Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the city's latest COVID-19 numbers and announces the hiring of a Coronavirus Consultant and the launch of a new fund to help Brockton residents.

From the nine weeks since the COVID-19 shutdown started, Norwell expects to receive more than $150,000 in reimbursement. Town Administrator Peter Morin says they’ve been tracking expenses related to the pandemic. He said the town has experience in tracking expenses...

Plymouth residents and out-of-towners typically pack Plymouth Long Beach every sunny day of the summer. Town Manager Melissa Arrighi told the Plymouth Select Board Tuesday of plans to re-open the beach without the crowds. Beginning June 13th, residents with beach...

33 new COVID-19 deaths reported; Baker cautious on reopening BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts reported the fewest new COVID-19-related deaths in more than a month Tuesday. There were 33 deaths, bringing to 5,141 the total number of deaths recorded since the pandemic’s...

A Plympton man is facing charges after driving a car into Plymouth Harbor early Wednesday morning. Plymouth Police say that at around midnight their counterparts in Plympton said they received a report of a stolen vehicle heading their way. An officer spotted the...

Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says after careful consideration, they have cancelled this summer’s DARE camp for kids. The Plymouth County Drug and Alcohol Resistance Education camp hosts more than 500 kids from 20 South Shore Towns each year. The...

An overnight fire causes extensive damage to a Weymouth home. Fire Chief Keith Stark says that at midnight on Sunday they received a 911 call regarding a fire at 75 Spring St. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke and fire visible from the front left corner outside the...

People are leaving painted rocks with messages of inspiration along Brant Rock in Marshfield. If you take a walk along Brant Rock you'll notice small brightly painted rocks left on top of the guardrails along the shore line on Ocean Street. The idea is if you like one...

Duxbury may start selling beach stickers by the end of the month. Town officials are also waiting for the green light from the commonwealth for a re-open date for beaches across the state. Duxbury Town Manager Rene Read says he has spoken to Executive Director of the...

The Corona Virus has been especially deadly in nursing homes and other types of long-term care facilities—accounting, in some communities for the largest percentage of COVID-19 deaths.  Senior Living Consultant Robert Eisenstein, telling Moderator Steven Triffletti,...

Massachusetts deaths top 5,000 as governor weighs reopening With states across the country beginning to reopen businesses, Massachusetts’ governor is facing mounting pressure to follow suit even as coronavirus deaths in the state reach another grim milestone. Gov....

A second alarm fire destroyed a popular breakfast and lunch restaurant in Weymouth’s Jackson Square. Newcomb’s Breakfast and lunch caught fire sometime after the restaurant closed at noon and quickly turned into a second alarm situation. Weymouth’s fire chief Keith...

The Hanover Board of Health voted to allow the Police Department to act as agents for the Board to enforce the state’s face-covering order. Chair Gabrielle Mahoney says as agents, they can conduct outreach, enforcement, and mitigation activities the Board normally...

The Hingham Board of Selectmen and School Committee approved a spending plan for the FY 21 budget. The plan includes a two-tiered control system with monthly and quarterly reviews. Selectmen Chair Karen Johnson made the presentation at the School Committee meeting...

Crews were called to the scene of an overnight fire in Weymouth. The fire was reported around midnight at 75 Spring Street. Norfolk County Control says that mutual aid was provided by Quincy, Braintree, and Hingham. The fire was knocked down but at this point there’s...

State Representative Patrick Kearney tells WATD's Dan McCready how the legislature is functioning during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Kraft offers Super Bowl ring for coronavirus pandemic relief. BOSTON (AP) — New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has donated one of his Super Bowl championship rings to an auction that raises money to provide meals for those in need during the coronavirus pandemic....

Joe Rossi, Chair and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Coastal Coalition speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the financial aspects of flood preparedness.

July 4th Pops Concert Canceled; COVID-19 Deaths Top 4,700 BOSTON (AP) — Boston’s live Fourth of July concert with the Boston Pops along the banks of the Charles River has been canceled to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. The Pops announced Friday they will...

A Weymouth woman has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a 19-year-old on Thursday night. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office says that 26-year-old Kelsey Debello was arrested and charged with murder in the stabbing death of Ryan Martin in a...