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Crews Respond To Two Alarm Fire In Braintree
Crews were called to the scene of a two alarm fire in Braintree. The fire took place around 1 a.m. Wednesday at 375 Granite St. across from the South Shore Plaza with Norfolk County Control reporting that Randolph, Weymouth, Quincy, Holbrook, and Boston provided...
Landscaper Dies in Scituate after Jumping from Edward Foster Bridge
Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau says a man died after he was pulled from the water off of Edward Foster Road. Boudreau says the man was working for Northern Oak Landscape. “At 2:30 this afternoon, Scituate Emergency Communications received numerous 9-1-1...
Duxbury Man Held Without Bail Following Arrest for Murder
A 19-year-old Duxbury man is currently held without bail in connection with “a fatal water incident” in Duxbury. Jack Callahan pleaded not guilty today (Tuesday) in Plymouth District Court, to a murder charge in the death of his father 57-year-old Scott Callahan....
Missing Person Located in Scituate Near Edward Foster Road Bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard says a male has been located after he went missing in the water in Scituate. Around 2:45 p.m., the U.S. Coast Guard received a call for a report of a missing man near the Edward Foster Road bridge. Rescue crews from the Coast Guard Station in...
Plymouth Special Town Meeting Could Go Hybrid
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about plans to conduct the upcoming Special Town Meeting in a Hybrid format.
Marshfield Senior Opens As Cooling Center
The Marshfield Senior Center has opened up as a cooling center. Carol Hamilton, Director of the Marshfield Council on Aging, tells WATD News that they are also providing ways for seniors to keep cool in their own homes. The Senior Center is open from 8:30...
Plymouth: Heywood for Select Board Celebrates Rousing Kick-Off
In Plymouth, well over 100 supporters turned out to kick-off the campaign of Vedna Heywood for Select Board. The event was held at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum last Thursday. Bobbi Clark files this report. Introduced by former Superintendent of Schools,...
Duxbury Man Facing Charges after “Fatal Water Incident”
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection to a fatal water incident in Duxbury. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says 19-year-old Jack Callahan, of Duxbury, will be arraigned at Plymouth District Court later today. Around 2 a.m. this morning, Duxbury...
Jasmine is ready to be adopted!
Say hello to Jasmine! Jasmine is a 1-year-old lab mix. She lived outside away from people for most of her life and this new life of living in a home with people is all new to her. Our friends at Buddy & Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke tell us she is extremely...
The Morning Show: Mon., June 28, 2021
Who: Diane Jordan. What: More Comfort Mondays. When: Mondays at 7:45. Why: Natural Body Works in Kingston is your South Shore massage and healing center and Diane wants to help bring more comfort to your body, mind and soul. At 8:41 today Scituate author Richard Trust...
The Morning Show: Tues., June 29, 2021
Mark Tuesdays at 7:40 on your calendar for an introduction to Marshfield and Scituate businesses as part of their "Open for Business" campaign. Today we'll meet Ashley Mason from Dash of Social. Got tech questions? You'll want to get to know David and Pam Snell of...
The Morning Show: Wed., June 30, 2021
Welcome to the last day of June. Summer is in full effect! And today at 7:10 we'll check in with Peg Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts who joins us for our once a month “Hats off to the Arts” segment. artsplymouth.org Amy Naples, Executive Director of the...
The Morning Show: Thurs., July 1, 2021
Welcome to July! Tie those laces and get ready for our walk of the week with John Galluzzo this morning at 6:56! Slept a bit later this morning? No problem! Catch up with John's podcast here: https://radio1.serpcom.com/watd/john-galluzzo-walk-of-the-week/ At 7:10...
The Morning Show: Fri., July 2, 2021
Independence Day weekend is upon us! Is the summer already flying by or is it just me? Today we'll kick off the weekend with the maestro himself, Mr. Steven Karidoyanes, when he joins us at 7:10 for Name That Tune - the classical edition! It's your chance to test...
Pembroke Voters Approve $19 million Community Center Project
In Pembroke, a debt exclusion override for a community center project and three contested races were on the ballot for the Annual Town Election. Voters approved a $19 million dollar community center project – with 1,136 “yes” votes and 850 “no” votes. The project was...
Braintree Independence Day Celebrations Planned for Saturday
Braintree will hold its Independence Day parade and celebration on Saturday. Sean Powers, the Chair of the Braintree 4th of July Celebration Committee, says they’re planning one of the largest fireworks displays in the committee’s history. This year’s budget is...
Man Seriously Injured after Boat Falls on Him at Marshfield Boat Ramp
The Marshfield Fire Department says a man was seriously injured after a boat fell on him at the Ridge Road launch ramp. Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says they responded to the scene around noon today. “Multiple people on scene along with Marshfield Fire and Police...
Plymouth Library Salutes Pride Month with Drag Queen Story Hour for Kids
In Plymouth, a Drag Queen Story Hour for kids took place at the library on Tuesday, to the delight of some and the chagrin of others. Bobbi Clark has more: Kelsey Casey is director of the public library: “Drag Queen Story Hour is the name of the organization and...
D.A. Tim Cruz Discusses Upcoming Community Events
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says his office works on the "front end" to try and prevent people getting involved in trouble or addiction issues and end up in the criminal justice system. He spoke with Christine James about some upcoming community events...
House Majority Leader Nominated to Become Next Ambassador to Ireland
House Majority Leader Claire Cronin, of Easton, is being nominated by President Joe Biden to become the next ambassador to Ireland. Cronin's office released this statement to WATD: “I am deeply honored to be nominated by President Biden for ambassador to Ireland,...
Plymouth Charter Commission Public Hearing Tonight
In Plymouth, the Charter Commission, a group consisting of nine elected members, meets tonight. The group is looking for input from the public concerning their ideas about town government. Bobbi Clark has more: Bill Abbott, who chairs the group explains that this...
Marshfield Animal Hospital Donates Puppy to Family after House Fire
The Marshfield Fire and Police Departments, Animal Control, and the Brady family. Photo courtesy of the Marshfield Fire Department. The Marshfield Animal Hospital and community rallied to support a family after they lost their dog during a February house fire. Members...
Hanover Pride Celebration Planned at Forge Pond Park
A Pride Celebration is planned in Hanover tonight at Forge Pond Park. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Forge Pond Park in Hanover, located at 245 King Street. Darcie Edwards, a member of the Hanover Unity Council and Hanover Pride, says the event is titled “Don’t Hide...
Marshfield Police Station Project Reaches Another Milestone
Another milestone has been reached for the Marshfield Police station project, which is currently on track for a May 2022 completion date. A “topping off” ceremony was held at the site, which marks the last piece of steel that was lowered into place. Police Chief Phil...
Brockton Man Indicted For Hit & Run
A Brockton man is facing charges in connections with a deadly hit and run. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s office says a grand jury indicted 34-year-old Michael Blanche in connection with the incident that took place on November 17, 2020. The DA’s office says...
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