The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, Norton Police and Massachusetts State Police Detectives assigned to this office are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred this evening in Norton. At 7:25 p.m., Norton Police received a 911 call from an individual in an apartment at 2 Holmes Street regarding a woman …
Read More »Zeiterion Theater, Portuguese cultural organizations announce Viva Portugal
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center Executive Director Rosemary Gill announced the creation of a historic, first time collaboration between New Bedford’s major Portuguese cultural organizations to create a downtown New Bedford Portuguese culture celebration. “Viva Portugal!” will be a full-scale Portuguese cultural celebration on Saturday, May 6, from 1:00pm-7:00pm in the …
Read More »New Bedford to conduct homeless count from January 27-28
The City of New Bedford will be conducting its 2016 annual Point-in-Time Count of persons experiencing homelessness on Wednesday, January 27th from 2:00pm until Thursday, January 28th at 2:00pm (24-Hour Count). The Point-in-Time Count is required annually by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and conducted across …
Read More »New Bedford Educators Association raise $5,300 worth of supplies for kids in need
During their annual fundraising drive, the New Bedford Educators Association and New Bedford Public School nurses raised more than $5,300 to purchase coats, educational supplies and hygiene items for kids in need. Earlier in the school year, school nurses identified supplies needed and then picked them up at Keith Middle …
Read More »Fairhaven Man Sentenced For Child Pornography Conviction
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 51-year-old Fairhaven man was convicted Thursday on a charge of possessing child pornography. John Moura was convicted after a jury trial in New Bedford District Court last week. He was sentenced to serve two years in the house …
Read More »Man robs south end New Bedford 7-11 with a gun
On Saturday evening at approximately 11pm an armed robbery took place at the 7-11 located at 1024 Cove Rd. There were no injuries. The employee reported a dark skinned male entered the store and demanded cash. He then produced a silver firearm and told the clerk he wasn’t kidding. He …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Shelter to Open Tonight at PAACA for Residents in Need of Shelter
The City of New Bedford Emergency Management Department has requested that the emergency overflow shelter be opened again this evening. The emergency overflow shelter is located at Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction, Inc. (PAACA)’s 360 Coggeshall Street, New Bedford. Intakes will begin at 4:00PM.
Read More »New Bedford Ban to be Lifted at 12 Noon Today, Sunday, January 24
The citywide Snow Emergency Parking Ban, which first began at midnight on Friday, January 22, 2016, will be lifted today, Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 12 Noon. New Bedford Regional Airport Normal operations have resumed at the New Bedford Regional Airport. However, passengers are advised to check with their carrier …
Read More »New Bedford parking ban lifted at noon today
The City of New Bedford Snow Emergency Parking Ban will remain in effect until 12 noon today (24 Jan, 2016).
Read More »39 off-street parking spots during a snow parking ban (New Bedford)
The City of New Bedford has designated the following areas as preferred parking areas for those residents in need of off-street parking while the emergency snow parking ban is in effect: · Victory Park – Brock Avenue · Hazelwood Park – Brock Avenue · Cove Street Parking Lot – Cove …
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