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Kingston Police Investigating ATM Theft
Kingston Police are investigating after an ATM was stolen. Police say the incident took place in the early morning hours on Friday when some unknown suspects allegedly stole a white pickup truck and drove it through the front of the Mobil gas station at 130 Main St....
Keating Returns From Trip To Ukraine, Discusses Military Aid
President Joe Biden says he's immediately rushing badly needed weaponry to Ukraine now that he's signed into law a $95 billion war aid measure with roughly $61 billion allocated for Ukraine an announcement welcomed by officials in that country as well as many members...
TIC Radio Players Broadcast Suspense Play
Suspense was on the airwaves Thursday night as the Talking Information broadcasted the 1949 Lucille Fletcher play “The Thing In The Window.” TIC Production Director John Shea tells WATD News Laura Kerrigan once again sat in the director’s chair. Office Manager...
Plymouth’s Stephens Field Getting Ready For Prime Time
In Plymouth, there’s good news about Stephens Field, and that is, that the project to revitalize the park by the sea is heading toward completion. And, according to David Gould, Director of Marine and Environmental Affairs, it’s beginning to look more like a park than...
Marshfield To Hold Election On Saturday
Marshfield voters will be heading to the polls on Saturday for the Annual Town Election. There are ten races on the ballot, but only one office is being contested. The race for Select Board will see incumbent James Kilcoyne facing challenger Eric Kelley. Polls are...
Shell Casing Found At Silver Lake High School
A “Stay Put” order was put in place at Silver Lake Regional High School on Friday. Kingston Police say they responded to the school after the School Resource Officer found a shell casing, incapable of being fired, outside of the loading dock. Police and school...
Keep Marshfield Clean Returns For Another Year
Donna, with the DPW, spoke with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming "Keep Marshfield Clean" event on Saturday.
Upcoming Event To Look At Child Sex Abuse
Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz speaks with WATD's Christine James about the upcoming event at Bridgewater State University. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Moakley Auditorium at Bridgewater State University, 100 Burrill Ave. in Bridgewater....
TIC Players To Air Radio Play Thursday Night
Communications Director Elizabeth Collins and Actress Jennifer Love speak with WATD's Christine James about the Talking Information Center's production of "The Thing In The Window," which will air this Thursday night. The program will begin at 7 p.m. for more...
Sullivan Discusses Good Samaritan, ARPA Projects
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD's Dan McCready about ongoing issues at Good Samaritan Medical Center, ARPA Spending and other issues.
CERT Team Looking For New Members
Art Joseph speaks with WATD's Christine James about the CERT, or Citizens Emergency Response Team Program.
No Horse Track But County Looks For Entertainment Centered Development On Woodlot
In Plymouth, the County owns a one hundred acre property off of Long Pond Road called the woodlot. The County targeted this property for a potential site for development in June of 2022 and then put out a Request for Proposal or RFP. According to County Commission...
Norwell Police Investigating Wallet Thefts
Norwell Police are investigating a series of wallet thefts at local stores. Police say that in all of the incidents, the victim has placed their purse inside of a shopping cart and the wallet is then stolen out of the purse leaving the purse in the shopping cart. The...
Muratore Sponsors Bills Dealing With Mental Health, Prosthetics
State Rep. Mathew Muratore spoke with WATD's Dan McCready about two bills making their way through the Massachusetts State Legislature.
Marshfield To Hold Special & Annual Town Meeting On Monday
Marshfield will be holding their Special and Annual Town Meeting tonight with 21 articles on the warrant for the Special Town Meeting. The Annual Town Meeting warrant has 19 articles. Jim Fitzgerald is once again taking the helm, replacing former Town...
Local Rabbi Says Passover Has More Somber Tone This Year
Passover will begin Monday at sundown. Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that there can be some variations in how the Seder dinner is observed, especially this year. Passover ends at sundown...
TIC Invites Public To Recorded Performance Of Their Upcoming Play
The Talking Information Center is inviting the public to come down to a recorded performance of their next radio play on Tuesday night. Communications Director Elizabeth Collins tells WATD News that the show features an amazing cast and crew. Seating is...
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