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Car Crashes Into Abington Home
by Dan McCready | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Crews were called to the scene after a car crashed into a home on High St. in Abington Thursday night shortly before midnight. Police Chief John Bonney tells WATD News that the incident remains under investigation. Bonnie says no residents of the home were...
Kingston Police Wrangle Escaped Donkeys
by Dan McCready | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Police were called in to wrangle some escaped donkeys. Kingston Police say the 3 mini-donkeys got away from a residence on Grove St. Thursday night. The animals were located and all 3 runaways were returned to their home.
South Shore Voc Tech Students Deliver Toys To DCF
by WATD Web Editor | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Students and Staff from South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School delivered a bus full of donated toys to the DCF office in Brockton for distribution to children ahead of the holiday season. Carpentry Instructor at South Shore Vo Tech Eddie Costa tells...
Duxbury Officials Propose Override
by WATD Web Editor | Dec 13, 2024 | News
Duxbury officials will be looking at a tax override in the spring to bridge a budget gap they say would result in the layoff of nearly forty town employees. About seventy residents and officials gathered for the select board meeting last night (Monday) where town...
Norwell STM Approves MBTA Zoning
by WATD 95.9 FM | Dec 13, 2024 | News
The Norwell Special Town Meeting Thursday night adopted the MBTA Adjacent Community Multifamily Housing Zoning bylaw. This allows the town to create a multifamily housing zone for a section of the Accord Park Dr. area. Town Administrator Darleen Sullivan explains....
Brockton Mayor Discusses Recent Rainstorm, Cold & Flu Cases, Jazz Concert
by Dan McCready | Dec 12, 2024 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Wednesday night's rainstorm, cold and flu cases in the city, and upcoming holiday jazz concerts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi7h2G0STHY
Norwell STM To Be Held Thursday Night
by Dan McCready | Dec 12, 2024 | News
Town Administrator Darleen Sullivan gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Norwell Special Town Meeting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mJ430nJB6s Norwell Special Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Norwell Middle School Gymnasium at 328 Main St.
Marshfield Community Christmas Wraps Up Auction
by Dan McCready | Dec 12, 2024 | News
Board Member Roger Osborne speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about their recent auction and their ongoing collection efforts to help local families this holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLcnfF_ZeYc To learn more about Marshfield Community Christmas click...
Scenes From The November 2024 Vets Drive Thru
by Dan McCready | Dec 11, 2024 | News
The Goon Squad was out once again just two weeks shy of Thanksgiving for the Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HP2YTGR8CRM
Man Charged With Ramming State Police Cruiser Arrested In Randolph
by Dan McCready | Dec 11, 2024 | News
A Boston man was arrested in Randolph after allegedly ramming a State Police Cruiser Friday night. Massachusetts State Police say that shortly after 8 p.m. Troopers located a vehicle that failed to stop in Boston. The vehicle was located on a dead end street near the...
WATD to Present Third Annual Bill Wilhelm Award
by Quinn Kelly | Dec 10, 2024 | Sports News, Station News
With the high school season at a close, the WATD Sports Department is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Bill Wilhelm Award. On Sunday, December 15, an initial list of 10 semifinalists for the award will be announced during the Sports Exchange, airing from 5 to 7 p.m....
Holiday Donations Being Sought For Brockton VA
by Dan McCready | Dec 9, 2024 | News
Veterans Voice Co-Host Craig Wolfe says they are collecting holiday gift donations for residents at the Brockton VA Medical Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blhWDkmNUAU
Injured Turtles Depart From Marshfield Airport
by Dan McCready | Dec 9, 2024 | News
A group of turtles boarded a flight from Marshfield on Friday that Ken Andrews, Vice-President of Turtles Fly Too, says will have many stops. Kate Sampson, the Sea Turtle Stranding and Disentanglement Coordinator for NOAA, told WATD’s Beth Foster why there are...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Owen
by Beth Foster | Dec 8, 2024 | Pet of the Week
We are looking for a bit of a Christmas miracle when it comes to finding Owen a forever home. Unfortunately, Owen's 6 year life has been filled with some hard and traumatic moments so his future owner needs to be extra special and patient. Understanding Owen's story...
The Morning Show: Monday, December 9th
by Beth Foster | Dec 8, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Back to the work week so of course 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....
The Morning Show: Tuesday, December 10th
by Beth Foster | Dec 8, 2024 | 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. Peter Forman is off this week. ...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, December 11th
by Beth Foster | Dec 8, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with the latest news and updates from Plymouth at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor and Music Director from the Plymouth Phil, joins us at 8:11 to preview...
The Morning Show: Thursday, December 12th
by Beth Foster | Dec 8, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:41. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11, Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO from Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by for his weekly conversation. www.coastalheritagebank.com Time...
The Morning Show: Friday, December 13th
by Beth Foster | Dec 8, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law each and every Friday at 9:11. www.stiles-law.com And it wouldn't be the kick-off to the weekend without our Sports Report with Quinn Kelly. At 9:35 we'll discuss highlights of the Patriots & Bruins'...
Santa Coming To Marshfield
by Christine James | Dec 6, 2024 | News
Marshfield Harbormaster Mike DiMeo speaks with WATD's Christine James about Santa's visit to Marshfield Town Pier on Saturday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0X7_j-YwvU
Road Closures Announced for Winter Lights Road Race in Pembroke
by Beth Foster | Dec 6, 2024 | News
The 13th Annual Winter Lights 5K Road Race is happening tomorrow, December 7th, in Pembroke. The race begins at 6:30pm and will affect the surrounding area with road closures and detours. If you would like to participate in the race, you can register here. For more...
Brockton Mayor Gives WATD Weekly Update
by Dan McCready | Dec 5, 2024 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the first snowfall of the season, the upcoming winter and recent student successes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOw0W9eWo40
Norfolk Sheriff Discusses Holiday Initiatives
by Christine James | Dec 5, 2024 | News
Norfolk Sheriff Pat McDermott speaks with WATD's Christine James about some holiday activities. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2sTnA__yJc
TIC Annual Appeal Underway
by Christine James | Dec 5, 2024 | News
TIC Executive Director Jacqueline Porro speaks with WATD's Christine James about their Annual Appeal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXuQJBuint4
Light Up the Season! Plymouth’s Holiday Celebration
by Beth Foster | Dec 5, 2024 | News
December is just flying by! Probably because of all the fun things to do. Add one more to your calendar with Plymouth's Annual Holiday Celebration: Light Up the Season event. Starting at 4:30pm on Friday, December 6th, you can enjoy music on the green from Plymouth...
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