“Congratulations to New Bedford EMS Director Mike Thomas on 20 years of service to the citizens of New Bedford. Mike has done it all in EMS and currently lead us into the future. Congratulations are also in order for Paramedic Andrea Garcia for receiving the New Bedford Way Award. She …
Read More »Massachusetts Delegation Pushing For 500% Increase In Shelter Aid
Colin A. Young State House News Service The entire Massachusetts delegation in Washington late last week got on board with a request for five times more money that what the federal government has already allocated to the Bay State to provide new arrivals in the state with shelter and humanitarian …
Read More »New Bedford: where should new home be for Huntington statue, Whalemen’s, Fishermen’s Memorial?
“Good afternoon New Bedford. We need your help to choose the new home of the famed Anna Hyatt Huntington statue, The Whalemen’s and Fishermen’s Memorial. The 14-foot statue was created by the famous artist in 1963, and has recently been restored and is ready to return to New Bedford. We’ve …
Read More »45-year-old New Bedford man, repeat offender, charged with trafficking Fentanyl
“NEW BEDFORD – A local man has been arrested by narcotics detectives for trafficking Fentanyl. On Monday, June 10, Det. Emily Pacheco concluded her investigation into a fentanyl distribution operation being conducted out of 113 Reynolds St., first floor, for which she obtained a search warrant. The target of the …
Read More »City of New Bedford city office closures, trash, recycling schedule for Juneteenth
“Juneteenth Notice: City Hall and all City offices will be closed on Wednesday in observance of Juneteenth. Additionally, there will be no trash pick up on Wednesday and a delay for the rest of the week.”-City of New Bedford. City of New Bedford photo.
Read More »Multiple Massachusetts Fire Departments respond to plane that crashes into Merrimack River
“Yesterday around 2:15 PM the North Andover 911 Communications Center were alerted by the Lawrence Municipal Airport Air Traffic Control Tower of a plane crash in the Merrimack River behind the Amazon complex. A box alarm was transmitted bringing all North Andover fire apparatus to the scene. There is one …
Read More »New Bedford’s BP ZOO welcomes three 14-day old American beaver kits born to Wicket and Justin
This is the first birth for adult beavers, Justin and Wickett. “New Bedford, Massachusetts: The Buttonwood Park Zoo is proud to announce the birth of three American beaver babies, known as kits, an exciting addition to the Zoo’s diverse animal population. The kits, born May 16th to first time parents …
Read More »New Bedford offices and facilities closed as New Bedford observes Juneteenth
“NEW BEDFORD – City offices will be closed to the public on Wednesday, June 19, as New Bedford observes the Juneteenth holiday. This includes public libraries. Buttonwood Park Zoo will remain open. The City of New Bedford was gifted an Official Juneteenth Flag by Human Rights Commissioner Sidney A. Murray …
Read More »New Leaf Is Hosting A Hiring Event In Fall River This Week
On Thursday June 20th and Friday June 21st New Leaf will be hosting a hiring event at their brand new 2nd location from 12pm to 5pm. Their new location at 360 second street in Fall River is ahead of schedule so its time to staff up! Bring a resume and …
Read More »Westport, Dartmouth Fire Departments race to reported fire at restaurant
“At approximately 1830 this evening firefighters were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at the Bayside restaurant on Horseneck Road…minutes later the department received a call for a reported structure fire at Westport Dog on Main Road. Mutual aid from Dartmouth Fire District 2 was called to handle the alarm …
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