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The Morning Show: Wed., May 3, 2023
It's Wednesday. Let's chat with some friends, old and new. We're on the horn with Amy Naples, Executive Director from the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, at 7:41 when we chat all things local in Plymouth. www.plymouthchamber.com And at 9:11, author Christina Maria...
The Morning Show: Thurs., May 4, 2023
Welcome to Thursday's morning news. At 7:41 Tim Cahill, President and Executive Director from the Quincy Chamber of Commerce, joins us to talk about all things related to the Quincy business community. www.thequincychamber.com At 8:11 Bob Terravecchia, Chairman and...
The Morning Show: Friday, May 5, 2023
It's Friday! It's time to celebrate with Name That Tune with Plymouth Philharmonic's Steven Karidoyanes at 7:11! Name That Tune is your chance to test your classical music knowledge, curated personally each week by Steven! If you know the music be sure to be the first...
Meet sweet Honey the Husky, our Pet of the Week!
**UPDATE: Honey has been adopted! Say hello to Honey! Honey is a 2 year old female, purebred Husky. Our friends at Quincy Animal Shelter tell us now that Honey’s role as a mom to five puppies has ended, it is Honey’s turn to find a loving, forever home. Honey is as...
Hingham Voters Approve Budget Override, Decide Contested Race at Annual Town Election
In Hingham, a nearly $8 million budget override and a contested Planning Board Race were on the ballot for the Annual Town Election. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the town used one-time federal and local reserve funds to offset deficits in FY 22 and FY 23. The town...
Stop The Stigma 5K In Quincy On Saturday
A walk will be taking place in Quincy on Saturday in support of those dealing with mental health issues. Rick Doane, Executive Director of Interfaith Social Services, tells WATD News they are raising money for their mental health services. Doane says...
Safety Group Investigating Why Massachusetts Has a Low Rate of Seatbelt Usage
Jeff Larason, of Traveler’s Marketing, spoke with the South Shore’s Morning News about some shocking seatbelt statistics. Larason, Program Director, Highway Safety Communications, told the South Shore’s Morning News that Traveler’s Marketing is working to...
WATD Hosting Political Forum for Pembroke Select Board Candidates
Join us on Monday, May 1, for a WATD political forum with Pembroke Select Board candidates, from 7 to 8 p.m. Incumbent Tracy Marino, along with Richard Flynn, and Fraser Townley, are the three candidates vying for two seats. Moderator Christine James will be joined...
Hull Girls Lacrosse Joins the Sports Exchange
Listen to full episodes of the Sports Exchange HERE The Hull girls lacrosse team is off to one of their best starts in program history, having rattled off eight straight wins to begin the season. We welcomed the undefeated Lady Pirates into the studio last Sunday to...
Cohasset Man Arraigned on Charges in Connection to the Murder of His Wife
Police accuse Brian Walshe of Cohasset of murdering his wife, Ana, placing her body parts in dumpsters, and misleading the investigation of her disappearance last January. The case moved from district to superior court and WATD's Charles Mathewson was in the courtroom.
Sullivan Discusses COVID, Brockton Hospital, Drones
Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, Brockton Hospital, and the High School Drone Team.
One Person Killed after MBTA Train Collides with Vehicle in Abington
In Abington, a male victim was pronounced dead after a collision between an MBTA Commuter rail train and a vehicle near the Railroad Street crossing. Richard Sullivan, Superintendent of the MBTA Transit Police, says around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, personnel responded to...
WATD Mother’s Day Contest
There’s nothing quite like the bond between mother and daughter, and this Mother’s Day, WATD is celebrating that love! Listen to 95.9 WATD May 6th thru the 10th for Mother-Daughter Movie Match! When you hear a clip from a famous mother-daughter movie, call 95.9 WATD...
Braintree Police Investigate Reported Home Invasion
Braintree Police are investigating a reported home invasion. The incident took place about 7:40 p.m. Monday at a residence on Bickford Rd. Police say Units arrived within minutes of the call and discovered two residents on the outside of the home, one with minor...
Zoll, Wells Win Seats On Milton Select Board
Benjamin Zoll and Richard Wells both earned seats on the Milton Select Board after Tuesday’s Town Election. Unofficial results show Zoll was the top vote getter with 2,964 votes and Wells won another term with 2,744 votes. George Ashur had 2,295 votes, Cindy...
Charity Bake Sale to Benefit the Sean M. Gannon Memorial Fund
On June 11th, The Action Team is hosting a charity bake sale to benefit the Sean M. Gannon Memorial Fund in Carver.
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Expo
The Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo which takes place this Thursday, 4/27/23, at the Hotel 1620 on the Plymouth Waterfront from Noon - 4 p.m. WATD will have a table at the event and Rob Hakala will broadcast live from 1 - 3 p.m. Stop by and say...
A Discussion On The Yellow Tulip Project
Nurse Judy Duarte and Dr. Teri Reid speak with WATD's Christine James about the Yellow Tulip Project which seeks to address mental illness.
Tails at Twilight Gala, Fundraiser for Scituate Animal Shelter on May 13th
The Scituate Animal Shelter's biggest fundraiser of the year will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 7pm at the beautiful Indian Pond Country Club in Kingston, MA. It will be a festive evening with music, cocktails (cash bar), passed hors d'oeuvres and food...
Massachusetts Observes First Right Whale Day
Matt Delaney of Pembroke has spent many years advocating for Right Whale Day in Massachusetts and that day was observed for the first time during a ceremony at the New England Aquarium on Monday. Aquarium CEO Vikki Spruill said more action needs to be taken to...
Milton To Hold Town Election On Tuesday
There will be three contested races on the ballot when Milton holds its Annual Town Election on Tuesday. The race for Select Board will see incumbent Richard Welles facing off against George Ashur, Cindy Christiansen, Philip Johenning, and Benjamin Zoll for two seats...
Plymouth Charter Commission Completes Ballot Question Summary
In Plymouth, the town election is about a month away and there will be a question on the ballot asking voters to approve a new charter. Charter Commissioners met on the 19th to discuss the wording of the question that will appear on the ballot. Under state statute,...
Hingham Man Pleads Not Guilty In Connection With Apple Store Crash
A Hingham man entered a not guilty plea in connection with a crash at an Apple store. The indictments follow an investigation into an incident which occurred on November 21, 2022 when a car drove into a storefront window at the Apple Store located in Derby Shops in...
A Conversation With Sheriff McDermott; How Music Is Still An Important Part of His Life
WATD recently had a chance to sit down with Norfolk County Sheriff, Patrick McDermott, and find out more about the office and the person behind the badge. Christine James reports.
Meet Baxter, a young hound dog ready to play!
Do you hear that? Hound lovers can. That is the sound of Baxter baying hello! Baxter is a Treeing Walker Coonhound mix and our friends at Scituate Animal Shelter tell us he is fun-loving, smart and enjoys his time outside. Nose to ground, Baxter loves to have a job...
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