“Save a critter, clean up your litter! This juvenile Red Fox was admitted today after a homeowner found it in distress and having trouble moving. Our team quickly noticed it’s front two legs had been entangled in a plastic 6 pack holder. The resulting lacerations were so severe that we …
Read More »New Bedford and Dartmouth Tire Drop-off Days Canceled; Tire Recycling Options
There will not be any Tire Drop-off days this year. The May and October 2020 Tire Drop-off Days that were scheduled have been canceled. What are the options for recycling tires? If you have your tires changed, pay the fee to have the old tires recycled. If you already have …
Read More »Town of Dartmouth continues to show evidence of widespread community transmission of COVID-19
“The Town of Dartmouth continues to show evidence of widespread community transmission of COVID-19 along with Bristol County, Massachusetts, and the United States. The presence of community transmission of COVID-19 indicates that this disease can spread over large areas through person to person contact. In our highly mobile and connected …
Read More »Community Advisory: Health Care Professional at Bristol County Sheriff’s Office Tests Positive for COVID-19
A health care professional at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office has tested positive for COVID-19. “She has no symptoms and is feeling well,” Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson said Tuesday. The health care professional, a mental health clinician, was tested on April 8 and received the results over the …
Read More »New Bedford Police Animal Control statement on pets and the spread of COVID-19
Massachusetts man charged with felony after stating he has COVID-19 and will cough on police officers
“Reminder – you can be charged with a Felony if you tell a police officer that you have and/or are going to give an officer COVID-19. On Saturday morning just after midnight, Springfield Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Sumner Ave. for a disturbance inside a home. Approximately …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police trooper runs into burning building to evacuate occupants
A Massachusetts State Trooper saved the lives of several residents who were involved in a serious house fire. According to Massachusetts State Police, at approximately 11:20 p.m. Saturday, Massachusetts State Police Sgt. Liam Jones, who is part of the department’s deployment into Springfield to assist city police during the current …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department dispatchers spotlighted during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
“Our second spotlight for today is (L/R) Dispatcher Jess Melo, Cadet Alyssa Mello, Dispatcher Ruth Melo, and Dispatcher Michelle DaSilva from the New Bedford Police Department. THANK YOU for your constant dedication and hard work to the field of 911! In addition, great job wearing your PPE and social distancing! …
Read More »Acushnet Fire Chief shares photo to illustrate today’s harsh, reality “COVID-19 is real, it is here in our community.”
“Within the past few days, we transported to the hospital one of the 16 residents of Acushnet known to be infected with the Covid-19 virus. We followed all necessary protocols and all treatment and transport standards were met if not exceeded. Two crew members made entry and I remained more …
Read More »Thunderstorms, flooding to impact greater New Bedford, possible power outages
Strong winds with showers and possible thunderstorms are headed our way with some urban and poor drainage flooding issues. The area will experience south winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible in portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern and western Massachusetts and northern …
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