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Brockton Mayor Discusses Recounts, SNAP, Transgender Flag Raising
by Dan McCready | Nov 20, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the election recount that will be taking place in the city, the restoration of SNAP funds, and the raising of the Transgender Flag. https://youtu.be/rozBSkFfYSE City of Brockton Sullivan Discusses...
Duxbury First Responders Save Women’s Life
by Tom Gorman | Nov 20, 2025 | News
Duxbury firefighter/paramedics are credited with saving a woman's life after she went into cardiac arrest. https://youtu.be/7SSUu0FuRiA Duxbury Remembers 9/11 Marshfield Kicks Off Community Christmas
He’ll Be Back in January? Babe, It’s Not a Seasonal Subscription
by Francesca Luca | Nov 19, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
When your boyfriend suddenly “needs space” right before the holidays, that’s not random. That’s not casual. And it’s definitely not something to brush off with, “Oh…okay, let me know when you’re done.” No. We’re not doing that here. Some women panic. Some get quiet....
Committee To Be Appointed To Write Sand And Gravel Bylaw
by Bobbi Clark | Nov 19, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, sand mining, preventing it or at least limiting it, was the topic at a meeting held by the Plymouth Stewardship Alliance, a local environmental advocacy group, on Saturday the 15th, at the public library. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more…....
Brian Walshe Remains On Trial For Murder After Pleading Guilty To Disposing Of Wife’s Body
by WATD 95.9 FM | Nov 19, 2025 | News
A Cohasset man remains on trial for murder in the death and dismemberment of his wife after pleading guilty just as jury selection began Tuesday to disposing of her body and misleading police. Brian Walshe did not plead guilty to killing his wife, Ana Walshe, an...
New James Library Executive Director Welcomes All
by Christine James | Nov 18, 2025 | News
Liz Helfer, the new Executive Director of the James Library in Norwell, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their ongoing activities, programs, and exhibits. https://youtu.be/o6rAF1zMvrs Turkey Trot To Benefit Boys & Girls Club The James Library & Center...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Cooper (ENCORE)
by Rob Hakala | Nov 18, 2025 | Pet of the Week
This week we want to re-introduce you to Cooper! Cooper is a large one year old red bloodhound available for adoption. He is affectionate, playful, friendly and clumsy! Cooper is everything you would want in a bloodhound and true to his breed- sweet yet mischievous!...
Report Of Odor Leads To Evacuation At Silver Lake Regional High School
by Dan McCready | Nov 17, 2025 | News
An evacuation took place on Monday afternoon at Silver Lake Regional High School. Kingston Police say that at approximately 1:15 p.m. a substitute teacher reported a strong odor of gas in a classroom. The building was then evacuated and the Kingston Fire Department...
Turkey Trot To Benefit Boys & Girls Club
by Christine James | Nov 17, 2025 | News
Organizers Bill Boulter and Soli Martino speak with WATD's Christine James about the the First Annual Pembroke Police Boys & Girls Club Turkey Trot taking place on Sunday. https://youtu.be/nIX0BeDz_Ho Register for the Turkey Trot Here Goon Squad Holds...
Layoff Notices Sent To Whitman-Hanson School Employees
by Dan McCready | Nov 17, 2025 | News
Some employees of the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District have received layoff notices. Superintendent of Schools Jeffrey Szymaniak says that on Friday they issued Reduction-in-Force (RIF) notifications to staff members as part of the district’s plan to address a...
Expansion Completed At Plymouth’s Manomet Fire Station
by Bobbi Clark | Nov 17, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, a town of 134 square miles, is served by 140 firefighters operating out of 7 fire stations. According to Fire Chief Neil Foley, back in April 2020 Town Meeting voted to address 3 fire stations: West Plymouth Fire Station, Manomet Fire Station and the...
Two Towns Approve Debt Exclusions, New Selectboard Member in Abington
by Tom Gorman | Nov 15, 2025 | Election News, News
Three South Shore towns held special elections Saturday. East Bridgewater voters approved a debt exclusion that will fund the construction of a new Central Elementary School. There were 719 votes or 53 percent in favor and 477 or 47 percent opposed. The project cost...
Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, SNAP, Veterans Day
by Dan McCready | Nov 14, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the end of the Government Shutdown, SNAP benefits, and Veterans Day observances in the city. https://youtu.be/m-uTxvXlxl4 City of Brockton Sullivan Discusses Food Donation, Election, Government...
Spinkler System Helps Extinguish Hanson Fire
by Dan McCready | Nov 14, 2025 | News
A sprinkler system helped put down a Hanson apartment fire. Fire Chief Robert O'Brien says that at approximately 6:44 p.m. Wednesday crews responded to 1479 Main St. for a reported bedroom fire. Upon arrival they found a heavy smoke condition inside one of the...
Goon Squad Holds Pre-Thanksgiving Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Nov 14, 2025 | News
Members of the Goon Squad came out once again on Thursday for the November 2025 Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://youtu.be/x5buF60AndU Marshfield Veterans Day Soul Sisterhood Summit
Too Soon for the Holidays? When Bringing Your Boo Home is a Hard Pass
by Francesca Luca | Nov 12, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Ah, the holidays. Time for twinkling lights, awkward hugs, and… introducing your brand-new boo to your family. Nothing says “holiday cheer” like throwing someone into the middle of your family circus and praying they survive. Here’s the cold, honest truth: there is...
Sale Prices Decreasing In Plymouth County
by Christine James | Nov 12, 2025 | News
Plymouth Country Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James a recap of the October 2025 Real Estate Numbers. https://youtu.be/BgORQXUtnQc Plymouth County Registry of Deeds Real Estate Activity Slows Down In Plymouth County
Northern Lights Dazzle the South Shore
by Tom Gorman | Nov 12, 2025 | News
Much of the nation including the South Shore had quite a colorful light show Tuesday night . The Aurora Borealis, better known as the northern lights, shimmered across the sky. There were reports of vivid reds and bright greens. Scientists say that one of the biggest...
Man Killed In Rockland Shooting
by Dan McCready | Nov 12, 2025 | News
An investigation is underway following a deadly shooting in Rockland. Police Chief Nicholas Zeoli and Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz say that shortly after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday officers responded to reports of gunshots being heard in the area of 75...
Marshfield Veterans Day
by Tom Gorman | Nov 11, 2025 | News
Marshfield honored its veterans with a parade and ceremony on Veterans Day. First responders, the Huey Group Vietnam 50th Anniversary float, and the Marshfield High School Marching Band were featured in the parade. https://youtu.be/88md-I0X88c Former Navy Seal...
East Bridgewater STM Votes On School Building Project
by Dan McCready | Nov 11, 2025 | News
East Bridgewater Town Administrator Charlie Seelig gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/kQXEDV0flFg Recall Marshfield Petition Fails Town Of East Bridgewater
Former Navy SEAL Discusses Veterans Day
by Dan McCready | Nov 11, 2025 | News
Former Navy SEAL Lieutenant Commander Tony O'Brien gives WATD's Dan McCready his thoughts on Veterans Day. https://youtu.be/KqlOUVauevI South Shore Veterans Day Observances Tony O'Brien's Website
Veteran, Minister Reflects On Veterans Day
by Bobbi Clark | Nov 11, 2025 | News
In Plymouth,Veterans Day began in 1919 as Armistice Day and became a national holiday in 1938 to honor World War 1 veterans. But after World War II and the Korean War it was renamed Veterans Day—making the holiday 105 years old on Tuesday—when there will be a...
Hundreds Turn Out to Honor Weymouth WWII Hero
by Tom Gorman | Nov 10, 2025 | News
Weymouth WWII Army soldier, Private Alfred Langevin, who was killed in action in 1944 overseas and remained unidentified for 81 years, was buried with his family in Weymouth on Monday. https://youtu.be/m-goIKKPVPE
One Article On Warrant For East Bridgewater Special Town Meeting
by Dan McCready | Nov 10, 2025 | News
Town Administrator Charlie Seelig gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/yRnz5isvU0Q Special Town Meeting will begin at 7:00 pm at East Bridgewater Junior/Senior High School. East Bridgewater Wraps Up Special Town...
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