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Former Stoughton Selectman Killed In Route 24 Crash
A former Stoughton Selectman has died after being struck by a car on Route 24 in West Bridgewater. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that the incident took place around 9:30 p.m. Saturday when the MassDOT worker was picking up debris in the roadway...
Squeeks the senior cat says pick me to join your family
******* 7/29 UPDATE: Squeeks has been adopted!!! Yay, Squeeks!! Meet Squeeks! Squeeks is a gentle and affectionate 12 year-old senior sweetheart whose owner passed away and she is now looking for her new forever home. The Friends of the Marshfield Animal...
WATD To Hold Forum For Primary In 6th Plymouth District
Join WATD, Tuesday, July 30, for a WATD Primary Election political forum from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This race is for the Republican spot on the ballot for the 6th Plymouth District.* Candidates Jane Cournan and Ken Sweezy will be in studio. Christine James will be...
Sullivan Discusses Steward Healthcare, Interim School Supt., Cape Verdean Fest
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Good Samaritan Hospital, the appointment of an interim school superintendent, and this Sunday's Cape Verdean Day Festival.
Cournan Discusses Her State Representative Campaign
Jane Cournan speaks with WATD's Christine James about her campaign for the Republican Party nomination for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District.
Muratore Says Proposed State Budget Funds Many Programs In Plymouth
State Rep. Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the legislature's proposed $58.1 billion budget.
Sweezey Discusses State Rep. Campaign
Ken Sweezey speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about his campaign to become the Republican Party's nominee for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District.
Secret Service Director Steps Down After Assassination Attempt Against Ex-President Trump At Rally
The director of the Secret Service is stepping down from her job, according to an email she sent to staff, following the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump that unleashed intensifying outcry about how the agency tasked with protecting current...
Four Bands Take Part In Rock The Lot 6
Rock The Lot 6 was held in the WATD Parking Lot in Marshfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83DJNU1qlFc
Battle Of The Badges For A Great Cause And A Great Time
Sgt. Nichole Anderson of the Brockton Police Dept. Community Engagement Unit; Darren Duarte, Spokesman for the Brockton Police Dept.; Sgt. Mike Livingston, of the Brockton Police Dept.; and Junior Olympian Charlet Livingston speak with WATD's Christine James about the...
County Has Distributed Over Seventy Million Dollars In ARPA Funds
In Plymouth, as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA, passed in the spring of 2021, the federal government allocated over one hundred million dollars to the County of Plymouth. Plymouth County Commissioners have overseen the distribution of these funds to...
Creed Discusses Biden’s Decision To Exit Race
WATD Political Analyst John Creed discusses Sunday's announcement by President and presumptive Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden that he was withdrawing from the 2024 Presidential Race.
Two cats are better than one: meet Swirly and Silver, our pets of the week
Say hello to Swirly and Silver. Swirly and Silver are both big handsome boys who were rescued as a stray by a Good Samaritan. Swirly is shy and scared at first, but warms up quickly and purrs. Swirly is affectionate, fun, and friendly. He loves playing, grooming and...
Moran Discusses DEP Decision For Pilgrim
State Senator Su Moran, of the Plymouth Barnstable District, speaks with WATD's Christine James about a ruling from the Department of Environmental Protection that will prevent Holtec from dumping 1.1 million gallons of industrial wastewater into Cape Cod Bay.
A Look At George Wallace’s Visit To Plymouth
Security Expert Col. Dave Gavigan speaks with WATD's Christine James about a visit that former Alabama Governor and Presidential Candidate George Wallace made to Plymouth.
Sullivan Discusses Hospitals, Interim Superintendent, Downtown Renovation
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about Brockton Hospital and Good Samaritan Medical Center, the confirmation of a new interim School Superintendent, and work being down to revitalize the city's downtown area.
Debris Teams Searching For Parts Of Turbine Blade
Debris recovery teams are being mobilized on Nantucket after a blade was damaged on a wind turbine. Vineyard Wind says the incident that took place on Saturday. The teams will be surveying the southern-facing beaches of the island and are working with the U.S. Coast...
Creed Discusses Trump’s V.P. Pick
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Dan McCready his thoughts on former President and official Republican nominee Donald Trump's choice of Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance for Vice-President.
Three Arrested In Connection With Braintree Burglaries
Three people were taken into custody after allegedly planning residential burglaries. Braintree Police say they were alerted to the conspiracy following a burglary in the Messina Woods neighborhood on June 20 where the suspects fled after an alarm went off. Roughly...
Terrorism Expert Discusses Trump Shooting
Terrorism expert Col. Dave Gavigan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent shooting at a Trump event in Butler, Penn.
Rain Didn’t Dampen Spirits At Vets Music Fest
Saturday’s rainy weather didn’t dampen spirits at Pageant Field in Quincy for the Veterans Music Fest, And Benefits And Career Expo, which kicked off with an opening volley from the Hingham Militia led by Captain Timothy Perkins. Among those advocating for...
Tubin To Represent Historic District Commission On Community Preservation Committee
In Plymouth, Mike Tubin who chairs the Historic District Commission is named by that group to be their representative on the Community Preservation Committee, or CPC. This follows the resignation of Bill Fornaciari as the Historic District Commission’s representative...
2 dogs but 1 home needed – meet our pets of the week Delia and Elle
Meet Delia and Elle We wish dogs could talk because man, would we love to know their story! Let us tell you about this dynamic duo from our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter. Delia and Elle were found in the city of Boston as strays, two days apart. Both shy...
Earthquake Reported In Milton
Earlier this week a sonic boom was heard by some residents in Milton and now the cause has been determined. Dr. John Ebel, a professor of Geophysics at Boston College and a Senior Research Scientist at the Weston Observatory at Boston College tells WATD News...
Sheriff Discusses Prison Phone Calls
Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald speaks with WATD's Christine James about some of the challenges that arise with providing free unlimited phone calls to inmates.
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