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Man Facing Charges After Truck Crashes Into Quincy Home
A man facing charges after a pickup truck crashed into a Quincy home. Massachusetts State Police say that shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday a 2016 Ford F150 pickup struck a curb, then the light pole before crashing into a home on Furnace Brook Pkwy. The driver of the...
Firefighter Injured In Kingston Fire
A Kingston firefighter sustained an ankle injury responding to an early Wednesday morning fire on Main St. Deputy Fire Chief Adam Hatch tells WATD News that the home sustained significant damage. The firefighter was treated at Beth Israel Deaconess...
East Bridgewater, Rockland Police Arrest Two in Connection to Drug Trafficking Ring
East Bridgewater and Rockland Police teamed up to arrest a Brockton man who was the target of a large-scale fentanyl investigation. A Rockland woman was arrested on Monday. Acting East Bridgewater Chief Michael Jenkins says 23-year-old Ruben De Pina is facing gun and...
State, Brockton Police, and OSHA Investigating after Fatal Construction Accident at Brockton Hosptial
One person is dead after a construction accident at the Brockton Hosptial work site. According to Brockton Police spokesperson Darren Duarte, Brockton Police and State Police were called to the area of Quincy Ave and Libby Street around noon on Tuesday. Duarte says a...
Plymouth CPC Successful Without Town Staff Assistance, but Town Offers it Anyway
In Plymouth, the Community Preservation Committee, or CPC—at their meeting on the 8th, continued the discussion with Town Manager Derek Brindisi concerning his recommendation that the CPC use staff assistance from Town Hall. WATD’s Bobbi Clark has more: From...
Additional Hours For Hull Voters Who Didn’t Get To Vote The First Time
Hull Times Editor Chris Haraden spoke with WATD's Christine James about the latest updates regarding the Hull Election.
Brockton Man Accused Of Giving False Name During Hanson Traffic Stop
A Brockton man is facing charges after he allegedly failed to comply with a traffic stop. Hanson Police say that at approximately 2:30 a.m. Sunday officers attempted to stop a vehicle on Main St. that was traveling at over 90 mph. The driver allegedly failed to stop...
The Action Team to Host Charity Bake Sale to Benefit the Sean Gannon Memorial Fund
The Action Team, a community organization from Carver, is leading the charge for a charity bake sale, with proceeds benefiting the Sean M. Gannon Memorial Fund. The event takes place on Sunday at the Carver Middle/High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Gannon was a...
State Senator Susan Moran Discusses $590 million Tax Relief Package
State Senator Susan Moran (D-Plymouth & Barnstable), joined WATD to discuss a tax relief package that is working its way through the Senate. Moran, the co-chair for the Joint Committee on Revenue, says the $590 million proposal will be “foundational,” with estate...
Man Dies After Being Struck By Train In Wareham
A Dorchester man has died after being struck by a train in Wareham Thursday afternoon. The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office says that 56-year-old Christopher Cater was fishing along Mass Coastal railroad tracks near Route 6 and Route 28. He was struck by the...
Sullivan Discusses Brockton Hospital, Summer Concerts, Fishing
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the current state of Brockton Hospital, the Summer Concert Series, and an upcoming fishing event.
Members Being Sought For Commission On Women
State Rep. Joan Meschino tells WATD's Dan McCready that volunteers are being sought to serve on the Plymouth County Commission on the Status of Women.
Sales, Home Prices Up In Plymouth County
Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest real estate numbers in the region.
Hingham To Hold Juneteenth Celebration
Daniel Laurent, of the Hingham Unity Council, spoke with WATD's Christine James about their upcoming Juneteenth event.
Two Children Transported to Hospitals after Brockton Crash
Brockton Police are investigating after two children were struck by a vehicle. Police spokesman Darren Duarte says shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday, crews responded to 1154 Warren Avenue. Brockton Fire and Brewster Ambulance treated two victims at the scene, both are...
East Bridgewater Fire Destroys Family Home
An early morning East Bridgewater fire destroyed a family home. According to Chief Timothy Harhen, a passerby called to report the fire. Crews responded to 243 Whitman Street, at 12:56 this morning. Nobody was home when the fire started, but three dogs perished in the...
Scituate Farmer’s Market Kick-Off Event
Scituate Farmers Market 2023 will take place the last Friday of June, July, August, September. They're having a kick off event with ACRES TO GROW FARM in Scituate, where the farmers market will be held!
Car Crashes Into Quincy Daycare Center
First Responders were called to the scene of a motor vehicle crash at a Quincy Daycare Center this (Tuesday) morning. Quincy Police say the car crashed into the building at 101 Adams street and that "Everyone in the building has been evacuated and is reported safe at...
Church Hill Coffeehouse in Norwell to Host Joel Cage
Church Hill Coffeehouse will host Joel Cage on Friday, June 16, from 7:30-9:30. Please join them for a delightful evening of fellowship, dessert, and great entertainment. The Church Hill United Methodist Church Fellowship Center is located at 11 Church St., Norwell....
Good Samaritans Help Marshfield Police Arrest OUI Hit-and-Run Suspect
Marshfield Police say three people helped an officer arrest an unruly suspect, who was accused of fleeing the scene of a crash. On Saturday around 5 p.m., police responded to the area of Ferry Street and Clay Pit Road for a report of a crash. A vehicle involved in the...
The Morning Show: Mon., June 5, 2023
Happy Monday! Let's check in with our friends, starting with “More Comfort Mondays” with Diane Jordan from Natural Body Works in Kingston at 7:45. https://naturalbodyworkskingston.com Every week at at 8:11 we get an update on the Brockton Rox baseball season -- it’s...
The Morning Show: Tues., June 6, 2023
It's Tuesday and on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:41 we check in with Dr. Andy Wiemeyer and Dr. Sean O’Brien from Wiemeyer Dentistry and Contemporary Prosthodontics. https://wiemeyerdentistry.com/ Today at 8:11 David Snell, from ACT Smart I.T. in Wareham,...
At Handle with Care Conference, Local First Responders Learn How to Help Traumatized Children
What would fill a Bridgewater State University lecture hall with police, educators, EMTs, Prosecutors, social workers, and comfort dogs? The opportunity to learn more about how to handle with care traumatized children. That’s what happened Friday and our Charles...
The Morning Show: Wed., June 7, 2023
It's Wednesday. Let's check in with Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce at 7:41 for a round-up of business updates and events coming your way this week and this summer. www.plymouthchamber.com Author and Editor Stephanie McNeil...
The Morning Show: Thurs., June 8, 2023
We're excited to welcome our special guest co-host to the Morning Show today: Russ Shirley from Plymouth. Russ was the high bidder at the Plymouth Rotary auction for an opportunity to sit in on the morning show. Welcome back, Russ! We know Russ will be wearing his...
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