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Kearney Discusses Vaccine Mandates, Coast Guard Station
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about possible vaccine mandates and the proposed closure of the United States Coast Guard Station Scituate.
Motorcyclist Medflighted Following Plympton Crash
One person was hospitalized following a motorcycle crash in Plympton. Fire officials says that shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday crews responded to 2 Ring Rd. for a motorcycle that struck a telephone pole. The patient was Medflighted to Boston Medical Center with what are...
Tonight on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci
TONIGHT ON MONDAY NIGHT TALK with KEVIN TOCCI AUGUST 16, 2021 The State House Report with State Senator John Keenan, as he provides updates on legislation he has in the works. Mary Waldron, Executive Director of the Old Colony Planning Council discusses the latest...
Plymouth County High Risk for Tranmission of Delta Variant
In Plymouth, the Chairman of the Board of Health says the CDC recently announced that Plymouth County is now at high risk for transmission of the delta variant of the corona virus. Bobbi Clark has more: Barry Potvin, Chairs the Board of Health: Day or two ago,...
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley Opens New District Office
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley held a housewarming event for her new district office at 1295 River St. in Hyde Park. https://youtu.be/yJtYws9F8nc
South the cat is off the streets and ready for your home!
Meet South! *We are re-introducing you to South this week, the week of August 16th, so we can get this girl home! South is a super shy kitty cat but very sweet girl who is about a year old. Our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter tell us this girl was trapped, you...
The Morning Show: Mon., Aug. 16, 2021
Welcome to Monday! Rob is off this week, and Ben Rabinovitz and Liz Raven will be filling in all week! Thank you Liz & Ben! Monday is More Comfort Monday and it's our chance to check in with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston. We'll chat with Diane...
The Morning Show: Tues., Aug. 17, 2021
The Marshfield and Scituate Chambers of Commerce have teamed up to help introduce you to local businesses. It's their Open For Business campaign. And to support their efforts we'll be meeting a local business every Tuesday at 7:41. Today we'll chat with Paula Fisher,...
Father, 19-year-old Daughter Killed in Hanson Motorcycle Crash
A Halifax father and his 19-year-old daughter were killed after a motorcycle crash in Hanson. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office identified them as 58-year-old James Ripley and 19-year-old Jenna Ripley. Hanson Police say Friday night, they responded to a...
The Morning Show: Wed., Aug. 18, 2021
Welcome to Wednesday! On Wednesdays we welcome Amy Naples to the show. Amy, the Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, calls in at 7:40 to talk about what's happening in Plymouth, from ribbon cuttings to cash mobs, events and more! And today at...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Aug. 19, 2021
Let's get ready for a walk...our Walk of the Week with John Galluzzo every Thursday at 6:56. If you missed a walk you can catch up on John's podcast here. At 8:40 today our golf reporter Liza Churchill checks in for an update from the gold world. And today at 9:22...
The Morning Show: Fri., Aug. 20, 2021
Welcome to Friday! It's time to get ready for the weekend! At 9:11 it's time to check in with attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law in Marshfield for Feel Good Friday!
Lowe’s In Pembroke Evacuated
The Lowe's in Pembroke was evacuated Friday after a suspicious item was found inside. Fire officials tell WATD News that the item was a chlorine bottle with the top half cut off and the bottom half covered in black tape. It was ultimately determined to be nothing that...
Charlie Bletzer Wins Special Select Board Election in Plymouth
Charlie Bletzer wins special Select Board Election in Plymouth. Plymouth Select Board Special Election Unofficial Results One seat, term expires May, 2022. Charlie Bletzer – 1,926, Vedna Heywood – 1,801, Steve Bolotin – 886. Precinct 1, Hedge School – Heywood 95,...
Rockland Police say Suspect in Custody after Multi-Town Chase
Rockland Police Chief John Llewellyn says one man is in custody after a multi-town pursuit. Llewellyn said the man was wanted for a parole violation out of Taunton. Rockland Police tried to use stop sticks, but the suspect drove into an industrial park in Rockland on...
Town Moderator says Plymouth Town Meeting Will Be Remote-Only Format in October
Plymouth Town Moderator Steve Triffletti says the representative Town Meeting will move to a remote-only format for the meeting on October 16th. Christine James spoke with Triffletti, listen to the interview here:
Peter Drummey Details Local History Behind Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th, for many people, is considered an "unlucky" day. Christine James spoke with Peter Drummey, the Chief Historian at the Massachusetts Historical Society, for more information about that and the story behind it. He says there’s a local tie, including a...
D.A. Tim Cruz Discusses Numerous Programs Office Sponsors
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz's office sponsors numerous programs to help the public with everything from internet safety for kids, to keep seniors from getting scammed. Cruz told Christine James it's all about keeping the community safe and informed. ...
11th Veterans’ Voice Food Drive Thru at WATD
Over 4,000 pounds of food were given out on Thursday at the WATD Studios in Marshfield.
Mattapan Man Enters Not Guilty Plea Following Arrest in West Bridgewater
A not guilty plea was entered Thursday by a Mattapan man facing a murder charge. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 41-year-old Akil Jackson pleaded not guilty in Brockton District Court to two counts of Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm,...
Splash Pads In Quincy Help Residents Beat The Heat
The City of Quincy has two places in the city where folks can cool off in the sweltering summer heat. City Council President Nina Liang explains. The city says that the Kennedy Center and Thomas Crane Public Library are open for those seeking a cool, indoor...
Sullivan Discusses High Temperatures, COVID, Illegal Vehicles
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about summer temperatures, COVID numbers, and a crackdown on illegal vehicles. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
West Bridgewater Police Arrest Man Wanted for Boston Murder
West Bridgewater police say they arrested a man wanted in connection to a Boston murder. 41-year-old Akil Jackson of Easton was taken into custody without incident. Officers located and seized a loaded nine millimeter handgun that Jackson had. Boston Police say...
Marshfield Bids Final Farewell to Eight-Year-Old Danny Sheehan
In Marshfield, scores of people lined the streets for a final farewell to Danny Sheehan, an eight-year-old who battled aggressive brain cancer for four years. WATD's Lenny Rowe files this report: As the sun set in town, Route 139 was lined with balloons, signs,...
Line the Sidewalks for Danny Tonight at 7 PM in Marshfield
'I’d like to see the entire town out' Funeral Procession Planned for Marshfield's Danny Sheehan. Visiting hours are taking place today at the St. Christine Church in Marshfield for 8-year-old Danny Sheehan, who passed away after a four-year battle with brain cancer....
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