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Hull Special Town Meeting Approves Emergency Middle School Repairs, Recreational Marijuana Zoning
Voters in Hull approved emergency middle school repairs, and considered allowing recreational marijuana sales in town at a Special Town Meeting. Town Manager, Jen Constable, says there was a request for $600,000 dollars to repair the Fort Revere Tower, that was not...
Brockton School Committee Appoints Acting Superintendent, Approves Independent Audit During Emergency Session
Just days before the new school year, the Brockton School Committee held an emergency meeting to appoint an acting school superintendent and to hire an external auditor. Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan, also chair of the School Committee, said the schools are facing a...
Milton Police Continue Search For Missing Florida Man
The search continues for a missing Florida man. Milton Police say 29-year-old Kevin Brennan, was reported as missing two weeks ago while staying in the Quincy area. He is described as being 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds and was last seen wearing gray...
Plymouth Signs On A New DPW Director
In Plymouth, William Coyle, P.E. or Professional Engineer, is the new Director of the Department of Public Works. He follows long time DPW Director Jonathan Beder who resigned early this year after about a dozen years of service. Bill, as he is called, comes to town...
Busy Road, Air Travel Forecast As Labor Day Weekend Gets Early Start
The Labor Day weekend may not officially be underway yet, but many folks are already taking to the roadways. Mark Schieldrop, a Senior Spokesperson for AAA Northeast tells WATD News the uptick in air travel has been significant. While travel would be...
Officials Investigating Child Death In Cohasset
Officials are investigating a fatal incident in Cohasset Thursday afternoon involving a young child from Hull. Police Chief William Quigley said the grandfather rushed the child from Hajj Auto Service, where he is a part owner, to the police station. The...
Sullivan Discusses Brockton Hospital, End Of Summer, Electric Vehicles
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the progress on Brockton Hospital, the end of summer activities, and a grant for electric vehicle charging stations.
Buddy & Friends Adopt a Dog Event at Hanson Day
Mark your calendars for Hanson Day on September 16th (rain date 23rd) from 11-2 on Hanson Town Hall Green!!! Lots of dogs available for adoption!! They have lots of local businesses and civic organizations who will be featuring games, activities and crafts at their...
Middleboro Football Joins the Sports Exchange
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Not many, or any, teams were able to score with Duxbury last year as the Dragons romped to another state title. The Middleboro Sachems, though, hung with Duxbury for much of their state quarterfinal matchup, putting...
SAG-AFTRA Member Discusses Union
SAG-AFTRA Member David Cedrone speaks with WATD's Christine James about working as a local union actor and the ongoing strike.
Hornstra Farms Purchases Peaceful Meadows
It was announced on Tuesday that John Hornstra, of Hornstra Farms in Norwell, purchased Peaceful Meadows in Whitman. The winning bid was $1.75 million but Hornstra told the South Shore’s Morning News that won’t be the last of the expenses. Hornstra says...
Super Blue Moon Visible Wednesday Night
Stephen LaFlamme, the Astro Geek of Bridgewater, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the Super Blue Moon that will be visible on the South Shore Wednesday night.
Plymouth South Football Joins the Sports Exchange
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE Our next stop for a training camp visit took us down Long Pond Road to Plymouth South High, where the reigning Patriot League Fisher Division champs are gearing up for another title chase. The state's top rated...
Water Main Break In Rockland
Crews were called to the scene of a Water Main Break in Rockland. Rockland Police say the break took place in the area of Reservoir Park Dr. and Weymouth St. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area at this time.
Over 7,000 Students Start School this Week in Plymouth
In Plymouth, about 7,200 students hit the books today in eight elementary schools, two middle schools, two high schools, and an alternative high school. Pre-kindergarten starts after Labor Day, but for some 1,400 teachers, school began yesterday with a rousing...
“Lady in the Dunes” Case Officially Closed after Nearly 50 Years
The Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office announced the “Lady in the Dunes” case has officially been closed. District Attorney Robert Galibois says based on the investigation into the death of Ruth Marie Terry, it was determined her husband was responsible for...
Carver Football Joins the Sports Exchange
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE We kicked off our training camp trips with a visit to Carver High, where the Crusaders are gearing up for a promising season on the gridiron. With a slew of playmakers returning, Carver appears poised to contend for...
Not one, but two pets of the week are ready for their new home! Can you help?
Meet Sophia & Nellie! The only thing more fun than adopting one dog is adopting two! Sophia and Nellie are a sweet duo who love each other very much and they will be adopted together. Our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter tell us they were very loved in their...
Plymouth Select Board Approves Nips Ban Article In A 2 To 1 Vote
In Plymouth the Select Board, at their meeting on the 22nd, addressed the matter of whether or not to support a ban on the single serving liquor containers called nips. Selectmen Chair Dick Quintal and Selectman John Mahoney were not present. With Selectmen Kevin...
NAACP Brockton Branch To Hold Candidate Meet And Greet
The Brockton Area NAACP will be hosting a Meet and Greet the Candidates event Saturday afternoon. Phyllis Ellis, President of the Brockton Area Branch of the NAACP, tells WATD News this will provide the public with an opportunity to become more engaged in local...
Moran Provides Recap Of Mass. DEP Hearing
State Sen. Susan Moran gives WATD's Dan McCready her thoughts on a hearing held Thursday night by the Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection on a tentative denial of Holtec’s permit modification request to dispose of 1.1 million gallons of Pilgrim Nuclear Power...
MBTA Announces Closures On Section Of Red Line, Mattapan-Ashmont Line
The MBTA announced some upcoming closures for the Ashmont Branch of the Red Line between JFK/UMass and Ashmont Stations and the Mattapan-Ashmont Trolley Line. MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng says the track is some of the oldest in the system and the closure...
Creed Recaps GOP Debate
WATD Political Analyst John Creed gives Christine James a recap of Wednesday night's Republican Primary Debate.
Snug Harbor Chorus Holiday Concert Rehearsals Begin Sept. 11th
Join Snug Harbor Community Chorus on Monday, Sept. 11 at the Pilgrim Church of Duxbury, 404 Washington St., for the first rehearsal of the holiday concert season. There are no auditions and, although helpful, it is not necessary to read music to join. The first...
Cohasset Teen Accused Of Assaulting State Trooper
A Cohasset teen is facing charges of assaulting a state trooper. Massachusetts State Police say that at 11:48 p.m. Friday the Trooper was on patrol on Route 3 South in Norwell when her attention was drawn to a gray Dodge Durango which had driven up behind her cruiser...
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