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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...
Cohasset: Middle and High Schools Switch to Remote Learning after Underage Party
The Cohasset Middle and High School will switch to fully-remote learning for two weeks, after police responded to a party at a home on Jerusalem Road. Police Chief William Quigley says Friday night around 11 p.m., police responded after multiple reports of the large...
Rockland: Budget Restorations, Fire Department Study on Special Town Meeting Warrant
Budget restorations and a fire department response time study are on the warrant for Rockland’s Special Town Meeting, which meets tonight (11/16). Town Administrator Doug Lapp says state aid returned in higher numbers than initially expected, so $890,000 will be added...
Scituate: Zoning Amendments, Bylaw Changes on Special Town Meeting Warrant
There are 16 articles on the warrant for the Scituate Special Town Meeting, which takes place tonight (11/16) at the High School gymnasium. Articles on the warrant include the sale or lease of the Council on Aging building and the former Minot Fire Station. A zoning...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Nov. 19, 2020
Business, finance and golf - in that order! But first at 7:11 we'll be chatting with Shelby Lees from National Geographic Kids about their latest book The Coolest Stuff on Earth: A Closer Look at the Weird, Wild and Wonderful! Thursday's lineup: 7:41: Tim Cahill from...
The Morning Show: Fri., Nov. 20, 2020
It's Friday! Let's get in tune to Name That Tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic at 7:11 am today! We'll also be checking in with Mark Stiles from Stiles Law for our Feel Good Friday chat at 9:11 am!
Braintree: Man Charged after Wrong-Way Crash into Route 3 Construction Detail
An Abington man is facing drunk-driving charges after police say he drove the wrong way on Route 3 and crashed into a construction detail. The State Police say around 5 a.m. Sunday morning, a cruiser and a contractor’s truck were hit by an impaired driver on Route 3...
Marshfield: Drive-Thru Poppy Drive Taking Place at Daniel Webster VFW Post
Taking place today in Marshfield, the Daniel Webster VFW Post will be holding a drive-thru poppy drive. Post Commander Kevin Feyler says people can stop by the post at 655 Main Street from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Route 3A in Marshfield. “We usually do this on Memorial...
Brockton: Three People Injured after Crash Involving Ambulance
Three people were transported to the hospital after a crash involving an ambulance in Brockton. Police Spokesman Darren Duarte says firefighters extricated two EMT’s from a Brewster Ambulance after the crash around 2:43 p.m. at 1,005 Belmont Street. A van driven by an...
Marshfield: Volunteers Being Sought For Tree Sale
Credit: David Singer For the 17th year in a row the Brooks World Christmas Tree sale will be taking place at Roche Brothers in Marshfield. David Singer says the idea for the sale came after the Marshfield High School Principal proposed building a statue in memory of...
Plympton: Students Get Water Bottles, Masks
Credit: Plympton Fire Dept. Students in Plympton received water bottles courtesy of the town’s fire department. Capt. John Sjostedt tells WATD News that the decision to distribute these items was based on the ongoing COVID Pandemic. Sjostedt says...
Boston: Mayor Walsh Proposes Police Accountability Office, Other Reforms
Mayor proposes police accountability office, other reforms. BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s mayor says he'll file a proposal with the City Council to create a new independent police oversight agency. The proposed office, called the Office of Police Accountability and...
Halifax: Guilty Plea Entered For Deadly Crash
Photo Credit: Google Maps A guilty plea was entered by a Whitman man facing charges in connection with a crash that left a Carver man dead. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday that 54-year-old Alec Dowie pleaded guilty to one count of...
Brockton: Mayor Discusses Fire, COVID Numbers
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan gives an update on a Thursday morning fire at Rice's Market and the city's latest COVID numbers.
West Bridgewater: Suspects Arrested After Crash
Two suspects are in custody after a stolen vehicle crashes in West Bridgewater Thursday morning. State Police say they are also suspects in a North Attleboro armed robbery. A female suspect was apprehended at Burger King on Route 24 NB in Bridgewater. The male suspect...
Plymouth: Town Receives Income from Tax on Short Term Rentals and Marijuana Sales
In Plymouth, two new sources of income were established in town last year. One is a community impact fee of 3% on Airbnb’s or other short term rentals, the other is a tax on the sale of marijuana Bobbi Clark reports: Finance Director Lynne Barrett says...
Marshfield: ZBA Approves Plans for Second Recreational Marijuana Dispensary in Town
The Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved a site plan and a special permit for a second recreational marijuana dispensary in town. After more than a year of hearings, the ZBA approved Health Circle’s Request for the dispensary to be located at 120 Enterprise...
Norwell: Selectmen Vote On Protest Policy
Norwell Selectmen took a vote regarding a peaceful protest policy during their meeting Tuesday night. Town Administrator Peter Morin tells WATD News that the board also discussed a potential amendment to the Public Hearing policy. Morin says Selectmen...
South Shore: Honoring Veterans During Pandemic
Credit: Desoto County, MS Website WATD's Dan McCready speaks with Retired Navy Seal and Lt. Commander Tony O'Brien on how Veterans Day is being observed during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
MA: Gov. Baker Rips Into Trump Over ‘Baseless Claims’ of Fraud
Gov Baker rips into Trump over 'baseless claims' of fraud. BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Republican Gov. Charlie Baker ripped into President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans who are supporting Trump’s refusal to accept the results of last week’s presidential...
Randolph: Envision Bank and Father Bill’s and MainSpring Celebrate New Veterans Home
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to celebrate a new home for veterans in Randolph. Father Bill’s & MainSpring partnered with Envision Bank for the home at 26 Moulton Street, which will provide apartments and support for 10 formerly homeless veterans. Bill...
Hingham: Riders Protest MBTA’s Plan to Cut Hingham/Hull Ferry Service
Dozens of people gathered at the Hingham Shipyard to protest cuts planned for the MBTA’s Hingham/Hull Ferry service. The MBTA is facing a $580 million deficit, and General Manager Steve Poftak says fare revenue remains at “unprecedently low levels” due to the COVID-19...
Boston: MBTA General Manager Provides Update on $580 million Budget Gap
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak says the T is facing a $580 million-dollar budget gap and cuts to service will be considered to reduce that deficit. Those cuts include elimination of the Hingham/Hull ferry service as soon as March of 2021. The T hopes to save at...
The Morning Show: Mon., Nov. 9, 2020
It's Monday. And we're kicking off Gerard Farm of Marshfield's Winner, Winner, Turkey Dinner contest today! Wanna learn all about it? Visit our contest page! And be sure you tune in during The South Shore's Morning News, The Midday Show with Audrey and The Liz Raven...
The Morning Show: Tues., Nov. 10, 2020
After 26 years in existence, the Maine Wolf Coalition has documented the first DNA-verified live wolf ever in Maine and the northeast US and we have President John Glowa on the line during Paws n Claws at 9:22 am to tell us about this exciting discovery. Dr. Darria...
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