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Duxbury Schools Respond After Lawsuit Accuses Teacher of Rape
The Duxbury Public School District said in a statement that an independent investigation found that a teacher and coach had violated the school's sexual harassment policy and code of conduct. The district responded after a lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Plymouth...
Hanover Man Accused Of Overtime Fraud With BPD
A Hanover man is facing charges in connection with alleged fraud at the Boston Police Department. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says 62-year-old Richard Evans, a retired Captain who oversaw the Evidence Control Unit, allegedly left overtime shifts two or more hours...
Duxbury Select Board Meeting Discusses Football Team Scandal
The Duxbury Select Board met for the first time as a 5-member board this week as new members take on the ongoing football team scandal. WATD's David Cedrone has more: The virtual select board meeting was packed this week with over 100 people listening to what...
Police Investigating Car Breaks In Braintree
Braintree Police are investigation a series of car break-ins. The most recent incidents were reported overnight on Friday, but similar incidents took place in the Fountain St. / Boscobel / Stevens Ave. area. Anyone with information is being asked to contact Braintree...
Clerk Discusses Upcoming Plymouth Election
The deadline for those looking to return papers for Plymouth’s upcoming Town Election was last Friday. Town Clerk Pearl Sears tells WATD News there was a pretty good response and the big focus will be on the Charter Commission seats. She also gave a rundown of...
Two Men From Brockton, Taunton Face Sex Trafficking Charges
Two men have been indicted on sex trafficking charges. Attorney General Maura Healey says that on Thursday a Statewide Grand Jury indicted 35-year-old Gabriel Jean Marie of Brockton, and 32-year-old Tremaine Wilder of Taunton, on charges of Trafficking Persons for...
Affordable Housing Tops the List of CPC Articles for Plymouth Town Meeting to Consider
In Plymouth, the Community Preservation Committee, or CPC, has a wide range of articles to recommend to the Annual Spring and Special Town Meeting. Bobbi Clark has more: Bill Keohan who Chairs the Community Preservation Committee, says Article 16A is an affordable...
The Morning Show: Mon., March 29, 2021
Welcome to the final days of March! Wow, that was fast. Today at 7:45 we check in with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for our More Comfort Mondays segment. And today we'll chat with Gem Man Ron Delano from Carver Jewelers at 8:40. And we'll introduce...
The Morning Show: Tues., March 30, 2021
Are you excited to get back to the movies! Today at 7:10 we'll check in with Plimoth Cinemas to learn about their re-opening! Paul Leonard, Director, Guest Services, and founder Ed Russell will give us all the details. At 7:40 Arlene Dubrowski from the Marshfield...
The Morning Show: Wed., March 31, 2021
On the final Wednesday of the month we check in with our friend Peggy Page from the Plymouth Center for the Arts. We learn about present and upcoming exhibits as well us the art classes enrolling for the spring and summer. Peggy joins us at 7:10. And at 7:40 we'll...
The Morning Show: Thurs., April 1, 2021
Happy April! Today at 7:10 we'll welcome Craig Jameson to the show. Craig is the Director of the Marshfield Recreation Department and he's going to give us the details for this weekend's Easter Egg Hunt! We'll check in with Tim Cahill from the Quincy Chamber of...
The Morning Show: Fri., April 2, 2021
Welcome to Friday. Welcome to April! Let's see if you can Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes of the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:11. It's your chance to test your classical music knowledge with the maestro himself! And at 8:40 today we welcome Dr. Andy back to the...
Meet Louis, our pet of the week
Say hello to Louis, our pet of the week! Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us Louis is a shy guy who is about 2-years-old. Given Louis' shyness he will do best in a quiet home. He will not do great with children since loud noises tend to scare him. Louis...
Kristen B. O’Connell Wins School Committee Seat
There was only one contested race on the ballot at the Duxbury Town Election on Saturday. Candidates for a seat on the school committee included Kristen B. O'Connell and Sean Dadsetan-Foley. Unofficial results conclude O'Connell defeated Dadsetan-Foley with 800 votes...
Passover Once Again Being Observed During COVID Pandemic
Passover will begin Saturday at sundown and, just like last year, it is being observed with the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that some will still have to observe...
Man With Brockton Ties Identified As Suspect Shot Following Chase
A man with ties to Brockton has died following a police chase through several South Shore towns and involved a stolen Rockland Police cruiser. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey says the event started with a robbery in Rockland Thursday night and ended...
Stolen Police Car Chase Ends in Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting of Suspect
An armed robbery suspect who authorities say stole a Rockland Police cruiser was shot by officers in Quincy this morning (Friday). Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey: State police tweeted just before 8 a.m. that an armed robbery suspect stole a...
UPDATE***Police Activity Closes Down Burgin Parkway in Quincy
Updated at 9:55 AM: Mass State Police @MassStatePolice UPDATE: Active situation in Quincy is over. There is no threat to public. We will update with more information when appropriate. Police activity ongoing on Burgin Parkway Quincy. Armed robbery suspect...
Norwell Town Officials Hear from Neighborhood Association Concerning Open Space
Norwell’s Wildcat Neighborhood Association went head-to-head with town officials over a citizen petition to keep 6 acres of town owned land as open space. WATD's David Cedrone has the story.
Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, School Waiver
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in his city and a waiver from the state to delay school reopening. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Quincy Man Facing Charges of Enticing a Minor
An Quincy man is facing charges following his arrest for attempt to entice a minor. East Bridgewater Police say on March 9th they received a report from a female minor that someone was sending her sexually explicit messages on Snapchat. Police say they began...
Cottage Destroyed by Fire in Myles Standish State Forest
A summer cottage is destroyed by fire in the Myles Standish State Forest on Widgeon Pond Road. Plymouth Fire Chief Rd Bradley shared some of the details with Christine James.
District Attorney Discusses Community Reinvestment Program
Plymouth County D.A. Tim Cruz says through a "Community Reinvestment Program" his office is able to put money back into the community to help some area non-profit associations. The funds come from drug seizures. Christine James spoke with D.A. Cruz about some of the...
Easter Egg Hunt Changed to Drive-Thru Parade on Saturday, April 3rd in Marshfield
Revised Marshfield Recreation Easter Egg Hunt 2021 “Marshfield Recreation Easter Drive-Thru Parade” Out of an abundance of caution and to keep everyone safe, the Town of Marshfield’s Recreation Department will host an “Easter Drive-Thru Parade” instead of the...
Hingham Girl Scouts Collecting Pet Food Donations for Pet Food Pantry
Emma and Kristi of Hingham Girl Scouts Troop 62304 are organizing a pet food drive for their Take Action project. They have kindly chosen South Shore Pet Food Pantry as the recipient of their charitable drive. Donations can be left at St. John the Evangelist Church...
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