According to a new report produced by the Regeneration Project Committee of the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC), New Bedford’s population has been steadily growing twice as fast as new housing units. Per the NBEDC: “Between 2010 and 2020, the number of households in New Bedford grew by 7.8% …
Read More »City of New Bedford awarded $2,293,066 in homeless assistance funding
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford has been awarded $2,293,066 in homeless assistance funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as part of a competitive grant process under HUD’s Continuum of Care Program. HUD’s Continuum of Care grants provide …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 ‘Biza’ searches for missing 12-year-old in deadly temperatures
“On Wednesday January 31, 2024, at approximately 10:30PM the Auburn Police Department learned that a 12-year-old child left their home at approximately 8:30PM. The child was last seen in the Pakachoag Hill area of Auburn and their whereabouts was currently unknown. Due to the freezing temperatures and nature of the …
Read More »Retired Massachusetts State Police K-9 ‘Logan” passes away
“The State Police Association of Massachusetts was saddened to learn of the passing of retired MSP K-9 Logan. Following 6 years of service to the Commonwealth, K-9 Logan medically retired and was able to stay with his partner and family who graciously adopted him, allowing him to enjoy his final …
Read More »62-year-old man shoots woman, has standoff with SWAT, at Massachusetts trailer park
“On Monday, February 5th at approximately 12:07pm, the Danvers Police Department received a 911 call from a female party located at 98 Newbury Street. The female stated that she had been shot multiple times and had fled to a neighbor’s trailer. Responding officers proceeded to both the suspect’s trailer and …
Read More »South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Launch Event Set For 10 Feb
The South Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SCHCC) is thrilled to announce the official launch of its organization, marking a significant milestone in fostering economic growth and unity within the Hispanic business community of the South Coast region. Event Details: Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 …
Read More »Early voting for Presidential Primary in New Bedford to begin
“NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Election Commission has announced the early voting schedule for the 2024 Presidential Primary election. The early voting schedule is: • Downtown Library (613 Pleasant St.): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Feb. 24 to March 1. • Taber Mill (217 Deane St.): Feb. …
Read More »UPDATE: MBTA officals announce that stations in New Bedford, Fall River will be completed soon
UPDATED Tuesday, February 7 @8:14pm: While construction at the stations will be substantially complete soon, passenger service continues to start on South Coast Rail in summer 2024. “The MBTA is committed to delivering safe and reliable South Coast Rail service. Despite the pandemic and supply chain disruptions, we have made …
Read More »Man extradited from Sweden on charges related to fires at Jewish Institutions in Massachusetts
“BOSTON – A Massachusetts man has been extradited from Stockholm, Sweden to face charges in connection with his alleged obstruction of an investigation into fires set at Jewish institutions in Arlington, Needham and Chelsea, Mass. in May 2019. Alexander Giannakakis, 37, formerly of Quincy, Mass., was indicted by a federal …
Read More »After suspected fatal overdose, Westport Fire Department reminds residents of free Narcan
“It’s been a busy week for our firefighter/paramedics. Unfortunately, one of the many calls we handled, was a suspected fatal opioid overdose. We wanted to remind our residents that through a grant funded program, we have doses of Narcan available, free of charge and while supplies last at either fire …
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