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March 2010

3/11/10 – Dean Rizzo, Chair of the 1812 Courthouse consortium talks to Steven Dodrill about the progress of their organization.

3/11/10 – Nancy Yates talks to Steve Dodrill about the upcoming Lakeville Selectmen’s Meeting.

3/11/10 – Marshfield Police Capt. Phil Tavares and State Rep. Jim Cantwell talk to Steven Dodrill about the bill they are seeking to jail drivers who flee police after a high speed chase.

3/11/10 – Plymouth County District Attorney talks to Steven Dodrill about the topic of “Sexting”

3/10/10 – Rosemarie Hanlon from Carver talks to Dave Skill about a forum Wed night at Carver High School on issues that affect young people.

3/10/10 – Paul Provencher from the Veteran’s Affairs in Middleboro about an upcoming day of information, answers and resources in Middleboro.

3/9/10 – Pembroke Selectman Arthur Boyle talks to Dave Skill about a recent sighting in Pembroke of what looked to be a mountain lion.

3/9/10 – Peggy Riley from the IRS talks to Christine James about tax season.

3/9/10 – Rich Young from Middleboro talks to Dave Skill about a school override in Middleboro.

3/9/10 – Abington Selectman/Chairman Tom Corbett talks to Dave Skill about the progress of finding a town manager.

3/8/10 - Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley talks to Dave Skill about foreclosures.

3/8/10 – Marshfield Selectman Mike Maresco talks to Dave Skill about their recent meeting.

3/5/10 – John Valianti from Marshfield talks to Christine James about the official Massachusetts Independent Party.

3/5/10 – WATD Political Analyst John Creed talks to Christine James about Delahunt announcing his retirement.

3/4/10 – Marshfield Town Administrator Rocco Longo talks to Christine James about the Group Insurance Commission.

3/5/10 – Elizabeth Zimmer talks to Christine James about a playground project in the town of Marshfield.

3/5/10 – Kevin McCarthy of the South Shore Democratic Caucus talks to Christine James about Thursday’s meeting.

3/3/10 – Otis Carney from the Marshfield Historical Society talks to Dave Skill about Tuesday night’s meeting.

3/3/10 – Bill Driscoll, Chair of the Advisory and Finance Committee in Plymouth talks to Dave Skill about proposed community preservation act articles.

3/3/10 – Rob Gilman talks to Dave Skill about the passing of legendary Boston meteorologist Don Kent.

3/2/10 – Plymouth County Commissioner Jack Riordan talks to Dave Skill about his proposal that could save the tax payers money.

3/2/10 – John Valianti talks to Dave Skill about the new “Independent Party” in Massachusetts.

3/2/10 – Kara Holmquist from the MSPCA talks to Dave Skill about a proposed bill where pets would be included in restraining orders to assist victims leaving a violent situation.

3/1/10 – Marshfield Selectman Chairman Mike Maresco talks to Dave Skill about dealing with unruly people at meetings.

3/1/10 – Ellen Wallace from the Mass Paid Leave Coalition talks to Dave Skill about a proposed bill.

February 2010

2/26/10 – Norfolk District Attorney William Keeting talks to Dave Skill about the Amy Bishop case.

2/25/10 – Silver Lake School Committee member John Creed talks to Christine James about the Thursday night meeting.

2/25/10 – Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz takes to Christine James about the Norman Finizio case and also about explicit text messages.

2/24/10 – Chairman of the Marshfield Republican Town Committee, Ed O'Connell, talks to Christine James about an event at Marshfield Town Hall.

2/24/10 – Municipal Administrator in the town of Bridgewater, Troy Clarkson, talks to Christine James about his transition from county government to a single town.

2/23/10 - Marianne Damasio talks to Dave Skill to preview the Sustainable South Shore winter meeting happening Tuesday night.

2/23/10 - Scituate Selectman Joe Norton talks to Dave Skill about Tuesday's Selectmen's meeting.

2/23/10 - Senate President Terry Murray talks to Dave Skill about a bill she has proposed that is the subject of a hearing Tuesday at the State House.

2/22/10 – Paula Flemming from the Better Business Bureau talks to Dave Skill about new credit card regulations in effect today.

2/22/10 – Register of Deeds John Buckley talks to Dave Skill about recent real estate activity.

2/19/10 – State Representative Vinny deMacedo talks to Christine James about the state of the Plymouth Rock movie studio project.

2/19/10 – South Shore Community Action Council Asset Development Coordinator Mary Price talks to Christine James about tax assistance programs.

2/18/10 – Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz talks to Christine James about the recent Brockton Shooting and about the Amy Bishop case.

2/18/10 – David Beard from the Boston Globe talks to Christine James about the Amy Bishop case.

2/18/10 – Mass Bay Counseling therapist Jennifer LaPointe talks to Christine James about cyber-bullying.

2/17/10 – Grammy Award winning artist and South Shore resident Dave Norris talks to Dave Skill about his recent award.

2/16/10 - Allan Chiocca, Rockland Town Administrator, talks to Dave Skill about the return of MBTA bus service.

2/16/10 – Selectman Chairman in Scituate, Joe Norton, talks to Dave Skill about the upcoming meeting.

2/15/10 - John Galluzzo, the Mass Aububon Adult Educational Coordinator talks to Dave Skill about the recent bird count.

2/12/10 - Congressman Stephen Lynch talks to Christine James about a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Middle East that he recently led.

2/12/10 - Lt. Governor Tim Murray joins Christine James about the South Coast Rail Line.

2/11/10 – Plymouth County D.A. Tim Cruz talks to Christine James about explicit text messages.

2/10/10 – WATD’s Meterologist Rob Gilman talks to Dave Skill about the snow storm expected Wednesday night.

2/10/10 - City of Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti talks to Dave Skill about a State House Meeting on the proposed power plant.

2/9/10 – Ed Byers of Brockton updates Dave Skill on the proposed Brockton power plant.

2/9/10 – Robert Wing on the Abington Citizen’s Task Force talks to Dave Skill about what the organization has been up to.

2/8/10 – Arthur Boyle previews what is happening at the Pembroke Selectmens meeting on Monday night.

