Announcements

“As we begin this pilot of new sign designs for buses that are intended to improve our riders’ experience and provide clear information at bus stops, we are asking for public feedback to best ensure we are meeting your expectations,” said MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng This week, …

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced upcoming overnight maintenance and debris removal on three key bridges in the New Bedford and Fall River areas. Starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, through 6 a.m. the next morning, road closures and rolling roadblocks will be in effect for the …

Delegation from U.S. Conference of Mayors met with Israeli and Palestinian officials on trip sponsored by Project Interchange. “NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell chaired a group of U.S. Mayors on a trip to Israel earlier this week on behalf of the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the leading organization representing …

“HEADS UP FOR ROUTE 18 DRIVERS: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – MBTA is closing parts of Route 18 overnight next week to work on the new pedestrian bridge. For construction-related issues on the pedestrian bridge project, please call 508-676-3558 or email or SouthCoastRail@dot.state.ma.us.”-City of New Bedford. City of New …

“Sheriff Heroux signed a proclamation confirming the BCSO’s commitment to veterans with the U.S. Army Reserve. Sgt. Curtis Mateus and Lt. Nelson Cabral from the newly formed BCSO Veteran’s Committee joined the Sheriff for this signing. The BCSO Veteran’s Committee consists of both current and former staff who have served …

“Cops for Kids with Cancer met with a 7-year-old, and his family, from Worcester to present a $5,000 check to assist with medical expenses as he undergoes cancer treatment. Trooper Alexa Harvey, from the Sturbridge barracks, was connected with the boy and his family and knew the troopers from C-5 …

“The Wareham Police family sadly announce the passing of retired Officer William Fihlman. Officer Fihlman was a true public servant, where he served a full career with the United States Navy and also with the Massachusetts Air National Guard, before joining the Wareham Police Department. After his retirement from the …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 15, 2024 – April 19, 2024, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, April 15th in observation of Patriot’s Day Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …

Connecticut-based Mohawk Northeast Inc. faces $214K in OSHA penalties. “BRAINTREE, MA – A Connecticut marine and heavy construction contractor could have prevented the October 2023 collapse of a 200-foot section of pier on Hervey Tichon Avenue in New Bedford — which plunged five workers into the Acushnet River and injured …

“Please join Chief Levesque and the members of the Dartmouth Police Department as we congratulate Detective Kyle Costa on his retirement from the department. Kyle has served as a police officer for over 34 years and has given back to the community time and time again. Because he specifically asked …