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Scituate Implements Full Water Ban
A Full Water Ban is going into effect in Scituate. Town officials say that due to a mechanical failure, they have lost Well 19, which was able to generate 400,000 gallons per day, and was the town’s largest ground water source. As a result they say it will be...
Downed Wire Causes Fire In Marshfield
WATD's David Cedrone reports from the scene of a fire caused by a downed wire shutting down Route 139 in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/e-XTN0ok94c
Paws for a Cause in Scituate on June 5th
Bring the dogs to the Scituate Dog Park for a fun-raising event to benefit the Scituate Animal Shelter on June 5th!
A Tribute To Lisa Azizian
A tribute to Lisa Azizian as she retires from WATD. We'll all miss you Lisa. https://youtu.be/wYFzRjzidZI Video Credit: Dan McCready/WATD News
Judge Denies Preliminary Injunction Requested by Embattled Police Commissioner
A judge has ruled against Boston’s embattled police commissioner in his bid to block the city from firing him over decades-old domestic violence allegations. The judge on Tuesday denied Commissioner Dennis White’s request for a preliminary injunction, clearing the...
D.A. Cruz Discusses Insurance Fraud
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the issue of auto insurance fraud.
Mayor Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Program For Businesses
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in his city as well as a program to help local businesses impacted by the pandemic.
Plymouth Gets High Marks for Drinking Water Quality
Since the state initiated new safety regulations last fall, more communities have found elevated levels of toxic chemicals, known as PFAS in their drinking water, so how does water quality in Plymouth measure up? Bobbi Clark has the story: Peter Gordon is...
Duxbury’s 4th of July Parade is Back
The town of Duxbury announced their annual 4th of July parade is back on after being cancelled last year. That was Duxbury’s Select Board Chair Amy McNabb, she says she hopes everyone is excited. The parade will take place on Saturday, July 3rd. To...
Fourth of July is Back in Plymouth
The July 4th Plymouth organization has responded quickly to the state’s re-opening plans. They will begin with the sixth annual 5K road race the morning of the Fourth. Monday evening, July 5th will begin with a band concert on the waterfront followed, at 9, by...
White Horse Beach Residents Frustrated by Past Weekend Chaos
Last night, White Horse Beach residents referred to the organized boxing match on the beach as the melee, but more complained of the public urination, drinking, and blocking of streets. Whitehorse Beach resident Kevin Doyle: White Horse Beach Resident, Pam...
Marshfield Fair Returns August 20-29
The Board of Directors for the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society unanimously voted to hold the 154th Annual Marshfield Fair. Lenny LaForest, President of the Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society, said this year's fair is scheduled for...
Cohasset Passes All Town Meeting Articles
Select Board Chair Diane Kennedy gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Monday night's Cohasset Annual Town Meeting. Photo Credit: Cohasset Police
Pembroke Resident Discusses Community Center Project
Pembroke resident Andrew Sullivan, spokesperson for the Friends of the Pembroke Community Center, speaks with WATD's Christine James about plans for a new Community Center. Photo Credit: Pembroke Community Center Feasibility Study
Kearney Discusses State Reopening, Help For Workers
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the state's reopening plans and paid leave for COVID-related emergencies.
Three Kayakers Rescued Near Duxbury Bay
The Plymouth Fire Department says three kayakers were rescued near the Bug Lighthouse near Duxbury Bay this afternoon. Plymouth Fire Chief Ed Bradley says all three were transported to the BID Hospital in Plymouth as a precaution. Crews from Duxbury and Plymouth Fire,...
Otis & Milo Need a New Home!
Say hello to this adorable duo: Otis & Milo, the guinea pigs! The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter need your help to spread the word about this duo! Otis & Milo are approximately 2 years old, un-neutered male guinea pigs who came to the Friends...
U.S. Coast Guard Recovers Body of Scituate Boater
The U.S. Coast Guard says they recovered the body of a 78-year-old woman after a boat capsized in Scituate. A boat was reported in distress near 3rd Cliff around 5 p.m. Saturday. Two passengers were rescued, and numerous agencies responded to search for the second...
Unofficial Scituate Town Election Results
One contested race was on the ballot for the Annual Town Election in Scituate. Two candidates ran for one open seat on the School Committee. Incumbent Michael Long faced a challenge from Richard Taft, but was re-elected.
Unofficial Hingham Town Election Results
There were five contested races on the ballot at the Annual Town Election in Hingham on Saturday. The unofficial results are listed below:
TIC Holds Spring Into Service Fundraiser
The Talking Information Center in Marshfield held their “Spring Into Service Fundraiser Finale” Thursday night. The event included music from Jillian Jensen. There was also recorded statements from volunteers. Fellow volunteer Ed Boylan was in studio for...
Three People Injured after Three-Alarm Fire in Rockland
Two firefighters and a resident were injured after a three-alarm fire in Rockland. Fire Chief Scott Duffey says multiple 911 calls reported the fire at 91 Pacific Street Saturday afternoon. “Crews had a large smoke plume in the distance, we immediately started the...
State to Receive Billions in Federal Funds Under Rescue Plan Act, County May Choose to Distribute Some of It
In Plymouth, the big news at the County Commissioners’ meeting Thursday was big money. The Commonwealth is slated to receive $5.3 billion under the American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA. Bobbi Clark has more: County Treasurer Tom OBrien explains: “This is to deal with...
Holbrook Family Rescued From Coyote
Crews in Holbrook helped rescue a family from a coyote encounter. Holbrook Police say that at approximately 11:40 a.m. Thursday, the Department of Public Works received a call from a woman in the Holbrook Town Forest who was walking with her two children when she was...
Plymouth Select Board Addresses Negated Covenant
In Plymouth, the Select Board met on Tuesday and the newly elected, Chair Dick Quintal, looks to focus on planning. Bobbi Clark has more: The fact that the previous Planning Board voted to negate a covenant, allowing Tom Wallace, of T & K Retail LLC to double...
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