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The Morning Show: Thurs., March 21, 2024
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us each Thursday at 7:41. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation with the morning crew at...
The Morning Show: Fri., March 22, 2024
It's Friday! It's Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law, each and every week at 9:11. www.stiles-law.com
One Injured, Road Closed Following Utility Pole Crash In Hanover
One person was injured following a crash in Hanover into a utility pole. Fire officials say the single car motor vehicle accident took place around 11 p.m. Tuesday on Route 139 in the area of 129 Rockland St. near the Hanover Police Station. Crews had to use...
Brown Water Alert Issued In Scituate
A brown water alert has been issued for Scituate. Town officials the Fire Department is responding to a vehicle fire on Jericho Rd. in the vicinity of the Scituate Yacht Club. As a result they say there could be brown water incidents in the surrounding area and some...
Plymouth Asks Town Meeting Approval Of Licenses For Two New Liquor Stores
In Plymouth, the town already has 16 state granted liquor licenses. But there are those who believe the town needs two more retail liquor stores in the southwestern part of town, where the most growth has occurred, specifically Precincts 9 and 17. Selectman Charlie...
Pet of the Week Clyde is searching for a new home
Say hello to Clyde! The team at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue of Pembroke tell us Clyde is a 2-year-old Mixed Breed. He’s had a rough transition from the south. He is extremely sweet and loving, just not towards other dogs at the current moment. Clyde would love an...
US Army Field Band and Chorus to Perform Free Concert at Duxbury Performing Arts Center
The Duxbury American Legion is hosting the US Army Field Band and Chorus on Saturday April 6th at 7:00pm at the Duxbury Performing Arts Center. This is a 50 piece orchestra and 20 person chorus that is the premier military band and will perform contemporary, classical...
Unofficial Annual Town Election Results for Duxbury
Marshfield Select Board Names Acting Fire Chief
The Marshfield Select Board has selected a new acting Fire Chief during their meeting on Friday. Town Administrator Michael Maresco outlined what he believed Hocking’s role would be. Vice-Chair Lynne Fidler wanted to revisit the issue at a future...
Crews Respond To 3-Alarm Brockton Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a three alarm fire in Brockton Thursday morning. The fire was reported around 9:30 a.m. at 31 Otis St. Fire Chief Brian Nardelli said that crews had their hands full. While the home sustained substantial damage Nardelli...
Abington Student Charged With Bringing BB Gun To School
An Abington student is facing charges after they allegedly brought a BB gun to school. Abington Police say that shortly after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday they received a call from the Abington High School Principal about the possible presence of a firearm at the school. The...
Fire Leads To Road Closure In Randolph
A road closure is in effect in Randolph due to a house fire. The Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center has identified the address as 440 S. Main St. Randolph Police say that as a result S. Main St. will be shut down between Center St. and Stoughton St....
Driving Instructor At Brockton RMV Pleads Guilty
A driving instructor at the Brockton RMV has pleaded guilty to fraud charges. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 48-year-old Ngan Dinh of Boston pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud. Dinh was charged with paying a road test...
Officials Remind Residents To Take Precautions Following Pembroke Brush Fire
Crews in Pembroke were called to the scene of a brush fire at around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Capt. Jordan Hill tells WATD News that the event serves as a cautious reminder to people about steps they need to take when burning yard waste. He also adds that...
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fun in Scituate
That’s Gary Brown of Boston and Marilyn Belyea of Plymouth, members of the Crusaders Senior Drum and Bugle Corps, as they prepared to march in the annual Scituate Saint Patrick’s Day parade on Sunday. Casey Horigan of Scituate and her seven-year-old son,...
Peeta, the cat lover’s cat, is looking for his human
Behold Peeta, a stunningly handsome, dark gray, 11-year-old tabby boy, a true cat lover’s cat, who enjoys pets and tolerates the occasional snuggle! Our friends at the Quincy Animal Shelter say Peeta will swat hard and grab humans’ arms in play (though he keeps claws...
Man Charged With Assaulting Teen At Rockland Hotel
A man has been ordered held without bail after he was charged with Child Rape. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday night Rockland Police were dispatched to the Comfort Inn on Hingham St. for a report of a sexual...
Police Identify Duxbury Burglary Suspect
A suspect has been identified in connection with a burglary at a Duxbury store. Police say that on March 11 they responded to a reported burglary at Bennett’s General Store at 136 Tremont St. Officials have since identified the suspect at 57-year-old Michael Turner...
Sullivan Discusses School Budget Report, Praises Drama Students
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about a recent report regarding an audit of the Brockton Public Schools and praised the High School Drama Club for their success in a state competition.
Roughly 100 Cars Take Part In Veterans Food Drive Thru
Over 9,000 pounds were distributed during the Veterans Food Drive Thru on Thursday near the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zYyHubc-aw
Brockton Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting
Police are investigating an early morning shooting in Brockton. Brockton Police say officers responded to Hammond St. and George St. shortly after 3:30 a.m. Friday after receiving a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found nine shell casings on the street....
Marshfield Select Board Declines To Renew Fire Chief Contract
The Marshfield Select Board has decided not to renew the contract of Fire Chief Jeff Simpson. WATD’s Charles Mathewson reports.
Plymouth County Sees Small Uptick In Real Estate Sales
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley gives WATD's Christine James a rundown of the latest real estate numbers in Plymouth County.
Cruz Discusses Overdose Investigations
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about how his office investigates deaths caused by overdoses.
Plymouth’s New Assistant Town Manager Is Not New To Town Hall
In Plymouth, …the end of the month will see the end of the two year term of Brad Brothers as Assistant Town Manager because he has been chosen, by the Selectmen in Palmer, to be their next Town Manager…this, announced by Town...
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