“We regret to announce the passing of former Lieut. Michael Dumont, son of retired Chief Marcel Dumont and brother of former Lieut. Marc Dumont. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”-Dartmouth Fire District 1. His funeral will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 …
Read More »Mayor Jon Mitchell’s FY2025 delivers budget proposal to New Bedford City Council
“Mayor Jon Mitchell delivered his FY2025 budget proposal to the City Council Wednesday night. Did you know that about 75% of the total budget (the purple and red pie slices in the chart) are costs the City is legally mandated to pay, no matter what? That’s why we encourage everyone …
Read More »New Bedford Police recruit officially sworn in: welcome to the force, Officer Anthony Lopes!
“Help us welcome Ofc. Anthony Lopes! Ofc. Lopes took his oath of office early on Wednesday. Thank you for your commitment to serving and protecting our City. We wish you all the best on your journey, and welcome to the NBPD!”-City of New Bedford Police Department. City of New Bedford …
Read More »NORPEL Is Hiring For An Industrial Electrician In New Bedford
Position Description: Industrial Electrician 1st shift. This role will require you to install, maintain, test, troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical equipment and associated electrical and electronic controls, while ensuring that work is in accordance with relevant codes. Click HERE to apply! Primary roles and responsibilities of the position are outlined …
Read More »Paper Shredding Day in Dartmouth to destroy outdated, confidential documents
“Dartmouth, Massachusetts – Paper Shredding Day is on June 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to noon, or until the shred truck fills up. All are welcome; there is no residency requirement. Individuals may bring up to two boxes of paper. The event is at the Dartmouth Highway Department, 976 Russells …
Read More »New Bedford Police: you will be fined, towed for improperly parked oversized vehicles, trailers
“***OVERSIZED VEHICLES AND TRAILERS*** The NBPD would like to address complaints of oversized vehicles parked overnight on city streets and trailers that are not hitched to a motor vehicle. • Parking a vehicle that requires more than a class “D” license to operate on a city street overnight is punishable …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Healey’s executive order to promote hiring of people without degrees
“Our people—the individuals who comprise Massachusetts’ workforce today and for the future—will help to drive the state’s economic competitiveness. This is exactly why Massachusetts needs to develop skilled talent to meet the growing needs of employers, large and small, across a range of industries statewide. And the Healey-Driscoll Administration is …
Read More »Sorry seafood lovers: Dartmouth’s “Dicky’s Clam Shack” will not open this year
“We know you’ve all been waiting for us to post our opening date but unfortunately we have to let you know that we will not be opening for the season this year in Dartmouth. Between the current economy and unpredictable weather, it just isn’t in our best interest to open. …
Read More »U.S. Marshals looking for Massachusetts man who allegedly raped multiple women at gunpoint in Boston area
“Here are the images for Stephen Paul Gale, DOB: 10/29/52, white male, brown hair, brown eyes, 6’0″, 270lbs. The United States Marshal Service is looking for Stephen Paul GALE for an outstanding warrant issued out of Middlesex County, MA charging GALE with AGGRAVATED RAPE and KIDNAPPING of two women in …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department warns residents of hoax post making the rounds
“***FAKE INFORMATION*** It has come to our attention that the attached image is being shared on social media. Please be advised that we have NO knowledge of any such event and have not been involved in any planning discussions for one of this nature. Further, it does not appear that …
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