Police in Brockton are investigating after a 9-year-old Brockton boy fell from a 9th floor window. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says around 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, family members called 911 to report the fall from the Belair Tower. The boy was unresponsive...

It was far from the typical Father’s Day for residents on Hingham Street in Rockland. Neighbors rescued a woman from a crash, just before her vehicle burst into flames. Charles Smith and Michael Quinlan were at a home across the street, and quickly jumped into action....

Hundreds of people took part in a march and vigil in support of Black Lives Matter in Rockland. Police blocked off parts of Union Street as participants marched to Town Hall. Rockland native Lauren Illes, one of the speakers, says she grew up in a mixed family. But...

Two new Selectmen were elected in the Middleboro Annual Town Election.  With unofficial results, Mark Germain was elected to the Board of Selectmen with 812 votes. Nathan Demers was elected with 692 votes. Christian Ruehrwein lost with 512 votes. For the Gas and...

In Rockland, one contested race was on the ballot for the Annual Town Election. Christine Stuart won a seat on the Board of Health with 407 votes over former incumbent Victoria Deibel, who had 259 votes. Jaime Hennessy was elected to the School Committee.   Kara Nyman...

In Pembroke, four contested races were on the ballot for the Annual Town Election. With unofficial results, Becky Coletta was elected to the Board of Selectmen with 970 votes. Tracy Marino was elected to the other open seat with 885 votes. Stephen Curley had 649...

Marshfield Police arrested a Dorchester man on gun and drug charges after an incident Friday night. Police Lieutenant Arthur Shaw says around 6:12 p.m., a store owner in the Fieldston Beach area called 911. The store owner reported that a man attempted to shoplift,...

A not guilty plea has been entered by a Marshfield man charged in a deadly Braintree shooting. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that 61-year-old Robert Bonang entered the plea during his arraignment Thursday morning at Quincy District Court. Bonang was...

A march and vigil in support of Black Lives Matter is planned to take place on Saturday in Rockland. Road closures will be effect onto Union Street for the event. Chris Landy, one of the organizers, said they want to open the conversation toward positive change. “We...

Hanover’s Board of Selectmen discussed where town meeting will be held, COVID-19 stats and town elections. WATDs David Cedrone has more:

Braintree Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a woman in the front yard of her home at 64 Howie Road. Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey identified the victim as 59-year-old Laurie Melchionda, who is the Director of Health and Services and...

Joe Pecevich discusses his campaign for Marshfield Town Moderator with WATD's Dan McCready.     Marshfield Town Moderator Don Gibson discusses his re-election campaign with WATD's Dan McCready.      

Just 18 COVID-19 deaths reported and Senate passes voting bill. BOSTON (AP) — State health officials on Tuesday reported the number of new deaths attributed to COVID-19 has fallen to fewer than 20 — another signal the state is beating back the disease caused by the...

In Plymouth, Michelle Bratti, the town’s Director of Elder Affairs warning that criminals are getting creative with Coronavirus fraud, this during Moderator Steven Triffletti’s COVID-19 forum on PACTV. Director Bratti says she’s concerned about everyone, but seniors...

With social distancing guidelines in effect due to COVID-19, Cohasset held its Annual Town Meeting drive-in style at the South Shore Music Circus. Voting was conducted by hand count in vehicles, with yellow cards were held in the air.   “It’s fantastic. I think we got...

WATD's Dan McCready speaks with Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti about how a virtual Town Meeting would be conducted.  

Popular food show host resigns after mocking police protests. BOSTON (AP) — The CEO of a long running New England television show spotlighting local restaurants and food has resigned after mocking the nationwide protests against police brutality on social media. The...

In Plymouth, the County Entomologist telling the Board of Health that Plymouth is one of those towns where ticks are always going to be a concern. The County Entomologist, Blake Dinius, says that one of the things people need to worry about is that the risk...

WATD News held a political forum Monday night live and in-studio, in the race for Plymouth Select Board. Incumbents Betty Cavacco and John Mahoney, Alan Costello, Kevin Lynch, Everett Malaguti and Frank Mand let the voters know where they stand on the issues. Dicky...

Former Hanover Selectman Viola Ryerson tells WATD's Dan McCready why she's running for the ​job once again.  

Massachusetts tweaks reopening rules for child care, camps BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts has changed some of the rules for reopening child-care centers and summer camps after operators complained that the guidelines would be too onerous. State officials will not require...

Be sure to join WATD tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 8 for a political forum, in the race for Pembroke Board of Selectmen.  Becky Coletta, Steve Curley, and Tracy Marino, will let the voters know where they stand on the issues.  Join moderator Christine James along with...