Announcements

If you live in the New Bedford area you might have recently seen protesters with signs reading “Free Karen Read” on the corner of Route 6 and Highway 140. In recent weeks there have been a few organized protests setup by this group on that busy intersection. They are protesting …

“Sad to hear of the passing of one of our own. Retired BPD K-9, Dexter, an 8-year veteran of the department who worked tirelessly to protect and serve our city, recently passed. Our thoughts and prayers remain with his former partner and handler. A dual purpose K-9 who excelled in …

“Do you have a phone that you’re not using? Did you know that those who are struggling with domestic violence often have phones that are being controlled by their abuser? The phone you donate might be the lifeline that someone needs to place a much-needed call for help.This month, the …

“BayCoast Bank (baycoast.bank) is excited to announce a prestigious national honor for its top legal advisor. Casey Brouthers, Esq., Vice President, Associate General Counsel for the Bank, has received the 2023 Emerging Leader Award from the American Bankers Association (ABA). Brouthers was one of twelve banking professionals nationwide to receive …

“With sadness, we regret to announce the Line of Duty death of Retired Chief Paul Cote due to occupational cancer! Chief Cote was appointed as a Call Firefighter in 1979, promoted to Career Firefighter in 1985 and promoted to Chief in 1988. He served as Chief until his retirement in …

“The Marshfield Municipal Airport and Shoreline Aviation, Inc. made history as they unveiled the first and only electric aircraft charging station in Massachusetts. As a member of the Joint Committee on Transportation, I had the honor of speaking at this event and seeing firsthand this technology in use. This project …

“?***TRUNK OR TREAT 2023!!!***? Friday, October 27th, 4:30 – 6:00 PM, Brock Ave. station. We are once again teaming up with the fire department. For the last couple of years, we have had a line of children wrapped around the building. So we hope that you won’t disappoint us!! We …

“New Bedford, MA – In an effort to preserve one of New Bedford’s most historically significant buildings, the City of New Bedford has acquired the New Bedford Armory from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Armory, located at 5 Sycamore Street, was built in 1904 for the Massachusetts Army National Guard …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 16, 2023 – October 20, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Berkley St from Commonwealth Ave to end of road • …

“Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) is pleased to announce an agreement with Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Monica Tibbits-Nutt to release $900,000 in local emergency response funding for additional safety equipment associated with the new South Coast Rail service in 2024. The agreement arose from a renewed request from the Representative during a …