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Mayor Sullivan and KBA Associates Help Keep Brockton Warm
by Beth Foster | Jan 15, 2025 | News
Mayor Robert Sullivan recently joined Paul Dominov, Brian Solywoda, and Nicole Green from Kaestle Boos Associates (KBA) Architects at City Hall where the firm generously donated over one hundred winter coats along with hats and gloves to the Mayor’s "Winter Clothing...
Quincy Rep. Refiles Drone Legislation
by Christine James | Jan 14, 2025 | News
State Rep. Bruce Ayers of Quincy is refiling several bills that would work to regulate drones in Massachusetts. The second bill would put more teeth into regulations. Ayers says he is hearing concerns from constituents about their privacy and safety,...
Two Men In Custody In Connection With Death Of Abington Man
by Dan McCready | Jan 14, 2025 | News
Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of an Abington man. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says the body of 43-year-old Anthony Leverone was found in his backyard on the evening of December 27, 2024 after police were called out to...
Plymouth: A Successful Town Means Increased Call Volume For The Fire Department
by Bobbi Clark | Jan 13, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, Fire Chief Neil Foley heads up a department that oversees a town of over sixty-six thousand people who live in a town of just over ninety-six square miles. And the Chief says that in the last ten years there’s been a 40% increase in call volume and,...
Meet Our Pet of the Week, Pepper!
by Beth Foster | Jan 12, 2025 | Pet of the Week
You can't help but melt a little bit of your stress away when you look at a picture of Pepper. He has these beautiful, brown eyes that are round and inviting. This complements his silky dark coat and smiley face. Mister Pepper has been hanging at his Foster home since...
The Morning Show: Monday, January 13th
by Beth Foster | Jan 12, 2025 | 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, January 14th
by Beth Foster | Jan 12, 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 we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. We are joined by the new President &...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, January 15th
by Beth Foster | Jan 12, 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 At 9:11. Alexandra Slater, “The Hingham Housewife”, joins us every week at this time to answer your questions or provide advice. You can submit your...
The Morning Show: Thursday, January 16th
by Beth Foster | Jan 12, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 8:11. Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO from Coastal Heritage Bank, stops by 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. It’s our weekly “Living &...
The Morning Show: Friday, January 17th
by Beth Foster | Jan 12, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:11, 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 Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law each...
Kingston Home Destroyed In Early Morning Fire
by Dan McCready | Jan 10, 2025 | News
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Kingston. Fire officials say that shortly after 3:30 a.m. Friday they were notified of a structure fire on Woodland Ave. First responders arrived on scene to find heavy fire in a single family residence which...
Former Milton SB Member Reacts To SJC Ruling On MBTA Zoning Law
by Dan McCready | Jan 10, 2025 | News
Former Milton Select Board Member Mike Zullas gives WATD's Dan McCready his thoughts regarding the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Ruling on the MBTA Communities Act Zoning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6P6N6k55lGU
Police In Hanson, Randolph Search For Suspects Who Fled From Crash Scenes
by Dan McCready | Jan 9, 2025 | News
A search has ended for an individual who fled from a crash. Hanson Police say the male party fled from a motor vehicle crash in the area of 353 West Washington St. Tuesday afternoon. He was described as stocky wearing a black hat, black jacket, and shorts. Last night...
Brockton Mayor Discusses Jimmy Carter, Flu, MBTA Zoning
by Dan McCready | Jan 9, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, Cold & Flu cases in the city, and the SJC's decision regarding MBTA Zoning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8YAbSlhrBE
Marshfield TA Reacts To SJC Ruling On T Zoning
by Dan McCready | Jan 9, 2025 | News
Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco gives WATD's Dan McCready his thoughts on the latest ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court regarding the MBTA Communities Zoning Act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgFE9Y7MxlQ
Court Upholds MBTA Zoning Act
by Beth Foster | Jan 9, 2025 | News
Report by Tom Gorman The State Supreme Judicial Court today upheld the controversial MBTA Communities Zoning Act that requires communities that have or are near transit lines to create zoning for multifamily housing. In its decision, the court ruled that the bylaw is...
Joan Meschino Gives First Legislative Update For 2025
by Christine James | Jan 8, 2025 | News
State Rep. Joan Meschino gives WATD's Christine James the first legislative update for 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25G4aYauSvM
Veterans Drive Thru Moved To January 16
by WATD 95.9 FM | Jan 8, 2025 | News
This month’s Marshfield veterans food drive thru is taking place next Thursday, January 16. Veterans Voice Radio co-host Greg Brasso tells WATD news the drive thru is a week later than usual this month. Donations are still welcomed to help purchase food. ...
A Recap On Marshfield Community Christmas
by Dan McCready | Jan 8, 2025 | News
Roger Osborne, of Marshfield Community Christmas, provides WATD's Christine James with a post-holiday recap. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oa_9GaDoWrc
Crews In Whitman Respond To Early Morning Fire
by Dan McCready | Jan 8, 2025 | News
Crews were called to the scene of an early morning fire in Whitman. Chief Timothy Clancy says that shortly after 6 a.m. Tuesday they received a 911 call reporting smoke alarms and a possible fire in a single-family house at 32 Fullerton Ave. At first look there didn’t...
Man Charged With Exposing Himself To Teen Girl At Hanover Crossing
by Dan McCready | Jan 7, 2025 | News
A Maine man is facing charges after he allegedly exposed himself to a teen girl on Sunday morning. Hanover Police say that shortly after 10 a.m. officers responded to a report of a suspicious male party reportedly following a female at Hanover Crossing. The...
Marshfield Police Chief Looks Back On 2024
by Christine James | Jan 6, 2025 | News
Marshfield Police Chief Phil Tavares provides WATD's Christine James a look back on 2024 and discusses what's ahead in 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWwpMsVoCJ0
One Firefighter Injured In Wareham Fire
by Dan McCready | Jan 6, 2025 | News
Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Wareham. The Onset Fire Department says that shortly after 11:30 a.m. Sunday a fire was reported at 3086 Cranberry Hwy. Units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke showing from a large multi-occupancy commercial building. A...
Plymouth’s South Shore Community Action Council Teams Up Against Hunger Distributing Thousands Of Pounds Of Food Each Year
by Bobbi Clark | Jan 6, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, the New Year marks the 60th anniversary of the South Shore Community Action Council or SSCAC. From Hull to Cape Cod and the Islands they provide a range of services to help folks in need. One of their most valued programs is the distribution of food to...
The Morning Show: Monday, January 6th
by Beth Foster | Jan 5, 2025 | 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....
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