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Milton Election Preview
There are eight contested races and an override proposal in today’s (Tuesday) Milton town election. Voters are being asked to support a nine-point-five-million dollar override to cover shortfalls in town departments budgets and the schools, and to add to the...
Marshfield To Hold April Veterans’ Coffee
Marshfield Veterans' Services Director Carin Paulette and the town's Graves Officer Ed Timlin speak with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Veterans' Coffee Hour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LNLOGV1sZU
Meet our Pet of the Week, Larry
There is a big reason why WATD is a HUGE fan of little Larry the parakeet: Larry LOVES listening to the radio! We are hoping Larry's favorite preset is 95.9 WATD, but we adore a broadcast supporter nonetheless. Larry loves a little action in his life and is looking...
The Morning Show: Monday, April 28th
Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by joining us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com At 8:10, we get an update on...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, April 29th
Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, keeps us informed on all things computing. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41, we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, April 30th
Hats off to the Arts! On the final Wednesday of every month, we check in with the Plymouth Center for the Arts at 7:11. www.artsplymouth.org Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Steven...
The Morning Show: Thursday, May 1st
Welcome to a brand-new month. It’s May! Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by at 8:11 for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Time to check in with Liza “Goldie” Churchill for another edition of “Goldie Bounce Golf”...
The Morning Show: Friday, May 2nd
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct tune. www.plymouthphil.org It’s Prom Season! Julie Costa, the owner of Miss Louise Prom Closet and...
Bridgewater Election Results
There were three contested races in Saturday’s Bridgewater town election. Sean Kennedy beat incumbent District Three town councilor Frederick Chase Jr., 468 to 355. Town Councilor at Large Kevin Perry was reelected to a three-year term receiving 1,009 votes. Marilee...
Abington Election Results
Abington voters approved a debt exclusion for the town’s share of the construction cost of the South Shore Regional Technical School in Saturday’s election. The debt exclusion was approved by a vote of 305 to 151. The new school was approved by voters in January by...
Carver Election Results
Carver has a new planning board member. Curtis Lake beat challenger Allen Maynard by 49 votes to win a five-year seat in Saturday’s annual town election. Lake received 136 votes and Maynard 87. All the other races were uncontested. Incumbent selectboard member John...
Quincy Rally Rescheduled
The "Fight For The Working Class Rally," has been re-scheduled to take place Saturday May 3rd. https://youtu.be/k53MQrGsAWg
TIC To Host Starry Night Gala Fundraiser
Jacqueline Porro, Executive Director of the Talking Information Center, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Starry Night Gala Fundraiser. https://youtu.be/KYn4K_7a0rE
Acting Marshfield TA Discusses ATM & STM Articles
Acting Marshfield Town Administrator Peter Morin explains to WATD's Christine James why Special and Annual will be conducted in two sessions on April 28 and June 2. https://youtu.be/pBsrb_nelHs
Fidler, Simpson Take Part In WATD Forum
Marshfield Select Board candidates, incumbent Lynne Fidler and challenger Trish Simpson take part in a WATD forum moderated by Christine James. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TMOox07g-A
Marshfield Observes 250th Anniversary Of Almost Battle
Marshfield residents gathered near Town Hall on Monday morning to remember a battle that almost took place in town at the beginning of the American Revolution. WATD's Charles Fulmer reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7d3HV23_b0
Grant For Pilgrim Hall Museum Denied As Not In The Best Interests Of The United States
In Plymouth, “Not in the best interests of the United States”— that‘s the phrase used by a Trump Administration official to justify the cut-off of a $200,000 grant previously committed to Pilgrim Hall Museum—this to be used for a higher level of care and organization...
Fidler, Simpson To Face Off In Marshfield Select Board Campaign
In the race for Marshfield Select Board incumbent Lynne Fidler will take on challenger Patricia "Trish" Simpson. Both discussed their campaigns with WATD's Christine James. Lynne Fidler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhzPVmypYRU Patricia "Trish" Simpson:...
Thousands Observe 250th Anniversary Of The Battle Of Lexington
The "shot heard round the world" was fired once again for the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and WATD's Dan McCready was there. https://youtu.be/xMqFltUAacU To learn more about other upcoming events visit the Massachusetts 250 website. Observing The...
Packed Crowds For Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride
History was in the air last Friday night as attendees packed together outside of the historical Hancock-Clarke House in Lexington for a reenactment of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. Anne Rice, the executive director of the Lexington History Museum, explained that...
A Look At The South Shore’s Role In The Revolutionary War
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the role many South Shore communities played in the early days of the American Revolution. https://youtu.be/eBgnIgY6YGA...
Pope Francis, First Latin American Pontiff Who Ministered With A Charming, Humble Style, Dies At 88
Pope Francis has died. He was history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change. He was 88. The Vatican camerlengo made the...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Daphne and Velma
It's difficult to fathom the story behind these sweet sister pups, Daphne and Velma. Someone came upon an abandoned box on the side of the road in Berkley, and found several puppies left to their own demise. These puppies were only 9 weeks old at the time. This sad...
The Morning Show: Monday, April 21st
Welcome to the Patriot’s Day / Marathon Monday edition of “The South Shore’s Morning News”. Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by joining us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, April 22nd
At 7:41, we catch up with Claire Galkowski, Executive Director, from the South Shore Recycling Cooperative joins us for her annual “Earth Day” segment. Let's talk recycling on the South Shore. How are we doing? What should we be doing? https://ssrcoop.info/ Our...
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