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How Control Can Disguise Itself as Care
Have you ever been in a relationship where it feels like your every move is being monitored even though you’ve done nothing wrong? Not in an obvious, dramatic way. More subtle than that. A missed call becomes a problem or a delayed response sparks tension. Quiet time...
Norfolk DA Will Not Seek Reelection
Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey will not be seeking reelection. Morrissey, a former state senator, has served as the DA for the past 15 years. In a statement Monday, Morrissey says he is “extremely proud” of the work he has accomplished and feels it...
Derenoncourt Drops Brockton Election Lawsuit
Brockton mayoral candidate Jean Bradley Derenocourt has withdrawn his election fraud lawsuit against the city. In a facebook posting Wednesday, Derenoncourt stated he dropped the lawsuit “after careful consideration and utmost regard for the city of Brockton’s...
Braintree Police Chief Leaving for Newton
Cahoon Caps 30-Year Braintree Career Braintree police chief Tim Cahoon is resigning and will be serving as the chief of police in Newton. Cohoon said Monday he is stepping down effective February eleventh capping a nearly 30 year career with the Braintree police...
Plymouth’s Historic Bell Rings in 2026
Plymouth's Historic Bell Tolled 76 Times at Midnight Jan. 1st Plymouth's Town Bell rang in the New Year and celebrated the nation's 250th anniversary. https://youtu.be/6yUI_Z5l7lg
Plymouth Select Board Adopts ICE Policy
The Plymouth Select Board adopted a policy that provides guidelines of how the town's police department deals with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. https://youtu.be/LoVG2ztVlXM
Meet our Pet of the Week, Missy
We want you to meet our friend Missy! Missy is an adorable 11½-year-old Chihuahua mix who is ready for the love and comfort she truly deserves. After spending the past year in a daycare/boarding environment in Georgia, Missy has been around plenty of dogs and does...
Marshfield Voters Approve School Roof Project
Marshfield voters overwhelmingly approved a debt exclusion override to the fund the replacement of the Martinson Elementary School roof. There were 1,036 in favor of the project and 380 opposed in Saturday’s special election. The $7.4 million project involves...
Lynch Discusses Venezuela, ICE, Greenland
Congressman Stephen Lynch speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the ongoing situation in Venezuela, a recent fatal shooting involving ICE agents, and discussions by the Trump Administration regarding a U.S. takeover of Greenland. https://youtu.be/isOVw9oHLeI...
Meschino Provides Legislative Update
State Representative Joan Meschino speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a ceremony for a recent veterans bill, a new social media initiative, and the South Shore Irish Heritage Trail. https://youtu.be/5UMLj7w_vBA State Rep. Joan Meschino Meschino Provides Legislative...
Goon Squad Kicks Off First Drive Thru Of 2026
The cars lined up on Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield on Thursday for the first Veterans Food Drive Thru of 2026. https://youtu.be/7f1f2otZH1g Veterans Voice Network Gifts Collected At Vets Drive Thru
DA Cruz Speaks About Rucks 2 Pucks Hockey Program
Rucks 2 Pucks Charity Hockey Helps Veterans Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the Rucks 2 Pucks veterans charity hockey program. https://youtu.be/ZJbWtaX4umo DA Discusses Comfort Dogs Program DA Discusses Drug...
Plymouth County 2025 Real Estate Recap
Home Prices Up and Down Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley recaps the county's 2025 real estate market with WATD's Christine James. https://youtu.be/zgQ42zDnzVw Some Prices Decreasing in Plymouth County Home Prices Rise in Plymouth County
The Unspoken Tension Between Care and Commitment When Family Needs and Partnership Responsibilities Intertwine
There are seasons when a couple’s future shifts because the emotional landscape around them is changing in unexpected ways. A parent falls ill, responsibilities multiply, or a family experiences a loss that quietly reshapes priorities. What once felt straightforward...
Weymouth To Hold Inauguration Day
Michael Molisse gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Inauguration Day Ceremony which will see him sworn in for a full term as Weymouth's Mayor alongside members of the Town Council and School Committee. https://youtu.be/CGiCFbwQ-_Y Weymouth...
Meet our Pet(s) of the Week, Comet and Cupid
We have a bonded pair of kittens who are looking for a forever home. We want to introduce you to Comet and Cupid! They are available for adoption from Friends of Marshfield Animal Shelter. This sweet bonded pair is looking for a forever home together. Comet and...
Judge Rejects Delay Request for Brockton Mayor Swearing-In
A judge on Friday rejected Brockton mayoral candidate Jean Bradley Derenoncourt’s request to delay Monday's swearing-in of Moise Rodrigues as the city’s new mayor. Derenoncourt, who lost to Rodrigues by 259 votes in the November election, filed a request in Plymouth...
Whitman-Hanson School Supt. Resigns
Embattled Whitman-Hanson Regional School District Superintendent Jeffrey Szymaniak has resigned. In a statement on Friday, the district school committee said that Szymaniak's resignation was effective on January 1st. Szymaniak came under fire after a...
Creed Looks Back at 2025 Politics
A Look Back at 2025 in Politics Political analyst John Creed speaks with WATD's Christine James as he reviews the year 2025 in politics. https://youtu.be/YhL8jNY7Fzw State Rep. LaNatra Looks Back at 2025 and Looks Ahead to 2026 Brockton Election Recount Completed
Terrorism Expert Reviews 2025
A Look at the Brown University and MIT Professor Shootings Terrorism expert Col. Dave Gavigan speaks with WATD's Christine James about some of the tragic events of 2025. https://youtu.be/5L0-YZUObpE Scully Analyzes Walshe Trial Plymouth County DA Reviews 2025
WATD Reporter Bobbi Clark Recounts Her Career
Longtime WATD Plymouth reporter Bobbi Clark speaks with WATD News Director Christine James about her career as she hangs up her microphone. https://youtu.be/BJo4PnxX7jY Lee Hartman Retires From, Plymouth Planning Board Plymouth Recreation Has Something For Everyone
State Rep. LaNatra Wraps Up the Year and Looks to 2026
State Rep. Kathy LaNatra of the 12th Plymouth District speaks with WATD's Christine James about her accomplishments this year and looks to 2026. https://youtu.be/kUdyaWeP-ng Plymouth County DA Reviews 2025
Pets Killed in Abington Fire
Three pets were killed and five people displaced when fire swept through a multi-family apartment house in Abington the day after Christmas. Fire Chief John Glynn says heavy smoke was showing from the second floor when firefighters arrived at 26 Winthrop Street just...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Dorothy
We can't wait for you to meet Dorothy! She is our featured "Pet of the Week" on WATD. She is currently in foster care but is looking for her forever home. Here's the story about Dorothy. She was found with her two sisters abandoned in a field in Georgia and only...
Plymouth County DA Reviews 2025
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about some of his office's accomplishments this past year. https://youtu.be/BaL1mTulYwA
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