2/8/10 - Mike Maresco previews what is happening at the Marshfield Selectmens meeting on Monday night.

2/8/10 - Elizabeth Fischer, Executive Producer for Disappeared on Investigate Discovery speaks with Dave Skill about, a segment that will debut Monday night about the disappearance of Hanson native Maura Murray who vanished in 2004.

2/5/10 - Bill Salisbury from Hingham talks to Christine James about Lincoln Day events planned in Hingham for Saturday, February 6th.

2/5/10 – Ed Kelly, organizer of the Scituate St. Patrick’s Day Parade, talks to Christine James about the parade’s future.

2/4/10 – Kevin McCarthy, from the South Shore Democratic Caucus, talks to Christine James about their upcoming meeting.

2/3/10 – Plymouth County Commission Chair Anthony O’Brien talks to Dave Skill about stimulus funds.

2/3/10 – Lauren Payne of Friendship Home in Norwell talks to Dave Skill about the organization.

2/2/10 – Jeff Deavid Perry, a republican from Falmouth, talks to Christine James about his possible run for the 10th Congressional District.

2/1/10 -  Marshfield Selectman Cahirman Mike Maresco talks to Dave Skill about the future of the Hanabi Restaurant and the upcoming meeting on Monday night.

2/1/10 -  John Griffin, from Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, talks to Dave Skill about an upcoming prosthetic parts drive for Haiti.

January 2010

1/29/10 – Vince Cogliano, President on the Plymouth County GOP, talks to Christine James about their Saturday breakfast.

1/29/10 - Vinny Harte, executive director of the Wellspring House, talks to Christine James about their upcoming benefit.

1/28/10 - Jeffrey Davis Perry, a Cape Cod politician weighing a run for the U.S Congress, speaks with WATD's Christine James.

1/28/10 - Plymouth County DA Tim Cruz speaks with Christine James.

1/28/10 - Former Whitman Fire Chief Tim Travers now of the National Fire Sprinkler Association joins Christine James with a special guest.

1/28/10 – Senate President Teresse Murray talks to Christine James about an economic development plan she plans to file in the coming weeks.

1/27/10 – Mary D’eramo, a member of the Abington Coalition, talks to Dave Skill about an overdose education and prevention seminar.

1/27/10 – Colonel Dave Gavigan talks to Dave Skill on the recent failing grade give to the U.S. on its anti-bio terrorism efforts.

1/27/10 – Cohasset’s new Chief of Police Mark Deluca talks to Christine James about his first week on the job.

1/26/10 – Pembroke Selectmen Arthur Boyle talks to Dave Skill about Monday night’s Selectmen’s Meeting.

1/26/10 – Kevin Donovan of Tri-Town Development talks to Dave Skill about the progress at the old Weymouth airbase.

1/26/10 – Marianne Harte from the Hull School Committee talks to Dave Skill about the Pop. 2 ½ override.

1/26/10 – Marshfield Selectmen Chairman Mike Maresco talks to Dave Skill about the Monday night meeting.

1/25/10 – Pembroke Selectmen Arthur Boyle talks to Dave Skill about the upcoming Selectmen’s Meeting.

1/25/10 – Marshfield Town Planner Paul Halkiotis talks to Dave Skill about the proposed soccer fields.

1/22/10 - Pine duBois of the Jones Watershed Association talks to Christine James about their annual meeting.

1/22/09 - Marshfield State of the Town report part 1.

1/22/10 - Marshfield State of the Town report part 2.

1/21/10 – Marshfield Selectman Mike Maresco talks to Christine James about the State of the Town Address.

1/20/10 – WATD Political Analyst John Creed talks to Dave Skill about the election results.

1/20/10 – Scituate Selectman, Joe Norton, talks to Dave Skill about the town budget.

1/20/10 - Political Analyst, Michael Kryzanek, checks in with Dave Skill about Tuesday’s election.

1/19/10 – WATD’s Political Analyst and Statistician, John Creed, talks to Dave Skill about Tuesday’s election.

1/19/10 – Carver School Committee Chairman, Barry Strutski, talks to Dave Skill about the override ballot question in Tuesday’s election.

1/19/10 – Paul Johnson, opponent to the Carver override question in Tuesday’s election, talks to Dave Skill.

1/19/10 – Political Analyst, Michael Kryzanek, checks in with Dave Skill about Tuesday’s election.  

1/18/10 – Massachusetts Senate Candidate Joseph L. Kennedy joins Dave Skill to talk about Tuesday’s election.

1/18/10 – Plymouth Town meeting Representative Paul Luszcz talks to Dave Skill about the Meals Tax.

1/18/10 – Massachusetts Senate candidate Martha Coakley joins Dave Skill to talk about Tuesday’s special election.

1/18/10 - Chris Fava, of the Vote No on Meals Tax in Plymouth, talks to Dave Skill.

1/18/10 – Francis Pina, President of the Brockton-area branch of the NAACP, talks to Dave Skill about what their organization is doing to help the people of Haiti.

1/15/10 – Sue Joss of Brockton Neighborhood Health Center talks to Christine James about what their doing to help those in need in Haiti.

1/14/10 – Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz talks to Christine James about “sexting”.

1/14/10 – C.E.O. & President of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Peter Forman talks to Christine James about the meals tax ballot question in the town of Plymouth.

1/14/10 – Senate President Teresse Murray talks to Christine James about a rumor that absentee ballots will not be counted for the Special Election on Tuesday, January 19th.

1/14/10 – Hingham Project Engineer Roger Fernande talks to Christine James about “Jackie’s Law”.

1/13/09 - Matt McDonough, Candidate for Marshfield Selectmen, talks to Dave Skill about the election on 5/1/10.

1/13/09 - Henry Goldman, of the Norwell Library Trustee, talks to Dave Skill about the future of the Norwell Public Library.

1/12/10 – Former Abington Selectmen Bob Wing talks to Dave Skill about the financial situation in the town of Abington.

1/12/10 – Dennis Hanks, Executive Director of the Plymouth-area Chamber of Commerce, talks to Dave Skill about the purchase/lease of property on Court St.

