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Westchester DA Says No Charges Will Be Submitted To Grand Jury In Death Of DJ Henry
The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office in New York announced that they will not be convening a new grand jury in connection with the police-involved shooting death of Danroy “DJ” Henry, Jr. of Easton. District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah released a statement...
Sullivan Discusses Heat Wave, Boston Brothers Vigil, SAG-AFTRA Strike
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the steps the city is taking to help residents deal with the heat, the vigil for the Boston Brothers, and the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike.
Marshfield Opens Cooling Centers During Heat Wave
Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about three cooling centers that will be open in town during the next three days.
Duxbury Nukes Chair Welcomes DEP Decision On Holtec
Mary "Pixie" Lampert, Co-Chair of the Duxbury Nuclear Advisory Committee, speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the recent decision by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection denying a request by Holtec to release contaminated water into Cape Cod Bay....
WATD News Special Report on Lady of the Dunes Investigation
They knew she was a redhead, but they didn't know her name. She was called "The Lady in the Dunes," a woman who was unknown and unclaimed. Her grave read "Unidentified Female Body - Found Race Point Dunes, July 26th, 1974." Now, we know her name, Ruth Marie Terry,...
FULL EPISODE: Rox Talk (July 24, 2023)
On this week's episode of Rox Talk, host Quinn Kelly gets ready for All Star week with Brett Chaves. The two discuss the upcoming Home Run Derby and Scout Showcase. Miss an episode? Find every episode of Rox Talk HERE. Plus, a look at the tear "Two-Way" Jimmy...
Plymouth Explores Expansion of Historic District
In Plymouth, there appears to be great interest in exploring the possibility of expanding the present boundaries of the Historic District. And, that was evident at the informational meeting of the Historic District Commission on July 13th. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more…...
Veterans’ Agents Discuss Marshfield Coffee, Hire A Veteran Day
Marshfield’s Director of Veterans Services Carin Paulette and Assistant Director of Veterans Services Lisa Potts speak with WATD's Dan McCready about a Veterans Coffee taking place on Wednesday. The Veterans Coffee Hour will be taking place Wednesday morning from 10...
Three Bands Rock The WATD Parking Lot
The rains held off on Friday night as three bands played for a packed WATD Parking Lot. https://youtu.be/PEa99yCbp48
WATD News Special Report on Lady of the Dunes This Wednesday
She was buried in a Provincetown grave with no name for almost 50 years and was known as "The Lady In The Dunes." Now, we know her as Ruth Marie Terry. Join Christine James for a special report on Wednesday morning right after the 7:30, 9:00 a.m. and noon news, and...
Meet Rusty and Truffle – our pets of the week!
Truffle and Rusty are an amazing duo. This pair is about 8-months-old and super fun. Our friends at the Scituate Animal Shelter tell us these two are social and will likely adjust to anyone. They don't seem to mind other cats and would likely be ok with dogs around,...
Hope on the Waterfront at Pilgrim Memorial State Park in Plymouth
Hope on the Waterfront is an all day event hosted by New Hope Chapel at the Pilgrim Memorial State Park on the waterfront of historical downtown Plymouth. Sunday, July 30, 2023, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Pilgrim Memorial State Park, 79 Water St, Plymouth, ,...
Family Fun Day at the Daniel Webster House in Marshfield
Family Fun Day at the Daniel Webster House in Marshfield is Sunday, July 30th from 12 - 4 PM. Admission to the grounds free! There will be pony rides, dance performances, a bouncy house and more!
Investigation Underway After Photo Allegedly Targets Member Of Scituate School Staff
An investigation is underway after some recently discovered photos reference a member of the Scituate Public Schools Administrative staff. A joint letter from the town’s Select Board & School Committee says that some parents sent school Superintendent Bill...
New Trial Date Set For Emanuel Lopes
A new trial date has been set in the Emanuel Lopes Trial. Lopes is accused of killing Weymouth Police Sgt. Michael Chesna and 77-year-old Vera Adams on July 15, 2018. He allegedly struck Chesna with a rock while being arrested for driving erratically and vandalizing a...
Plymouth DA Discusses Return Of DARE Camp
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the return of the Plymouth County Drug & Alcohol Resistance Education, Summer Program.
Rep. Cutler And His Interns Visit The WATD Studios
State Rep. Josh Cutler and some of his interns stopped by to speak with WATD's Christine James.
Second Brockton Teen Dies Following Randolph Crash
A second Brockton teenager has died as a result of a crash that took place on North Main St. in Randolph Tuesday night. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 10:30 p.m. Randolph Police were called to the scene of the crash on North Main St....
Brockton Teen Killed In Randolph Crash
A teenager has died following in a crash on North Main St. in Randolph. The Norfolk District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Randolph Police were called to the scene of the crash on North Main St. Initial observations and investigation...
Muratore Discusses State House Evacuation, Supplemental Budget
Representative Mathew Muratore speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the evacuation of the Massachusetts State House and a supplemental budget, filed as House Bill 3982.
Removal Work Starts on 100-year-old High Street Dam in Bridgewater
When we drive on our roads to get around the region, we forget how natives and colonists did. They used the coast and rivers. We’ve forgotten, but the fish haven’t. WATD’s Charles Mathewson reports:
FULL EPISODE: Rox Talk (July 17, 2023)
On this week's episode of Rox Talk, host Quinn Kelly is joined by five of Brockton's freshmen - Chris Walsh (Northeastern), Ryan Gerety (Northeastern), Jack Fitzgerald (Dayton), Sean Zaslaw (Bryant), and Owen McHugh (Williams). The boys discuss the transition from...
Scenes From The July 13, 2023 Vets Drive Thru
A raffle and WATD owner Ed Perry were among the features at this month's Veterans Food Drive Thru near the WATD Studios in Marshfield. Dan McCready files this report. https://youtu.be/6snZckazuN4 Donations are still being sought, please email 89edge@comcast.net.
Plymouth Community Preservation Committee Votes in Favor of Part-Time Staff Support Recommendation
In Plymouth, the Community Preservation Committee, or CPC, meeting of July 13th, was one in which some agenda items were accomplished, but the road to those achievements was often a difficult one. Three CPC members were absent: Mike Tubin, Birgitta Kuehn, and Russ...
Three Residents Displaced, Firefighter Transported to Hospital after Two-Alarm Fire in Whitman
Three Whitman residents were displaced, and a firefighter was transported to the hospital after a two-alarm fire in Whitman. On Monday, around 12:15 p.m., Deputy Fire Chief Al Cunningham said they responded to Plymouth Street for a report of smoke coming from a home....
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