A Shirley, Massachusetts woman pleaded guilty on Wednesday in federal court in Boston to stealing Social Security benefits. Shirley Daley, 84, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of public funds. U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton scheduled sentencing for May 6, 2020. Daley was charged in April 2019. …
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If you’re a member of the military, a veteran, or the qualifying spouse of a service member, a VA loan could help you finance your dream home off base. It’s a benefit you’ve earned, and one that we’d love to explore with you in greater detail. One of the biggest …
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As a fan of Cold Case television shows, blogs and podcasts, I’ve learned that men who kidnap little girls almost always sexually abuse them before killing them. Since they are cold cases, many get away with the crime or it takes decades to get justice for the families. When 11-year-old …
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There are still seats available to participate in the Citizens Police Academy at the New Bedford Police Department beginning January 28. The 10-week experience is designed to acquaint community residents with an overview of the training and practices law enforcement offers face daily when working at the New Bedford Police Dept. Topics …
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On December 18, 2019, a former New Bedford police officer was sentenced for possessing child pornography and a New Bedford pastor was arrested for kidnapping and rape. Our justice system needs to send a clear message to people in positions of power by holding them accountable to the maximum extent …
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In a 7-4 vote last Thursday, the City Council yesterday passed a motion “requesting that New Bedford City Council go on record against Massachusetts House Bill 3573 and Senate Bill 1401 which would establish Massachusetts as a Sanctuary State.” The motion was co-sponsored by councilors Naomi Carney and City Council …
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The City of New Bedford and Mayor Jon Mitchell are pleased to join with the Greater New Bedford Area Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee in welcoming the public to attend the “Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Remembrance Celebration.” The celebration will be held on Sunday, January …
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Edit: The 11-0 vote was to send the motion to committee, not to pass the motion. In an 11-0 vote last Thursday, the New Bedford City Council voted to send to committee a recommendation to increase the cost of living allowance (COLA) by $1,000 which translates into an increase of …
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Detectives from the New Bedford Police Narcotics Unit executed three separate search warrants in different parts of the city over the weekend. These efforts resulted in several arrests and confiscation of cocaine, fentanyl, and oxycodone at a street value of $12,000 along with three guns. Angel Luis Rivera, 40, 893 …
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On Thursday, the New Bedford City Council unanimously voted to approve an ordinance change that will ban single-use plastic bags. Here are 10 things you need to know about the ban: 1. On January 9th, 2020, the New Bedford City Council voted 11-0 to approve an ordinance that prohibits businesses …
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