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Braintree Mayor Discusses COVID, Recovery Plan
by Christine James | May 20, 2021 | News
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD's Christine James about the latest COVID numbers and a redevelopment meeting.
Peter Brown Discusses TIC Fundraiser
by Dan McCready | May 20, 2021 | News
Peter Brown, of Tiny & Sons Glass in Pembroke, discusses his support for the "Spring Into Service Fundraiser" for the Talking Information Center. The Spring Into Service Fundraiser will take place tonight night from 6:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. on TIC, along with WATD,...
Boston Children’s Hospital Blood Drive
by Site Admin | May 19, 2021 | South Shore Events
#GivePintsforHalfPints Blood Drive is this Saturday, May 22nd in Cohasset. Two very special little boys need your help.
Steve Triffletti Discusses 100th COVID Show
by Christine James | May 19, 2021 | News
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti speaks with WATD's Christine James about the 100th and final episode of his COVID-19 show. Photo Credit: PlymouthLaw.com
Halifax Wraps Up Town Meeting
by Dan McCready | May 18, 2021 | News
Town Administrator Charlie Seelig gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Town Meeting. Credit: Silver Lake Regional School District
Shooting Incident Causes Randolph School Lockdown
by Dan McCready | May 18, 2021 | News
A Randolph school was placed on lockdown following a shooting incident. Randolph Police say the incident occurred in front of the Rosemont Square apartments on Chestnut St. and the Randolph Community Middle School was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of...
Crews Respond To Two Alarm Fire In Plympton
by Dan McCready | May 17, 2021 | News
Crews were called to the scene of a two-alarm fire in Plympton Sunday night. Fire officials say shortly after 9 p.m. they received a 911 call regarding a roof fire at 24 Dukes Brook Rd. Crews arrived on scene to find a working fire on the third floor attic area, and...
Duxbury Quickly Gets Through Special And Annual Town Meetings
by Dan McCready | May 17, 2021 | Election News, News
Duxbury wrapped up its Special and Annual Town Meeting in pretty quick order on Saturday. Town Manager Rene Read tells WATD News the meetings were conducted successfully, despite a somewhat low turnout. However, Read says one article generated more...
Woodstock the kitty is searching for a new home
by Lisa Azizian | May 17, 2021 | Pet of the Week
Say hello to Woodstock! Our friends at Standish Humane Society need our help to find Woodstock his forever home. Woodstock is an orange and white love bug. His owner passed away, but prior to being left alone, it is suspected he was hit by a car. He has neurological...
The Morning Show: Monday, May 17, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | May 16, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Here we are. Monday again! Today we'll check in with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Mondays, for your body, mind and soul, at 7:45. And we'll introduce you to our pet of the week at 9:22 today!
The Morning Show: Tuesday, May 18, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | May 16, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Tuesday! We'll chat with Pam Snell from ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke today at 8:10 for the latest news in tech! Don't forget to follow along on the blog at actsmartit.com. And at 8:40 Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce joins us for a weekly...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, May 19, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | May 16, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Wednesday means we get to check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. We chat with Amy each Wednesday at 7:40. And at 9:22 this morning we'll check in with Brian Comer from Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corporation.
Two Boys Drown after Falling into Water at D.W. Field Park in Brockton
by Lenny Rowe | May 16, 2021 | News
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office identified two young boys who drowned after falling into Waldo Lake in Brockton. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says 12-year-old Tiago Depina and 13-year-old Rafael Andrande drowned after falling into the lake...
The Morning Show: Thursday, May 20, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | May 16, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to Thursday! Today we'll check in with Tim Cahill from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at 7:41. Then we chat with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank at 8:10. Our golf reporter Liza Chuchill chimes in at 8:40. And at 9:10 we'll be speaking with Faith...
The Morning Show: Friday, May 21, 2021
by Lisa Azizian | May 16, 2021 | The South Shore's Morning News
Hello Friday! For the first time in a looong time we're taking the morning show out on the road! We'll be broadcasting from Pilgrim Hall Museum on Court Street in Plymouth from 6 - 10 am! We'll be chatting with local business owners and movers and shakers as well as...
Unofficial Plymouth Town Election Results
by Site Admin | May 16, 2021 | Election News, News
Plymouth voters made some changes in yesterday’s annual town election, as WATD’s Charles Mathewson reports.
Unofficial Hanson Town Election Results
by Site Admin | May 16, 2021 | Election News, News
Unofficial Norwell Town Election Results
by Site Admin | May 16, 2021 | Election News, News
Unofficial Whitman Town Election Results
by Site Admin | May 16, 2021 | Election News, News
Man Medflighted Following Fall at Amazon Construction Site in Kingston
by David Cedrone | May 16, 2021 | News
A man working at the construction site for an Amazon facility on the Kingston/Plymouth line fell 30 feet from the roof Saturday morning just after 8 a.m. Kingston fireman/paramedic Bob Veno was there and helped treat the unidentified 22-year-old man. Veno says the man...
Kokoros Discusses COVID Numbers, Upcoming Events In Braintree
by Dan McCready | May 15, 2021 | News
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in town and the resumption of some events and celebrations.
One Contested Race For Plympton Election
by Dan McCready | May 15, 2021 | News
There will be one contested race on the ballot when Plympton holds its Annual Town Election on Saturday. Four candidates will be vying for two seats on the School Committee with incumbent Jason Fraser facing off against challengers Suzanne Jafarian, Nicole Mahoney,...
Four Contested Races In Whitman Town Election
by Dan McCready | May 15, 2021 | News
Four contested races will be on the ballot when Whitman holds its Annual Town Election on Saturday. Incumbent Selectman Daniel Salvucci will be facing a challenge from Rosemary Connolly. The race for Whitman-Hanson Regional School Committee will see incumbents Richard...
Sixth Food Drive-Thru Held In Front Of WATD Studios In Marshfield
by Dan McCready | May 15, 2021 | South Shore Events
Cars were lined up on Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield Thursday as WATD played host to another Veterans Food Drive Thru. J. Richard Watkins, Commander of American Legion Post 35 in Brockton and author of “Vietnam: No Regrets”, says an event like this helps those going...
Brush Fire Off Route 139 In Marshfield
by Dan McCready | May 14, 2021 | News
Crews in Marshfield were called to scene of a brush fire off Route 139. The fire took place around 6 p.m. Friday in an industrial park at 835 Plain St. At this time there is no official word regarding any potential damage or injuries. Some businesses, including WATD,...
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