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Man Convicted For Deadly South Shore Plaza Shooting
A man has been convicted in connection with a deadly shooting at the South Shore Plaza in Braintree. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office says that a jury convicted Julius Hammond-Desir, of first-degree murder for killing 26-year-old Dijoun Beasley on...
County Commissioner Candidates Take Part In WATD Forum
The candidates for Plymouth County Commissioners, Republican incumbent Jared Valanzola, and challengers, Republican Tony O’Brien and Democrat Rhonda Nyman weighed in on various issues during WATD’s political forum broadcast live Tuesday night. Democrat...
Hanson Select Board To Leave Measures In Place To Block Image On Water Tower
The Hanson Select Board has said they will leave measures in place to prevent a political sign from being projected onto the town's water tower. The board made the announcement following a meeting that was held in Executive Session Tuesday night. A cease and desist...
Norwell Football in Position for Second Straight League Title
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE The program turnaround has been impressive for Norwell football. Just a few short years ago, dwindling numbers left the Clippers fighting an uphill battle each season in the South Shore League. Norwell entered last...
Norwell Fire To Hold Open House
Norwell Fire Chief David Kean speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Public Safety Open House and fire safety. The Norwell Public Safety Open House will take place on October 27th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fire Headquarters 300 Washington St....
Fire In The Blue Hills
Crews are dealing with a fire in the Blue Hills. The Department of Conservation and Recreation says that the wildfire is located east of the Skyline Trail (North) and north of the Raccoon Hollow Path, near the summit of Wolcott Hill in Milton. The fire began Sunday...
WATD To Hold Forum For Plymouth County Commissioner Candidates
Join WATD on Tuesday, October 22 for a WATD Election political forum from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This race is for Plymouth County Commissioner, with two seats available. Candidates Democrat Incumbent Greg Hanley, Democrat Rhonda Nyman, Republican Incumbent Jared Valanzola,...
Plymouth Wraps Up Fall Town Meeting
Plymouth Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready a recap of Saturday's Fall Annual Town Meeting.
Meet our Pet of the Week, Sable!
If you are a homebody, well, it's time for you to meet another homebody, Sable! This sweet girl is ready to become YOUR homebody now! Sable is a mature woman at the seasoned age of 8 years old, and the perfect couch partner at 57 pounds! Even better, Sable wants her...
The Morning Show: Monday, October 21, 2024
Diane Jordan joins us from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45 for “More Comfort Mondays”. You can make an appointment to see Diane at Natural Body Works in Kingston. www.naturalbodyworkskingston.com It's time to kick off holiday snacking at 8:11 with Erin Allard...
The Morning Show: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
We're getting into the work week now with Rob talking to Ben Macintyre about his new book: “The Siege: A Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation that Shocked the World” at 7:41. It's a thrilling tick-tock recounting one of the most harrowing...
The Morning Show: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Amy Naples, Executive Director, from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce checks in with the latest news and updates from Plymouth at 7:41. www.plymouthchamber.com Election 2024 coverage continues at 8:11 today as we go in-depth on Massachusetts Ballot Question 3....
The Morning Show: Thursday, October 24, 2024
We're getting closer to the weekend so that means we need to check in with Lea Filson, President & CEO of See Plymouth: The Official Tourism Site of the Town and County of Plymouth. We’ll discuss with Lea what fun and interesting events are going on in our area at...
The Morning Show: Friday, October 25, 2024
Happy Friday! Let's get in tune with Steven Karidoyanes from the Plymouth Philharmonic with another edition of “Name that Tune”. Listen as Steven selects different pieces of music and if you are the first person with the correct answer to our question, you’ll win a...
Brockton Man Sentenced On Gun Charge
A sentence was handed down on Thursday for a Brockton man who unlawfully possessed a gun. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that in June 43-year-old Michael Whitfield pleaded guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of firearms and ammunition. The charges stem...
Parole Denied For Brockton Man Convicted In Murder Of Parents, Sister
Parole has been denied for a Brockton man who was convicted of killing both of his parents and his sister. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that on October 9, 1993, then 15 year-old Gerard McCra, now known as Kuluwn Asar, argued with both of his...
Plymouth To Hold Fall Town Meeting On Saturday
Town Moderator Steven Triffletti gives WATD's Dan McCready a preview of Plymouth's Fall Annual Town Meeting. Fall Annual Town Meeting convenes at 8 a.m. at Plymouth North High School at 41 Obery St.
Acting Fire Chief Discusses Open House
Acting Marshfield Fire Chief Michael Laselva speaks with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Open House and fire safety.
Proposed Changes To Plymouth Charter Meeting Some Opposition
In Plymouth, the Charter Review Committee has been meeting for just over a year, and they have proposed eleven changes to the current Charter—the Charter is essentially the constitution of the Town of Plymouth. These changes, or amendments, will be presented to Town...
Coletta, Sweezey Take Part In State Rep. Forum
Democrat Becky Coletta and Republican Ken Sweezey, candidates for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District, took part in a WATD Forum on Tuesday night.
Milton Academy To Conduct Lockdown Drill
Sirens will be heard near the Milton Academy Campus on Wednesday. The school's Safety Department advises that they will be conducting a Fall emergency lockdown drill at approximately 8:55 a.m. During the drill the school will be activating their emergency notification...
Police Locate Stolen Norwell Car
A car has been found after it was taken from a Norwell driveway. Norwell Police say that shortly after 8 a.m. Monday morning they were dispatched to a home where a resident reported their motor vehicle was stolen from their driveway during the overnight hours. The...
6th Plymouth District Candidates To Take Part In State Rep. Forum
Join WATD on Tuesday, October 15 for a WATD Election political forum from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. This race is for State Representative for the 6th Plymouth District. Candidates Democrat Becky Coletta and Republican Ken Sweezey will be in studio. Christine James will be...
A History Of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian for the Massachusetts Historical Society, gives WATD's Dan McCready a look behind the histories of the Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day holidays.
Abington Crash Leaves One Dead, One Injured
One man was killed and a girl injured following a Saturday night crash in Abington. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that shortly before 7:30 p.m. Abington Police received several 911 calls reporting a single motor vehicle crash in the area of 700...
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