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Robert Wargo Named Superintendent In Weymouth
Robert Wargo has been named the new Superintendent of the Weymouth Public Schools. The School Committee selected Wargo with a unanimous vote during a special meeting on Saturday. Interim Superintendent Kathleen Smith says the selection came after a preliminary...
Noble Out As East Bridgewater Town Administrator
Brian Noble is no longer East Bridgewater’s Town Administrator. Selectmen Chair Carole Julius read a statement regarding the matter during Tuesday’s Board of Selectmen meeting. Administrative Assistant Rebecca Johnson has been authorized by the board to carry...
Duxbury Football Coach Fired after “Highly Offensive” Language Used in Audibles
Duxbury school officials say they have cut ties with high school football coach Dave Maimaron. In a letter to parents, officials confirmed players on the high school football team used “highly offensive” language during play calling during a 35-0 win against Plymouth...
Duxbury Coach Issues Statement Regarding Offensive Remarks
Duxbury’s football coach has issued a statement regarding reports of offensive remarks used during a football game earlier this month. David Maimaron apologized on behalf of the staff and players for what he called “insensitive, crass and inappropriate language” used...
The Morning Show: Mon., March 21, 2020
Monday! We see you! How about More Comfort on this Monday? We'll do that with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45. And at 8:10 we'll chat with Brandon Coyne who created a South Shore food blog with his with Liz to satisfy their cravings but also...
The Morning Show: Tues., March 23, 2021
Time to get down to business and that's what our 8 o'clock hour is all about. First we check in with David Snell (Happy Birthday, David!) from ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke for Tech Talk at 8:10! And Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce is with us to talk...
The Morning Show: Wed., March 24, 2021
Wednesday is here! Let's check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:41 to find out how Local Eats Week is going in Plymouth! And at 9:22 we'll check in with Brian Comer from Draper & Kramer Mortg. Corp!
The Morning Show: Thurs., March 25, 2021
He's back! Tim Cahill, President & Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, is back with us at 7:40 for an update on the latest happenings in Quincy. We'll spend time at 8:11 with Bob Terravecchia, President & CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank for our...
The Morning Show: Fri. March 26, 2021
Friday! We have arrived! Let's kick off the weekend with Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:10 today! It's your chance to test your classical music knowledge for a prize! At 8:40 we'll chat with local author Debbie Cook about...
Another Mass Shooting in United States
Colorado shooting leaves 10 dead in latest mass tragedy BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Police say 10 people have been killed in a shooting at a Colorado supermarket, including a police officer. Boulder Police Chief Maris Herold says that a lone suspect is in custody and is...
Drive-In Movies Approved for April Return at Marshfield Fairgrounds
The Marshfield Selectmen approved plans for a drive-in theater to start next month at the fairgrounds. Plans are in the works for a second screen at the site. The Marshfield Agricultural and Horticultural Society are working with Fiesta Shows to run another drive-in...
East Wareham Man Faces Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop
An East Wareham man is facing drug charges following his arrest on Friday. Wareham Police says that at about 12:45 p.m., detectives stopped a vehicle on Route 25 in Wareham. The stop was made as the result of an investigation into illegal narcotics activity in the...
Crews Respond To Halifax Fire
Crews in Halifax were called to the scene of a fire at Clyde O Bosworth Rd. Fire officials say the fire was reported around 2 p.m. Sunday at 98 Clyde O Bosworth Rd. Upon arrival crews found heavy fire going up the rear of the home into the attic as well as into the...
Plymouth Select Board Invites Planning Board to Discuss Decision to Change Covenant
In Plymouth, the Select Board invites the Planning Board to meet with them to discuss the legality of the decision, made by the majority of Planning Board members, to change a covenant, a binding agreement, in favor of Tom Wallace, of T & K Retail, LLC. Bobbi...
Murray’s Mission: Find A New Home
Meet Murray! Murray is a white and grey male cat, around six years old, found outside in an abandoned home. Our friends at Standish Humane Society tell us Murray had been living outside for some time prior to being rescued as evident on his dirty coat when he was...
One Person Killed In Multi-Vehicle Crash On Route 3A
One person has been killed following a multi-vehicle crash on Route 3A in Kingston. The crash was reported around 1 p.m. Sunday with Kingston Police saying they responded to the motor vehicle crash in the area of 96 Main St. and that the crash involved multiple...
Local Eats Week in Plymouth, the Take-Out Edition
Participating restaurants will be offering exclusive local eats week specials and special meals/promotions for $20.21. Ordering take-out can be just as supportive to a restaurant as dining in. Visit the individual websites for updated offerings and menus. If dining...
One Contested Race In Saturday’s Duxbury Election
Eight races will be on the ballot when Duxbury voters head to the polls on Saturday for the Annual Town Election. However, there will be only one contested race for School Committee with Sean Dadestan-Foley and Kristen O’Connell vying for one open seat. Polls will be...
Disabled Occupant Rescued from Fire at Capeway Motel in Norwell
There was a fire and a rescue at Norwell's Capeway Motel at 149 Washington Street (Rt. 53) on Wednesday. That was Norwell Fire Chief Jeff Simpson. The resident was transported to the hospital by the Hanover Fire Department ambulance. Chief...
Kokoros Discusses COVID Numbers, School Reopenings
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in his community, school reopening, and vaccinations. Photo Credit: Town of Braintree
Spice Up Your Isolation and Play BINGO FABULOSO!
Cape Cod Chorale and Choral Art Society of the South Shore presents: SPICE UP YOUR ISOLATION and PLAY BINGO FABULOSO! Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of Drag Queen Bingo from the comfort of your own home! Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 5:00pm Expect an hour-plus...
New Mass Vaccination Site at Hynes Convention Center Opens
New mass vaccination site at Hynes Convention Center opens. BOSTON (AP) — The latest coronavirus mass vaccination site in Massachusetts has opened at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston’s Back Bay. The site held a soft opening Thursday and plans to be fully...
Sullivan Discusses Fires, COVID Numbers
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent arson fires in the city and the latest COVID numbers. Photo Credit: City of Brockton
Plymouth VFW To Host Food Drive-Thru
The VFW in Plymouth will be hosting a food drive-thru on Saturday. Event organizer Craig Wolfe, who also co-hosts Veterans' Voice on WATD, says that, while previous drive-thru events specifically targeted veterans and their families, this drive-thru is open to...
State of NH Denies Application for Historical Marker in Honor of Missing Woman
An application denied by the state of New Hampshire to put a historical marker by a road, in Haverill, where Hanson native Maura Murray was last seen in 2004 is not stopping Murray's family from appealing the decision. Maura's sister, Julie Murray, says the...
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