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Born in 1921, South Shore Resident Katherine Ebert Reflects on Her 100 Years
by Christine James | Aug 4, 2021 | News, Station News
WATD's Christine James recently had a chance to sit down and talk with Duxbury resident, Katherine Ebert, who celebrated her 100th birthday on July 28th. Katherine had many interesting comments to share about life and her experiences including seeing legendary aviator...
O’Connor Talks Budget, Empower Her
by Christine James | Aug 4, 2021 | News
State Senator Pat O'Connor speaks with WATD's Christine James about the budget and other things going on in the district. Photo Credit: Dan McCready
Trifletti Announces Return Of COVID TV Show In Plymouth
by Dan McCready | Aug 4, 2021 | News
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the return of his COVID centered TV show. Photo Credit: PlymouthLaw.com
Rhythm Room in Plymouth Presents Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish
by Site Admin | Aug 4, 2021 | South Shore Events
Rhythm Room Afternoons Show # 9 Johnny Hoy & the Bluefish with Neal & the Vipers These shows are not a drive-in. The venue, John Alden Sportsmen's Club has a huge field, complete natural setting, a shade pavilion that can hold 200+ folks. A Cash Bar and BBQ....
Water Street Residents Voice Opposition to River Marsh 40B Project
by Lenny Rowe | Aug 4, 2021 | News
After virtual meetings since January, dozens of Pembroke residents packed a meeting room at the library for a ZBA hearing on the River Marsh 40B project. River Marsh, LLC is proposing a 56-unit development in 16 buildings. Neighbors are voicing opposition to the...
Cohasset Seeking Applications For Interim Town Clerk
by Dan McCready | Aug 4, 2021 | News
The Town of Cohasset is looking for an Interim Town Clerk. Keri Thompson, Chair of the Cohasset Select Board, tells WATD News that you don’t have to be a town resident to apply. To learn more visit the town’s website. Photo Credit: Cohasset Town...
Halifax Marijuana Hearing, Selectmen Meeting Postponed
by Dan McCready | Aug 3, 2021 | News
Halifax Selectmen were scheduled to hold a hearing for Proposed Host Community Agreement for a retail marijuana store during their meeting Tuesday night. However, that meeting and hearing has been postponed. Town Administrator Charlie Seelig tells WATD News...
Nine Massachusetts Counties Now Subject to CDC Masking Guidance
by Site Admin | Aug 3, 2021 | News
9 Massachusetts counties now subject to CDC masking guidance. BOSTON (AP) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated mask guidance now applies to nine Massachusetts counties, up from five counties last week. According to CDC data released Monday,...
Early Voting Extended for Plymouth Select Board Special Election
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 2, 2021 | News
In Plymouth, there is a special election in less than two weeks due to the sudden resignation of former Select Board member Shelagh Joyce. WATD's Bobbi Clark files this report: Town Clerk Pearl Sears has some good news for voters who want to vote early. “The...
Legislative Committee to Hear Bills Related to Real Estate
by Site Admin | Aug 2, 2021 | News
Legislative committee to hear bills related to real estate. BOSTON (AP) — A bill that would crack down on anyone who installs a camera to record activities in a neighbor’s backyard without their permission is just one of dozens of pieces of legislation set to be heard...
Trial Begins for Man Charged with Killing Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon
by Site Admin | Aug 2, 2021 | News
Man charged with killing Massachusetts officer faces trial. BARNSTABLE, Mass. (AP) — The trial of a man charged with killing a Massachusetts police officer in 2018 is getting underway with jury selection. Thomas Latanowich, of Somerville, faces a murder charge Monday...
Man Facing Charges Following Chase Through Hingham, Weymouth
by Dan McCready | Aug 2, 2021 | News
A Randolph man is facing charges following a police pursuit through Hingham and Weymouth on Friday. Hingham Police say that at 1:13 PM, Weymouth Police reported a car had fled the scene of a crash and was last seen heading into Hingham on Fort Hill St. A sergeant...
