“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of July 3, 2023 – July 7, 2023, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th! Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Church …
Read More »New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zookeeper “Let’s learn from turkey vulture’s unbiased palate”
“As we admire the soaring flight of turkey vultures, let’s also reflect on their ability to find sustenance in what others may overlook or dismiss. It serves as a reminder that diversity is essential for the health and balance of our ecosystems, just as it is for the vibrancy and …
Read More »New Bedford man cited after accident on Braga Bridge leaves several seriously injured
At approximately 5:55 a.m. this morning Massachusetts State Police received multiple reports of a serious car accident on Rt. 195W on Fall River’s Braga Bridge. Upon arrival, first responders came upon three seriously damaged vehicles, a 2023 Kia Sportage operated by a 29-year-old woman from Bridgewater, a 2020 Chevy pickup …
Read More »City of New Bedford enters new refuse contract with Capitol Waste Services
“Residents will not see a disruption in service. The City of New Bedford has entered a new contract for curbside refuse collection and disposal with Capitol Waste Services, Inc., a privately owned company headquartered in Boston. Service will begin on Monday, July 3rd. Capitol replaces E. L. Harvey Waste & …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Healey appoints multicultural expert to Board of Elementary, Secondary Education
“Governor Maura T. Healey announced that she is appointing Ericka Fisher, Ed.D. to the state’s Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). Dr. Fisher is a leading expert in multicultural education and currently serves as an Associate Professor and the Chair of the Department of Education at College of the …
Read More »Massachusett attorney embezzled $52,000 from incompetent, elderly man
“A former Easton woman who swindled an elderly incompetent man out of more than $52,000 was convicted of Fiduciary Embezzlement last week and ordered to repay the full amount stolen, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Lisa Robinson Pircio Heino, who currently resides in Newport, RI, was …
Read More »Two New Bedford men sentenced to prison for violent 2019 armed home invasion
“Two New Bedford man will spend decades in prison after being convicted of a violent 2019 armed home invasion, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Richard Cruz, 45, who was convicted by a jury of his peers of Home Invasion and Armed Assault in a Dwelling, was …
Read More »City of New Bedford announces special road closures for 4 days
“With roadwork being done this week from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m., please see the following road closures: WEDNESDAY (6/28/23): • Grape Street/Oak Street – from Field Street to Dartmouth Street • Hemlock Street – from Rockdale Avenue to the Town Line • Margin Street – from Cove Street to …
Read More »Summer Violence Reduction Initiative targets 8 Massachusetts cities including New Bedford
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts announced Friday that it has launched a Summer Violence Reduction Initiative to assist and support local communities in reducing gun violence that often accompanies the warmer summer months. As part of its Summer Violence Reduction Initiative, the U.S. Attorney’s Office is …
Read More »Marion Harbormaster Isaac Perry retires after 19 years of service to community
“Saturday was Harbormaster Isaac Perry’s last day with the Town of Marion. Isaac dedicated 19 years to the Marion Harbormaster Department, we cannot thank you for all you have done for the Harbor Department, the Town of Marion and most importantly the boaters of Buzzards Bay. Isaac, we wish you …
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