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The Morning Show: Friday, October 25, 2024
Happy Friday! Let's get in tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic with another edition of “Name that Tune”. Listen as Steven selects different pieces of music and if you are the first person with the correct answer to our question, you’ll win a...
Brockton Man Sentenced On Gun Charge
A sentence was handed down on Thursday for a Brockton man who unlawfully possessed a gun. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that in June 43-year-old Michael Whitfield pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The charges stem...
Parole Denied For Brockton Man Convicted In Murder Of Parents, Sister
Parole has been denied for a Brockton man who was convicted of killing both of his parents and his sister. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on October 9, 1993, then 15 year-old Gerard McCra, now known as Kuluwn Asar, argued with both of his...
Plymouth To Hold Fall Town Meeting On Saturday
Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Plymouth's Fall Annual Town Meeting. Fall Annual Town Meeting convenes at 8 a.m. at Plymouth North High School at 41 Obery St.
Acting Fire Chief Discusses Open House
Acting Marshfield Fire Chief Michael Laselva speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Open House and fire safety.
Proposed Changes To Plymouth Charter Meeting Some Opposition
In Plymouth, the Charter Review Committee has been meeting for just over a year, and they have proposed eleven changes to the current Charter—the Charter is essentially the constitution of the Town of Plymouth. These changes, or amendments, will be presented to Town...
Coletta, Sweezey Take Part In State Rep. Forum
Democrat Becky Coletta and Republican Ken Sweezey, candidates for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District, took part in a WATD Forum on Tuesday night.
Milton Academy To Conduct Lockdown Drill
Sirens will be heard near the Milton Academy Campus on Wednesday. The school's Safety Department advises that they will be conducting a Fall emergency lockdown drill at approximately 8:55 a.m. During the drill the school will be activating their emergency notification...
Police Locate Stolen Norwell Car
A car has been found after it was taken from a Norwell driveway. Norwell Police say that shortly after 8 a.m. Monday morning they were dispatched to a home where a resident reported their motor vehicle was stolen from their driveway during the overnight hours. The...
6th Plymouth District Candidates To Take Part In State Rep. Forum
Join WATD on Tuesday, October 15 for a WATD Election political forum from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This race is for State Representative for the 6th Plymouth District. Candidates Democrat Becky Coletta and Republican Ken Sweezey will be in studio. Christine James will be...
A History Of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, gives WATD's Dan McCready a look behind the histories of the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day holidays.
Abington Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured
One man was killed and a girl injured following a Saturday night crash in Abington. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 7:30 p.m. Abington Police received several 911 calls reporting a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 700...
The Morning Show: Monday, October 14, 2024
Welcome to the Columbus Day/Indigenous People’s Day edition of the broadcast. Diane Jordan joins 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, October 15, 2024
For those who had Monday off from work, welcome back to the work week with us and listen in at 7:41 as bestselling author Alice Hoffman joins us to talk about her new novel “When We Flew Away”. It’s a stunning novel about one of contemporary history's most acclaimed...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, October 16, 2024
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 Election 2024 coverage continues at 8:11 with discussing the highly controversial Ballot Question 2. ....
The Morning Show: Thursday, October 17, 2024
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:41 to talk about life in the City of Presidents. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation...
The Morning Show: Friday, October 18, 2024
Happy Friday! Let's get in tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic with another edition of “Name that Tune”. Listen as Steven selects different pieces of music and if you are the first person with the correct answer to our question, you’ll win a...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Fritz!
The perfect way to describe Fritz's playful and lovable manner is equating him to a favorite cartoon pup, Scooby Doo! Yes, Fritz is just as goofy, snuggly, and lively as Scooby Doo, with his current Foster Mom Emma explaining that he loves walks, any kind of food and...
Kingston Man Pleads Guilty To Tax Charges
A Kingston man has entered a guilty plea in connection with tax charges. The Department of Justice says that Kenneth Marston, who owned Bowmar Steel Industries Inc., a steel fabrication company, and Teleconstructors Inc., which provided installation services on...
Scenes From The September 2024 Veterans Food Drive Thru
Cars lined up once again on Enterprise Dr. in Marshfield for another Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBk5cMDtl1o
Meschino Provides Legislative Update
State Rep. Joan Meshchino provides WATD's Christine James with a legislative update.
Hanson Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
Hanson Special Town Meeting wrapped up Monday night with one article generating quite a bit of debate. In addition Town Administrator Lisa Green tells WATD News an article that would rescind the ban on small bottles of alcohol, known as “nips” was struck down...
Meschino, LaNatra Take Part In State Rep. Forum
The candidates for state representatives of the 12th Plymouth District, Republican Eric Meschino and Democrat Incumbent Kathy LaNatra, weighed in on various issues during the Political Forum aired live last night.
Silver Lake Football Enjoying Hot Start
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Out to a 3-1 start to the season, the Silver Lake football team is playoff eligible and focused on carrying momentum into league play. On Thursday night, the Lakers opened up their Patriot League schedule at...
Meet our Pets of the Week, Kitty and ChaCha!
We couldn't resist featuring these two kitty friends on our Pet(s) of the Week! Say hello to Kitty & ChaCha, currently residing with our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter! These cats do need to be adopted together! Kitty and ChaCha are two easy cats to like....
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