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New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira addressed the timeline of officer worn body cameras within the New Bedford Police Department on Thursday August 10th. Chief Oliveira noted, “It really depends on the company (Axon), I have a meeting with them next week so it is tough to say. But you’re …

“Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, has been awarded $17,500 through the Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards to improve public school safety. GLCPS was one of 42 Massachusetts school districts to receive grant funds for priority safety upgrades. The …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 14, 2023 – August 18, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Brownell Ave from Hawthorn St to Clarendon St • Main …

“New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira announced the release of a comprehensive review of the City’s Police Department by Jensen Hughes, a global consultancy known for its law enforcement expertise. Robert Wasserman, one of the nation’s preeminent policing experts and a former Jensen Hughes Senior Vice President, oversaw the preparation …

“New Bedford, Massachusetts – All New Bedford recreational beach areas are reopened to swimming, effective immediately. Test results reflect safe water quality for swimming at all New Bedford beaches, following heavy rain earlier this week. New Bedford’s water quality tests are conducted by the city’s Municipal Marine Laboratory and follow …

A “Crew of Three” Kimberly Ward, her husband Michael, and daughter Ally embarked on a 2 year adventure aboard a 34 foot boat to Grenada and back! As one could imagine, the family was pushed outside of their comfort zone and gained a collection of fascinating stories that need to …

At around 11:04 pm Thursday, August 3rd, New Bedford Police received a ‘Shot Spotter’ notification regarding multiple shots fired in the area of 123 County Street. The department also received multiple 911 calls for shots fired and a male victim in the area of 116 County Street. When first responders …

“FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING: * WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHEN: From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Friday morning. * IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other …

“The Massachusetts State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section, United States Marshals Service, and Quincy Police continue to search for rapist and kidnapper TUEN KIT LEE, who fled during his trial in 2007 and was convicted in absentia. We are seeking the public’s help in locating LEE and bringing him to …

New security measures and heavier police presence was a controversial topic of discussion leading up to the 107th annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament. Some residents were upset with the idea that the feast grounds will be fenced in with only a few entry points, and having to now enter …