POSITION: EMERGENCY TELECOMMUNICATIONS DISPATCHER LEVEL: GRADE 8 $13.67hr – $19.93hr DEPARTMENT: POLICE FUNCTION: Perform the duties of Emergency Telecommunications Dispatcher and its related work as assigned by the Chief. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Chief. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None. RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive and process calls for assistance from various …
Read More »MassArt Students Enrich Life for Elephants at Buttonwood Zoo
Enrichment toys were given to Emily and Ruth, two Asian Elephants at the Buttonwood Zoo in New Bedford, MA on Friday, May 9, 2014. The Windy Wind-Chime. Materials: Nylon webbing, recycled propane tank, steel pipe/tube, steel sheet metal. Elephants can wrap trunk around the bottom clapper and make noise and …
Read More »Looking Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating a Decade of Marriage Equality
On May 31st from 4 to 7pm, the SouthCoast LGBTQ Network will be sponsoring its inaugural event, “Looking Back, Moving Forward: Celebrating a Decade of Marriage Equality” to be held at the Waypoint Center on New Bedford’s historic waterfront. This event has two goals: to celebrate ten years of marriage …
Read More »Mass State Treasury Auctions
The State of Massachusetts started auctioning off unclaimed items on eBay last week.
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools Launches Family and Community Engagement Survey
New Bedford Public Schools is asking all staff, parents and community members to participate in a Family and Community Engagement Survey active from May 5 to June 6. District leadership will use the survey to communicate successes and measure community perceptions about their ongoing efforts to improve student achievement. Designed …
Read More »Black Bear Express Arrives Buttonwood Park Zoo
On Saturday, May 10th, the Black Bear Express was officially open for train rides at New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo. The new train also has a working smokestack that kids will love. The train runs daily from 9:00am-5:00pm. Train rides are $2 per ride (1 ticket) and all proceeds from the …
Read More »It Just Keeps Getting Better! 19th Annual New Bedford Folk Festival July 5-6, 2014
The 2014 New Bedford Folk Festival will feature the best in contemporary, traditional and Celtic folk music from Saturday July 5 through Sunday July 6, 2014, between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Featured among the nearly fifty musical acts are Chris Smither, Jonathan Edwards, John Gorka, Poor Old Shine, Vance …
Read More »HELP WANTED: The Point convenience store
Help wanted for a cashier at The Point convenience store/gas station located at 52 County Rd. in East Freetown. Apply within. Position for 16 hrs a week including weekends. Starting pay is normally $8.50 but can be higher with experience.
Read More »14 Things To Do This Weekend (May 09-May 11)
So this season we’ve learned that the maxim “April Showers, bring May flowers.” Well, at least the first half has turned out to be accurate! The only “bad” thing that can be said about this weekend’s weather is that there is a 55% chance that we may have a brief …
Read More »HOV Lane Violator Cited For “Fake” Passenger While Driving to Boston
This morning, at approximately 6:35 a.m., Trooper John Carnell assigned to the Motorcycle Unit was working a paid detail in Quincy when he observed a vehicle enter the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane with what appeared to be a counterfeit passenger. Trooper Carnell stopped the vehicle on Route 93 northbound. …
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