Plymouth County D.A. Tim Cruz provided details to Christine James about the prosecution of a Tennessee man who brought a cache of weapons into the city of Brockton. Cruz also spoke about the work of local Councils on Aging and the TRIAD program.  

The Quincy Police Department is looking for a missing 17-year-old girl. Maxberly Martinez was last seen on June 4th, has not been in contact with any family members and has a medical condition which requires medication. She is described as a Hispanic female, 5 ft 2...

The town of Duxbury is selling beach stickers but is warning the public that access may be limited at times. WATD's David Cedrone has more on the story.  

Plymouth 400 renews commitment to mark 400th anniversary with new event plans and ongoing legacy projects. Press Release from Plymouth 400: Plymouth 400, Inc., the Massachusetts-based nonprofit who since 2009 has led the planning and execution of programs and events...

Amid tears and laughter, visits resume in nursing homes. BOSTON (AP) — In-person visits to nursing homes are resuming in Massachusetts and other states with masks, social distancing and plenty of tears and laughter. Visits came to a virtual standstill in mid-March to...

Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros gives WATD's Christine James a personal update regarding COVID-19.      

In Norwell, Town Administrator Peter Morin presented more than $720,000 in reductions for the FY 2021 budget. “That lines up with the 15 percent cut on the state aid and a 15 percent cut in local receipts,” said Morin. “That totals to about $1,429,000, estimated.”...

Baker defends virus testing as COVID-19 cases near 104,000. BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday that Massachusetts remains aggressive in its efforts to test for the coronavirus even as the number of tests being conducted daily falls short of the state’s...

Sidewalk cafes are sprouting in downtown Plymouth. The Commonwealth has allowed restaurants to open but only to outside service. In Plymouth eating establishments with access to outside areas have already accepted guests. They’re on the waterfront or in Manomet. But...

State and Board of Health guidelines bring changes to summer camps. In Plymouth, for over 80 years Camp Bournedale has hosted thousands of boys and girls for a Co-Ed day camp and an overnight boys summer camp. But this year, the year of COVID-19, the camp made changes...

Hundreds of people attended a candlelight vigil in Hanover Center, organized with the goal of mourning black lives lost to racism. The vigil was the idea of six graduates from Hanover High School. “We really felt like this was an event that Hanover needed. This is a...

A man accused of killing a Chihuahua will continue to be held without bail after a hearing deciding his release is rescheduled. 19-year-old Skykeim Basden has been in custody of the Norfolk County Correction Department after an event on May 25th where he allegedly...

Marshfield Town Moderator Don Gibson discusses the upcoming Annual Town Meeting Guidelines with WATD's Christine James.  

Updated at 12:45 PM, 6/9/20: Story from 6:30 AM, 6/9/20: Brockton Police are asking for the public’s help as they search for a missing girl. Officials say 8-year-old Grace Adorno was last seen around 8 p.m. Monday when her family believes she walked out of their home...

Have you noticed that you or someone you know seems distant from family and friends? Giving away or discarding possessions that have meaning? Finding ways to say goodbye? These are signs of suicide and rates have increased in recent weeks. Here’s Sarah Cloud, director...

Phase II of reopening the economy beings today with restaurants across the state starting outdoor dining. WATD's David Cedrone reports:    

State Representative Patrick Kearney speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about how the Legislature is dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and his support for a plan to combat systemic racism.  

WATD's Dan McCready speaks with Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Trifletti regarding plans for the upcoming Town Meeting.  

The state Civil Service Commission has overturned the termination of a Rockland firefighter, but the town disagrees with the decision and is appealing.   Lieutenant Craig Erickson had his employment terminated with the town in 2017. He was hired as a full-time...