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Lifeguard Mock Training Drill At Peggotty Beach In Scituate
A Lifeguard Mock Training Drill will be taking place in Scituate Wednesday afternoon. Town officials say the Recreation Department, Harbormaster, Fire & Police Departments will be performing the annual mock training drill with the Scituate Lifeguard Staff on...
Pembroke Town Meeting Approves $19 million Community Center Project
By a clear two-thirds majority, Pembroke residents approved a $19 million dollar community center project at Town Meeting. WATD's Lenny Rowe files this report. The project that would combine the town’s Recreation Department and Senior Center into a 33,000...
Rockland Farmer’s Market Finds New Home at Hartsuff Park
The Rockland Farmer’s Market has a new location at Hartsuff Park. Starting July 10th, the market will be held every other Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 146 Hingham Street. With backyard gardeners, local artisans, and food trucks, organizers are hoping to turn...
Plymouth Fire Department Responds to Fatal Crash on Route 3 Southbound
The Plymouth Fire Department says a woman was killed after a single-vehicle crash on Route 3 Southbound. Fire Chief Ed Bradley spoke with WATD’s Christine James about the incident. Bradley said the female operator of the vehicle was the lone occupant....
Tonight on Monday Night Talk with Kevin Tocci
MONDAY NIGHT TALK - JUNE 21, 2021 from 6:15 - 8:00 David Tuerck, president of the Beacon Hill Institute talks about the Millionaires Tax that will be in the state ballot in 2022. Local businessman Peter Brown and Andrew Sullivan discuss why voters should approve a...
Memorial Service Planned for Fallen Braintree PD K-9 Kitt
Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois says a closed memorial service will take place at Gillette Stadium for fallen Braintree Police K-9 Kitt. Kitt, a Belgian Malinois, was shot and killed earlier this month after police responded to a domestic violence incident. In what...
Fuller Shallop Returns To Plymouth
The Fuller Shallop made a return to Plymouth Harbor on Saturday after three years of repairs and a nine day journey. https://youtu.be/bDAXXGtQEGk Photo Credit: Meghan Jendrysik
Missing Rockland 14-year-old Located Safe
Rockland Police say a missing 14-year-old has been located safe. Last week, police were looking for Teyanna Cuocolo after she was last seen at the Rogers Middle School. Rockland Police say Officer Ethan Schnabel and Detective James Casper worked tirelessly to locate...
Vanson: once a parking lot cat, this Torti is seeking a good home for retirement
Say hello to Vanson, a beautiful Torti looking for a quiet home with no other animals. Eleven years ago she lived in a parking lot; every day she would see people going into a building so one day she followed one of the people in and decided to stay. The folks who...
The Morning Show: Mon., June 21, 2021
Happy First Day of Summer! It's a busy morning here at Broadcast House so let's fill you in on the schedule! Dan Taylor from the Scituate Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7;11 to discuss the chamber’s “Open for Business” campaign. www.scituatechamber.org Diane Jordan...
The Morning Show: Tues., June 22, 2021
David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T., is scheduled to be back today in his usual tech talk segment at 8:11. www.actsmartit.com Peter Forman, President and CEO, of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce joins us for our weekly business talk at 8:40. www.southshorechamber.org ...
The Morning Show: Wed., June 23, 2021
We'll check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:40. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41 Rob talks with author Emily Henry about her new novel People We Meet on Vacation. Emily tries to answer the age old question: Can...
The Morning Show: Thurs., June 24, 2021
Our busy Thursday opens with John Galluzzo's South Shore Walk of the Week at 6:56. Don't forget you can hear John's podcast on our website in case you missed any of his walks! At 7:40 we'll chat with Quincy Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Director Tim...
The Morning Show: Friday, June 25, 2021
Get in tune with us during Name That Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Phil! Every Friday at 7:10 Steven is here to test your classical music knowledge. Be sure to tune in and see if you can guess the song! And it wouldn't be a Friday without checking in...
Plymouth County Commissioners Vote to Distribute Federal Funds to County Communities
In Plymouth, County Commissioners vote to administer some of the $5.3 billion dollars the state will receive under the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA—this at their meeting last Thursday. Bobbi Clark has more: Over one hundred million dollars of ARPA funds will be...
Officials Turn Out to Kick-Off Bletzer Campaign for Select Board
In Plymouth, Thursday night, about 150 supporters crowded the American Legion Hall to kick off Charlie Bletzer’s campaign for the seat on the Select Board vacated last month by Shelagh Joyce. Bobbi Clark has more: Candidate Charlie Bletzer was introduced by series...
Community Celebration Commemorating Juneteenth in Hingham
A community celebration is planned in Hingham for Juneteenth on Saturday. Hingham Unity Council members Katie Sutton and Marc Lucas, spoke with Christine James. For details visit: hinghamunity.org/
State Rep. Muratore Discusses Pandemic-Era Policy Extentions
Some pandemic-era policies that had expired on Tuesday, such as allowing restaurants to offer take-out cocktails, were quickly extended Wednesday after Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill sent to him by state lawmakers. State Rep. Matt Muratore provided...
Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Summer Programs
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the city's latest COVID Numbers, Summer programs, and events taking place this weekend. Photo Credit: City of Brockon
Cruz Supports Commutation For Man Convicted In Stabbing Death
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz tells WATD's Christine James that he supports commutation for 47-year-old William Allen who was convicted in connection with a stabbing death in Brockton.
Braintree Terminates Petersen Pool Contract
The Town of Braintree is terminating an agreement with a company hired for the Petersen Pool and Rink Project. Mayor Charles Kokoros made the announcement Thursday saying that he has terminated the agreement with Paul Cokinos and E Street LLC due to delays in...
Man Impaled By Fence In West Plymouth
A man was hospitalized after his leg was impaled by part of a fence in West Plymouth. Fire officials tell WATD News the incident took place shortly before 11 a.m. Thursday at a home on Trinas Path. The victim, identified as a 57-year-old man, was working on the pool...
Rockland Police Searching For Car In Connection With Teen Girl’s Disappearance
Update: 6/18/21- Police are no longer searching for the vehicle listed below. Police in Rockland are continuing their search for a missing teenage girl. Teyanna Cuocolo was last seen on Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. at the Rogers Middle School in Rockland wearing black bike...
New Law Extends Some State Pandemic-Era Policies
New law extends some Massachusetts pandemic-era policies. BOSTON (AP) — Some pandemic-era policies that had expired on Tuesday, such as allowing restaurants to offer take-out cocktails, were quickly extended Wednesday after Republican Gov. Charlie Baker signed a bill...
State Fisheries Update on North, South River Shellfish Closures
A meeting was held in Scituate to discuss the closure of recreational shellfishing areas near the North and South Rivers in Scituate and Marshfield. WATD's Lenny Rowe files this report. The recreational areas have been closed since August of 2020. The nearby...
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