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Longtime WATD Host of Bill Clark’s Music Heaven Passes Away
by Mariel Reed | Mar 5, 2024 | News, Station News
WATD Radio is sad to report the death of a longtime member of the WATD family. Bill Clark, host of the Sunday evening show, "Bill Clark's Music Heaven", passed away at his home in Brockton on February 26th at the age of 83. In addition to hosting "Music Heaven", Bill...
One Arrested in Violent Crime Investigation in Plymouth
by WATD Web Editor | Mar 4, 2024 | News
Duxbury police assisted Plymouth detectives with an investigation of a violent crime incident that occurred in Plymouth involving a handgun on February 28. Police say they went to a Saw Mill Lane home to retrieve several items as evidence including a handgun. Prior...
Crews Respond To Fire At Norwell Strip Mall
by Dan McCready | Mar 4, 2024 | News
Crews in Norwell were called to the scene of a fire at a strip mall. Fire officials tell WATD News that shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday a fire was reported at On Rye Deli at 119 Washington St. The sprinkler system activated and firefighters were able to keep the fire...
The Morning Show: Mon., March 4, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 4, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Diane Jordan joins us at 7:45 from Natural Body Works in Kingston for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com Rob talks with famed tenor Andy Cooney at 8:11 about his upcoming...
The Morning Show: Tues., March 5, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 4, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
At 7:41 Rob checks in with Dr. Andy Wiemeyer from Contemporary Prosthodontics in Duxbury. https://www.contemporarypro.com David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham, joins us with his tech talk segment at 8:11. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South...
The Morning Show: Wed., March 6, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 4, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
This morning at 7:41 Bob Nolet, Director of Operations from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, fills in for Amy Naples this week to talk about the Plymouth business landscape. www.plymouthchamber.com Steven Karidoyanes, Conductor and Music Director from the...
The Morning Show: Thurs., March 7, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 4, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Thursday at 7:41, Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about all things Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation...
The Morning Show: Fri., March 8, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 4, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Happy International Women's Day! This morning at 8:41 author Susan Downing joins us to talk about her “Bradykin” series of children’s books. You can find out more here: https://bradykin.com Feel Good Friday with Attorney Mark Stiles from Stiles Law, each and every...
WATD Speaks With Three Candidates For Republican State Committee
by Christine James | Mar 4, 2024 | News
The three candidates for the Republican State Committee Seat in the 1st Plymouth and Norfolk District spoke with WATD's Christine James about their respective campaigns. Challenger Lynne Santangelo: Challenger Kristen Arute: Incumbent Janet Fogarty:...
Our Pet of the Week needs your help
by Lisa Azizian | Mar 4, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Our Pet of the Week is Nelson, an adorable kitty in the care of Standish Humane Society. But today we're not asking for your help in getting Nelson adopted just yet. Today we're asking, if you can, to help support Nelson's recovery. Nelson was found outside when a...
LISTEN: Scituate vs Chicopee Comp Boys Basketball (Full Broadcast)
by Quinn Kelly | Mar 2, 2024 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE On Friday night, the Sailors faithful packed in the gym at Scituate High for a visit from Chicopee Comp. Scituate, the 15 seed in Division 2, was facing a likely final home game for its seniors. With a spot in the...
Plymouth’s Seniors Want To Be Able To Afford To Age In Place In Town
by Bobbi Clark | Mar 1, 2024 | News
In Plymouth, 41% of the population is aged 55 plus…this according to Michelle Bratti, the town’s Commissioner of Health and Human Services, who spoke to the Select Board at their meeting on February 27th. And, knowing that the town is becoming a retirement destination...
LISTEN: Marshfield vs Lynn English Boys Basketball (Full Broadcast)
by Quinn Kelly | Feb 28, 2024 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Sitting at 4-7 through their first 11 games of the season, a tournament berth seemed a pipedream for the Bob Fisher led Marshfield Rams. The Rams would rattle off six wins in their next eight games, however, catching...
Pedestrian Struck By SUV In Quincy Point
by Dan McCready | Feb 28, 2024 | News
One person was hospitalized after being struck by a SUV in Quincy Point Tuesday night. Quincy Police say that at approximately 6 p.m. they received reports that a pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle in the area of 1020 Southern Artery. Initial reports indicate...
Plymouth County Sheriff Discusses Van Escape
by Christine James | Feb 28, 2024 | News
Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald speaks with WATD's Christine James about a van escape on Route 128.
Investigators Looking For Info On Foxboro Shooting
by Dan McCready | Feb 27, 2024 | News
The public is being asked for their assistance into the investigation of a fatal shooting on I-95 in Foxboro. The Norfolk District Attorney's Office says they are trying to identify the owner of the gray, silver, or dark-colored sedan believed to be involved in the...
Norwell Girls Hoops Joins the Sports Exchange
by Quinn Kelly | Feb 26, 2024 | News, Sports News
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Since the MIAA moved to a statewide tournament in 2021, the Norwell girls basketball team has not faced a true road game in the playoffs. For a third straight season, it will be all comforts of home until potential...
GATRA Sees Increase In Ridership
by Dan McCready | Feb 26, 2024 | News
Weekend travel options have expanded on the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority, or GATRA. Administrator Mary Ellen DeFrias made her remarks during a meeting of the Old Colony Metropolitan Planning Organization, where she said they also saw an...
Marshfield To Hold Veterans Coffee This Week
by Christine James | Feb 26, 2024 | News
Marshfield Veterans' Service Officer Carin Paulette and Assistant Veterans' Service Officer Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Veterans' Coffee. The Marshfield Veterans' Services Coffee Hour will take place on Wednesday February...
The Morning Show: Mon., Feb. 26, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 26, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Richard Pickering, Deputy Director of Plimoth Patuxet Museums, joins us this morning at 7:10 to talk about some exciting news. The museum has been designated #1 “Best Open-Air Museum” by USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards....
The Morning Show: Tues., Feb. 27, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 26, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
It's 8:11 and David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T., joins us with his tech talk segment. www.actsmartit.com Every Tuesday we talk with the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. This week at 8:22, Eric Dykeman joins us with the latest Chamber happenings....
The Morning Show: Wed., Feb. 28, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 26, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Bob Nolet from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, who is filling in for Amy Naples this week, checks in with Rob at 7:41 today for an update on life in Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com Director Mike Pevzner joins us at 8:11 to preview the production of “Silent...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Feb. 29, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 26, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us at 7:41 to talk about all things Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation with the...
The Morning Show: Fri., March 1, 2024
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 26, 2024 | The South Shore's Morning News
It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic today at 7:11. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the song. www.plymouthphil.org This morning at 7:40 Rob talks with local mystery author Neal Sanders...
Elise is looking for an expert cuddler and a new home
by Lisa Azizian | Feb 26, 2024 | Pet of the Week
Say hello to Elise! Elise is a sweet-as-pie 50 lb. lap dog. This adorable English Bulldog mix loves her humans more than most, and is just looking for unconditional love and someone to show her the same in return. She is convinced she is a lapdog and lives for belly...
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