With thin blue line flags and signs reading America Backs the Blue, dozens of people gathered at Shurtleff Park in Carver to show support for state and local police. Carver resident Donna Forand organized the event. As the daughter of a police officer and a family...

Early voting kicks off in Massachusetts primary election BOSTON (AP) — Voters began casting ballots in the state’s primary election at early voting locations across the state on Saturday. It's the first time early voting has been available for a state primary in...

The town of Hull is looking to improve their beach for folks with disabilities and reviewed the beach rules for COVID-19. WATDs David Cedrone has more:     The Hull Beach Management Committee is planning on walking along Nantasket beach in October to make a...

Postmaster says ballots No. 1 priority, but details no plan WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing public backlash, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is testifying to a Senate panel that it’s his “sacred duty” to ensure election mail delivery. But he told senators he can not yet...

The town of Norwell will be looking for a new Chief of Police come November. WATDs David Cedrone has the story:     Norwell Police Chief Ted Ross started with the department 33 years ago at the age of 19 as a dispatcher and announced he will retire in the...

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan discusses the city's latest designation and steps his administration may take to curb COVID cases with WATD's Dan McCready.      

Hingham Police are investigating a recent overnight break-in.  Sgt. Steven Dearth says that around 7:15 a.m. Saturday officers responded to the BP gas station at 4 Whiting St.   The owner said he arrived at work and found two holes had been cut into the roof and the...

WATD's Dan McCready speaks with Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros about the town's latest COVID-19 numbers and school reopening plans.      

Massachusetts establishes fall high school sports guidelines. BOSTON (AP) — There won’t be any high school football in Massachusetts this fall, although other sports will likely be played and there is hope that football can be played later in the school year. The...

State mandates flu vaccinations for Massachusetts students. BOSTON (AP) — State health officials say flu vaccinations will be required for all students 6 months or older who attend child care, pre-school, school and college in Massachusetts to reduce the possibility...

The Cohasset School Committee held a virtual forum and answered more than 75 questions from residents on the school re-entry plan. School Superintendent Pat Sullivan says they plan on using a hybrid model, with a combination of in-person and remote learning. The...

WATD's Dan McCready speaks with State Representative Patrick Kearney regarding his request for a statewide plan on school reopening.   

COVID-19 has changed the face of the workplace for many and that may include the corrections department across the Bay State. WATDs David Cedrone has more.   Bill number 5204 may change the way corrections departments handle court procedures and transportation...

In Kingston, the Board of Selectmen formed a search committee and hired a firm to help find a new Town Administrator. The Board voted unanimously to hire Community Paradigm Associates to help with the search. Recently, the firm helped Pembroke select a Town Manager...

Capt’n Lou Gainor 1947 - 2020 "We are saddened by the loss of Capt’n Lou Gainor, host of Nautical Talk radio on WATD for 28 years. In addition to hosting his talk show, Lou would help cover candidates during election night and breaking news as needed. Capt’n Lou was...

AP survey: States uncommitted to Trump's unemployment boost. Most states have not committed to accepting President Donald Trump's offer of a stripped-down boost in unemployment benefits for millions of Americans amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Associated Press...

The Hanover School Committee held a town-hall style meeting to answer questions on the school re-opening plan for September. The meeting focused on the hybrid learning plan, transportation, and other safety measures that are being taken due to the COVID-19 pandemic....

Students in Abington will be returning to class with a hybrid model.  Superintendent Peter Schafer says that under this model students will be broken up alphabetically, by last name into two cohorts called “Green” and “Wave”.  These cohorts will have two days of...

Join us tonight (Monday 8/17) for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. This is the Primary Election race for Democrats for Plymouth County Commissioner. There are two open seats as current Commissioner, Dan Pallotta, is not running for re-election, and Commissioner...

House of Representatives Returns to Session to Address Postal Service  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats is calling the House back into session to address the issue of the U.S. Postal Service. Vote is expected Saturday on legislation to prohibit mail...