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Muratore Says State Grant Will Help Plymouth Cranberry Bogs
State Rep. Matt Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a grant to restore Pinnacle Bogs in Plymouth.
WATD Fantasy Draft: Thanksgiving Day 2024
Watch the full draft on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3FgGBKw4fMg The WATD Fantasy Draft is back! It's one of the best days of the high school football season - Thanksgiving Day! With so many area teams ready to meet their Turkey Day rival, we took a look at the seniors...
Travel Remains Brisk For The Thanksgiving Holiday
The Thanksgiving Travel Season is well underway. Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast, tells WATD News that folks who are travelling on Tuesday will have lots of company. Quite a few of those travelers will be taking to the skies....
No Quorum Reached At Abington STM
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly tells WATD's Dan McCready Monday Night's Special Town Meeting was cancelled after they were unable to reach a quorum.
200 Turkeys Donated to Brockton Families
It is the season of giving and some residents in Brockton were feeling this sentiment even more this week. The architectural firm behind Brockton's new public safety building, Kaestle Boos Associates, donated 200 turkeys to be distributed to needy Brockton families...
Sheriff Discusses XMas Tree Sale For Inmate Programs
Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Christmas Tree sale to raise funds for inmate programs.
Three Articles On Warrant For Abington STM
Abington Town Moderator Shawn Reilly gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday Night's Special Town Meeting. Special Town Meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Abington High/Middle School Auditorium at 201 Gliniewicz Way.
Over Eighty Five Million In ARPA Funds Distributed By Plymouth County Officials
In Plymouth, the County has distributed over eighty five million dollars to the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA funding to the twenty-seven communities that make up Plymouth County. And County Treasurer Tom O’Brien reports that there is some left, but it’s all been...
Building the Ideal MIAA Super Bowl Schedule
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE For the second straight season, the MIAA high school football state championship games will be played over three weekdays at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Super Bowl week kicks off with two games on Wednesday night,...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Gigi
Sweet Gigi is looking for a patient and kind home, preferably with other animal friends already living there, as Gigi LOVES playing with other dogs- and even cats- but can be a little shy and timid around humans. This all makes sense considering Gigi's back story:...
The Morning Show: Monday, November 25th
We're excited to welcome in Stephen Halko Sheehan and Robert Kjellman into the studio at 7:11 to recap the amazing Marshfield Community Rib Cook-Off held in September. Recently, the organization distributed $70,000 to local charities. Stephen and Robert will give us...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, November 26th
Dr. John Hayes joins us this morning! Wait, it’s Tuesday at 7:41? I thought Dr. Hayes was on Thursdays at 9:22? That’s true, but with Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, we thought it would be great to get the doctor in studio before the holiday....
The Morning Show: Wednesday, November 27th
Today is our annual “South Shore’s Morning News: Thanksgiving Poll”. Visit our social media pages to view this year’s poll questions and feel free to call or text in at 781-837-4900 from 5:00 to 10:00 am. Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber...
The Morning Show: Thursday, November 28th – Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at “The South Shore’s Morning News”. Rob, Beth, and Christine will be on LIVE today from 5:00 until 9:00 a.m. Listen for Local News, Weather, Traffic and Sports, plus live call-ins with our relatives and friends. Then we’ll bring you...
The Morning Show: Friday, November 29th
Welcome to the Black Friday edition of “The South Shore’s Morning News”. Are you going shopping today? “Name that Tune” is back at 7:11! Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic joins us for this fun contest! Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be...
Hingham Woman Charged After Pedestrian Struck In Crosswalk
A Hingham woman is facing charges after a pedestrian was struck Thursday night. Hingham Police say that shortly after 7 p.m. officers were dispatched to the intersection of Water St. and Mill St. for a report of a pedestrian that had been struck by an SUV. Officers...
Sullivan Discusses Rain, Encampment, Adoption Day
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent rains in the area, an ordinance regarding encampments, and National Adoption Day.
Cruz Discusses Retail Theft, Comfort Dogs
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks wit WATD's Christine James about retail theft and a program for training comfort dogs.
Home Sales, Mortgage Activity Remains Strong In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley goes over the latest real estate numbers with WATD's Christine James.
Thanksgiving Concerts, Parade In Plymouth This Weekend
Olly deMacedo, director of America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about this weekend's festivities. To learn more click here.
WATD Fantasy Draft: Playoffs Round 3, 2024
Watch the full draft on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uknuaVi3Bj4 The WATD Fantasy Draft is back! The Final Four is upon us, and 10 area teams will compete this weekend with a chance to go to the Super Bowl on the line. That leaves us plenty of big time...
Blue Hills Fire Leads To Road Closures
Road closures remain in effect as crews battle a brush fire at The Blue Hills Reservation. Milton, Randolph, and Canton Fire responded and other towns also providing mutual aid near the Houghton’s Pond area. The Department of Conservation and Recreation says the...
Kingston To Hold Special Town Meeting On Tuesday
Eric Crone, Chair of the Kingston Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday's Special Town Meeting. Kingston Special Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Kingston Intermediate School at 65 Second Brook St.
Scituate Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
Scituate held its Special Town Meeting Monday night and concluded things pretty quickly. Town Administrator Jim Boudreau tells WATD News there was no real debate, but some discussion about one article. The Scituate Select Board will meet Tuesday night...
Scituate To Hold Special Town Meeting On Monday
Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. Scituate Special Town Meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at the Scituate High School Gymnasium.
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