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Sutter Discusses Karen Read Trial
Former Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter speaks with WATD's Christine James about the Karen Read Murder Trial.
Crews Called To Scene Of Brockton Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a 3-alarm fire in Brockton at around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday. Capt. Daniel Foye tells WATD News that the design of the building created challenges for firefighters. Rockland and West Bridgewater were among the communities...
WATD Remembers Charles Mathewson
We are sad to report the passing of a longtime member of the WATD broadcast family. Reporter Charles Mathewson passed away Tuesday morning surrounded by his family after a bout with cancer. Charles was smart, savvy, and surprisingly sweet. He had a broad institutional...
Crews Respond To Whitman Porch Fire
Crews in Whitman were called to the scene of a fire Monday afternoon. Fire Chief Timothy Clancy says that shortly before 3 p.m. they received a call for a fire under the rear porch of a home at 135 Broad St. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that all the...
Simba just can’t wait for his forever home!
Meet Simba! This boy should have been named MOOSE! The team at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke absolutely adore this boy and they need our help to find Simba a new home! Simba is a large and handsome 1-year-old French Mastiff and Pit mix. Simba is a super...
Carver Official Fined For Ethics Violation
A fine has been handed down for a town official in Carver. The State Ethics Commission says the town’s Deputy Director of the Operations and Maintenance Department, John Woods, has paid an $8,000 civil penalty for violating the conflict of interest law. He was accused...
Man Charged With Enticing Juveniles On Hingham Beach
A man is facing charges after allegedly approaching juveniles at a Hingham beach. Hingham Police say that on Thursday June 13 they were informed about an incident at Bathing Beach where two juveniles said a man approached them and asked that they perform a sexual...
Plymouth Board Of Registrars Dismisses Complaint That County Commissioner Valanzola Is Not A Plymouth Resident
In Plymouth, County Commission Chairman Jared Valanzola is completing his first term, having won election in November of 2020, as a Commissioner from the town of Rockland. He has recently moved to Plymouth and is running for re-election as a resident of Plymouth. ...
Man Facing Drug Charges Following Crash At Dunkin’ Drive Thru
A Halifax man is facing charges following a crash at a Dunkin’ drive thru. Cohasset Police say that on Tuesday they responded to the King St. location for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a pick-up truck hitting another vehicle in the drive-thru. Callers...
Vehicle Being Sought In Connection With Search For Missing Plymouth Man
Plymouth Police are trying to identify a motor vehicle that may be connected to the search for a missing man. Police say a silver Nissan Armada picked up a passenger while exiting the BID Plymouth driveway at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday. The vehicle was...
Plymouth Police Continue Search For Missing Man
Plymouth Police are continuing their search for Rodney Riviello. Capt. Jason Higgins tells WATD News they have expanded the search area. The search currently involves MetroLEC and the State Police Air wing with a search radius of five miles near the hospital....
911 Restored In Massachusetts
The 911 System has been restored following a statewide outage. The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security made the announcement saying that the public may now resume calling 911 for emergencies. They went on to say that the State 911 Department continues to...
Statewide Problems With 911 System
A statewide outage of 911 is being reported. At the time no cause has been given and no timeline for restoration is available. Anyone who has an emergency and cannot get through to 911, is asked to call their local community's police or fire department business lines...
Proponents Speak In Favor Of Marshfield Water Article
Mary Taylor and Dave Carriere, proponents of Warrant Article 2 at Marshfield Special Town Meeting, speak with WATD's Christine James about the article which they say will help preserve clean water for the town.
Marshfield, Scituate Among Towns Opening Cooling Centers
Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau tells WATD News that the town will have cooling centers open during the heat wave. Marshfield will also have similar facilities open according to Town Administrator Michael Maresco. The Town of Norwell has also...
Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration To Take Place In Hingham
Daniel Laurent, of Hingham Unity, speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration.
Best cat friends Julie and Jane are searching for a new home together
Say hello to Julie and Jane! Julie (tuxedo) and Jane (orange) are sweet gals who are a little on the reserved side. Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us they enjoy head scratches and cheek rubs, but are also content curled up in their bed. They do seek...
Plymouth Welcomes Accessory Dwelling Units
In Plymouth, a forum, on the 13th, about accessory dwelling units, or ADU’s was held by the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Town Meeting recently approved allowing ADU’s, as of right, meaning a homeowner can build a small house in the backyard or an addition to...
Brockton Mayor Unveils Statue of Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan unveiled a life-size bronze statue of the late world boxing champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler on Thursday, June 13 in downtown Brockton. Officials, residents, fans, and members of Hagler’s family gathered in the new park bearing...
Weymouth Police Seek Information On Missing Man
The public is being asked to help locate a missing man. Weymouth Police say 42-year-old Christopher Delaney was last seen on June 5 in Nashua, New Hampshire. His unoccupied car was found in Weymouth on June 7. He’s described as being approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall...
Scenes From The May 2024 Veterans Food Drive Thru
Cars were lined up near the WATD Studios in Marshfield on May 9th for another Veterans Food Drive Thru. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRqCl_wKnDs
Sheriff Discusses Inmate Re-Entry Program And Summit
Plymouth Co. Sheriff Joseph D. Mcdonald Jr. speaks with WATD's Christine James about an inmate re-entry program and summit.
Meschino Discusses Progress On Various Bills
State Rep. Joan Meschino speaks with WATD's Christine James about the progress of various bills as the fiscal year comes to a close on Beacon Hill.
One Injured In Brockton Shooting
One person was injured following a shooting in Brockton Monday night. Brockton Police says the incident took place shortly after 9:30 p.m. in the vicinity of 44 Brook St. with reports saying the shots were fired from a white truck traveling on Brook St. It appears...
County Farm Lease Under Discussion At County Commissioners Meeting
In Plymouth, Massachusetts General Law requires the County to declare land that is available for lease and on a 2 to 1 vote, at their meeting on the 6th, County Commissioners vote to declare the County Farm available to the Sheriff’s Department. WATD's Bobbi Clark...
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