“Chief Levesque and the members of DPD are pleased to announce that we are now participating in the Blue Envelope Program. This beneficial program allows for people with autism spectrum disorder to place their driver’s license, registration and insurance card in a blue envelope which can be handed to a …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 19, 2024 – February 23, 2024
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 19, 2024 – February 23, 2024, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents’ Day. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …
Read More »Crypto Advocate, Attorney, & Swansea Resident looking to challenge Elizabeth Warren in Senate race
John Deaton is taking a “serious look” at running as a Republican candidate against Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren. Deaton is a private attorney, a vocal advocate for the crypto industry, and a Swansea resident. According to the Boston Globe, if Deaton runs, the Republican Party may be aiming not only …
Read More »New Bedford SROs committed to keeping our schools safe while building relationships
“We would like to take a moment to recognize our AMAZING SROs during National School Resource Officer Day! Our SROs serve as important bridges between our youth, law enforcement, and the Community. We appreciate your commitment to keeping our schools safe while also building positive relationships with the students, staff, …
Read More »PSA: Presidents’ Day schedule for trash and recycling collection in New Bedford
The City of New Bedford Solid Waste & Recycling Collection sent out a notice that trash pickup will be delayed next week in New Bedford. In observance of Presidents Day, there will be no trash collection on Monday, February 19th. • For residential collection, all trash, recycling, and bulky pickups …
Read More »PSA: New Bedford’s Route 18 closing for South Coast rail construction
As part of the South Coast Rail Project construction of the new pedestrian bridge across Route 18 and Acushnet Avenue, the MBTA’s contractor will be erecting temporary support steel structures (falsework) over Route 18, which will be used to support the placement and construction of the new permanent bridge steel. …
Read More »Positive New Bedford: EMTs add kindness to job duties
“It’s not a part of the job description, nor is it in our protocols. It’s kindness and willingness to help someone who may need it. Congrats to the crew of Medic 2 for showing what professionalism and public service look like. Shoveling a driveway goes a long way. Thanks for …
Read More »New Bedford’s “Strikes For Hope” to help South Coast kids, adults with food, furniture, and more
“Dartmouth, MA (February 13, 2024) – On Sunday, March 10, 2024, My Brother’s Keeper will be hosting Strikes for Hope, a bowling event for families, colleagues, and friends to support the mission of My Brother’s Keeper. What: Strikes for Hope, bowling fundraising event. Who: My Brother’s Keeper Where: Hosted at …
Read More »Massachusetts officials monitoring critically endangered right whales after pod appears
“On Monday, February 12, 2024, the Massachusetts Environmental Police (MEP) Patrol Boat Thomas Paine was underway in Cape Cod Bay when they located this pod of critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whales (NARW). This patrol was part of the Massachusetts Environmental Police’s conservation efforts to protect the critically endangered North …
Read More »Nor’easter update on New Bedford parking ban, trash delay, off-street parking, getting sand
“STORM UPDATE: Parking Ban, Trash Delay, City Offices Closed • There will be a parking ban starting at 12 a.m. Tuesday. Visit the below link for a list of streets and areas that have single- and double-sided parking bans, as well as a list of public lots that are available …
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