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Brockton Man Charged With East Bridgewater Homicide
A Brockton man is facing charges in connection with a homicide in East Bridgewater. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that at approximately 6:30 p.m. Monday, East Bridgewater Police were sent to 137 Cedar St. by a request for a well-being check. ...
Crews Respond To Halifax Fire
Crews in Halifax responded to a two-alarm fire Sunday afternoon. Fire officials say they received a report of a chimney fire at 20 Buttonwood Rd. that had extended. The second alarm was requested after visible flames were reported. No injuries were reported and it’s...
Duxbury Town Manager Gives Update on Tri-Town COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Duxbury is preparing for a tri-town COVID-19 vaccination clinic but need to wait until they have enough doses. Duxbury, Hanover and Pembroke will hold the vaccination clinic together. Here is Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read with details. Read tells WATD...
Kearney Praises Local Collaboration At Marshfield Vaccination Site
As they cut the ribbon yesterday on a new Massachusetts COVID vaccination site at the Marshfield Fairgrounds, State Representative Patrick Kearney said it took hard work and collaboration to get this done. To book an appointment for a vaccine, click here....
Funeral Procession and Mass to Be Held in Marshfield for Slain Boston Firefighter
A Funeral Mass and procession will take place today for Boston firefighter Michael Ricci. The Funeral Mass will start at 11 a.m. from the St. Christine Church in Marshfield at 1295 Main Street. The procession will include first responders from Boston, Marshfield, and...
After Extensive Damage from a Three-Alarm Fire, Marshfield Vets Home Aiming for Fall Opening
An electrical issue is believed to be the cause of a three-alarm fire at a Marshfield building that was being renovated into housing for veterans. NeighborWorks Housing Solutions was working with the town to create eight studio units for homeless and at-risk veterans....
Eversource Prioritizes Power at Marshfield Vaccine Site
Eversource is aiding the vaccine rollout by placing additional personnel at the Marshfield Fairgrounds vaccination site. Vice President of Operation Services Steve Driscoll tells WATD News it’s important to keep power running at the site. Driscoll...
Kearney Discusses COVID Vaccine Signups, Climate Change
State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about troubles with setting up COVID vaccine appointments and transparency in votes for climate change legislation.
Together Marshfield Restaurant Gift Card Drive
Participating businesses around Marhsfield are offering a $25 gift card for $20. "Together Marshfield" are encouraging families to dine-in or order takeout locally and use some of the gift cards they have purchased through this drive. However, you can use the gift...
Marshfield Vaccination Site Opens Monday
The Town of Marshfield is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic starting Monday, Feburary 8th. Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco says anyone from Plymouth County included in phase 2 should go to the Department of Public Health website to sign up. ...
Future Veterans Home In Marshfield Damaged By Fire
A future home for Marshfield veterans was damaged in an early morning fire Wednesday. Robert Corley, Chief Executive Officer at NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, says construction on the project was nearing completion. Marshfield Director of Veterans Services,...
Nina is still looking for her forever home
****HAPPY UPDATE: NINA HAS BEEN ADOPTED!!!! 4.8.21 Nine year old Nina is a very good girl. This loving, cuddly dog has been looking for a home for over a year, which is no fault of her own. Nina has a big voice at times to tell you what she wants! She can sense toys...
The Morning Show: Mon., Feb. 8, 2021
Welcome to Monday! Did you watch the game? What did you snack on? We'll give you a recap - play and menu - this morning. Rob's off this week, getting some much-needed R & R. It's time for the Lisa & Larry Show and we'll have some ideas this week to help...
The Morning Show: Tues., Feb. 9, 2021
Have you checked out Seaport lately? It's Snowport this time of year, and February vacation week might be a good time for a trek to Boston to try your hand at curling or see if you run into their newest neighbor, Betty the Yeti. We'll learn all about the...
The Morning Show: Wed., Feb. 10, 2021
Today at 7:41 we'll see what's happening in Plymouth when we chat with Amy Naples from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Kirstie Beaton, Education Coordinator at the Natural Resources Trust Sheep Pasture in Easton joins us at 8:40 to tell us about the property...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Feb. 11, 2021
Thursday on The South Shore's Morning News means we check in with Tim Cahill from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce at 7:41. We chat with Bob Terravecchia from Coastal Heritage Bank at 8:10. And we check in with our golf reporter Liza Churchill at 8:41. Also today we're...
The Morning Show: Fri. Feb. 12, 2021
The weekend is upon us. Are you celebrating Valentine's Day this weekend? We certainly love our listeners! Thank you for joining us each morning to start your day! At 7:10 we'll be playing Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Can you...
Massachusetts Unveils Vaccine Hotline for Those 75 and Older
Massachusetts unveils vaccine hotline for those 75 and older. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts launched a new hotline Friday designed to help those 75 and older who are trying to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment and are having trouble navigating the state’s...
Braintree Mayor Discusses Vaccination Sites, COVID Numbers
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in his town, and a vaccination site at Town Hall.
Norfolk County Sheriff Introduces New Initiatives
Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott has been in office for just 4 weeks and is bringing new initiatives to the department. He tells WATD's Christine James he wants to make long term improvements.
Brockton Mayor Discusses Shaw’s Center, State Vaccination Site
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a new testing facility at the Shaw's Center and a push to get a COVID-19 vaccination site in his city. The city has created its own simplified registration form that will make it easier for...
Plymouth: COVID Saved My Life Says County Administrator Frank Basler
In Plymouth, on the same weekend, a year ago, as the super-spreader Biogen medical conference in Boston, County Administrator Frank Basler’s family was having a party—this turned into a super spreader event of its own, resulting in multiple cases of Covid-19. But, in...
Norwell Selectman Not Seeking Re-election
A member of Norwell’s Select Board is calling it quits, for now. WATD's David Cedrone files this report: Joe Rull is finishing his first 3-year term as selectman in Norwell and says he needs to reorganize his energy in a different direction. Rull says he would...
Plymouth Provides Assistance For Those Trying To Get Vaccines
The Town of Plymouth has a group of people ready to help seniors trying to get their COVID-19 Vaccinations. Town Manager Melissa Arrighi tells WATD News that the assistance is available for those who have internet access and those who do not. For more...
Three-Alarm Fire Damages Marshfield Veterans Home Under Renovation
A three-alarm fire broke out at a Marshfield building that is being renovated into housing for veterans. The fire department responded just after 5 a.m. this morning, with mutual aid including Norwell, Duxbury, Pembroke, and Hanover. The fire appeared to be quickly...
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