1/12/10 – Marshfield Selectmen Chairman Mike Maresco talks to Dave Skill about the Monday, January 11th Selectmen’s Meeting.

1/12/10 – Marshfield resident Joe Pecevich talks to Dave Skill about the Monday, January 11th Selectmen’s meeting.

1/12/09 – John Creed, WATD Political Analyst, talks to Dave Skill about the upcoming special election.

1/11/10 – Laurie Matthews, opponent of the proposed Brockton Power Plant, talks with Dave Skill.

1/11/10 – Wes Eberley, proponent of the proposed Brockton Power Plant, talks with Dave Skill.

1/11/10 – John Buckley, Register of Deeds in Plymouth, talks to Dave Skill, about the year in review.

1/11/10 - Steve Dodrill interviews troops at the Hingham: 1058th Transportation Co. being deployed to Iraq.

1/11/10 - Ron Bersani, father of Betsy Powell-Pelriane, talks to Dave Skill about what the family is planning to do after a fire gutted the Powell-Pelriane family home. Click here to read the story.

1/08/10 – Gov. Deval Patrick speaks with Rob Hakala about education reform.

1/7/10 – Senate President Therese Murray talks to Christine James about the state of the economy.

1/7/10 – Marshfield Town Manager, Rocco Longo, talks about an upcoming meeting on racial issues.

1/7/10 – Halifax  Health Agent Cathy Drinan talks to Christine James about flu shots.

1/6/10 –Josh Cutler of Duxbury talks to Dave Skill. He’s the challenger to Daniel Webster for State Representative in the 6th Plymouth District.

1/6/10 – Hanson Representative Daniel Webster talks with Dave Skill about an amendment he’s working on to help stabilize the distribution of regional school transportation funding.

1/05/10 – Arthur Boyle, Pembroke Selectman, talks about the first meeting of the New Year.

1/05/10 – Jon Leiberman, from America’s Most Wanted, talks about the capture of the man who recently escaped from the Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater.

1/05/10 – Mike Maresco, Marshfield Selectman, talks about the first meeting of the New Year.

December 2009

12/31/09 – WATD terrorist expert Col. David Gavigan joins Dave Skill to talk about what happened in the past year and about changes in 2010.

12/31/09 – Michael Kryzanek, WATD’s political expert from Bridgewater Community College, talks to Dave Skill about the year in politics.

12/31/09 – John Pechalonis of Jesup & Lamont in Boston talks to Dave Skill about the past year in business and what lies ahead.

12/30/09 – Hanson Representative Dan Webster talks with Dave Skill about a drug bill that he’s working on.

12/30/09 - Rob Gilman talks to Dave Skill about the past year in weather.

12/30/09 – WATD Political Analyst John Creed talks to Dave Skill about Scott Brown’s chances of winning the Senate.

12/30/09 – Mark Stankiewicz, Plymouth Town Manager, talks about some of the challenges that lie ahead in Plymouth.

12/29/09 – Representative Jim Cantwell, of Marshfield and Scituate, talks to Dave Skill about the year in politics.

12/29/09 – Representative Joe Driscoll, of Braintree, Holbrook and Randolph, talks to Dave Skill about the year in politics.

12/28/09 – Bob Hedlund talks to Dave Skill about the year in politics.

12/23/09 – WATD Political Analyst John Creed talks with Christine about the upcoming Governor’s race.

12/23/09 – Rocco Longo, Marshfield Town Manager, talks to Christine James about the year end wrap-up.

12/23/09 – David Singer talks to Christine James about how Brooks’ World is now giving away Christmas trees in Marshfield.

12/22/09 – Marshfield Fire Chief, Kevin Robinson, reviews some winter home safety tips including keeping fire hydrants clear, taking steps to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning and always be careful on ice.

12/22/09 – David White is an attorney and a former Massachusetts Bar Association President. He is also behind house bill 2160, a medical marijuana bill.

12/21/09 – Anthony O’Brien, chair of the Plymouth County Commissioners, speaks with Christine James about the year-end wrap-up.

12/21/09 – Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald talks to Christine James about naming a building after a former Sheriff.

12/21/09 – State Senator Bob Hedlund explains the legislative logjam on Beacon Hill last week.

12/17/09 – Henry Goldman, Chair of the Norwell Library Trustees speaks to Christine James about the future of the library.

12/17/09 - George Earle from Marshfield Community Christmas talks to Christine James about how you can help your friends and neighbors this holiday season.

12/16/09 – Brian P. Howard, Town Clerk in Randolph, talks about a monumental meeting being held Wednesday, December 16th.

12/16/09 – Rene Reed, Hanson’s new Town Administrator speaks with Dave Skill. He started with the town on Monday, December 14th.

12/15/09 – Al Bangert gives an update on the efforts to repair sea walls along Scituate’s coast.

12/15/09 – Jon Lieberman – America’s Most Wanted – talks about Manson Brown, an escapee from MCI Bridgewater, which ran on the show Saturday night.

12/14/09 - Marshfield Selectmen Mike Maresco talks about Roy Kirby's "COURTESY IS CONTAGIOUS" campaign.

12/14/09 - Arthur Boyle talks about Monday night's Board of Selectmen meeting.

12/14/09 - Becky Freer, Norwell Library Director, talks about the rumor about the Norwell Library being shut down.

12/10/09 – George Earle of Marshfield Community Christmas and Joe Kelly of Wreaths Across America join Christine James to talk about upcoming holiday events.

12/10/09 – Senate President Terese Murray says her support of Martha Coakley would be there even if Coakley were a man.

12/09/09 – John Creed speaks to Dave Skill about whether a Republican has a chance to win the senate race.

12/09/09 – Mike Kryz talks to Dave Skill about how the people chose among the Democrats in the Senate Primaries.

12/09/09 – John Buckley, Register of Deeds in Plymouth, speaks to Dave Skill.

12/09/09 – David Flynn speaks to Dave Skill. David is calling for a review of the Bridgewater prison escape policy.

