Imagine rappelling down the side of a twenty plus story Boston hotel for a good cause, that cause, The Special Olympics.     Lenny Coppenrath, of "Emily's Edgers" says that's what's happening this Saturday.     Emily is Lenny's daughter, the Emily behind...

Delayed reopening after 10 more cities deemed 'high risk.' BOSTON (AP) — Boston and nine other communities in Massachusetts have been added to the list of communities considered to be at high risk for the coronavirus. In all, 23 cities and towns are now in the...

The COVID-19 Pandemic has made many aspects of life harder, including the purchase of a new refrigerator.      Alan Stern, who handles Commercial Sales for George Washington Toma TV & Appliance in Brockton and Weymouth, tells WATD News this also comes at...

A trooper was injured after being dragged by a motorcycle.  Massachusetts State Police say that at approximately 10:20 p.m. Tuesday the Trooper was attempting to speak to that motorcyclist and a second motorcyclist at the Shell gas station on Route 138 in Canton after...

The Town of Marshfield has been recognized by the Federal Emergency Management Agency after efforts to protect residents from losses caused by flooding. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says Joe Rossi helped lead the charge with the National Flood Insurance...

September is Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month and Christine James found out more about it speaking with Christine Buckley, the Executive Director of the Brain Aneurysm Foundation, and Steve Triffletti, a Brain Aneurysm Survivor.   

The local PACTV show that brought you everything you needed to know about COVID-19 pandemic in Plymouth, and the surrounding communities, is back on the air.      Christine James spoke with Host and Executive Producer, Steve Triffletti.    

WATD Political Analyst gives Dan McCready a preview of what to expect at the first debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice-President Joe Biden.  

School officials in Milton are monitoring the situation following a large party on Friday night.  Superintendent James Jette and Milton High School Principal Karen Cahill say that roughly 50-100 teenagers were involved in the party.  Although they say they can’t...

In Plymouth, the American bald eagle, a golden symbol of freedom, returned on Friday to its perch high atop the 1820 Court House. WATD’s Bobbi Clark was there.       Town Manager Melissa Arrigi remembers the day the eagle was thrown down. It was on March...

Duxbury is reopening their administrative offices.       Town Manager Rene Read tells WATD News there will also be increased availability at the library.       For more information go to the town's website, https://www.town.duxbury.ma.us/

In Braintree, voters approved a $63 million debt exclusion for a new South Middle School and school improvement projects. With unofficial results, Question 1 for the New South Middle School was approved, 5,544-1,887. Question 2 for elementary school roof replacements...

A Plymouth man was arraigned on charges after a police-involved shooting in Kingston. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says 25-year-old Alexander Bakutis was arraigned at Plymouth District Court on three counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. He was...

In Plymouth, the Board of Health takes up the issue of those who gather in public places and do not wear masks and do not practice social distancing, for example at the town’s popular skate park.   WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more:   Public Health Director Karen Keane...

Plymouth is extending the work at home policy for town employees, upgrading air filtration systems in town buildings and looking to purchase more open space. WATD's David Cedrone has more: