“Mayor Jon Mitchell joined city and state officials Thursday afternoon at a groundbreaking ceremony for NorthStar Learning Centers’ Early Learning Academy at the corner of Rivet and Hyacinth streets. The City awarded $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to NorthStar for the facility, which will serve more …

“New Bedford, Massachusetts – The Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) has received a substantial increase in state funding thanks to the Massachusetts Legislature, paired with lock‐step leadership from the Healy Administration. The increase comes from SRTA’s allocation of Fair Share Funding, which will support two new fantastic initiatives. Starting January …

By Sam Drysdale ​ State House News Service While lawmakers on Beacon Hill have deliberated over sending aid to the state’s emergency assistance system, the number of families that are finding safe housing in those shelters has grown by 105 percent in the last eleven months, according to data recently …

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“November 26, 2023, Trooper Joshua Gagnon was conducting patrol on Route 91 northbound in West Springfield. Trooper Gagnon’s attention was drawn to a Ford Fusion sedan which was drifting out of the marked lanes of Route 91. Trooper Gagnon ran a check of the vehicle’s registration and saw the registered …

“This past Saturday, members of the New Bedford Police, Massachusetts State Police, Westport PD, and Dartmouth PD, participated in this year’s “Presents with Police” event. The officers were all paired up with some younger citizens and shopped for fun items to help make this year’s holiday season a special one. …

“NEW BEDFORD – Patrol units responding to an emergency call at a local hotel have seized an illegal firearm. On December 4th, at around 7 AM, patrol units were dispatched to the Marriot Fairfield Inn in response to an emergency call for assistance. As the officers dealt with the situation …

“Chief Neil Foley reports that the Plymouth Fire Department rescued three people after their boat ran aground this morning. At approximately 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Plymouth Fire Department was informed by the Plymouth Emergency Communications Center following a 911 call reporting a sailboat that appeared to be in distress and …

By Alison Kuznitz State House News Service Cancer patients and survivors grappling with radiation treatment aftereffects and out-of-pocket dental bills totaling thousands of dollars sought financial relief from Beacon Hill lawmakers Tuesday. Denise DeSimone, a throat and neck cancer survivor, said the lack of saliva in her mouth, caused by …

“Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs! DPD is looking for some assistance identifying this fly homie, who did something wack back in late October, when he snatched up some dope goods worth some serious skrilla, while creepin’ through one of our local home improvement joints. If you or any of your …