Massachusetts ferry service slowed by ransomware attack. BOSTON (AP) — Ferry service between mainland Massachusetts and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket is being slowed by a ransomware cyberattack. The Steamship Authority tweeted Wednesday that it has...

The Norwell Zoning Board of Appeals heard initial plans for a 56-unit rental housing project proposed for High Street. WATD's Lenny Rowe files this report.  Northland Residential Corporation is applying for a comprehensive permit from the ZBA, the units would be...

At the end of his shift Tuesday, Plymouth Police Chief Mike Botieri said goodbye. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report. Police and fire departments call it a walk away ceremony - it happens when a well-respected chief retires. It happened for Plymouth Police Chief...

Plymouth Select Board member Sheilag Joyce abruptly, and with no explanation, resigned three days after the annual town election.  Last week, the remaining four select board members agreed to call a special election to fill the year remaining in her term. Tuesday,...

After a year apart due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Friends of Marshfield Dog Park met in-person to discuss plans for the opening of the park. Founder and President Steve Darcy says the project on Commerce Way has been three years in the making. “It’s been great to...

The Rockland Police and Fire Departments were on the scene of a two-vehicle crash near the Park and Ride Tuesday.  The crash happened just before noon at the intersection of Pond and Hingham Streets. Police Lieutenant Nick Zeoli says two people were evaluated at the...

In Plymouth, after laying wreaths at the town’s war memorials, military veterans gathered on the steps of Memorial Hall. WATD’s Charles Mathewson has this report.

In Brockton, Memorial Day observances were held at the Melrose Cemetery, the VFW Monument, Korea/Vietnam Memorial Park, and the A.W.Foss-G.A.R. Veterans Grave, and a formal ceremony was held indoors at the War Memorial Hall. WATD's Lenny Rowe files this report. ...

The State Senate passes a $47.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2022. After three days of deliberation and adding over $63 million in targeted investments, the Senate unanimously passed the budget Thursday.   Understanding that the health care safety net has been...

Vets return to Memorial Day traditions as pandemic eases. BOSTON (AP) — After more than a year of isolation, American veterans are embracing plans for a more traditional Memorial Day. They say wreath-laying ceremonies, barbecues at local vets halls and other familiar...

MONDAY NIGHT TALK: May 31, 2021 6:15 - 8 PM   Retired Navy Seal & Marine Tony O'Brien Senior visits the show to discuss the importance of Memorial Day and remembering those who fought for our country's freedoms.   Local Businessman Peter L Brown shares his...

In Plymouth, in 1985 when Michael Botieri graduated from the police academy, the population of the town was about forty thousand.  Now it’s close to sixty-five thousand. During that time Botieri rose through the ranks to Captain, then to Chief of Police. He retires on...