12/07/09 - Mike Maresco, Marshfield Selectman, stopped by to talk to Dave Skill about the proposed soccer fields to be built on Ferry Street in Marshfield.

12/07/09 - Josh Cutler speaks to Dave Skill about a new thermal imaging camera that's expected to save the town of Duxbury money in heating bills in both town buildings and residential as well.

12/06/09 - WATD's Steven Dodrill on Sunday spoke with Coach Lou Silva, the day after the Marshfield High School Rams won the Division IIA State Title. He gives this congratulations, and provides this indepth coverage.

12/5/09 - Democratic Candidates Alan Khazei, Martha Coakley, Stephen Pagliuca, Michael Capuanno appeared at a Democratic Senate Debate sponsored by SouthCoast Alliance on Saturday in Dartmouth, MA. The debate was held just days before voters go to the polls to vote in the special state primary.

12/04/09 – John Creed, Political analyst, says the last time the state attorney general ran for higher office and won, was back in 1966, when Edward Brooke was elected to the senate.

12/3/09 - The Whitman Hanson Regional School district held a community drug forum Thursday night in the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Performing Arts Center

12/3/09 - Kevin McCarthy, chairman of the the South Shore Democratic Caucus speaks with Christine James

12/3/09 - Linda Southerland of the Quincy Animal Shelter speaks with Christine James.

12/2/09 – Anne Berry, director of administration operations for historic Jamestown VA, who is taking over as Pilgrim Hall Museum Director in Plymouth.

12/1/09 – Steve Trifletti, Plymouth Town Moderator, speaks with Dave Skill about a foreclosure seminar.

12/1/09 – Katherine Goodman, from Pembroke Community Youth Alliance, speaks to Dave Skill about the ongoing youth drinking problem.

November 2009

11/25/09 – Rick Doan, Executive Director of Interfaith Services, speaks with Dave Skill

11/25/09 – Bob Nyman talkes to Dave Skill about the status of the new Hanover High School

11/24/09 – Moonanum James is the co-leader of the United American Indians of New England. He will be in Plymouth on Thanksgiving, November 26th, for what many Native Americans refer to as “the national day of Mourning.” This is the 40th Anniversary of the gathering on Cole’s Hill.

11/24/09 – Greg Jackson from the Marshfield Boys and Girls Club says they have some “stimulus money” and that’s good news for the organization.

11/23/09 – Pembroke Town Moderator Stephen Dodge says he made a mistake at town meeting, and takes full responsibility for it

11/23/09 – Plymouth Town Precinct Chair William Abbott, who has been skeptical of the Plymouth Rock Studios since the beginning, says he remains skeptical

11/23/09 – Marshfield Selectmen Mike Maresco gives a preview of tonight’s selectmen meeting

11/23/09 – Robert Nyman shares some good news…the Rockland Fire Dept has been awarded 1 $186,875 municipal fire staffing grant

11/20/09 - Christine James speaks with Joseph Colantoni, Veterans agent and director.

11/19/09 - Michael Maresco talks with Christine about the 2009 Marshfield Community Christmas.

11/19/09 - Dan Palotta from the Hanover Board of Selectmen talks with Christine James

11/18/09 – Patty Pico speaks with Dave Skill about the last day to register in the primary election.

11/18/09 - Bob Ullman, owner of the banished dogs, speaks with Dave Skill about a fundraiser and strategy session being held in Hingham.

11/18/09 – Jay Belskis speaks with Dave Skill about the ballot pettition to repeal 40-b

11/17/09 - Chairman of the Plymouth Board of Selectmen, Dick Quintal, speaks with Dave Skill about Plymouth Rock Studios project.

11/17/09 - Ollie DeMacedo speaks with Dave Skill about the 2009 Plymouth Thanksgiving Parade.

11/17/09 - John Rogers, from the Rockland School Building Committee, speaks with Dave Skill about the construction progress.

11/16/09 – Abington Fire Department Captain, John Nuttall discusses the closure of one of the town's Fire Stations due to budget cuts.

11/16/09 – Former Plymouth Selectmen Ken Tavares who has an extensive background in commerical loans and banking discusses his experience when dealing with the leadership from Plymouth Rock Studios.

11/16/09 – Plymouth Rock Studios spokesman Kevin O'Reilly delivers a statement on behalf of the project, amidst growing concern that the Plymouth Rock Studio plan is dead in the water.

11/16/09 – WATD's Steven Dodrill has the story of TourDeHunter, a cross country bicycle ride to benefit kayak safety and education. The ride was conducted in memory of Drew Hunter who died in June 2009 after a kayaking accident.

11/16/09 – State Representative Vinny DeMecedo discusses the home rule petition and the legistlation he is proposing to allow the Town of Plymouth to hold its Special Election on the same day of the State Primary in December.

11/12/09 – Plymouth County D.A. Tim Cruz recounts Marshfield’s mock trial session with some area students. He also speaks of the importance of the program called Rachel’s Challenge recently presented at Duxbury High School

11/12/09 – Dennis Hanks, Plymouth’s econmoic development director and the exceutive director of the Plymouth Chamber, speaks with Christien James about the loss of construction financing for Plymouth Rock Studios

11/06/09 – Ed Perry gets hypnotized by world-renound hypnotist, Dan Candell on the Good, Bad & Really, Really Stupid

11/06/09 - Kevin McCarthy from the Cohasset Democratic Committee talks about a vist by Governor Deval Patrick, to the Town of Cohasset.

11/06/09 – Meet Mark Stankiewicz, he talks with WATD's Dave Skill. Plymouth Selectmen chose Stankiewicz to lead the town of Plymouth as the new Town Manager.

11/04/09 – A recap of elections in Brockton - Balzotti v.s Harrington

11/04/09 – A recap of elections in Quincy - Phelan v.s Koch

11/04/09 – A recap of elections in Braintree.

11/04/09 – A recap of elections in Weymouth.

11/04/09 – Voters in Quincy re-elected Mayor Thomas Koch to another term. Koch spoke with WATD's Dave Skill during the South Shore's Morning news, the day after the election.

October 2009

10/30/09 – Dan Hickey from the Marshfield Police Dept talks to WATD about how to keep your kids safe this Halloween.

