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Scituate: Egypt Beach Restoration Projects Continues with Smaller Stones
Photo Credit: WATD's David Cedrone/ Mann Hill section of Egypt Beach Scituate residents will be able to view stones delivered to Egypt Beach before the berm project continues. The town recently started a project to replace stones that have washed away from the berm...
MA: Incumbent Mark Cusak Wins 5th Norfolk District Democratic Primary
Photo Credit: @mcusak4staterep on Facebook Unofficial Results: Five term Democrat Mark Cusack, of the 5th Norfolk District, faced a Primary race challenge from Paul Hennessy. Cusack won the race with 5,259 votes over Paul Hennessy, who received 3,109 votes (100%...
Rockland: Selectmen Unanimously Approve Annual Police and Fire Appreciation Days
The Rockland Board of Selectmen unanimously voted on a proclamation, establishing annual Police and Fire appreciation days in town. The first annual Police Department Appreciation Day will take place on Saturday, September 5. October 3 will mark the Fire Department...
Plymouth County: Incumbent Commissioner Greg Hanley Wins Democratic Primary
Unofficial Results: Incumbent Plymouth County Commissioner Greg Hanley received the most votes in the Democratic primary Tuesday night. Former commissioner Jack Riordan received the second most. With two seats on the commission open, they will compete with Republican...
MA: Incumbent Stephen Lynch Wins Democratic Primary for the 8th Congressional District
Unofficial Results: Longtime Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats infectious diseases specialist Robbie Goldstein in Massachusetts’ Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District. The district encompasses a number of South Shore towns including: Braintree, Brockton,...
MA: Kevin O’Connor Wins the Republican Primary Election in the Race for U.S. Senate Seat
Unofficial Results: Months of campaigning coming to a close with the Primary Election in the race for the Republican for U.S. Senate. Kevin O'Connor will take on the winner of the Democratic Primary, Ed Markey this November and there will also be at least one...
MA: Incumbent James Murphy Wins 4th Norfolk District Democratic Primary
Massachusetts 4th Norfolk District Democratic Representative James Murphy was first elected in 2001, successfully fending off all challengers. This year Melissa Smith, ran a Primary campaign based around "government is how we take care of each other." Murphy is the...
MA: Michael Bellotti Wins Norfolk County Democratic Primary for Treasurer
Unofficial Results: In the race for the Norfolk County Treasurer Democratic Primary, former Norfolk County Sheriff Mike Bellotti beat Quincy City Councilor member Brad Croall by 31,824 votes. Unofficial Results from Associated Press: Michael Bellotti: 78,889 - 63...
Norfolk County: Patrick McDermott Wins Primary Election in Race for Sheriff
(Unofficial Results) Three Democrats were running for Norfolk County Sheriff, in the Primary Election, to fill the last 2 years of a former Sheriff Mike Bellotti's seat. Patrick McDermott, James Coughlin and William Phelan, were all vying for the seat. McDermott, is...
MA: Markey Defeats Kennedy III in State Senate Primary
Markey defeats Kennedy III in Massachusetts’ Senate primary. BOSTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Edward Markey has defeated challenger U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III in Tuesday’s Democratic Senate primary, setting the stage for another possible six-year term and marking the first time...
MA: Incumbent Michelle DuBois Wins Democratic Primary
In the Democratic Primary for State Rep. in the 10th Plymouth District, incumbent Michelle DuBois won the race over challenger John Lally. With unofficial results, DuBois won with 4,044 votes to 2,932. Lally won in West Bridgewater, but DuBois won in East...
MA: Incumbent Senator Michael Brady Wins Democratic Primary
Incumbent Senator Michael Brady won the Democratic Primary in the 2nd Plymouth/Bristol district. With unofficial results in the State Senate race, Brady had 14,478 votes over challenger Moises Rodrigues, who had 10,854 votes. Brady swept the towns of the district***...
MA: WATD Political Analyst Discusses Primary Night
Dan McCready speaks with WATD Political Analyst John Creed about the results from Tuesday's Primary.
Duxbury: Amy MacNab Wins Seat on Board of Selectmen
It was a close race for the selectman seat in Duxbury with record turnouts for their special election. Amy MacNab is the new Duxbury selectwoman with 1,817 votes MacNab says she thanks the voters and her competition and she is looking forward to representing the...
Duxbury: Amy MacNab Projected Winner for Seat on the Board of Selectmen
Duxbury Special Election to fill open Board of Selectmen seat: (Unofficial Results:) Amy MacNab 1818 Mike McGee 1492 Fernando Guitart 1340 Paul McCormack 320 ...
MA: Latest Primary Numbers from Associated Press
Sep 01, 2020 8:49PM By The Associated Press U.S. Senate Class II GOP - Primary 41 of 2,173 precincts - 2 percent Kevin O'Connor 2,946 - 61 percent Shiva Ayyadurai 1,858 - 39 percent U.S. Senate Class II Dem - Primary 45 of 2,173 precincts - 2...
Hanson: Plymouth County Technical Rescue Team Helps Free Horse Stuck in the Mud
Photo Credit: Plymouth County TRT on Twitter @PCTRT Libby the horse is okay after spending a few hours stuck in the mud Tuesday afternoon in Hanson, by the Burrage Pond wildlife area, off of Elm Street. Hanson Firefighters worked to free the horse with the assistance...
Duxbury: Affordable Housing Trust Supports 40B Proposal on Railroad Avenue
The town of Duxbury sits roughly at 8 percent when it comes to the Mass statute requiring municipalities to have 10 percent or more affordable housing units. Chapter 40B was created back in 1969 to help create more affordable housing by allowing developers to bypass...
MA: Political Analyst Discusses Primary Day
Photos Credit: City of Boston WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about what to expect during Tuesday's Primary.
Carver: Single Car Crash Sends Woman to Hospital
One person was hospitalized following a single car crash in Carver. Police say that at about 5:18 p.m. Monday first responders were sent to the area of 82 Federal Road for a report of a motor vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Crews arrived on scene where...
MA: Independent Write-In Candidate for Senate Discusses Campaign
Photo Credit: www.mazz4mass.com Independent Write-In Candidate Ed Mazzuchelli discusses his Senate campaign with WATD's Dan McCready.
Marshfield: Annual Sunrise Overdose Awareness Vigil Held at Harbor Park
An annual sunrise service was held at the Marshfield Harbor Park for International Overdose Awareness Day. Marshfield and Duxbury FACTS organized the vigil. Mary Price, the Chair of Marshfield FACTS, says it’s an opportunity to reflect and provide support to those...
Dynamic Duo = Double the Love!
Look at these faces! Bella and Ben would love to find a home together! This amazing duo reside with our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter. Unfortunately due to homelessness, this duo found themselves homeless too. Bella is an 8-year-old black lab who is looking...
Plympton: Fire Department Conducts RIT Training at Farmhouse
Members of the Plympton Fire Department had a unique venue to conduct firefighter rescue training over the weekend. The Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training took place at a farmhouse off Parsonage Road. The drills included finding a downed firefighter, converting...
Marshfield: Police Investigate Altercation at Ming Dynasty
An investigation is being conducted following a drunken altercation at Marshfield’s Ming Dynasty last week. A woman became enraged when management of the Ming Dynasty would not serve alcohol to her and others in a group because they seemed intoxicated and were also...
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