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Three Arrested After Braintree Police Chase
Three people were arrested following a police pursuit and crash in Braintree on Friday. Massachusetts State Police say that preliminary information shows that just before 2 a.m., a State Trooper on patrol on Route 93 spotted a vehicle that was subject of a Be On the...
Marshfield Special Election Saturday
Marshfield voters go to the polls Saturday to elect a new member to fill a vacancy on the select board. Candidates Joe Pecevich, Chris Rohland, and Jack Griffin are vying for the seat vacated by Trish Simpson who resigned a few months ago. Polls are open from 8 a.m....
Shots Fired in Hingham Library Parking Lot
An apparent road rage incident between two drivers that began on Route 228 in Hingham spilled into the Hingham Public Library parking lot where shots were fired. Police Lieutenant Steven Dearth says that officers responded to the library on Leavitt Street around 4:20...
Stoughton Chief’s Lawyer Questions Ouster
Lawyers for recently removed Stoughton Police Chief Donna McNamara are questioning the way in which she was removed from that position. Leah Barrault, of Barrault and Associates, LLC, sent WATD News a copy of a letter to the law firm of Mead, Talerman & Costa, LLC...
Cruz Discusses DARE Camp
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming opening of DARE Camp at Silver Lake Regional High School. https://youtu.be/kv2NEMJrQRQ The Plymouth County Drug & Alcohol Resistance Education, Summer Program ...
Quincy Bay Race Week
The 89th annual Quincy Bay Race Week drew sailors of all ages and experience. WATD 's Tom Gorman has details. https://youtu.be/WbyH3v7pkLQ Quincy Bay Race Week Honor Capt. Lou Trainor of WATD's Nautical Talk Radio
Stoughton Police Chief Claims She Was Ousted
Stoughton’s Police Chief is no longer on the job. Leah Barrault, an attorney for Donna McNamara, released a statement to WATD News saying that, then Police Chief Donna McNamara, filed a formal harassment complaint with the Stoughton Select Board against Town Manager...
Bullet Hits Brockton Catholic Charities Office
A stray bullet struck the Catholic Charities office in Brockton, narrowly missing employees. Police say that a shooting was reported on Court Street just before two yesterday afternoon. A bullet penetrated the exterior wall of the Catholic Charities building at 169...
Abington Police Search For Missing Girl
Abington Police are searching for a missing teen girl. Makaila Jordan was last seen at around 10 p.m. Sunday in the area of Trucchi's. She is described as being approximately 5 foot 1 with straight brown hair, which is often worn in a bun, and hazel eyes with a nose...
Plymouth County Commissioners Forum
Republican Plymouth County Commission candidates, Korey Welch, Tony O'Brien, and incumbent Sandra Wright, clashed over the issues during WATD’s Political Forum broadcast live Monday night. The Primary election is Tuesday, September 1st. WATD will have results that...
Vets Fest Celebrates America’s Birthday
America's 250th Birthday was celebrated during the Veteran's Music Festival, Benefits & Career Expo on Saturday at Pageant Field in Quincy. WATD's Dan McCready was there. https://youtu.be/z1VW6ki4AgU Cars Line Up For July Food Drive Thru Veterans Voice Network...
Meet our Pet of the Week, Chloe
Meet Chloe, a gorgeous long haired domestic 5 year old cat. Chloe is sweet and friendly. She hasn't cooperated with the paparazzi - these photos do not do her justice. She is currently with Friends of the Plymouth Pound. In their adoption center, she hasn't been happy...
State to Close Roads in Blue Hills Reservation
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is planning to close two roads in the Blue Hills Reservation. Wampatuck Road and Chicatawbut Road in the Quincy section will be closed on weekends in response to concersn over speeding cars and rowdy behavior. WATD's Tom...
Plymouth Co. Real Estate Market Remains Active
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Laurie Kirby an overview of the latest real estate numbers for June of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nGPxuFx_9k Buckley Discusses May Real Estate Numbers Plymouth County Registry of Deeds...
Three MBTA Employees Indicted Over Track Inspections
Three more former Red Line MBTA employees have been indicted in a conspiracy case involving track inspections. The US Attorney’s Office says 37-year-old Matthew Leonard, of Easton; and 45-year-old Magda Trinh, of Avon, 37-year-old Danny Barbosa, of Dorchester were...
Creed Discusses Trump Speech
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives WATD's Dan McCready his thoughts on President Donald Trump's address on Thursday night that focused on alleged election interference. https://youtu.be/qx_L6noGZ8A White House Official Website Abington Police Release Car Break...
Kingston Man Dies In Plymouth Small Plane Crash
Investigators are trying to determine what led up to Thursday's fatal small plane crash in Plymouth. Eighty-one-year-old Richard Carrara died when the private plane he was piloting crashed into Curlew Pond in Myles Standish State Park. He was the only person on board....
Swallow Discusses Congressional Campaign
Craig Swallow speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign to secure the Democratic Party nomination in the race for 9th Congressional District. https://youtu.be/b4rMwtsX8CM Craig Swallow Campaign Website Humaflock Draws Hundreds
7th Annual Veterans Music Festival and Benefits and Career Fair
The 7th Annual Veterans' Music Festival, VA Benefits, and Career Expo is happening on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Pageant Field (1 Merrymount Parkway, Quincy, MA) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This free event for veterans, first responders, and their families features...
Small Plane Crashes in Plymouth Pond
Update: The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office has confirmed that the pilot has died but their name has not yet been released. A pilot was seriously injured today (Thursday) when a small plane crashed into Curlew Pond in the Myles Standish State Forest in...
Braintree PD Non-Emergency Line Off Thursday
The Braintree Police Department main business phone line will be out of service on Thursday. Police say the (781) 843-1212 number will be temporarily out of service beginning at 5 a.m. due to scheduled maintenance. Those who need non-emergency assistance are being...
South Shore Under Poor Air Quality Alert
Poor Air Quality Likely Next few Days A smoke plume from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is causing hazy skies and poor air quality in the Boston area including on the South Shore. The Massachusetts Environmental Protection Agency issued an air quality alert...
DCR To Hold Meeting On Blue Hills Road Closure
The Department of Conservation and Recreation will be holding a meeting Wednesday night to discuss a proposed road closure in the Blue Hills. Officials say the proposal would lead to a pilot closure of Chickatawbut Rd. and Wampatuck Rd. that is slated to take place...
Jubinville Discusses DA Campaign
Robert Jubinville speaks with WATD's Christine James about his campaign to secure the Democratic Party's nomination for Norfolk County District Attorney. https://youtu.be/M77TGHhmlPc Robert Jubinville Campaign Website Cars Line Up For July Food Drive Thru
Water Main Break In Plymouth
A water main break has occurred in Plymouth. State Rep. Michelle Badger says the break took place on Cherry Street near the intersection of Durigan Street. Other streets that are impacted include Garibaldi Street, Plymouth Rock Terrace, Squanto Road, South Cherry...
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