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The Morning Show: Wed., Dec. 13, 2023
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com At 8:41 this morning Rob talks with Jim Bunnell, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield, about the upcoming Polar Express Drive-Thru event on...
The Morning Show: Thurs., Dec. 14, 2023
Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director, from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce joins us to talk all things Quincy at 7:11. www.thequincychamber.com Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank stops by for his weekly conversation with the morning...
The Morning Show: Fri. Dec. 15, 2023
Taylor Harris joins Rob as Co-Host of “The South Shore’s Morning News”. It’s “Name that Tune” with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic. Steven picks out some great tunes and you must be the first caller to guess the song when Steven joins the show at...
The Morning Show: Mon., Dec. 4, 2023
Welcome to the week. Today at 7:45 Diane Jordan joins us 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 This morning at 8:41 Rob talks with...
The Morning Show: Tues., Dec. 5, 2023
Happy Tuesday. This morning at 7:41 Rob talks with Dr. Sean O’Brien from Wiemeyer Dentistry in Duxbury about their new patient special as well as dental resolutions for the new year. https://wiemeyerdentistry.com David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T., joins us at 8:11 with...
The Morning Show: Wed., Dec. 6 , 2023
Amy Naples, Executive Director of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, checks in this morning at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com And at 8:11 Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic joins us to preview this weekend’s “Hometown Holiday” concerts....
The Morning Show: Thurs., Dec. 7, 2023
Happy Thursday. Today at 7:41 am, Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us with the latest news and updates from Quincy. www.thequincychamber.com 8:10 - Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and CEO, from Coastal Heritage Bank...
The Morning Show: Fri., Dec. 8, 2023
It's Friday. It's 9:10. It's Feel Good Friday time with local attorney Mark Stiles of Stiles Law. What's got you feeling good today? We'll ask Mark that same question just after the news at 9! stiles-law.com
Local Officials Discuss Storm Disruptions
Duxbury has cancelled Monday night’s Select Board meeting and closed Town Hall as Town Manager Rene Read says they are dealing with multiple issues throughout the community. The Duxbury Free Library has also been closed. Hanover Town Manager Joe Colangelo is...
Outage Causes Early Dismissal At Carver Elementary School
School will be dismissed early on Monday for elementary school students in Carver. School officials say that “due to the current weather conditions, Carver Elementary School is without power and that the backup generator has also had a partial failure. They say that...
Say hello to Oreo, our pet of the week!
Just in case the reindeer on Santa's sleigh are tired this year, we are willing to lend out Oreo, possibly bigger than Rudolph. This guy is MASSIVE. When he runs, the ground shakes a little. You brace yourself for impact, knowing he will do a Great Dane smash, trying...
December Vets Drive Thru Collects Gifts For Brockton VA
The Goon Squad got into the holiday spirit for the December Veterans Food Drive Thru handing out food, medallions, and collecting gifts for residents at the Brockton VA Medical Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTHLbr65SP8
Plymouth Looking To Add More Liquor Licenses
In Plymouth, Select Board is considering adding additional liquor licenses to underserved areas such as the fast growing southern part of town—and it’s an involved process. WATD's Bobbi Clark has more.. At the Select Board meeting on the 12th, a discussion about...
Two Men Facing Charges Following Drug Arrest In East Bridgewater
Two men are facing charges for allegedly taking part in a drug transaction in East Bridgewater. Police Chief Michael Jenkins says that shortly 3 p.m. Wednesday a detective was conducting surveillance in an unmarked cruiser in the area of the Carriage Crossing Shopping...
250th Anniversary Of Boston Tea Party Being Commemorated On Saturday
Evan O’Brien, Creative Director of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about events being held on Saturday to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party.
Plymouth County Commissioners Impose A Hiring Freeze
In Plymouth, County Commissioners vote to impose a hiring freeze at their meeting on the 13th. This, because a great deal of the County’s revenue is based on income from real estate transactions—and the quantity of those transactions has significantly decreased...
Scenes From The November 2023 Veterans Food Drive Thru
The Goon Squad handed out food once again near the WATD Studios in Marshfield. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehw_OR_-IAE
Water Main Break Causes Road Closures In Brockton
Road closures remain in effect in Brockton as crews continue to deal with a water main break. Police tell WATD News the road closures are in the area of Grove St., Montello St., and Lawrence St. There are also disruptions to water service in that area as crews...
School Committee Chair Discusses Search For School Superintendent
Marshfield School Committee Chair Sean Costello speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the search to replace retiring School Superintendent Jeffrey Granatino.
Milton Dissolves STM After Voting On 4 Of 8 Articles
Milton Town Moderator Robert Hiss gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Special Town Meeting.
WATD to Present Second Annual Bill Wilhelm Award
With the high school season at a close, the WATD Sports Department is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Bill Wilhelm Award. On Sunday, December 17, an initial list of 10 semifinalists for the award will be announced during the Sports Exchange, airing from 5 to 7 p.m....
Police Investigating ‘Suspicious Death’ In East Bridgewater
Police in East Bridgewater are investigating what they say is a suspicious death. Chief Michael Jenkins says that shortly before 9:30 a.m. Sunday they received a 911 call for an unresponsive female outside a Belmont St. address. It was determined that the woman was...
Second Night of Milton Special Town Meeting On Monday
Town Moderator Robert Hiss gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of the second night of Milton Special Town Meeting. Milton Special Town Meeting will reconvene at 7:30 p.m. at Milton High School.
Meet Scrappy, our Pet of the Week!
Say hello to Scrappy! Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter are not quite sure what breed Scrappy is (maybe a Lab mix) but one thing they know for sure is Scrappy is full of spunk! While Scrappy may look large, he is only around 25 pounds and he is a really...
Bridgewater Man Accused Of Inappropriate Contact With A Minor
A Bridgewater man is facing charges following an investigation into an alleged indecent assault that took place in October. Lakeville Police Chief Matthew Perkins says that 63-year-old Fredrick Conrad was charged with Indecent Assault and Battery on a Person 14 or...
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