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Pembroke: Emergency Management Team Working On Plans to Help Businesses Re-Open
The Pembroke Emergency Management Team is working on a plan to help businesses re-open with state guidelines in place. Health Agent Lisa Cullity says this includes the potential of outdoor capacity to help with social distancing. “PEMA took the step of working out...
MA: Steamship Authority Receives Federal Funds
Ferry service to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard will continue following the receipt of Federal Funds. Congressman Bill Keating’s office says they were able to secure $12 million for the Steamship Authority which was made available to them Tuesday night. The $12...
MA: Political Analyst Discusses State Senate Special Election
WATD Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dan McCready about the results of the Special Election for the Plymouth Barnstable State Senate Race.
Marshfield: Town Seeks $1 Million in Covid-Related Expenses
Marshfield will be seeking $1 million in reimbursement for COVID-related expenses. The Plymouth County Commissioners are in charge of disbursing funds from the federal CARES Act. Town Administrator Michael Maresco says they’ve had conversations with County...
MA: Sue Moran Wins State Senate Seat in Special Election
Sue Moran Wins State Senate Seat in Special Election A close race was expected for the open Plymouth/Barnstable State Senate seat in Tuesday's special election. Democrat Sue Moran, of Falmouth, and Republican Jay McMahon, of Bourne, both vying for the seat. Moran won...
Rockland: Town Hoping to Avoid Layoffs and Reductions to Current Services
While significant cuts are expected in the FY 2021 town budget in Rockland, Town Administrator Douglas Lapp is hoping to avoid layoffs and reductions to current services. Lapp says a major factor in the budget will be the anticipated reduction in state aid. “Because...
MA: Some Religious Leaders Urge Caution When Reopening Churches
Some religious leaders urge caution when reopening churches. BOSTON (AP) — Some religious leaders are urging caution even though Gov. Charlie Baker gave houses of worship the green light to resume in-person services as long as protocols designed to stop the...
Kingston: Commuter Rail Overpass Height Restriction Causing Issues
Landing Road in Kingston is sometimes used as a quick way to get to Route 3A in Duxbury. The only issue is it has a commuter rail overpass that has a height restriction and it’s been causing lots of problems. WATDs David Cedrone has the story.
Marshfield: Selectmen Vote to Re-Open Beach Parking Lots
Selectmen vote to re-open beach parking lots. With warmer weather ahead and Republican Governor Charlie Baker unveiling a phased plan to re-open the state, the Marshfield Selectmen voted unanimously to open beach parking lots in town. Beach Supervisor Cindy Castro...
Plymouth: Special Senate Election is Tuesday
A Special Senate Election is being held to fill a seat that was vacated by Vinny deMacedo tomorrow despite efforts to postpone it once again. Plymouth Town Clerk Lawrence Pizer tells WATD News that there will also be new protocols in place. Pizer is also asking voters...
MA: Early Coronavirus Vaccine Results are Encouraging at Cambridge-Based Moderna Inc.
Moderna: Early coronavirus vaccine results are encouraging A Massachusetts company says its experimental vaccine against the coronavirus showed encouraging results in very early testing. Cambridge-based Moderna Inc. said Monday that its vaccine triggered immune...
MA: Gov. Baker Unveils Phased-in Reopening Plan
Massachusetts Gov. Baker unveils phased-in reopening plan. BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is laying out a phased-in approach to gradually restart the Massachusetts economy. Businesses were largely shuttered nearly two months ago as the state ramped up its fight...
MA: Gov. Baker Expected to Unveil Reopening Plan
Gov. Baker expected to unveil reopening plan BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is scheduled to announce details of his plan to restart the Massachusetts economy as the state continues to fight the coronavirus pandemic that has claimed the lives of almost 5,800...
Whitman: 14-Year-old Raises $14,000 for Food Pantry
Whitman: 14-year-old Raises $14,000 for Food Pantry A 14-year-old Whitman resident had a creative idea to support the local food pantry and bring the community together. Claire LaMattina is selling Whitman Strong lawn signs. So far she's raised more than $14,000. She...
Hello Harmony!
**Update: June 1, 2020 - Harmony has been adopted! Say hello to Harmony! Harmony is currently at the Marshfield Animal Shelter according to our friends over at the Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter. Harmony is an approximately 6 years old female tortie. She is...
Brockton: Traffic Stop Results in Drug and Weapons Charges
In Brockton, police detectives assigned to the gang unit seized a loaded pistol and fentanyl after a traffic stop. Around 1 a.m. on Friday, Brockton Police say a traffic stop was conducted on an Infinity Sedan after it had crossed a double yellow line near Field and...
Weymouth: Man Charged with Murdering His Father
A Weymouth man has been arrested and charged with the murder of his father in the home they shared on Lochmere Avenue. Police Chief William Fuller and Norfolk District Attorney Michael Morrissey say that 37-year-old William Walling, Jr. is expected to be arraigned on...
Plymouth: Testing of Residents and Staff for Covid-19 Required in Nursing Homes Statewide
In Plymouth, senior nursing homes are the hot spot for Covid-19 cases, as in many other communities statewide. And, Robert Eisenstein, a Senior Living Consultant, tells Moderator Steven Triffletti, on PACTV, that the state has now mandated a testing program in...
Monday, May 18, 2020
Today is Monday. It's May 18th. Today we're chatting with World's End property directory Andy Gallagher who is excited because World's End is opening to the public once again on Tuesday! Andy will share how operations will be handled and what you need to know - and...
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Today is Tuesday. We'll check in with David Snell from ACTSmart I.T. in Pembroke for Tech Talk Tuesday at 8:11 a.m. Our weekly check in with Peter Forman from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce happens at 8:41 a.m. today. At 9:10 a.m. we chat with Laura Hankin about...
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Today is Wednesday. Today we're checking in with Amy Naples from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce to find out how the business community is reacting to the Governor's reopening plan. We'll chat with Amy at 7:41 a.m. today. Attorney and on-air commentator Adrienne...
Thursday, May 21, 2020
It's Thursday, FYI! Lace up for our walk of the week with John Galluzzo at 6:56 a.m. today. Missed a walk? He's on our podcast page and you can listen HERE. Then we'll check in with MommaJam, Sara Eberle, at 7:11 a.m. to see how life in the MommaJam household has been...
Friday, May 22, 2020
It's Friday. Plan accordingly! Today we continue our new segment with Steven from the Plymouth Philharmonic - Name That Tune, the classical edition, at 7:11 a.m.! At 9:11 a.m. we check in with Lara Brait from the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce. How have Marshfield's...
Scituate: Town Officials Discuss Re-Opening Plan
The Scituate Board of Selectmen met and discussed an aggressive re-opening plan for the town as well as an update on the Covid-19 outbreak. Governor Baker announced the state will reopen on Monday, May 18th as part of his four phase approach but has not detailed which...
MA: Gov. Baker Sets Ambitious Test Goals
Baker sets ambitious test goals; COVID-19 deaths near 5,500 BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker laid out an ambitious testing goal Thursday that he said will create the largest coronavirus testing program on a per capita basis anywhere in the world. The...
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