10/28/09 - Final Mayoral Debate in Brockton live from Massasoit Community College

10/28/09 - Mettie Whipple, the executive director of the Eel River Watershed Association talks with WATD about how Plymouth can have both - a healthy Eel River and the movie studio

10/27/09 - Quincy Mayoral Debate live from North Quincy High School

10/27/09 - David Tarantino talks with WATD about the emergency drill at Pilgrim Power Plant planned for Wednesday

10/27/09 - Quincy Mayoral Challenger Bill Phelan talks with WATD about the debate Tuesday night at North Quincy High School. WATD will broadcast the debate live and audio will be posted here on audio central the morning after.

10/26/09 - South Shore Democratic Caucus public forum with US Rep. Michael Capuano at Scituate High School on Sunday, October 25th.

10/23/09 - Dave Skill interviews Jim Paul on the $180,000, 23.8 KW solar array system just completed at Rockland High School

10/23/09 - Dave Skill interviews John Rogers about the 5th anniversary of the vigil at St Francis in Scituate.

10/23/09 - Dave Skill interviews Bill Cahain, chairman of the Community Preservation Committee in Plymouth on the purchase of the Old Plymouth Court House

10/22/09 - Brockton Mayoral Debate live from Massasoit Community College

10/22/09 - Plymouth Town Moderator Steve Trifletti gives a Town Meeting preview for tonight. What articles are hot this time?

10/22/09 - Dr. Rick Herman, Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton discusses the Swine Flu and its delayed vaccine.

10/22/09 - Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz says state budget cuts to public safety are serious. Cruz says justice may be served but will be greatly delayed and at what cost?

10/22/09 - Barbara Anderson of Citizens for Limited Taxation says if they don't raise enough money at their fundraiser on November 15th, this may be the end of CLT.

10/22/09 - WATD Terrorism Expert Colonel Dave Gavigan says the arrest of a Sudbury man on terrorism charges was the result of a multiple year investigation.

10/21/09 - WATD's Steven Dodrill has this report from Plympton. Dodrill rode with Police Chief Matt Clancy during Operation Yellow Blitz, a state initiative to raise awareness of bus safety, during bus safety month.

10/21/09 - Rich Young of Casino Free Mass and CasinoFacts.org, speaks with Christine James. Plans for a proposed casino by the Wampanoags have been scaled way back, so what does that do to the odds that they'll every build one?

10/21/09 - Rockland School Superintendent John Retchless provides an update on the town's school building project.

10/20/09 - Rockland Town Administrator Allan Chiocca speaks with WATD's Dave Skill about a freeom of information request made my resident Kevin McGee.

10/20/09 - Abington Selectman Richie Cunningham talks about the tough times that the Town of Abington is facing.

10/16/09 - Ryan’s Ride, a charity Sandi Silvia has organized helps relatives of accident victims get to their loved ones as quickly and safely as possible if the victim is transported to a hospital a good distance from home. Sandi Silvia started the event in her son Ryan’s memory.

10/16/09 - Plymouth County Deputy Sheriff Mike Perry on Internet Safety

10/14/09 - The State Energy Facilities Siting Board has given the go-ahead to the Brockton Power Plant - but now the plant must navigate an overwhelmingly hostile city government for its approval. And nearby residents are still asking: Is it safe?

10/09/09 - Tim Cruz speaks with Christine James about solving an unsolved cold case.

10/09/09 - Elizabeth Zimmer provides an update on the new Marshfield playground.

10/07/09 - John Sjostedt of the Duxbury Fire Department says their annual open house is a great time to come check out the equipment and meet some of your local firefighters.

10/07/09 - Senate President Therese Murray checks in with Christine James for an update on the state of the economy in Massachusetts.

10/06/09 - Scituate Selectman, Joe Norton, speaks with Dave Skill about a selectmen’s meeting which will allow selectmen to meet the new school superintendent.

10/06/09 - Ron Bersani, architect of Melanie’s Law, speaks with Dave Skill about a hearing at the Statehouse about proposed ignition interlock legislation for people convicted with drunk driving.

10/05/09 - Pembroke Selectman Arthur Boyle speaks with Dave Skill about the contents of tonight’s town meeting.

10/05/09 - Interim town administrator in Hanson, Merry Marini, speaks with Dave skill about a town meeting tonight.

September 2009

9/28/09 - Full Audio of the September 28th, Duxbury Selectmen’s meeting. Supporters of Police Chief Mark DeLuca put pressure on Town Administrator Richard MacDonald and the Duxbury Board of Selectmen.

9/25/09 - John Canty, of Duxbury’s “keep the chief committee”, speaks with Dave Skill about the issue of the town manager not wanting Duxbury Police Chief Mark DeLuca to return to his job after his contract expires in November.

9/25/09 - WATD Terrorism Expert Col. Dave Gavigan speaks with Dave Skill about a recent terrorist plot in Dallas, Texas, and about how the terrorism alert in city’s around the U.S. are on high alert.

9/25/09 - Democrat Dave O’Reilly speaks with Dave Skill on the topic of the interim appointment to the late Senator Kennedy’s Senate seat.

9/25/09 - John Creed speaks with Dave Skill on the topic of the interim appointment to the late Senator Kennedy’s Senate seat.

9/24/09 - Christine James speaks with Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz about the cases his office goes through in a given year, and possible cuts to the office.

9/24/09 - Massachusetts Senate President Therese Murray speaks with Christine James on the issue of and interim appointment for the late Ted Kennedy’s Senate seat.

9/22/09 - Weymouth Senator Bob Hedlund speaks with Dave Skill about the concerns with 40B bylaws.

9/22/09 - Rich Young, from Casinofacts.org, speaks with Dave Skill about the possibility of casinos coming to Massachusetts.

9/18/09 - Charlie Geary speaks with Dave Skill about a fundraiser for the family of Brian Cherry, who died after an altercation at a local coffee shop.

9/18/09 - Hanson Rep. Dan Webster speaks with Dave Skill about a bill that would allow the Governor to name an interim appointment to the late Senator Ted Kennedy’s seat.

