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Boston Mayor Releases Investigation into Officer Accused of Abuse
Mayor releases investigation into officer accused of abuse. BOSTON (AP) — Documents show Boston Police internal investigators found sufficient evidence in 1996 to support allegations that an officer sexually assaulted a minor, yet the officer remained on the force and...
South Shore To Get State Travel Grants
Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Economic Development Mike Kennealy announced a new round of grants to help the state’s tourism industry. Office of Travel & Tourism Executive Director Keiko Orrall says that some of those funds will be heading to the...
Hanson Departments Detail Impacts of Budget Cuts During Forum
The town of Hanson is facing a substantial budget shortfall, and a $1.85 million dollar override was added to the ballot for the Annual Town Election. If the override were to fail, town officials say cuts to personnel would be made across all departments. A public...
Chauvin Guilty of Murder and Manslaughter in Floyd Case
Ex-cop guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyd case. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin has been convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd, the explosive case that triggered worldwide protests, violence and...
Marshfield Selectmen Candidates Political Forum on WATD
Marshfield Selectmen candidates Joe Pecevich and Jim Kilcoyne were live in studio for a WATD political forum, which was moderated by Christine James. Monday Night Talk host Kevin Tocci, Charles Mathewson, and James Kukstis of the Marshfield Mariner asked candidates...
Four Families Displaced after Fire at Condominium Complex
The Braintree Fire Department says there were no injuries after a fire at a condominium complex. Fire Lt. Freddie Viola says crews responded to 605 Matthew Lane yesterday afternoon after a 9-1-1 call at apartment 205. “The fire initiated on the deck of that apartment...
Historian Discusses Marshfield’s Role In Patriots Day
Peter Drummey, of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about how Marshfield played a role in the Revolutionary War's beginnings, and how Patriots Day replaced another observance. U.S. Air Force photo by Mark Herlihy
Crews Find Body Of Hull Man Who Fled Into Bay
Officials say they have found the body of a man who disappeared in the waters of Hull Thursday night while trying to avoid first responders investigating a disturbance call. Police Chief John Dunn reports that Massachusetts State Police Dive Teams recovered the body...
Plymouth Town Meeting Okays Fire Station Feasibilty Study, Asbestos Warning Sign Posted on Fire Headquarters Door
In Plymouth, within weeks of Town Meeting approval of a $185,000 study to conduct a fire station feasibility and facilities study, a sign was posted on the door of fire station headquarters warning of the danger of asbestos contamination in the building, and that’s in...
Sunny the cat will brighten up your world!
Sunny really does have a sunny personality! The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter tell us Sunny is friendly, talkative and loves to explore. His age is estimated at 4 years. He is neutered, is up-to-date on rabies and distemper vaccines and is negative for...
Two Young Men Killed In Pembroke Crash
Two men were killed after their vehicle rolled over and struck a tree early Friday morning. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 1 a.m. Pembroke Police and Fire crews responded to reports of a crash at 104 Elm St. The passenger,...
Randolph Teen Elected To Student Leadership Position
A Randolph teenager has been elected to a statewide student leadership position. Jade Moynihan, a 16-year-old Junior at Foxborough Regional Charter School, won following a successful campaign, which was run differently this year due to COVID. Moynihan...
Holbrook Man Facing Civil Rights Charges Following Fight Between Juveniles
A Holbrook man is facing charges following a dispute between two groups of juveniles on April 10. Police Chief William Smith says that at approximately 1:15 p.m. officers responded to the playground at Holbrook Middle Senior High School after a juvenile said that a...
Committee Discusses Plans For Marshfield Dog Park
Marshfield’s Dog Park Building Committee had their first meeting Thursday night. Selectman Stephen Darcy, who is also a member of the committee, tells WATD News that this latest step shows real progress toward the completion of the project. Darcy says...
Search Ongoing For Hull Man Who Fled Into Bay
The search continues for a man who escaped from Hull Police by running into the bay. Police and Fire officials say that late Thursday night officers responded to a home for a domestic dispute over a vehicle. Officers interacted with the family earlier in the day, over...
The Morning Show: Mon., April 19, 2021
It's Monday. Let's do this. Today at 7:45 we'll check in with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for More Comfort Mondays. At 9:10, Lisa Vailancourt from Missing Dogs Massachusetts joins us for an update on their latest cases to reunite lost and runaway...
The Morning Show: Tues., April 20, 2021
We're excited to check-in with one of our newest clients, Jessica Toledo, owner of Keto 1620 Bakery in Plymouth. We’ll learn about Jessica’s journey and how it led to opening her own bakery. Join us at 7:41 when we chat with Jessica and check out her website for...
The Morning Show: Wed., April 21, 2021
It's Wednesday. Let's check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Earth Day is tomorrow, not a more perfect time to chat with environmental activist and leading expert on single-use plastics Jennie Romer. Jennie joins us at...
The Morning Show: Thurs., April 22, 2021
It's Earth Day. How will you honor Mother Earth today? Maybe every day is Earth Day to you! Speaking of Moms, we are delighted to welcome back MommaJam, Sara Eberle, to the show today! Sara published a cookbook and we're going to learn all about it at 7:10 today! The...
The Morning Show: Fri., April 23, 2021
HAPPY FRIDAY! It's worth shouting about! Let's see if you can Name that Tune at 7:10 today with Plymouth Philharmonic Music Conductor Steven Karidoyanes. At 9:10 we'll find out what Mark Stiles of Stiles Law is feeling good about during our Feel Good Friday segment!...
Sullivan Discusses Impact Of J&J Vaccine Suspension, New COVID Job
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about how they are responding to the suspension of the Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine and a new job opening to aid with vaccinations.
Whitman Toddler Receives Police Escort
Whitman Police were joined by several neighboring police departments in escorting a Whitman toddler to the hospital Wednesday. Nathaniel Rodman, known as “Nate the Great,” was born with heart and kidney defects that required several surgeries, including an open-heart...
Duxbury Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Millions
Shoe company exec to plead guilty to embezzling $30M. BOSTON (AP) — A former top executive at a Massachusetts-based shoe manufacturer has agreed to plead guilty to embezzling $30 million from the company. Federal prosecutors said Wednesday that Richard Hajjar, the...
Braintree Mayor Gives COVID-19 Update
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros updates Christine James on several town issues including the latest COVID-19 numbers.
Proponents for Hull Medical Marijuana Facility are Revising Plans
The Hull Selectmen are in the process of reviewing a host community agreement for a medical marijuana facility on Nantasket Ave. Latitude 42 Therapeutics, LLC initially proposed plans for a medicinal cultivation and dispensary operation at the former Atlantic Aquarium...
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