“The Fairhaven Call Firefighters Association and Fairhaven Fire-EMS are extremely saddened to announce the passing of Lieutenant Kevin Polson. Lt. Polson, started with the Fairhaven Fire Department in 1995, he was a proud call firefighter, Kevin earned a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant and served the Town of Fairhaven …
Read More »OPINION: “New Bedford Mayor shows complete disregard for community and health!”
“Yet again, the City of New Bedford stands to exploit its community. Two weeks ago, the mayor acted unilaterally by entering into an agreement with Parallel Products, now ironically called South Coast Renewables, without public participation or knowledge. Within this agreement, the mayor agrees to not oppose any future applications …
Read More »Southcoast Health Announces New Physician in Chief of Surgical Services
Dennis LaRock, MD, has accepted the position of Physician in Chief of Surgical Services at Southcoast Health, officials announced this week. In this role, Dr. LaRock will oversee the surgical departments of the Brain and Spine Center, Ear Nose and Throat services, General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Thoracic …
Read More »Acushnet Fire Department responds to structure fires, multiple medical calls
“On Saturday, 7/30/22, was a very busy day for us! In addition to multiple medical calls in the early part of the day, the Acushnet Fire & EMS Department and Acushnet Permanent FF Association Local 3281 responded to 2 structure fires! The first was reported at 2:45pm and was an …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department Detectives seize 4th firearm this week
“New Bedford police have now taken 4 illegally possessed guns off the street this week. On July 29, detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” executed a search warrant at 66 Hillman St., apt. #3E. The target of the search warrant was JOSEPH CLEMENT, 36. As a result of …
Read More »8 indicted in Massachusetts money laundering ring that used Chinese Restaurant as front
“Two defendants owned Chinatown restaurant; over $250,000 in drug proceeds hidden with frozen meat products seized during investigation. Eight individuals have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for their alleged roles in elaborate money laundering and money transmitting conspiracies that laundered tens of millions of dollars’ worth …
Read More »New Bedford Police seize 3 guns in separate incidences in just 2 days
“New Bedford police officers have taken 3 illegal guns off the streets in the last 2 days. On Wednesday, July 27, detectives conducted a traffic stop on Cedar Street, leading to the arrest of NATHAN ALMEIDA, 44, of 625 County Street. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure …
Read More »38-year old New Bedford Fentanyl trafficker sentenced to prison
A 38-year-old New Bedford Fentanyl trafficker was sentenced to serve four years in state prison earlier this week, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn announced. Brian Weber pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court on Monday to indictments charging him with Trafficking in Excess of 18 Grams of Fentanyl and …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 1, 2022 – August 5, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the street milling from gas main relays on: • Main Relay on Phillips Rd. from Holly Tree Lane to Route …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signs Fiscal Year 2023 budget
Governor Charlie Baker today signed the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) budget, a $52.7 billion spending plan that supports the Commonwealth’s communities, families, businesses, and workers. The budget fully funds the continued implementation of the Student Opportunity Act, while expanding proven programs and making record investments in early education and childcare, …
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