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Several South Shore Towns Head to the Polls
by Tom Gorman | Nov 4, 2025 | News
Brockton, Weymouth, Quincy, Braintree, Randolph, and Milton are among Bay State communities holding elections today. In Brockton, Moises Rodrigues and Jean Bradley Derenoncourt are vying to become the city’s next mayor. There are also several councilor and school...
When “Family First” Hurts: Choosing Peace Over Contact
by Francesca Luca | Nov 3, 2025 | The South Shore's Morning News
As the holidays approach, “family first” messages are everywhere, matching pajamas, cozy dinners and smiling posts of togetherness. But for many, this season brings a quieter pain. If you’re estranged from your family by choice, by necessity, or by survival, the...
Halifax Fire Leaves Man Dead
by Dan McCready | Nov 3, 2025 | News
One man has died following a two-alarm fire in Halifax. The State Fire Marshal’s Office says that shortly before 12:30 a.m. Monday they were dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 138 Holmes St. Crews on scene and saw smoke and flames coming from the rear of...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Lola
by Rob Hakala | Nov 3, 2025 | Pet of the Week
We want you to say hello to Lola! She's loving her foster home but is looking for her next forever home! Let's tell you more about Lola. She is a 1-year old 41.5 pound husky mix. Her foster family reports to the Friends of Plymouth Pound that she is sweet and is...
Scituate To Hold Special Town Meeting On Monday
by Dan McCready | Nov 3, 2025 | News
Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau gives WATD's Dan McCready, a preview of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/QwFCwnEQWsY Special Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Scituate High School. Town Of Scituate East Bridgewater Wraps Up Special...
Judges Order The Trump Administration To Use Contingency Funds For SNAP Payments During The Shutdown
by WATD 95.9 FM | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Two federal judges ruled nearly simultaneously on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must continue to fund SNAP, the nation’s biggest food aid program, using contingency funds during the government shutdown. The judges in Massachusetts and Rhode...
Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, Elections, Halloween
by Dan McCready | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the ongoing Government Shutdown, upcoming municipal elections, a visit from Turkish delegates, and Halloween. https://youtu.be/CiPYNeqlmuE City of Brockton Brockton Mayoral Candidates Take Part In...
Quincy PD Provides Halloween Safety Tips
by Dan McCready | Oct 31, 2025 | News
Officer Ryan Donnelly, of the Quincy Police Department, offers some advice on how to stay safe on Halloween. https://youtu.be/QGY70ppnX_I?si=2EoHwD-axFZ3Ve_V Quincy Police Department Ghost Hunter Raising Funds To Purchase Conjuring House
Ghost Hunter Raising Funds To Purchase Conjuring House
by Dan McCready | Oct 31, 2025 | News
A celebrity Ghost Hunter is moving forward with an effort to purchase the Conjuring house even though an auction for the property, scheduled for Halloween, was cancelled. WATD’s Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/gDNbCIh1pac Conjuring House GoFundMe Jeff Belanger...
Change Your Clock, Check Your Detectors
by Christine James | Oct 30, 2025 | News
Marshfield Fire Chief Michael LaSelva speaks with WATD's Christine James about fire safety and the importance of changing smoke detectors. https://youtu.be/VzlncaFljYs Marshfield Approves MBTA Multifamily Housing Zoning Bylaw Town Of Marshfield
Cohasset TM Announces They Are Stepping Down
by WATD 95.9 FM | Oct 30, 2025 | News
Cohasset Town Manager Chris Senior announced that he would not seek a contract renewal at a recent Select Board meeting. Senior announced his decision before the public comment period of the Select Board meeting and left after announcement. Cohasset resident Jennifer...
