“As the latest members of the Massachusetts State Police’s 89th Recruit Training Troop hit the road this week, we extend a warm welcome to them and their families. It is the Association’s honor to represent and support these dedicated individuals who have committed to selflessly serve the people of the …
Read More »Feds begin process to close New Bedford’s federal building despite of opposition by Mayor Mitchell
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell recently wrote to the General Services Administration to oppose the agency’s decision to begin a process to close the Hastings Keith Federal Building in Downtown New Bedford. “I would like to make clear that the City firmly opposes the decision,” he wrote to GSA …
Read More »City of New Bedford’ Mayor Mitchell proposes recall process for elected officers
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell is submitting a proposal to the City Council which would establish a mechanism to recall City elected officers, fulfilling a promise he made last year. In the Friday, Feb. 23, filing to the City Council, Mayor Mitchell writes “While I believe that the recall …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Troopers, K-9, visit Catholic School in celebration of Black History Month
“It was our distinct pleasure yesterday to join students, faculty, and staff from Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy’s Lower Mills Campus in Dorchester for a celebration of Black History Month. Thirteen MSP Troopers — and Margaux, one of our community service dogs — visited the school for its Black …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department to host 2024 Civil Service Prep Course
“Last week the NBPD participated in Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s career fair where we met some awesome students who had an interest in law enforcement! We want to remind everyone that this Saturday, 2/24, the NBPD will be hosting a 2024 Civil Service Prep Course for the upcoming Exam in March. …
Read More »“Women on the Water” at Massachusetts Maritime Acad. to feature tour of New Bedford Harbor, offshore wind
“BUZZARDS BAY, MA, ISSUED FEBRUARY 20, 2024… As host in partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) of this year’s Women on the Water (WOW) Conference, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA; www.maritime.edu), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that …
Read More »Groundbreaking moment for New Bedford’s arts community: grant awards totaling $509,200
“NEW BEDFORD, MA – In a groundbreaking moment for the City’s arts community, New Bedford Creative this week is announcing the release of 82 grant awards, totaling an unprecedented $509,200. This monumental grant allocation, the highest ever awarded to a broad cross-section of individual artists, purveyors of special events, and …
Read More »New Bedford High School athletes not allowed to raise funding to compete on the National Stage in New York
“My name is Taylor Jasinski and I am one of the assistant track coaches at New Bedford High School. We have 7 athletes who have earned a spot to compete on the National stage. We are hoping to take 3 of them to the Nike Indoor Nationals in New York …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Healey signs executive order establishing A.I. strategic task force
Governor to seek $100 million in upcoming Economic Development Bill to create Applied AI Hub in Massachusetts. “Governor Maura Healey signed an Executive Order establishing the Artificial Intelligence Strategic Task Force to study AI and Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology and its impact on the state, private businesses, higher education …
Read More »Boston officials proposing $15 fee if you drive into the City instead of using public transportation
Like to drive when you visit Boston? You might soon be faced with a $15 fee when choosing to drive into the city rather than take public transportation. Boston City Councilor, Tania Fernandes Anderson is pitching the idea of “congestion pricing” for drivers heading into the city. Congestion pricing is …
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