Plymouth Antiquarian Society History Tour of First Immigrant Neighborhoods in Town
by Bobbi Clark | Aug 2, 2021 | News
Aerial View of Mabbett Mills - Photo courtesy of Bill Keohan In Plymouth, next Saturday afternoon, August 7th, at 1 PM, the Antiquarian Society will live stream a history tour of the first immigrant neighborhoods in town. A town that immigrants, looking for work, were...
MJ & Michonne: a bonded pair of cats in search of a new home
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 2, 2021 | Pet of the Week
**Update 8/6/21 - the sisters have been adopted! Say hello to sisters MJ & Michonne! Our friends at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts tell us this pair of 4 year old sisters have been at the shelter for quite some time. They are a bonded...
The Morning Show: Mon., Aug. 2, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 2, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome August! We kick off the first week of this new month with all new special guest co-hosts joining Rob in the studio. Today's special guest co-host is Alan Segel, former WBZ Radio/ESPN sports anchor and reporter. And today at 7:45 we chat with Diane Jordan for...
The Morning Show: Tues., Aug., 3, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 2, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Today Rob's special guest co-host is Al Chisholm, owner of Al's Backwoods Berrie Company in Plymouth! Every Tuesday at 7:41 we get to meet local business owners as part of the Marshfield and Scituate Chamber’s “Open for Business” campaign. This week we’ll talk with...
The Morning Show: Wed., Aug. 4, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 2, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Special guest co-host State Rep. Matt Muratore from the First Plymouth District joins Rob in studio today! Speaking of Plymouth, Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with Rob and Matt at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com This...
The Morning Show: Thurs., August 5, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 2, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Today's special guest co-host joining Rob in the studio is Rob's favorite bank guy, Bob Terravecchia, President & CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank! At 6:41 Rob talks with Academy Award nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actress and writer Meg Tilly about her...
The Morning Show: Friday, Aug., 6, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | Aug 2, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's Friday! Let the weekend begin! Joining Rob in the special guest co-host chair today is superstar impressionist and talk show host Gary Leavitt. At 7:10 this morning we'll chat with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic for Name That Tune! It's your...
Plymouth Fire Department Holding Open House at North Plymouth Station
by Lenny Rowe | Jul 31, 2021 | South Shore Events
An open house will take place at the North Plymouth Fire Station. Fire Chief Ed Bradley says they moved to the newest station last July, but were unable to host people due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “You’ll be able to see the bunk rooms, the office upstairs, their...
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Masks
by Dan McCready | Jul 30, 2021 | News
Officials in Brockton are expressing concern over rising COVID numbers. While some cities have issued mask mandates Mayor Robert Sullivan says he has no plans to do that at this time. Sullivan also tells WATD News he doesn’t plan to curtail any summer...
DA Tim Cruz Discusses National Night Out
by Christine James | Jul 29, 2021 | News
"National Night Out" is the first Tuesday in August, this year it falls on August 3rd. The event works to foster good relationships between law enforcement and the local community. Christine James spoke with Plymouth County D.A.Tim Cruz to get more details.
Retired Plymouth School Superintendent Offered Interim Superintendent Postion in Hingham
by Bobbi Clark | Jul 29, 2021 | News
In Plymouth, retired former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Maestas could be taking charge as interim superintendent of schools in Hingham. Bobbi Clark has more: The Hingham School Committee unanimously voted to offer the one-year position of interim...
Bark in the Park Community Event in Plymouth
by Site Admin | Jul 29, 2021 | South Shore Events
Mark your calendar for Bark In The Park at Nelson Park on Saturday, September 18th! Looking for pet related vendors to sign up!
Pembroke BOH Discusses Mask Mandate, Septic Issues
by Dan McCready | Jul 29, 2021 | News
A possible mask mandate was discussed by the Pembroke Board of Health during their meeting Monday night. Health Agent Lisa Cullity tells WATD News this comes as COVID cases are on the rise. Cullity says they also had a discussion regarding septic...
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