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Crews in Halifax Pull Truck From Water
Crews were called to the scene after a truck went into the water in Halifax on Tuesday. Fire Chief Jason Viveiros tells WATD News road conditions played a role in the crash. Viveiros says the driver was out of the vehicle by the time first responders...
CVS Pharmacies in Braintree, Randolph, and Weymouth to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
CVS says pharmacy locations in Massachusetts will start administering COVID-19 vaccines. Spokesman Matt Blanchette tells WATD News that starting next Thursday, an initial rollout will include 21,600 doses. Braintree, Randolph, and Weymouth are included out of 18...
Road Re-opens Following Three Alarm Fire In Marshfield On Ocean St.
Crews were called to the scene of a three alarm fire in Marshfield Wednesday morning. WATD’s Lenny Rowe was on the scene. A section of Ocean St. (Rt. 139), was closed for a few hours but Lenny Rowe says both sides have re-opened....
Crews Responding To Marshfield Fire, Road Closure In Effect
Crews are responding to a fire in Marshfield at this time and a road closure in effect. Marshfield Police say they will be closing a section of Ocean St., between Ocean St. and Moraine St. to the intersection of Ocean St. and Main St. or the area between Marshfield...
Duxbury Partnering with Hanover and Pembroke to Run Vaccine Clinic for Seniors
Duxbury is partnering with two other South Shore towns to run a COVID-19 vaccine clinic. Pembroke, Hanover and Duxbury will come together and offer the vaccine to the public. Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read says a location will be announced and wants anyone over the...
Town of Norwell Creates Vaccination Hotline for Residents
Phase 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began this week, but the 75 and over community is facing obstacles due to scarcity of available vaccines. Norwell Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says certain times may be better than others for online registration. Simpson...
Man Facing Charges for Assaulting a State Trooper Held Without Bail
Man Facing Charges for Assaulting a State Trooper Held Without Bail STOUGHTON, Mass. (AP) — A driver charged with attacking a Massachusetts State Police trooper who had pulled him over has been held without bail pending a hearing to determine whether he is a danger to...
Chief Meteorologist Gives Storm Update, Expect Tidal Surge for Tuesday Afternoon
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman gives Dan McCready an update on how the South Shore is being impacted by the Nor'easter that has pummeled much of the region.
Marshfield Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
A not guilty plea was entered by a Marshfield woman accused of stabbing her husband to death. Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz says that 46-year-old Christine Ricci entered the plea on Monday in Plymouth District Court where she is facing one count of...
City of Quincy Receives Disaster Response Mobile Command Center Vehicle
The City of Quincy has received a new Disaster Response Mobile Command Center Vehicle. Director of Emergency Management Ally Sleiman tells WATD News this was paid for through a series of grants. Sleiman says the vehicle has many additional...
Courts Statewide to Close at 1 PM Today Due to Storm
Statement from the Register of Probate Matt McDonough: "Trial Court leaders have determined that courts statewide will close on Monday 2/1/21 at 1pm, based on the timing and amount of snow forecast, to ensure the safety of the public and court staff. The Judicial...
Plymouth Charter Transition Committee Struggled to Fund Signature Collection Effort
In Plymouth, since about 1989, there have been at least 5 Charter Commissions on the ballot. In order to be on the ballot, over seven thousand signatures must be secured and certified by the Town Clerk. The Plymouth Charter Transition Committee or PCTC, did just...
Spooky the bunny needs a new home
Meet Spooky! Spooky is just under a year old, she's a mix. Our friends at House Rabbit Network tell us she's on the shy side, but just needs the right owner to pull her out of my shell. She loves to play with toys and solve puzzles. Spooky does not like to be picked...
WATD’s Chief Meteorologist Discusses Winter Storm
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman speaks with WATD's Dan McCready regarding the winter storm that's expected to arrive on the South Shore today. Photo Credit: Precision Weather Forecasting
Baker-Polito Administration Directive Concerning Upcoming Storm
Baker-Polito Administration Directs Non-Emergency State Employees Not to Report to Workplaces on Monday. BOSTON – Due to the upcoming winter storm, the Baker-Polito Administration directed all non-emergency state employees working in Executive Branch agencies not to...
Arraignment Delayed For Suspect In Fatal Marshfield Stabbing
A medical incident has delayed arraignment for a Marshfield woman accused in the stabbing death of her husband. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says 46-year-old Christine Ricci is charged with the murder of her husband, 51-year-old Michael Ricci. Police...
Braintree Mayor Discusses COVID, Vaccinations
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros gives WATD's Dan McCready the latest COVID numbers and discusses a new vaccination initiative. Photo Credit: Town of Braintree.
Rep. Lynch Tests Positive For COVID
A member of the South Shore’s Congressional Delegation has tested positive for COVID-19. Molly Rose Tarpey, the Director of Communications for U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch, says the Congressman received a positive test result Friday for COVID-19 after a staff...
The Morning Show: Mon., Feb. 1, 2021
Happy first day of February! Today at 7:45 we'll chat with Diane Jordan of Natural Body Works in Kingston for our More Comfort Mondays segment. And later today, are you thinking about celebrating Valentine's Day with your special someone? Maybe with a special gift of...
The Morning Show: Tues., Feb. 2, 2021
Hello Tuesday! Let's check in with David Snell from ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke at 8:10 for Tech Talk, where David helps keep us in the know on tech news and tech trends to keep us informed and keep us safe online. At 8:40 we'll chat with Peter Forman to see what's on...
The Morning Show: Wed., Feb. 3, 2021
We've got our eyes and our ears on Plymouth today: 7:41 is our standard check in with Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Naples. And today, as well as the first Wednesday of the month going forward, we'll chat with Lea Filson, Executive Director...
The Morning Show – Thurs., Feb. 4, 2021
Thursday is here, and so is: 7:41 - Tim Cahill, President & Executive Director of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce / topic: all things Quincy business! 8:10 - Bob Terravecchia, President & CEO of Coastal Heritage Bank / topic: a touch on current events with key...
The Morning Show – Fri., Feb. 5, 2021
Who can Name that Tune with Steven Karidoyanes at 7:10? Every Friday is your chance to guess what the maestro has curated for our trivia! Be sure to tune in! What's a Friday without a Feel Good Friday check in with local attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law? 9:10....
Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, Vaccination Centers
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the city's latest COVID Numbers and a need for more vaccination centers in the area. Photo Credit: City of Brockton.
Gov. Baker Plans to Launch Call Center to Help Schedule Vaccines
Baker: State to launch call center to help schedule vaccines. BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker said Thursday the state is working to launch a call center to help individuals who are currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including those 75 and older, but...
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