9/18/09 - Jim Cantwell speaks with Dave Skill about a bill that would allow the Governor to name an interim appointment to the late Senator Ted Kennedy’s seat.

9/17/09 - Milton Senator Brian Joyce speaks with Dave Skill about the current elderly driver bill that lawmakers have in the works.

9/17/09 - Kara Hackney speaks with Dave Skill about opiate overdose in Massachusetts and how nasal narcan could possibly save a life of a person who has overdosed.

9/17/09 - Weymouth Police Captain Timothy Carr previews an annual blood drive that took place today in Weymouth.

9/15/09 - Ron Bersani, architect of Melanie’s Law, speaks with Dave Skill about a recent drunk driving incident and how Melanie’s Law has affected the area.

9/15/09 - State Treasure Tim Cahill speaks with Dave Skill about unclaimed money in Massachusetts.

9/15/09 - Plymouth County Commission Chairman Tony O’Brien speaks with Dave Skill about a meeting which includes a parking department discussion.

9/14/09 - Frank Fedele talks with Christine James about the current road work on the Sagamore Bridge, traffic restrictions and when it's expected to be completed. Visit www.capecodcanal.us for updates.

9/14/09 - Marshfield Selectman Mike Maresco speaks with Dave Skill about a budget presentation at Monday’s selectmen’s meeting.

9/14/09 - John Buckley, Plymouth County Register of Deeds, speaks with Dave Skill about the current real estate economy in the area.

9/11/09 - Christie Coombs speaks about the Massachusetts military heroes fund basic needs program, whom it benefits, and how people can help contribute.

9/11/09 - Terrorism expert Colonel Dave Gavigan says we learned many lessons in the aftermath of 9/11, but we still need to remain vigilant.

9/11/09 - Braintree mayor Joseph Sullivan says Braintree remembered those who gave their lives on 9/11, and he says he’ll always remember exactly where he was and what he was doing that day.

9/11/09 - Hanson Selectman Steve Amico spoke on two issues: remembering 9/11 and the push for regionalization in Plymouth County

9/10/09 - Bob Burr, Republican, from the town of Canton, says he is going to make a run for the Senate seat recently vacated by the death of Senator Edward Kennedy.

9/10/09 - Plymouth County District Attorney Tim Cruz talks about “cold case” procedure with Christine James.

9/10/09 - Kelly Obrien says the proposed power plant in Brockton is a good fit for the city and says the number of people who oppose it is relatively small.

9/9/09 - Christine James speaks with Marshfield and Scituate Rep. Jim Cantwell about how the Union Street Bridge in Marshfield may be opening up as soon as next week.

9/9/09 - Dave Skill speaks with Attorney Gene Benson on the topic of the new proposed power plant in Brockton, which is getting mixed reviews from people in the area.

9/9/09 - Braintree Rep. Joe Driscoll speaks with Dave Skill legislation he filed which would allow a city or town to shut down a hotel or motel if persistent disturbances occur there like those of the Motel 6 in Braintree.

9/8/09 - Political Analyst John Creed speaks with Dave Skill about the current political race for the Senator position formerly held by Ted Kennedy.

9/8/09 - Dave Skill talks with Scituate Selectmen, Joe Norton, about an affordable housing trust in the town and what officials plan for the future.

9/8/09 - Bob Nyman, Hanover Rep., speaks with Dave Skill about a new bill that would prohibit the state from using GPS technology to track state employees.

9/3/09 - Healthcare reform town hall meeting was held Thursday Aug. 3 at Curry College in Milton  - hosted by Congressman Stephen Lynch.

9/3/09 - Marshfield Town Administrator Rocco Longo says Marshfield is getting “greener” with planning assistance they’ve been awarded through the green communities program.

9/3/09 - Political analyst John Creed says when Kennedy’s successor gets to the senate… that doesn’t mean he or she is going to have the same type of clout that the senator had - at least not in the beginning of their career.

9/2/09 - WATD’s Goldie Bounce host, Liza Churchill, interviews golf’s Heath Slocum. Slocum beat Tiger Woods in the The Barclays.

9/2/09 - Plymouth County Commissioner Chairman Anthony O’Brien discusses what happened at Tuesday night’s county commissioners meeting with Dave Skill.

9/1/09 - Dave Skill speaks with Plymouth Acting Town Manager, Melissa Arrighi, on the topic of parking fees in the town of Plymouth.

9/1/09 - Jack Mather, of Marshfield Housing Partnership talks to Dave Skill about a meeting tonight, and about grants available through a contest.

August, 2009

8/31/09 - Selectman Chair Arthur Boyle says tonight they’re talking about capping the landfill.

8/31/09 - Christie Coombs tells Christine James that Senator Ted Kennedy was a comforting voice and a real help to her and her family in the days, months, and years after 9/11.

8/31/09 - Marshfield Fair President Lenny LaForest says they may have missed a day of the fair because of Saturday’s rain, but they still had a wedding there for a couple that met at the demolition derby.

8/30/09 - Kevin McNicholas with another special report on Senator Kennedy.

8/29/09 - Kevin McNicholas with a report following the funeral.

8/28/09 – Duxbury firefighter John Sjostedt, and MDA executive director Jim Sharland encourage everyone to “fill the boot” and support the MDA!

8/28/09 – Gary Sullivan, president of Massachusetts Utility Workers of America Local 369, says it will be hard to replace Senator Kennedy and the support he gave to the unions.

8/28/09 - Glen Wattley, president of the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound, reflects on how Senator Ted Kennedy worked to further his cause.

8/27/09 - Political analyst John Creed discusses with Christine James what the circumstances were when Senator Edward Kennedy took office in 1962 and how this now vacant seat will be filled.

8/27/09 - Plymouth County District Attorney and Republican Tim Cruz says even though he did not usually agree with Senator Kennedy on many issues, he says the Senator was probably one of the most Gracious people he ever met.

8/26/09 - Plymouth Rep. Vinie Demacedo comments on the death of Senator Ted Kennedy.

8/26/09 - WATD political analyst Michael Kryzanek comments on the death of Senator Ted Kennedy.

