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Congresswoman Pressley Releases Statement On Haitian President’s Assassination
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, released the following statement to WATD News in regards to the situation in Haiti. “The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was a horrific act and stands as a clarion call for swift and decisive action to bring political...
Plymouth Holds July 4th Fireworks Show
Plymouth held their Annual July 4th Fireworks Show Monday night over Plymouth Harbor. Atlas PyroVision Entertainment Group, the company that put on the show, also ran a show in Dover, NH where one of the six-inch shells failed to launch completely and caused a...
Scituate Select Board Approves Design and Permitting Contract for Water Treatment Plant
The Scituate Select Board approved a $3.5 million contract with Woodard & Curran for design and permitting of a new water treatment plant. DPW Director Kevin Cafferty said a pilot study is expected to start over the next few weeks at the current treatment plant....
Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated At Home
An official says Haitian President Jovenel Moïse has been assassinated after a group of unidentified people attacked his private residence. Interim Premier Claude Joseph says First Lady Martine Moïse is hospitalized. Joseph condemned what he called a “hateful,...
Brockton Police Arrest Santander Bank Robbery Suspects
The Brockton Police Department arrested suspects after a robbery at a Santander Bank. Police spokesman Darren Duarte says the branch at 25 Torrey Street – near Thorney Lea Golf Club – was robbed at gunpoint around 10 this morning. Police responded, and pursued two men...
Rockland Farmer’s Market on Saturday, July 10th
The Rockland Farmers Market will kick-off their season Saturday, July 10th from 10 AM - 2 PM, located at 146 Hingham St in Rockland Price: Free · Duration: 4 hr
Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums Band Saves Man Suffering from Cardiac Arrest During Quincy Parade
Members of the Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums were called into action when a man suffered a medical emergency during the Squantum Fourth of July Parade in Quincy. Steve Sweet is a Pipe Major with the band and a Quincy Firefighter. He said they just...
Marshfield Woman Medflighted to Boston Hospital with Burn Injuries
A Marshfield woman was Medflighted to a Boston hospital with burn injuries. Around 7:48 a.m. Monday morning, the Marshfield Fire Department received a call from Life Alert reporting fire alarms were going off in an apartment. The Fire Department responded to Tea Rock...
State Rep. Dave DeCoste Discusses Military Service, Independence Day
State Representative Dave DeCoste (R-5th Plymouth), a career Army veteran, joined WATD to discuss the importance of military service and Independence Day.
Peter Drummey Joins WATD to Discuss Declaration of Independence
The Fourth of July was celebrated yesterday, but the official federal holiday is celebrated today, on July 5th. Peter Drummey, the Chief Historian and Librarian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, says Marshfield was once a loyalist stronghold before the...
Tonight on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci
MONDAY NIGHT TALK: JULY 5, 2021 Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald will provide his annual history lesson on the Declaration of Independence and Independence Day/July 4th holiday. State Representative Matt Muratore provides a State House Update including an...
Twice the amount of love to give: meet Kelsey & Fritz!
Kelsey and Fritz are a duo looking for a home together! They came to the Scituate Animal Shelter when their owner went to a nursing home that did not accept animals. Kelsey (8-years-old) is very sweet, but shy to start. Kelsey warms up and enjoys human attention....
The Morning Show: Mon., July 5, 2021
It's time to check in with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Mondays: more comfort for your body, mind and soul. We check in with Diane every Monday at 7:45. To learn more visit naturalbodyworkskingston.com/ At 9:22 every Monday it’s time...
The Morning Show: Tues., July 6, 2021
Hello Tuesday! Every Tuesday at 7:41 we’ll 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 Alyssa McNamara-Reed from McNamara Financial. www.mcnamarafinancial.com David Snell,...
The Morning Show: Wed., July 7, 2021
Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in at 7:40 for a weekly update on all things Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com How has the pandemic affected banking? Joining us from Abington Bank at 8:10 are Andy Raczka, President &...
The Morning Show: Thurs., July 8, 2021
6:56 every Thursday we lace up our sneakers and hit the trail with John Galluzzo for his South Shore Walk of the Week. Check out his podcast right on our website. At 7:40 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us....
The Morning Show: Fri., July 9, 2021
What day is it? It's Friday of course! And it's time to play Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:10! www.plymouthphil.org At 8:10 Rob talks with Dr. Brian Glibkowski, author of a new book called Answer Intelligence: Raise your...
Duxbury Fourth of July Parade Today at Noon
The Duxbury Independence Day Parade is a "go" this year, with this year's theme "Coming to America" Duxbury Select Board member, Amy McNabb, spoke with Christine James about the parade which starts at noon today (July 3rd).
Local Towns Preparing for Independence Day Celebrations
Towns across the South Shore are preparing to celebrate Independence Day. Bridgewater will hold a parade on July 4th at 10 a.m. The parade will begin on Grove Street, turn onto Summer Street, Dean Street, turn right onto Worcester Street, Right onto Route 18 through...
Brockton PD, Housing Authority Team Up to Equip Cruisers with New Lifesaving Gear
Just in time for the Fourth of July Weekend, the Brockton Police Department will be equipping police vehicles with new lifesaving equipment. The Housing Authority and Police Department partnered to purchase life preservers and rope for more than 40 police cruisers....
Facebook Blocks New Posts On Marshfield PD Facebook Page
The Marshfield Police Department has been put in Facebook jail. Detective Todd Goodwin tells WATD News they can carry out other functions, but for the meantime they can’t create new posts. Goodwin says it’s uncertain how long it will be before this issue...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, July 4th
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the city's latest COVID numbers, the July 4th weekend, and a museum reopening.
Plymouth Registry Receives Additional Help Prompted by Red Hot Real Estate Market
In Plymouth, the red hot real estate market prompts County Commissioners to approve a part-time position at the Registry of Deeds. Bobbi Clark has more: At their meeting on Wednesday, Commissioners heard the request of Register of Deeds John Buckley: “It was an...
Plymouth County Continues Distribution of Cares Act Money and Duxbury Fire Department Gets Financial Boost
In Plymouth, the disbursement of funds to County towns topped the agenda at the County Commissioners meeting on Wednesday. Bobbi Clark has more: Commissioner Sandra Wright talks about the distribution of CARES Act Funds. The Town of Duxbury is getting $223,560.10....
Chiefs from Marshfield and Scituate Discuss Independence Day Plans and Preparation
Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson, Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares, Scituate Fire Chief John Murphy, and Scituate Police Chief Mark Thompson joined WATD’s Managing Editor Christine James to discuss their preparation and plans for Independence Day and the holiday...
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