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Abington To Hold Town Meeting Monday Night
by Dan McCready | Apr 7, 2025 | News
Town Moderator Shawn Reilly gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Annual Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/Us1VcdkciqU Abington Annual Town Meeting will take place on Monday at 7 p.m. at Abington High/Middle School Auditorium.
Plymouth Wraps Up Town Meeting
by Dan McCready | Apr 7, 2025 | News
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Saturday's Special and Annual Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/_y723nSJn0I
Meet our Pet of the Week, Naja
by Beth Foster | Apr 6, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Big Lover Energy is the way sweet girl Naja operates! Standish Humane Society is looking for her next cuddle-ready family. Take a look at her photo above and notice her bright green eyes, silky dark coat, and her affinity for having a pal RIGHT next to her? Naja is...
The Morning Show: Monday, April 7th
by Beth Foster | Apr 6, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by joining us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com It’s time to introduce you to our...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, April 8th
by Beth Foster | Apr 6, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, keeps us informed on all things computing. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday at 8:41, we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, April 9th
by Beth Foster | Apr 6, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Tamara LoVuolo, Director of Sales & Operations from Minot Mist, joins us in-studio at 8:10 to talk about the new center. Minot Mist is a center...
The Morning Show: Thursday, April 10th
by Beth Foster | Apr 6, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
The Quincy Chamber report is back! On the second and fourth Thursday of every month, we’ll check in with the Quincy Chamber of Commerce. This week, we meet the new President & Executive Director, Julie Pagano. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman...
The Morning Show: Friday, April 11th
by Beth Foster | Apr 6, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the correct tune. www.plymouthphil.org At 8:40, Francesca Luca joins us in studio for another edition of “Love...
Brockton Mayor Discusses TB, Digital Imaging, Poetry
by Dan McCready | Apr 4, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Tuberculosis, Digital Imaging, and Poet Laureates coming to the city. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok3o-W52C_c
Home Sale Prices Up In Plymouth County
by Christine James | Apr 4, 2025 | News
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James a look at the March Real Estate numbers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhbk1pZsOGQ
Plymouth Board Of Health Works To Prevent Teenage Nicotine Addiction
by Bobbi Clark | Apr 4, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, the Board of Health wants to prevent teenage nicotine addiction. Although amendments to the town’s tobacco sales regulations was on the agenda for their meeting on April 2nd, no amendment was proposed. But, Board of Health Chairman Barry Potvin says the...
Abington To Hold Town Wide Yard Sale
by Christine James | Apr 4, 2025 | News
Mike Carini, of Abington Celebrates, speaks with WATD's Christine James about “Abington’s Town Wide Yard Sale” which will take place on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. https://youtu.be/v2ldLcjuwfc
Marshfield Select Board Forum Happening April 22nd, 2025
by Christine James | Apr 3, 2025 | News
Join WATD Tuesday night April 22nd for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 pm This Election race is for Marshfield Select Board. Incumbent Lynne Fidler is facing a challenge from Trish Simpson. Moderator Christine James, will be joined by Reporter Tom Gorman, asking...
Pembroke Select Board Forum Happening April 29th, 2025
by Christine James | Apr 3, 2025 | News
Join WATD Tuesday night April 29nd for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 pm This Election race is for Pembroke Select Board. Incumbent Steve Ciciotti is facing a challenge from Sean Keegan. Moderator Christine James, will be joined by Reporter Tom Gorman, along with...
Meschino Gives Legislative Update
by Christine James | Apr 2, 2025 | News
State Rep. Joan Meschino gives WATD's Christine James a legislative update. https://youtu.be/neENgqCvGt0
Defense Attorney Liam Scully Discusses Karen Read Case
by Christine James | Apr 1, 2025 | News
Liam Scully, a criminal defense attorney with Scully & Lagos, speaks with WATD's Christine James about what to expect in the second Karen Read Trial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxR3w932DW0 Sutter Analyzes Karen Read Trial
Shuttle Service On Red Line Ashmont Branch And Mattapan-Ashmont Line
by Dan McCready | Apr 1, 2025 | News
Commuters on the Ashmont Branch of the Red Line will see regular service replaced with shuttle buses. MBTA officials say that between JFK/UMass and Ashmont trains will be replaced with free and accessible shuttle bus service for nine days until April 9. It was also...
Plymouth Police Chief Wants Exception To Rule Of No Guns In Town Hall
by Bobbi Clark | Mar 31, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, right now, if a person wanted to carry a gun, loaded or unloaded into a municipal building such as Town Hall, according to state law, passed last year, it could not legally be done. The legislative ruling expanded prohibited areas to carry firearms to...
The Morning Show: Monday, March 31st
by Beth Foster | Mar 30, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to the final day of March! Diane Jordan helps us realign ourselves by joining us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston....
Meet Mugsy, Our Pet of the Week!
by Beth Foster | Mar 30, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Since it is the final day of March, we thought it was fitting to feature this cute little lucky charm from Yorkies, Inc. Meet Mugsy! This sweet boy just celebrated his 1/2 birthday and turned 5.5 years old! He may only weigh 4 pounds, but he has the spirit of a...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, April 1st
by Beth Foster | Mar 30, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Welcome to April! It’s the first Tuesday of the month and that means a visit from Wiemeyer Dentistry and Contemporary Prosthodontics at 7:41. https://www.wiemeyerdentistry.com Our technical confidante joins us for Tech Talk at 8:11! David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, April 2nd
by Beth Foster | Mar 30, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:11, The cast and crew of North River Theater stop by to preview their April show: “Let’s Murder Marsha”. Joining us in-studio, Director Sheila Kelleher, Actor Paul Antico (Playing Tobias Gilmore), Actor Alyssa Baldwin (Playing Bianca), Actor Tanya Capawana...
The Morning Show: Thursday, April 3rd
by Beth Foster | Mar 30, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by at 8:11 for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Time to check in with Liza “Goldie” Churchill for another edition of “Goldie Bounce Golf” at 8:41....
The Morning Show: Friday, April 4th
by Beth Foster | Mar 30, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 8:40, Francesca Luca joins us in studio for another edition of “Love Bites: Love, Sex, & Everything in Between”. Francesca is the host of the Francesca Luca show which airs Wednesday nights at 8:00 on WATD. https://talkwithfrancesca.com Feel Good Friday with...
Edaville Theme Park Sold
by Dan McCready | Mar 28, 2025 | News
The owners of Edaville Family Theme Park announced on Thursday that they have been sold. WATD’s Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/1qoaW5Rsq3o
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