8/26/09 - Hanover State Rep. Bob Nyman shares a personal story with Christine James about Senator Edward Kennedy helping out one of his constituents.

8/26/09 - Abington Director of Veterans Services Joe Colantoni speaks with Dave Skill about a monument to be dedicated to veterans.

8/26/09 - A Highlight Montage compiled by WATD's Rob Hakala from all the great speeches made by Massachusetts Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who died August 26th, 2009, at the age of 77.

8/26/09 - WATD's Kevin McNicholas has this Special Report on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.

8/25/09 - Selectman Joe Norton joins Dave Skill with a preview of tonight’s Scituate selectmen’s meeting.

8/25/09 - Weymouth Senator Bob Hedlund talks about the need to test elderly drivers in the wake of the latest accident where a Weymouth Police officer was killed by an elderly man from Weymouth.

8/25/09 - Lakeville Selectman Nancy Yeatts talks to Dave Skill about the possibility of a casino coming to Southeastern Massachusetts.

8/24/09 - Dave Skill talks with Hanover rep. Bob Nyman about the new bill signed by Gov. Patrick that changes the way the town of Hanover is governed.

8/21/09 - Meteorologist Rob Gilman talks about “Hurricane Bill” and describes how it will affect us here on the South Shore.

8/21/09 - Political analyst John Creed shares his thoughts with Christine James regarding the letter Senator Edward Kennedy sent this week to state officials regarding his replacement.

8/21/09 - Christine James speaks with Brockton Mayoral candidate, Steve Walsh, who is the only candidate, out of four, that supports a proposed power plant in Brockton.

8/20/09 - Christine James speaks with Paula Christie, Associate Director of the North and South Rivers Watershed Association and Watershed Ecologist Sara Grady about the upcoming 19th Annual Great River Race.

8/20/09 - Christine James interviews Marshfield Fair President Lenny LaForest about the attractions at the 142nd Marshfield Fair!

8/19/09 - Licensed Practical Nurse and concerned citizen Denise McDonald talks with Dave Skill about the possible closing of the Quincy Mental Health Center.

8/18/09 - Mark Sylvia, director of the Massachusetts green communities division, talks with Dave Skill about green possibilities for local towns.

8/17/09 - Christine James speaks with Marshfield Selectman Mike Maresco about their “listening tour”. Tonight is their third stop on the tour as they hold their meetings in different locations around town to get input from local residents. This evening’s meetings is at 7 at the GAR Hall on Old Main Street, in Marshfield Hills.

8/17/09 - A procession of more than 100 bikers rode for nearly an hour and a half on Saturday for the Pembroke Military Support Group's -  'Ride for Freedom' which started in Hanover and ended in Pembroke at the Lucky Dog Tavern on RT14.

8/14/09 - Marshfield Town Officials led by Rep. Jim Cantwell and Sen. Bob Hedlund lobbying to state leaders to gain support for a planned expansion of land off of RT139-WATD's Steven Dodrill has this report.

8/14/09 - Representative Geraldine Creedon talks about the City of Brockton having the highest foreclosure rate in the state.

8/14/09 - A Scituate church extending its blessings to all god's creatures. WATD's Dave Skill spoke with Christ Lutheran Church advocate Berta Eddy.

8/13/09 - Scott Soares from the State Department of Agricultureal Resources talkes about the fact that this month is “Asian Longhorned Beeltle Awareness Month”

8/13/09 -In Braintree hotel spokesmen says "Significant Progress" made in Motel 6 saga

8/12/09 - Governor Deval Patrick has put a stop to the MBTA's hearings on proposed fare increases, saying he wants to wait for a top-to-bottom review of the region's largest transit agency. Yesterday's decision came a day after the MBTA held held the first of a dozen planned hearings. Lawmakers and citizens at the hearing argued against any fare increases. Weymouth Senator Bob Hedlund responds and lashes out at State Transportation Secretary James Aloisi.

8/11/09 - Marshfield selectmen held a liquor license violation hearing for Hanabi restaurant Monday night.

8/11/09 - Carla Howell from “The Center for Small Government” wants to reduce the state sales tax to as low as 2.5% and she has submitted a proposed ballot question on the issue.

8/11/09 - Geoffrey Beckwith, the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, says lowering the states sales tax would be devastating for cities and towns across the commonwealth.

8/11/09 - Pembroke selectman Arthur Boyle talks about a meeting selectmen had with representatives of Habitat for Humanity on Monday night.

8/10/09 - MWRA Advisory Board member Joe Favaloro talks about saving 3 million dollars annually by halting its motoring of water quality and marine life near the outflow of a treated wastewater pipe in Massachusetts Bay.

8/10/09 - Pembroke selectman Arthur Boyle previews tonight’s Pembroke Selectmen’s meeting.

8/7/09 - Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald says its official – all the county sheriff offices will now become part of the state. Christine James asked him what this change means.

8/7/09 - Denis Hanks (Plymouth’s Economic Development Director and President of the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce) talks with Christine James about a $4,000 check being presented to the 400th committee. This money will give seed money to begin the planning and development of the town’s 400th anniversary celebration.

8/6/09 - Christine James speaks with Plymouth County D.A. Tim Cruz regarding the comprehensive economic crime bill.

8/6/09 - Christine James speaks with John Belskis, the man behind the push to repeal 40b and get it on the ballot for 2010. This is the second attempt by Belskis to get the question on the ballot.

8/5/09 - Dave Skill talks with Hanover Rep. Bob Nyman about the new high school and regarding the $60,000 awarded to Hanover High School for green school design, which is part of a state-wide program.

8/5/09 - Ron Bersani, architect of Melanie’s Law, talks with Dave Skill about a recent drunk driving incident and how Melanie’s Law has affected the area.

8/4/09 - Dave Skill with a special report on a recent trip he took from Humarock Beach to Rexhame Beach.

