymouth St. from Centre Ave. to Summer St. Police say the temporarily closure was caused by a vehicular accident involving a utility pole.
Cohasset Health Board Considering Mask Mandate During Tonight’s Meeting
The Cohasset Board of Health is considering a town-wide COVID-19 mask mandate, and will take public comment during tonight’s meeting. Chairman Michael Pollastri spoke during last night’s School Committee meeting. “What we’re looking to do is to get ahead of what could...
South Shore Towns Higher Rate of Positive COVID Case
COVID Cases grow south of Boston. MARSHFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Health authorities in Massachusetts report that a group of cities and towns located south of Boston have higher positivity rates for coronavirus than the state average. Massachusetts, like the country, is...
Governor Baker Says No Update to State Face-Covering Guidance
Governor: No update to state face-covering guidance. PEABODY, Mass. (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker says there are no plans to change the state’s mask-wearing guidance even as the delta variant of the coronavirus continues its spread and schools prepare to reopen at the end...
Lenny LaForest Discusses Return Of Marshfield Fair
Lenny LaForest, President of the Marshfield Agricultural Society, speaks with WATD's Christine James about the return of the Marshfield Fair. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Local Activist Discusses Haitian Earthquake
Haiti was struck Saturday morning by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and Carline Desire, a Milton resident and the Executive Director of the Association of Haitian Women, told WATD News that from what she’s learned the damage is extensive. She says the situation has...
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