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Meet Spot, 15 years young and ready for his new family!
Meet Spot! Spot is a 15 year old domestic shorthair neutered male. The Friends of the Marshfield Animal Shelter tell us Spot is up to date on all vaccines and has had bloodwork done. His bloodwork revealed he has hyperthyroidism and needs an inexpensive oral...
Carjacking Suspect Arrested after Route 3 Chase, Kingston Crash
State Police say a carjacking suspect was arrested in Kingston after a brief chase on Route 3 Southbound. Around 8:23 on Saturday morning, Boston Police issued a “Be on the Lookout Alert” for a Black BMW SUV that was wanted in connection with an armed carjacking. ...
Brockton, State Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 15-year-old
Brockton and state police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old male. According to the office of Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz, police responded to the shooting around 3:23 Saturday afternoon on Lynn Road. A 17-year-old male has been...
State Senator Susan Moran Delivers $70,000 to Plymouth Towards Cost of New Master Plan
In Plymouth, at Town Hall on the 21st, State Senator Susan Moran delivered the goods— $70,000 worth—to help in funding the Master Plan. And concerning the Master Plan, Article 8 will go to Town Meeting to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer...
TIC Airs First Radio Play Under New Executive Director
The Talking Information Center aired another radio play Thursday night, the romantic comedy "Take A Letter Darling." Although this isn’t the first production by the Radio and Podcast Players it was the first under TIC’s new Executive Director Jacqueline Porro. ...
John Oliveira, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, Discusses Support and Services
John Oliveira, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MBC), says they serve over 28,000 blind and visually-impaired people in the state. The MCB provides resources such as social and vocational rehabilitation, with the goal of increasing...
Crews Called To Structure Fire In Duxbury
Duxbury Firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire Thursday afternoon. Fire officials say crews arrived on the 20 block of Surplus St. to find heavy fire conditions in the kitchen extending up into the cabinets and walls. As a result all off-duty...
Two Juveniles Charged After Stolen Car Found In Braintree
Two juveniles are in custody after a stolen car was spotted in Braintree. Braintree Police say that at around 8 p.m. Wednesday officers located an occupied stolen motor vehicle at the South Shore Plaza. During their attempt to flee police say the suspects rammed a...
Sullivan Discusses School Budget Deficit, Preliminary Elections, Brockton Hospital
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the school department's budget deficit, Tuesday's Preliminary Elections, and the current state of Brockton Hospital.
Plymouth Looks to Consolidate Hedge and Cold Spring Schools on Cold Spring Campus
In Plymouth, the school district is one of the largest in the state, operating 12 schools. And the town can point with pride to two state-of-the-art high schools, and the Manomet Elementary School was just recognized by the U.S. Dept of Education as a National Blue...
Crews Called To Scene Of Duxbury Fire
Crews were called to the scene of a fire at 459 Union Bridge Rd. in Duxbury on Thursday night. Fire Chief Rob Reardon tells WATD News that no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Autopsy Results Released Following Death At Patriots Game
Officials are releasing more information regarding a recent death at a New England Patriots game. Police and personnel responded to the upper deck at Gillette Stadium shortly before 11 p.m. Sunday. The Norfolk County District Attorney's office says 53-year-old Dale...
10th Annual Oktoberfest at the Winslow House in Marshfield
Brockton Preliminary Election Results
Brockton Preliminary Election Results September 19 Votes cast: 4,876 of 59,560 (8.19%) *unofficial results ElectionSummaryReportRPT Mayor (Top Two Advance to General Election) Robert Sullivan -- 2,997 Fred Fontaine -- 1,114 Hamilton Soares Rodrigues -- 310 ...
Scituate Football Joins the Sports Exchange
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE It didn't take long for the Scituate Sailors to erase the taste of an opening night loss at the hands of the Milton Wildcats. Two weeks in a row, the Scituate faithful watched an abbreviated game thanks to a running...
One Teen Arrested, One Teen Hospitalized Following Stabbing In Plymouth
One teen was arrested another hospitalized following a stabbing incident in Plymouth. Plymouth Police say that the incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. Sunday on South Meadow Rd. where a 15-year-old male is accused of stabbing a 16-year-old female. The victim was...
Can we finally find Finley her forever home?
Say hello to Finley, a female Pit mix! Out of all the dogs in-house at Buddy and Friends Animal Rescue in Pembroke, Finley girl has been with them the longest, since March 1st. Finley is about 35 lbs. and almost 1 year old. She came to Buddy and Friends shy and...
Plymouth Selectman Chair Dick Quintal on the Road to Recovery after Health Concern
In Plymouth, Selectman Chair Dick Quintal attended the Select Board meeting of the 12th in person and chaired the meeting as well. During the past several weeks, he’s missed two meetings and attended via Zoom a couple of times and in some cases did not chair the...
Duxbury Woman Indicted on Murder Charges of Her Three Children
A Duxbury woman was indicted on charges that she murdered her three children. Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says a grand jury returned indictments, charging 32-year-old Lindsay Clancy on counts of murder and strangulation. She’s accused of using exercise...
WATD Holds Open House
WATD welcomed everyone to attend the station's annual Open House on Thursday, which included a raffle and tours of Broadcast House. https://youtu.be/7U1mKca55OM?si=UsFUewGSv5L0ezRe
Rob Gilman Gives Update On Hurricane Lee
WATD Chief Meteorologist Rob Gilman gives WATD's Dan McCready an update on the current status of Hurricane Lee.
Quincy Observes Rosh Hashanah With A Blowing Of The Shofar
Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, observed the beginning of Rosh Hashanah with an event Thursday night at the Hancock Adams Common in Quincy. Rosh Hashanah officially begins at sundown on Friday.
Cruz Discusses Recent Drug Busts
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about a major take down involving alleged narcotics dealers.
Marshfield Fire Chief Shares Storm Preparation and Safety Tips
Whether it's a hurricane or a blizzard, every homeowner should always have certain items on hand. Marshfield Fire Chief Jeff Simpson says especially in coastal areas, people should have a “go kit,” with clothing, water, medications, a flashlight, and a radio. With...
Saturday’s Marshfield Household Hazardous Waste Day Postponed to September 30
The Marshfield hazardous waste day scheduled for September 16 has been moved to Saturday, September 30. The collection will take place in the Furnace Brook School parking lot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is open to Marshfield residents only, and participants are...
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