“When Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux assumed Office in January 2023, he had a vision to change the reentry unit. He recognized the potential for improvement and began to enhance the support and services provided to incarcerated individuals upon release. The restructuring resulted in the creation of an entirely new …
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that work on Route 140 in New Bedford is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 1, at 7 p.m. Both sides of the roadway will be resurfaced between mile markers 0.0 and 5.2, which will require some ramp closures and detours. MassDOT said …
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“New Bedford, Massachusetts: The Buttonwood Park Zoo is announcing a slight change to operating hours for the upcoming spring and summer season. Starting April 1, BPZOO will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. seven days a week, a slight change from previous summer and spring seasons. The Zoo …
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“The 54th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory LT Richard Frost Tasker, of New Bedford, who was killed in action at the age of 24, during a mid-air crash while piloting a B-17 Bomber in WWII. Tasker was …
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“The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District is proud to support Food Waste Prevention Week 2024, joining more than 600 partners across the country. Food Waste Prevention Week, April 1-7, 2024, is a week-long online campaign to raise awareness and inspire everyone to reduce food waste at home, at …
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“There will be an emergency management drill at St. Luke’s Hospital. Please note that this is a planned drill and these exercises are designed to make sure our teams are trained and well prepared to care for our patients and community in a real emergency. All emergency and clinical services …
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NEW BEDFORD – In a Wednesday letter to Massachusetts state officials, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell assesses the proposals of the offshore wind energy developers which have submitted bids under the Tri-State (Massachusetts-Rhode Island-Connecticut) offshore wind energy procurement.
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The City has announced that seasonal parking passes for East Beach, West Beach, and Fort Taber Park are now available for purchase. Residents of New Bedford can purchase passes for $15, while those 65 and over can obtain them for just $5. Greater New Bedford residents, including those from Dartmouth, …
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“NEW BEDFORD – A leading credit rating agency has affirmed the City’s credit rating, pointing to New Bedford’s effective leadership and strong economic prospects. Standard & Poor’s recently awarded New Bedford a AA+/Stable long term enhanced rating and affirmed its AA-/Stable underlying rating, giving the City high marks for financial …
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“It might not feel like it outside (yet), but spring is here, and that means collections for yard waste, brush and branches will begin soon. Grass, Leaves, and Twigs Capitol Waste Services seasonally collects grass, leaves, and twigs on a weekly basis. In 2024, weekly curbside yard waste collection begins …
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