‘Chief of Innovation and Policy Development’ Will Drive Technology and Policy Improvements for Better Municipal Services. The City of New Bedford is creating a new position that will drive innovation and reforms across City government. The Chief of Innovation and Policy Development will be a senior-level position in City government …
Read More »Southcoast Health recognized by the White House for sustainability efforts
“FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD, and WAREHAM, Mass. – On April 22, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recognized Southcoast Health for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference …
Read More »Southcoast Health Heart & Vascular performs Novel Atrial Fibrillation Treatment, first in New England
“Southcoast Health is pleased to announce the Heart and Vascular program at Charlton Memorial Hospital is the first practice in New England to perform an innovative procedure treating atrial fibrillation (AFib) with the PulseSelect Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) system. “This accomplishment is a credit to Southcoast Health, our providers and …
Read More »New Bedford to unveil new Exercise Tiger exhibit, mural, during 80th Anniversary Memorial Service
“On April 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM there will be a Memorial Service of the 80th Anniversary of Exercise Tiger by the City of New Bedford. The Fort Taber~Fort Rodman Military Museum is a Co-Sponsor with the City. As President of the FT~FR Military Museum I am inviting everyone to …
Read More »Empire Ford of New Bedford’s “Veteran of the Month”: Walter Goulart, K.I.A. in WWI
“During the month of April, the 55th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory PVT Walter Goulart of New Bedford who was Killed in Action on October 17, 1918, during the opening of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, just one month …
Read More »Marion Police Chief announces launch of body-worn cameras for officers
“Chief Richard Nighelli is pleased to announce that the Marion Police Department launched its body-worn camera program last week. As of Friday, April 12, approximately 75% of Marion Police officers have undergone the requisite training to be able to wear and operate the cameras. All officers who have undergone the …
Read More »MBTA celebrates Autism Acceptance Month with inaugural participation in the Autism Transit Project
“BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is pleased to announce its first-ever involvement in the Autism Transit Project, an initiative that empowers children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to create public service announcements for transit systems across the country. In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month during April, starting …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police welcome two new members to the family: “Nolan” and “Nasa”
“We are thrilled to welcome two new members to the Massachusetts State Police family. Last week, members of our Mounted Unit drove to Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky, to pick up two new horses, Nolan and NASA. (NASA has the white star on his forehead.) The four-year-old Percheron/Thoroughbred crossbreeds had …
Read More »Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day for New Bedford, Dartmouth, Freetown residents
“New Bedford, MA – Around Earth Day, and every day, it is important to properly handle hazardous products. If you cannot use these products for their intended purpose, or give them to someone who can, take them to Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 4, 2024. It is …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 22, 2024 – April 26, 2024
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 22, 2024 – April 26, 2024, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Acushnet Ave from Phillips Rd to Bowles St • Main …
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