Announcements

“Shortly after 5:00am this morning, the NBFD responded to 90 Clark Street for a reported fire. The fire was caused by combustibles placed on top of a natural gas powered space heater. The fire was quickly extinguished and the only tenant residing in the apartment was displaced. With the cooler …

Tackling learning loss & achievement gaps are the focus of district plans. “The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) released the 2022–2023 statewide accountability results that include achievement and growth scores from both ACCESS and MCAS testing. The accountability results also measure progress in the areas of attendance, …

According to reporting from the Boston Globe, Massachusetts education leaders are creating a new pipeline to develop and open more charter schools across the state. In a recently released article titled “Massachusetts education leaders hope to jump start a new era of charter school growth” they noted, “The expansion will …

From the Freetown Police Department: Sunday, September 24, 2023, at approximately 9:00 AM, the Freetown Communications Center received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting the sighting of BRANDON DEMORANVILLE, age 37, of 122 Chace Road in East Freetown. The callers reported that DEMORANVILLE was inside the Mobil Mart convenience store on Mason …

“The City’s Emergency Medical Services Department purchased 49 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for the City Buildings using federal ARPA funds. The Department of Facilities and Fleet Management is working to get them delivered and installed in all of the buildings. AEDs are a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 25, 2023 – September 29, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Allen St from Byron St to 606 Allen St • …

As part of their Right-of-Way education program, Jean Fox Director of Community Engagement at MassDOT is sharing safety reminders on specific topics each month. This week is Rail Safety Week, an opportunity to highlight safety and remember to take it to heart every week. With school back in session, MassDOT …

“A survey of New Bedford Police Union members was conducted on Thursday, September 14, 2023. This climate survey was similar to the June survey, as it is meant to take stock of the opinions of employees regarding their job and work environment. As we have previously mentioned, climate surveys may …

PACE Is Hiring For Their READY PROGRAM – JOB DEVELOPER Deadline to apply: Friday, September 29, 2023 They are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills: · Minimum Associates degree required, BA preferred; · 5+ years working with chronically under and unemployed adults; · Ability to connect with …

“As part of Student Sleep Health Week (September 17-23), two elementary schools – Pulaski and Congdon – will participate in a 10-day sleep challenge developed by Dr. Kathleen Mackenzie, Supervisor of Clinical and Behavioral Services in collaboration with New Bedford Cable Access. “With the return to school in its third …