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Finley is still searching for her forever home — can you help?
Say hello once again to Finley, a female Pit mix who just celebrated her first birthday. She has one, and only one, birthday wish: to find her forever home. Out of all the dogs in-house at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke, Finley girl has been with them...
Plymouth Town Meeting Ruled in Favor of Nips Ban, but Liquor Store Owner Wants Town Wide Election to Decide
In Plymouth, a win is a win, but perhaps not—if your side loses. In a majority vote on Article 15, a ban on the sale of single serving liquor containers or nips, was approved by Town Meeting on October 21st in a 72-67 vote—to go into effect July 1st. But Peter...
Maine Police Say Suspected Mass Shooter Has Been Found Dead
Authorities say a man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead. Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings at a bar and a bowling alley in Lewiston, is believed to have died of a self-inflicted gunshot...
Halloween Costume Contest and Parade Starts Saturday at New Marshfield Dog Park
Halloween is in the air and pooches will be on parade at the Marshfield Dog Park. The 4th Annual Doggie Costume Contest Fundraiser returns on Saturday, at the new dog park, located at 35 Proprietors Drive. Erin Fitzpatrick, Vice President of the Friends of the...
Quincy School Bus Drivers Hold Standout Against Overcrowding
Quincy School Bus Drivers held a standout on Wednesday in front of the school administration building on Coddington St. to protest overcrowding. John Murphy, Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local 122, tells WATD News that the drivers should have been consulted...
LISTEN: Top-Seeded Norwell Turning Heads
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE It's been quite the turnaround for a Norwell football team that dropped six straight games after their opening week win last season. In fact, this season has been quite the opposite: a 6-1 start to the year. With an...
Duxbury Mother Pleads Not Guilty to Three Counts of Murder in the Deaths of Her Children
A Duxbury woman pleaded not guilty to charges in connection to the murders of her three children. 33-year-old Lindsay Clancy was arraigned Thursday morning in Superior Court. The remote hearing took place from Tewksbury Hospital, where Clancy is being treated. Clancy...
Man Facing Numerous Charges after Standoff with Weymouth Police
Weymouth Police say a suspect was taken into custody after a standoff with SWAT teams. Around 2:40 Wednesday afternoon, officers responded to Putnam Street for a report of a disturbance between two occupants of the home. Police say the suspect, 38-year-old Stephen...
Pembroke Firehouse Food Pantry To Host Craft Fair
Julie Caruso and Madeline Block of the Pembroke Firehouse Pantry speak with WATD's Christine James about their 7th Annual Vendors Craft Fair on Saturday.
Two Injured Following Multi-vehicle Crash In Bourne
Crews were called to scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Monday night. Bourne Police say that shortly after 7:30 p.m. they were dispatched to MacArthur Blvd., in the area of the Bourne landfill, for a reported motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival officers found multiple...
Plymouth Fire Chief Discusses Fire Safety and Open House
Plymouth Fire Chief Neil Foley speaks with WATD's Christine James about Fire Safety Month and their upcoming Open House. The Plymouth Fire Department Open House will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Plymouth Public Library at 132 South St.
Kingston Wraps Up Special Town Meeting
Kingston Board Selectmen Chair Kimberley Emberg gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting.
Arraignment Scheduled for Duxbury Woman Charged with the Murder of Her Three Children
An arraignment has been scheduled for a Duxbury woman who is accused of strangling her three children to death. Court officials say a Superior Court arraignment will take place for 32-year-old Lindsay Clancy on Thursday. The remote hearing will take place from...
Marshfield Man Facing Gun Charges after Reports of Shots Fired
Marshfield Police responded to a call after a resident reported the sound of gunshots being fired near Ocean Street and Foster Ave. Monday evening, the caller told police they saw ‘’flashing lights’’ coming from a home and an ‘’older gentleman pacing back and forth...
Hanover Select Board Considers Next Steps for National Fireworks Site
You’ve probably heard of the Hanover fireworks site cleanup. It’s gone on for years. So, what’s to clean up? For decades the Department of Defense and MIT used the place for munitions research. It’s strewn with unexploded ordinance and toxic chemicals, including...
WATD Hosting Political Forum for Brockton Mayoral Race
Join us Tuesday night, October 31st, for a WATD political forum from 7 to 8 p.m. This election race is for Mayor of Brockton. Incumbent Mayor Robert Sullivan is facing a challenge from Fred Fontaine. Moderator Christine James, will be joined by Reporter Charles...
Kingston Special Town Meeting To Take Place Tuesday Night
Kimberley Emberg, Chair of Kingston Board of Selectmen, gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Tuesday night's Special Town Meeting. Kingston Special Town Meeting kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Kingston Intermediate School.
Pembroke To Hold Special Town Meeting On Tuesday
There will be five articles on the Warrant when Pembroke holds its Special Town Meeting Tuesday night. Town Manager William Chenard was asked by WATD News which articles he thinks will generate the most debate and discussion. He also says he expects Special...
Plymouth Explores Idea of a Small House in the Backyard of a Property for Use as an Accessory Dwelling Unit
In Plymouth, allowing Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADU’s as a way to increase affordable housing is gaining momentum. ADU’s are those living spaces created above the garage, or in a breezeway to add a one bedroom unit, or even a detached one-bedroom dwelling on a...
LISTEN: Carver Football Chasing Perfect Regular Season
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Two seasons ago, the Carver Crusaders football team went 0-4 in South Shore League play. Three seasons ago, Carver didn't even have numbers to field a full team, instead joining a co-op program with the now defunct...
Officials Unveil Scituate Harbor Renovations
The Scituate Harbor renovations were unveiled on Thursday and Lt. Governor Driscoll was there. Town Administrator Jim Boudreau spoke to WATD News. Vice Chair of the Scituate Selectboard Andrew Goodrich says that the new harbor is a space that puts accessibility...
Hagerty Discusses Revenge Porn Bill
Abington Board of Selectmen Chair Alex Hagerty speaks with WATD's Christine James about legislation to protect victims of revenge porn.
Triffletti Recaps Plymouth Fall Town Meeting
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready re-cap of the Fall Annual Town Meeting.
Meet Wilde, our pet of the week!
Say hello to Wilde!! Wilde is a 14 month old border collie/husky mix who is in search of an active home to match his active spirit. Our friends at Quincy Animal Shelter tell us Wilde was surrendered because his owners were moving. Our good natured boy loves to walk...
Cohasset Square To Be Renamed After Late Navy SEAL
A Cohasset square named in memory of a former resident who died during his time in the Navy. Town officials say that the Square at Sohier St. and Fair Oaks Lane will be renamed in memory of Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Michael T. Ernst who died during a...
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