8/3/09 - Hingham resident Mary Power agrees with the Hingham School Committee's recommendation to name the school the Dr. Dorothy Galo School. She was interviewed by Dave Skill during the Monday, August 3rd Morning News

8/3/09 - Hingham resident Peter Finney disagrees with the Hingham School Committee's recommendation. Finney also led the petition drive to force the special town meeting. He was interviewed by Dave Skill during the Monday, August 3rd Morning News

July, 2009

7/30/09 - Christine James talks with Representative Bob Nyman about the money just approved for a new Rockland Middle School, renovate the high school and connect the two buildings.

7/29/09 - Dave Skill talks with Peter Barrett about the new policy being established by the Boston Archdiocese requiring healthy Roman Catholic Priests to remain in active ministry until they are 75 years old.

7/28/09 - A former WATD reporter is making headlines of her own in Alaska for a notorious blog.

7/26/09 - High School students from all over the country will spend a week in New Hampshire at Franklin Pierce University's Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication, learning more about local and national politics, mainstream media, student media, and new media. WATD has awarded a scholarship to Hanson resident Kathleen Collins, a senior at Whitman Hanson Regional High School. Collins will attend the Presidency and the Press conference from July 25th-July 31st.

7/24/09 - Cape traffic is bad enough on a nice day, in an emergency it could be a real nightmare- state officials have developed plan. They created the Cape Cod Emergency Travel Plan.

7/23/09 - A Raynham man died while fighting for the United States in Afghanistan, now he will be awarded the Medal Of Honor posthumously. WATD's Katherine Perry has this touching story.

7/22/09 - At the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station on Tuesday, older drivers were given, a hands on refresher course in: emergency braking, steering and visual perception, tail-gating, and emergency lane change by In Control Driver training. WATD's Steven Dodrill filed this special report.

7/22/09 - Massachusetts is awarding $2.2 million in grants to nine wind energy projects. Those receiving the grants include municipalities, educational institutions, a farm, and a shopping center; the towns of Kingston and Hanover received a grant to help pay for the design and construction. Hanover Selectman Dan Palatta was live on Wednesday morning with WATD's Christine James.

7/21/09 - Interview with John Horrigan regarding a massive fire that changed the landscape of the Brant Rock section of Marshfield back in the 1940's.

7/17/09 - Former Liberian President Charles Taylor testified at his war crimes trial at The Hague Thursday, that his 1985 escape from the Plymouth County Jail wasn't an escape at all - it was a release. It is the first time Taylor has spoken on the matter. WATD's Katherine Perry spoke with Brian Bender, a Boston Globe reporter out of Washington, DC who has been covering the trial.

7/16/09 - Interview with Braintree representative Joseph Driscoll..an update on the situation with Braintree’s Motel 6.

7/15/09 - Christine James and Brian Bender, of the Boston Globe, discuss Charles Taylor, currently on trial in The Hague for war crimes. Taylor, known as one of Africa’s most notorious strongmen, lived in the Boston area several decades ago.

7/13/09 - Governor Deval Patrick joined Christine James at 8:30am Monday morning to discuss his town hall tour.

7/10/09 - Listen here to a recording of a Hingham Special Town meeting from November 21, 1949. In it, residents vote to name William L. Foster Elementary School after a longtime selectman in the town.

7/09/09 - Christine James speaks with Senate President Therese Murray regarding the sales tax hike and lottery sales.

7/09/09 - Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz on the consequences of a Supreme Court decision that will impact local prosecutors.

7/09/09 - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley tells Christine James her office will represent ratepayers at hearings regarding national grid’s proposed rate hike.

7/09/09 - Christine James talks with political analyst John Creed and asks: Now that the field of candidates for governor has expanded, how does that divide voters?

7/08/09 - WATD Reporter Mike Melanson finds out how the weather has affected businesses near Nantasket Beach...

7/08/09 -  After an outbreak of late blight, a plant disease which feeds on moisture and humidity, a plant and herb provider for Home Depot, Lowe's, Kmart and Wal-Mart is pulling some of its products off the shelf.

7/08/09 - Local activist, Laurite Matthews of East Bridgewater, speaks with Christine James on what she and others who are concerned with a proposed Brockton power plant are doing about it.

7/08/09 - Christine James speaks with political analyst John Creed and asks: What are the possible political ramifications of State Treasurer Tim Cahill changing his party affiliation from Democrat to un-enrolled?

7/8/09 - WATD's Kevin McNicholas recently spoke with State Treasurer Tim Cahill. Cahill changed is party affiliation from Democrat to Independent; it seems likely that Cahill will make a run against Democratic Governor Deval Patrick.

7/08/09 - John Penny with a special report on a Japanese college student staying with the family of Furnace Brook Middle School Principle Al Makein.

7/08/09 - Brockton Mayor James Harrington previews their Summer Concert Series… Listen and dance to the live music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s!

7/06/09 - Christine James speaks with Marshfield and Scituate state rep. Jim Cantwell about a bill making its way through Beacon Hill that would require the state to investigate the hazards posed by lost lobster traps washed ashore on local coastlines.

7/02/09 - Christine James speaks with Jennifer Lapoint, a clinical social work with Mass Bay Counciling, on how to go about explaining situations such as rape to a young child.

7/01/09 - The State Fire Marshal's office, the olympic hopeful and the National
Fire Protection Association urge the public to "Be Smart! Leave the
Fireworks to the Pros."

Click Here to listen to Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan's interview with
WATD's Steven Dodrill

US Olympic hopeful Jonathan Jackson lost his eye when he was 8
years-old, after a consumer bottle rocket hit him in the eye. The
Texas native spoke at the press conference on July 1st, 2009, hosted
by State Fire Marshall Stephen D. Coan's office in Milton; speaking
against consumer fireworks and the dangers they present.

Click Here to listen to Jonathan Jackson's interview with
WATD's Steven Dodrill

7/01/09 – Christine James with Tri-Town CEO Kevin Donovan. Donovan says they have issued an “ultimatum” to LNR, the developer of Southfield, the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station.

June, 2009

6/29/09 – Destination Matters, an independent film shot right here on the South Shore, premiered Monday night, June 29th, at HaNaBi in Marshfield. The red carpet was rolled out, the stars rolled up in limos and the awaiting crowd stretched around the building. WATD’s John Shea was there to cover the event.