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Kingston: Library May Lose State Accreditation
Kingston‘s library is taking a hard hit due to Covid-19 and is at risk for losing certification from the state. Library director Mike Slawson told the board he is down to nearly half his staff, the children’s librarian-head of youth services position was cut, there is...
Braintree: Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers
Credit: Town of Braintree Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros discusses the latest COVID numbers and a new order regarding nursing homes in the town.
WATD: MA Broadcasters Award The South Shore’s Morning News the Air-Personality Merit Award
Massachusetts Broadcaster's Association announced today they awarded Rob & Lisa, hosts of The South Shore's Morning News on WATD the 'Air Personality-Radio Merit Award' for 2020. Listen to the 'Sound Bite' that won the award below:
Marshfield: Volunteers Still Being Sought For XMas Tree Fundraiser
Credit: David Singer David Singer, of Brooks World Travel, was on WATD last week seeking volunteers to help them unload Christmas Trees for their annual fundraiser and so far the response has been tremendous. He says they have also been receiving donations....
US: Biden’s DIY Transition Proceeds Without Trump Assistance
Biden's DIY transition proceeds without Trump assistance. WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — President-elect Joe Biden has been forced to seek extraordinary workarounds to prepare for the exploding public health threat and evolving national security challenges he will inherit in...
Plymouth: Shop Local During Hometown Stroll Event
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce presents Hometown Stroll, December 10th - 13th in downtown Plymouth. There will be activities all weekend long and the chamber encourages everyone to shop local this holiday season.
Brockton: Two Women Killed In Separate Crashes
The lives of two women were taken Tuesday in fatal Brockton motor vehicle crashes. At around 3:15 p.m., emergency crews responded to a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Route 123 and Pearl St. Witnesses at the scene say a man ran a red light and crashed...
Milton: Bicyclist Killed In Crash
Credit: Massachusetts State Police The investigation continues into a fatal crash in Milton that left a bicyclist dead. Massachusetts State Police say that approximately 3 p.m. Tuesday they responded to the crash on Blue Hills Parkway at Eliot St. A preliminary...
Rockland: Special Town Meeting Approves Fire Department Response Time Study, Budget Restorations
In Rockland, Special Town Meeting voters approved budget restorations and a fire department response time study. The budget restorations total $890,000 for the FY 21 budget due to higher state aid numbers than expected. The line items are funded at amounts before the...
Scituate: Special Town Meeting Wraps Up
Scituate held its Special Town Meeting Monday night and Town Administrator Jim Boudreau tells WATD News that they were able to wrap it up one night. Of all the articles being debated Article 15, which called for more gender neutral terms for the Board of...
Plymouth: Select Board Member Says Town Manager Secretly Monitored Her Emails
Betty Cavacco/Photo Credit: Bobbi Clark In Plymouth, Selectman Betty Cavacco reveals that Town Manager Melissa Arrighi has been secretly monitoring her incoming and outgoing emails since last summer. Bobbi Clark has the story: Selectman Cavacco says none of the...
Plymouth: Elementary Schools Hosting Food Drive
The Plymouth elementary schools across the district will be collecting unexpired, non-perishable foods to support our Plymouth Community. Children can drop items off in the school lobby daily now through December 18th.
Hingham: Legislators, Local Officials Oppose MBTA Cuts to Ferry, 714 Bus, Greenbush Line
State legislators and local officials gathered at the Hingham Shipyard to voice opposition to the MBTA’s plan to eliminate the Hingham/Hull ferry service, the 714 bus, and reduce Commuter Rail service. Facing a $580 million dollar deficit, the MBTA is in the process...
WATD: MA Broadcasters Award Christine James with ‘Excellence in Sound’
Massachusetts Broadcaster's Association announced today they awarded WATD's New Director Christine James with 'Excellence in Sound' for her story on Frank Tedesco. Mr. Tedesco was a B-24 Liberator pilot in WWII. A Weymouth native, he was the face of the yearly...
The Morning Show: Mon., Nov. 16, 2020
Today is Monday, November 16 and it's time to talk about Christmas. Scituate Community Christmas Chair Kim Stewart joins us at 8:41 am to talk about the efforts and the needs the group has to help serve the community this holiday season - and all year long! Visit...
The Morning Show: Tues., Nov. 17, 2020
Tech Talk Tuesdays with David Snell from ACTSmart I.T. help keeps us in the know on the latest tech news. David joins us every Tuesday at 8:11 am. Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce joins us every Tuesday at 8:41 am. And during our Paws n Claws...
South Shore: Community Food Drive
Let's give a helping hand to our local food banks that provide and support our elderly, homeless and those in need throughout our community November 16th thru December 16th. See drop off locations and how you can help below:
South Shore: Cooking with the Club Helps Benefit BID-Plymouth Nursing Scholarship Program
The Jordan Hospital Club presents Cooking with the Club to benefit BID-Plymouth on Tuesday, December 8th at 7 PM. This virtual cooking course helps fund BID-Plymouth nursing scholarships.
Rockland: Special Town Meeting On Monday
Three articles will be on the warrant when Rockland holds its Special Town Meeting Monday night. Town Administrator Douglas Lapp tells WATD News Article 1 will be the main focus of the night. Article 2 will deal with unpaid bills from the prior year. The...
A homeless pup named Winter needs a home
Meet Winter. Can you help us find Winter a forever home? Our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter want to ensure that you please read the description of Winter before inquiring about her adoption because she is looking for a very specific home! Winter is a young girl...
Scituate: Special Town Meeting On Monday
The Council on Aging building and the Minot St. Fire Station will be among the 16 articles debated when Scituate holds its Special Town Meeting Monday night. Town Administrator Jim Boudreau tells WATD News they will also debate an article involving name changes...
The Morning Show: Wed., Nov. 18, 2020
The theme today is togetherness. We'll tell you about some great cookbooks, we'll talk about the history of Thanksgiving and we'll learn more about a pen pal program with our local seniors. First we check in with Amy Naples from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce...
US: Biden’s Agenda Faces a Divided Congress
Biden's agenda faces a divided Congress. WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden says he wants to “restore the soul of America.” But first the president-elect will need to fix a broken Congress. Biden is rushing headlong into a legislative branch that's been ground down by...
US: 2nd Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Early Success in U.S. Tests
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests. There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus. Monday's announcement comes a week after a competitor, Pfizer, revealed...
Plymouth: Pilgrim Hall – Oldest Continuously Operating Museum in the Country Reopens After COVID Closure
In Plymouth, after months of COVID closure the Pilgrim Hall Museum reopens on Saturday, November 21. WATD's Bobbi Clark files this report: Donna Curtin, Pilgrim Hall’s Director, says the museum has a long history. “Pilgrim Hall Museum is the oldest continuously...
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