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Braintree: Mayor Kokoros Gives Updates on Schools and Covid-19
WATD's Christine James catches up with Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros about an upcoming override, school openings, and COVID-19.
MA: Restaurants Allowed to Use Bar Areas for Food Service, Starting Monday
Restaurants to be allowed to use bar areas for food service. LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts restaurants will soon be able seat up to 10 people at a table and use their bar areas to serve food. Gov. Charlie Baker said Wednesday during a visit to a Lowell restaurant...
Brockton: Roxie Billboard Highlights Fight Against Addiction
The Plymouth County Drug Abuse Task Force has a new fighter joining the ranks, with Roxie the boxer making an appearance on a Main Street billboard in Brockton. Roxie was created by Boston-based recovery artist Merk Aveli, as a tribute to friends and family lost to...
Plymouth County: Political Forum with Candidates for County Commissioner
WATD hosted a political forum last night with the three candidates for two seats for Plymouth County Commissioner. Democratic incumbent Greg Hanley previously served as a Quincy City Counselor and Pembroke Selectman. Democrat Jack Riordan served as a Plymouth...
Marshfield: Zoning Board Approves Plans for Route 139 Retail Marijuana Dispensary
The Marshfield Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted a special permit and site plan approval for a recreational marijuana dispensary on Route 139. Frozen 4 is proposing a retail and cultivation facility at 985 Plain Street – the current Buckles & Boards Ski...
Kingston: Plymouth Man Facing Charges after Police-Involved Shooting
A 25-year-old man from Plymouth is set to be arraigned on charges after a police-involved shooting at the Kingston Collection. Kingston Police say Alexander Bakutis was wounded Tuesday after he allegedly threatened officers with a large knife. Police Chief Maurice...
Plymouth: CPC Articles Call for Expanding Stevens Field and Protecting Habitat at Wood Lot and Russel Mills Pond
Steven's Field in Plymouth Photo Credit: Bobbi Clark/WATD In Plymouth, the Community Preservation Committee will recommend two articles to fall town meeting scheduled for October 17th. Articles 9A and 9B call for strategic land acquisitions. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has...
Kingston: Officer Involved Shooting at Kingston Collection
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz provided some brief information about what happened during an early morning, officer involved shooting on Tuesday at the Kingston Collection. Police Chief Maurice Splaine discussed the officer’s condition a little...
WATD Studios: Live Political Forum with Candidates for the 1st Plymouth District
WATD hosted a political forum Monday night with the two candidates for the first Plymouth House of Representative district. Incumbent Republican Matt Muratore formerly served as a Plymouth Selectman and first went to the statehouse in 2014. His...
Say Hello to Shadow
Say hello to Shadow! This very handsome boy cat is around 3-years-old and currently resides with our friends, the Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter. Shadow is a bit nervous around people but does accept petting and chin scratches. In fact he absolutely loves...
Plymouth: School Superintendent Talks About Fallout to Students and Teachers of COVID Enforced Teaching Models
In Plymouth, this is the second week of school and the last week that Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gary Maestas will lead a school district of seven thousand three hundred students. The great majority of those students will learn under the hybrid model, the others...
Hanover: Town Manager Placed on Administrative Leave
Hanover’s Town Manager, Joe Colangelo, has been placed on administrative leave. David Delaney, the Chair of the Board of Selectmen, released a statement to WATD News saying that Joe Colangelo informed the board that he was “involved in an incident at his home.” ...
Hingham: Candlelight Vigil Held on POW/MIA Recognition Day
Dozens of people gathered at the POW/MIA Memorial for a candlelight vigil by Hingham Harbor. It was a somber ceremony, with people reflecting six feet apart at the new site of the memorial. They held glow sticks, which illuminated the walkway. Bob Beal, an Air Force...
Pembroke: Police Chief Rick Wall Retires after 37 Years with Department
A ceremony was held in Pembroke for Police Chief Rick Wall, who retired after 37 years with the department. Wall joined the Pembroke Police Department in 1983 as an unpaid auxiliary officer, and was eventually hired in 1986. He was appointed as Chief in 2012. On...
The Morning Show – Mon., Sept. 21, 2020
Happy Monday! Happy almost Autumn! Today we'll introduce you to our newest pet of the week looking for their furever home. That's at 9:21 a.m. And at 8:41 a.m. we check in with Cara McNulty, President of Behavioral Health & Employee Assistance Programs at Aetna...
The Morning Show – Tues., Sept. 22, 2020
How to best be ready for cold and flu season is our topic with Dr. Wendy Wright today at 6:41 a.m. And Tuesdays are Tech Talk Tuesdays when we connect with David Snell from ACTSmart IT in Pemboke to talk all things technology. That's at 8:11 a.m. And at 8:41 a.m....
The Morning Show – Wed., Sept. 23, 2020
Back to school means back to school meals - we'll get some help from registered dietitian and mom of 4 Annessa Chumbley at 6:41 a.m. today. At 7:41 a.m. Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about the latest from...
The Morning Show – Thurs., Sept. 24, 2020
Are you caught up yet on your walks of the week with John Galluzzo? No? That's ok! We've tucked the podcast here so you can listen to all of John's walks which air Thursdays at 6:56 a.m.! At 7:41 a.m. it's time to check in with Quincy Chamber of Commerce President...
Brockton: Mayor Sullivan Discusses Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers and the reopening of schools this week.
The Morning Show – Fri., Sept. 25, 2020
Happy Friday! Let's get ready for a true fall weekend! At 7:10 a.m. it's time for Name That Tune with Steven from the Plymouth Philharmonic! Steven will test your classical music knowledge! At 9:10 a.m. it's time for our Feel Good Friday check-in with Mark Stiles of...
Kingston: Halifax Town Meeting Recessed after Quorum Not Met
The second night of the Halifax Annual Town meeting has been continued to next week after a quorum was not met. The meeting was held at the Kingston Collection two towns over, but only 84 residents were in attendance. “If you don’t have a quorum -- and our quorum is...
Brockton: Man Ordered Held Without Bail, Charged with Shooting Pregnant Woman in the Head
A Brockton man has been ordered held without bail after pleading not guilty Wednesday, at his arraignment, to shooting a pregnant woman in the head. Prosecutors say 26-year-old Shaun Holiday reportedly shot the victim in the head inside an apartment at 622 North Main...
Quincy: Woman Charged with Murder in Stabbing Death in Parking Lot
Woman charged with murder in stabbing death in parking lot. QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — Prosecutors say a man fatally stabbed in a Massachusetts liquor store parking lot last week apparently did not know the 22-year-old woman charged with killing him. Alyssa Dellamano, of...
Norwell: Police Department and Schools Working to Fix Traffic Backups by Vinal School
School is back in session in Norwell, but the town is working to address traffic issues at the Vinal School. Town Administrator Peter Morin says gridlock was an issue along Old Oaken Bucket Road. He says the schools and police department are working on ways to...
Marshfield: Advisory Board, Selectmen Preview Articles for October Special Town Meeting
The Marshfield Board of Selectmen and Advisory Board held a joint meeting to preview articles for the October Special Town Meeting. There are 17 articles on the Special Town Meeting warrant, set for October 19. The warrant includes a ban on the sale of dogs, cats, and...
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