WATD IN THE NEWS
WATD is proud to be an active part of the South Shore community and we invite you to learn more about our achievements and impact throughout the years.
WATD Announces the Bill Wilhelm Award
This December, 95.9 WATD will be celebrating its 45th anniversary and our first ever broadcast was the Hull vs. Ashland: Super Bowl from Nickerson Field in 1977. The station’s tower and transmitter were turned on two days ahead of schedule to cover the game. Bill...
Soundbites 2022 Awards
News is a HUGE part of what broadcasters provide the public. WATD won both #SoundBites2022 awards in the Spot News category: Merit: 95.9 WATD FM for "9/11 First Responders in Studio" First: 95.9 WATD FM for "Missing NH Boy Located in Abington" Our...
WATD’s Special Coverage of Election Results
95.9-FM, WATD, Plans Special Coverage of Election Results Throughout the Evening of Election Day. Tuesday evening, November 8th, and on its Popular South Shore's Morning News with Rob Hakala from 5-10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9th. MARSHFIELD – WATD, 95.9 FM, New...
Live Broadcast from the Grand Opening of Mamma Mia’s in Marshfield
On Friday, September 30th, from 11-2 p.m. WATD's Cathy D will be broadcasting live from the Grand Opening of Mamma Mia’s in Marshfield. Stop by and check out their new interior design, as well as their fall food and drink specials. Be part of the celebration at...
Winner BOSS 2022: Best FM Radio Station
WATD is proud to have been voted Best FM Radio Station in South Shore Home, Life & Style Magazine's annual Best of the South Shore (BOSS) awards! Thank you to everyone who voted for us. We're proud to be "The South Shore's Radio Station".
WATD Awarded in Seven Categories by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association
WATD Awarded in Seven Categories by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association The 2021 Sound Bites Awards, held by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association was conducted over a virtual format this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Now in its tenth year,...
Born in 1921, South Shore Resident Katherine Ebert Reflects on Her 100 Years
WATD's Christine James recently had a chance to sit down and talk with Duxbury resident, Katherine Ebert, who celebrated her 100th birthday on July 28th. Katherine had many interesting comments to share about life and her experiences including seeing legendary aviator...
WATD News Team Earns Three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
The WATD news team earned three awards from the 2021 RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. In Region 10 Small Market Radio, WATD was awarded in the Overall Excellence, Breaking News, and Newscast categories. Newscast The Mid-Day Report with Christine James, on...
WATD News Team Honored with Critical Coverage Award
WATD News Team won first place for coverage of the Black Lives Matter protest in Boston.
WATD Production Director Honored with Two First Place Sound Bites 2020 Awards
WATD's Production Director, Kevin Chase honored with two first place, MBA Sound Bites 2020 awards for Station Promo and Commercial Campaign.
“There is a unique excitement and special energy that comes from collaborating with Lisa Azizian and the crew at WATD. When we tune into 95.9FM and hear our brand and message broadcasted, catching the ear of thousands of listeners throughout the day, we are so proud of the work we do. Our mission to raise awareness and funds toward a cure for type 1 diabetes is tremendously assisted and positively impacted by our yearlong partnership with the radio station.
We applaud WATD’s outstanding local news, sports coverage and the on-air entertainment they provide for their audience of Boston’s south shore and are continuously grateful for their sincere and unmatched support.