Jeff Belanger Launches A ‘Wicked Strange’ Book
by Dan McCready | Oct 30, 2025 | News
A new book looks at some unique oddities and roadside attractions found in New England. WATD's Dan McCready has more. https://youtu.be/InmrtjAs0fw Jeff Belanger Friday The 13th: An Unlucky Holiday
Brockton Mayoral Candidates Take Part In WATD Forum
by WATD 95.9 FM | Oct 29, 2025 | Election News, News
Brockton mayoral candidates Moises Rodrigues and Jean Bradley Derenoncourt discussed various issues during WATD’s Political Forum which aired live on Tuesday night. https://youtu.be/rYLIMJpfNWw Election day in Brockton is next Tuesday. Polls will be open from 7 a.m....
Chief Historian Peter Drummey Gets Ready To Retire
by Christine James | Oct 28, 2025 | News
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, looks back on his career with WATD's Christine James, as he prepares to retire after 47 years with the society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-k_6TozQds Massachusetts Historical Society...
East Bridgewater Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
by Dan McCready | Oct 28, 2025 | News
East Bridgewater Town Administrator Charlie Seelig gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/wPsHqxTauAA Town of East Bridgewater Pembroke Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
State Steps Up To Support Head Start Program
by Bobbi Clark | Oct 28, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler and Early Education Commissioner Amy Kershaw came to town on Monday to highlight the state’s funding for Head Start and Early Head Start programs. This, at a meeting at the South Shore Early Education Center. ...
Meet our Pet(s) of the Week, Oscar and Otis
by Rob Hakala | Oct 27, 2025 | Pet of the Week
Meet two cutie Guinea Pigs! They're brothers and they're adorable. We want you to meet Oscar and his brother Otis! This pair of cutie 4-year-old male Guinea Pigs has been with the Animal Protection Center of Southeastern Massachusetts for a while now, and they're...
22 Articles On The Warrant For East Bridgewater STM
by Dan McCready | Oct 27, 2025 | News
East Bridgewater Town Administrator Charlie Seelig gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/jpUS4Xg3eBQ Pembroke Wraps Up Special Town Meeting Town Of East Bridgewater
Investigation Underway After Shots Fired At Curry College
by Dan McCready | Oct 27, 2025 | News
A shelter in place order was given after a report of gunshots being fired at Curry College. Milton Police say that shortly before Midnight on Saturday officers responded to the campus and located ballistic damage to two vehicles and recovered additional ballistic...
Arraignment For Man Charged With Killing Mother’s Boyfriend
by Dan McCready | Oct 26, 2025 | News
An arraignment was held on Friday for a Middleborough man accused of fatally stabbing his mother’s partner. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on the evening of June 28, Middleborough Police received multiple 911 calls for a report of a fight and...
Sullivan Discusses Shutdown, Street Takeovers, CORI Fair
by Dan McCready | Oct 24, 2025 | News
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the ongoing Government Shutdown, the response to street takeover incidents, and a CORI Job Fair at Massasoit Community College. https://youtu.be/ro3yCqUrI_U Brockton Public Safety Building Opens City...
Plymouth Library Hosts Meeting On Use Of Library Space
by Bobbi Clark | Oct 24, 2025 | News
In Plymouth, Manny Leite is Plymouth’s Library Director and he comes to town having served in that capacity for many libraries—the most recent a library in Tennessee that served an entire county of one hundred thirty thousand people. This week, at a meeting held at...
Night of a Thousand Faces Returns
by Tom Gorman | Oct 23, 2025 | News
The New England Wildlife Center's Halloween event, Night of a Thousand Faces, is back. It will be held this Friday and Saturday nights (Oct. 23 and 24) from 6:30 to 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN-V-t1wUJE&t=10s Night of a Thousand Faces Meteor Shower, Comet...
Marshfield To Decorate Veterans’ Graves
by Christine James | Oct 23, 2025 | News
Marshfield Veterans Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans Service Officer Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Christine James about an upcoming event to decorate the graves of local veterans. Marshfield Veterans Services Marshfield Vets Agents Discuss...
DA Discusses Drug Takeback, Domestic Violence
by Christine James | Oct 23, 2025 | News
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about DEA National Drug Take Back Day and domestic violence. https://youtu.be/IkJ45JvI9ng DEA National Drug Take Back Day Cruz Promotes Expansion Of Comfort Dogs Program
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