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Braintree Hosting Food Drive-Thru
Another food drive-thru is taking place in Braintree on Thursday to battle food insecurity. Greg Brasso, host of Veteran’s Voice on WATD, says anyone struggling is encouraged to attend. Brasso explains how the food drive-thru works. He says they...
Duxbury Teacher Accused Of Sexual Abuse Fired By District
A Duxbury teacher facing allegations of abuse has been fired. The parents of former student Parker Foley filed a lawsuit alleging that John Blake had sexually abused their son while he was a student at Duxbury Middle School. Superintendent John Antonucci says these...
East Bridgewater’s Jim Ingargiola Fought in WWII, Beat Cancer, and Survived His Toughest Battle with COVID-19
A ceremony was held in East Bridgewater after a 95-year-old Marine veteran survived a bout with COVID-19. Listen to Lenny Rowe's report here: Longtime resident Jim Ingargiola has experienced tough battles throughout his life. The World War II veteran was...
Some Duxbury Residents Fighting Sea Wall Betterments
The Duxbury Select Board met with residents armed with attorneys trying to fight the proposed betterments for replacing the seawall. Chair of the Duxbury Sea Wall Committee Alicia Palmieri Babcock proposed having anyone with a deed that allows public beach access...
Scenes From The Second Veterans Food Drive-Thru At WATD
On March 11, 2021 there was a second Food Drive-Thru outside the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://youtu.be/s74ezUG9h-A Photo Credit: Marshfield Veterans Services
Veterans Vaccination Clinics
COVID-19 Vaccination clinics for Veterans and their spouses this week in Brockton and Raynham.
Off-Duty Bridgewater K9 Officer Pulls Injured Man Away from Burning Vehicle
The Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments say an off-duty Bridgewater K9 officer pulled a man from a burning vehicle after a crash. Bridgewater Police Chief Christopher Delmonte and Acting Fire Chief Michael MacDermott say a 34-year-old John McClellan, of Ware,...
Numerous Towns Respond to Fire at Norwell Zildjian Cymbal Factory
The Norwell Fire Department and nearby towns responded to a fire at the Zildjian cymbal factory. According to the company website, Zildjian has been making instruments since 1623. The headquarters is based in Norwell, producing cymbals, drumsticks, and percussion...
Carver Fire Department Uses Air Bags to Lift Vehicle off Propane Tank
The Carver Fire Department says there were no serious injuries after a motor vehicle struck a camper. Deputy Chief Eric Germaine says they received a 9-1-1 call at 9:36 Monday morning at 170 High Street. “Carver PD showed up on scene first and requested a response...
The Morning Show: Mon., April 5, 2021
Monday! We're here! You're here! Let's go through the week together. Today at 7:45 is our chance to connect with Diane Jordan, owner of Natural Body Works in Kingston. Diane joins us each week for More Comfort Mondays, helping give us a little more comfort for our...
The Morning Show: Tues., April 6, 2021
Tuesday! Let's talk tech. Technology. Tech Talk Tuesdays with David Snell. It's a thing. And it happens weekly at 8:10. David Snell is the Founder & CEO of ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke and he keeps us in the know when it comes to technology news and keeping us - and...
The Morning Show: Wed., April 7, 2021
Wednesday is upon us! Today we'll chat with Bob Nolet, Director of Operations for the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, to learn more about the Fitness For the Fund events coming up in May. Bob will chat with us at 7:40 so we can learn more about this fundraiser,...
Tonight on Monday Night Talk on WATD with Kevin Tocci
MONDAY NIGHT TALK - April 5, 2021 6:15 - 8 PM on 95.9-FM WATD State House Report with State Representative Alyson Sullivan. She'll discuss the latest news from up on Beacon Hill, her activities in her district and efforts to volunteer at local vaccination sites. ...
The Morning Show: Thurs., April 8, 2021
Business, banking and golf - and a whole lot more in store for Thursdays edition of the South Shore's Morning News! We'll check in with Quincy Chamber of Commerce Pres. & Executive Director Tim Cahill at 7:41. And at 8:10 we chat with Coastal Heritage Bank...
Eleventh Hour Cancellation of Joint Meeting of Select and Planning Board is Interesting
In Plymouth, cancellation of a Select Board meeting with the Planning Board last week is interesting. The Select Board invited the Planning Board to their March 30th meeting to discuss the Planning Board’s philosophy regarding covenants. Bobbi Clark has more: On a 3...
The Morning Show: Friday, April 9, 2021
It's Friday! Let's get right to our Name that Tune segment with Steven Karidoyanes at 7:10 this morning. Steven, the conductor of the Plymouth Philharmonic, curates a list of classical songs to test your knowledge. You just need to guess the first song title correctly...
Unofficial Results for Middleboro Annual Town Election
A contested School Committee race was decided in the Middleboro Annual Town Election. With unofficial results, Richard Young was re-elected to a three-year term with 492 votes. Ezekiel Adams Lewis was elected to the second open seat with 418 votes. Robert Sullivan had...
Gema the cat needs a new home
Say hello to sweetie Gema! Gema is a shy 6 year old girl who is looking for a quiet home where she can be the only animal. Our friends at the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massaschusetts in Brockton say she takes some time to adjust to new situations but...
Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, Baseball
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in the city, court closures, and Rox baseball.
Middleborough Holds Town Election On Saturday
There will be one contested race on the ballot when voters in Middleborough head to the polls on Saturday. Three candidates are running for two available seats on the School Committee with incumbent Richard Young running against Ezekiel Adams Lewis, and Robert...
Marshfield Easter Egg Hunt Changed To Drive-Thru Event
There has been a change of plans for this weekend’s Easter activities in Marshfield. Recreation Director Craig Jameson tells WATD News the event will have safety protocols in place and a chance to see the Easter Bunny. Jameson says the decision was made...
Team Marshfield Holds Rally Despite Opening Day Postponement
Despite the Opening Day postponement of the Red Sox, Team Marshfield held its annual “Rally Against Cancer” fundraiser at town hall Thursday. Valerie Blinn from the Marshfield Board of Health tells WATD News this event has been going on for seven years. ...
The Pinehills in Plymouth Withdraws Article That Would Have Allowed 104 Building Permits in Exchange for Equal Amount of Donated Open Space Acreage
In Plymouth, The Pinehills withdraws Article 22 from the warrant for Town Meeting, which begins Saturday, April 3rd. Article 22 proposed changes to the OSMUD, The Pinehills development plan. Bobbi Clark has more: The Pinehills Managing Partner Tony Green...
Braintree Mayor Discusses COVID, School Budgets
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his community's latest COVID numbers and the state of the school budget.
U.S. Senator Ed Markey Tours Brockton Shaw’s Center Vaccination Site
U.S. Senator Ed Markey toured a COVID-19 vaccination site set up by the Brockton Neighborhood Health Center. The Shaw’s Center, next to Campanelli Stadium, is gearing up to administer 1,000 doses per day. Markey says the site is a model the rest of the country should...
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