On Wednesday, April 10 at approximately 2:00 am, officers of the Tiverton Police Department responded to 400 Main Rd., American Dream Gas, for a report of debris in the roadway. Upon arrival, officers observed a trash bin knocked over and debris strewn throughout the area. Officers further observed several fuel …
Read More »New Bedford Police offer boating safety course to residents, surrounding communities
“๐ฅ๐๐จ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ The City of New Bedford Police Department will be hosting a boating safety course with the assistance of the Massachusetts Environmental Police. The course is open to all New Bedford residents and surrounding communities. To register, please click here.”-City of New Bedford Police Department. City of New …
Read More »Massachusetts Median House Prices Rise To $580,000 in March
By Colin A. Young State House News Service The signs of spring are all around: the days are getting warmer, baseball is back, and Massachusetts home prices are setting records as demand continues to significantly outpace the inventory of houses for sale. The real estate analysts at The Warren Group …
Read More »New Bedford Recycling announces FREE event: Clothing Repair Day
“We are excited to announce a new FREE event – Clothing Repair Dayโ๏ธ๐งต๐ชก on April 20th, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Buttonwood Park Zoo. More details: ๐งต Up to 2 items can be mended per household. Possible repairs include mending zippers, replacing buttons, mending holes, and reversing shirt …
Read More »Massachusetts Saw Nearly 200% Rise In Antisemitic Incidents Last Year
By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service New England saw a staggering surge in antisemitic incidents last year that exceeded the increase logged nationally, the Anti-Defamation League said in a new report released Tuesday. There were 623 antisemitic incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism in the ADL’s New England region …
Read More »New Leaf To Host 2nd Annual 420 Event This Week In Fall River
New Leaf’s 2nd annual 420 event kicks off on Wednesday, April 17th. They are located at 2629 South Main St. in Fall River, MA. Open 7 days a week, and open late until 11pm! The most wonderful time of the year is here! ๐ Join them for their 4/20 celebrations …
Read More »New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell advocates for scallopers, urges NEFMC to open Northern Edge
Urges New England Fishery Management Council to Open Northern Edge Scallop Grounds NEW BEDFORD โ Mayor Jon Mitchell testified before the New England Fishery Management Council Tuesday in Mystic, Conn., urging the board to open the Northern Edge scallop grounds to New Bedford commercial fishermen. Prior to his public comments …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters raise funds for service member families, first responders at “Tuff Ruck” Boston
“Local 841 at Tuff Ruck Boston! Local 841 members Jay Rochon, Nick Corvi, and Jose DeFrias participated in the Tuff Ruck Boston to honor fallen service members and first responders. They rucked 26.2 miles with 40-pound packs, carrying names that included fellow members Junior Almeida and Cory Combs. Their efforts …
Read More »Freetown Firefighters race to extinguish fire at solar panel field
“Just after 5:00 pm on Monday, Freetown Fire Department crews were alerted to a brush fire behind a solar field on Dr Braley Rd. The fire originated inside the solar field enclosure and extended into the surrounding woods. Several acres burned before crews could fully contain the fire. While we …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police make Boston Marathon a safe event with help from loyal K-9s
“On Monday morning, Koala, one of our Bomb Squad dogs, got a chance to tell the boss all about her work keeping the public safe. Colonel Mawn, clearly enamored with his new friend, thanked Koala and her partner, Trooper Gerald Harris Jr., for helping make sure large events like @bostonmarathon …
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