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Braintree Election Results
Braintree incumbent councilor-at-large David Ringius was reelected in Tuesday's election. He will be joined by newcomers Julia Flaherty and Ryan Sterling. In two contested races, newcomer James Daiute (Di u tee) defeated Robert Cuddyer in district one. District 5...
Randolph and Milton Election Results
Two Randolph incumbent town councilors retained their seats in yesterday’s Tuesday's election. Kevin O’Connell defeated challengers Abdi Ibrahim and Andrea Nixon in District one. District 2 incumbent Brandon Thompson bested Ida Gordon. District 3 incumbent Katrina...
2 South Shore Men Arrested In The Weekend Explosion At Harvard Medical School
Two South Shore men were arrested Tuesday in connection with a weekend explosion at Harvard Medical School, authorities said. Logan David Patterson and Dominick Frank Cardoza face charges of conspiracy to damage by means of fire or an explosive, according to the...
Meschino Provides Legislative Update
State Representative Joan Meschino stopped by the WATD Studios on Tuesday to give Christine James a legislative update. https://youtu.be/bgbU_sdx0zw Representative Joan Meschino Democrat - 3rd Plymouth Several South Shore Towns Head to the Polls
Scituate Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
Scituate Town Administrator Jim Boudreau gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Monday night's Special Town Meeting. https://youtu.be/Z1qResTLQeU Town of Scituate Cohasset TM Announces They Are Stepping Down
Dick Cheney, One Of The Most Powerful And Polarizing Vice Presidents In US History, Dies At 84
Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84. Cheney died Monday night due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac...
Several South Shore Towns Head to the Polls
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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