“The Biden-Harris Administration today announced it is awarding nearly $150 million to 24 grant recipients in 20 states to make existing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure more reliable. The grants will be used to repair or replace nearly 4,500 existing EV charging ports and in some cases, bring them up …

“Chief Oliveira and Assistant Deputy Chief Carola took a ride over to the Va New Bedford Clinic to drop off buckets filled with winter coats and other goodies ?? The buckets were distributed at the annual #Coats4Vets event at Gillette Stadium in collaboration with the New England Patriots Foundation, the …

“Last evening Chief 1, Engine 1, and Engine 4 responded to Route 195 West for a motor vehicle fire. The sole occupant was able to exit the vehicle safely, but the vehicle is a total loss. Thank you to the Mattapoisett Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police for assisting …

“FALL RIVER, NEW BEDFORD and WAREHAM, Mass. – Southcoast Health physician, Dennis LaRock, MD, has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Officer effective March 1, 2024. “I am pleased to announce we have selected Dennis LaRock, MD, from an incredibly talented group of candidates to serve …

“The latest vehicle accident occurred yesterday morning on Bedford Street (8:28 am) in front of Lakeside Landing. The accident involved 4 vehicles. This accident was the 5th crash in just over 24 hours. Thankfully, there have been no serious injuries. Please use caution while traveling!”-Lakeville, MA Fire Department. Lakeville, MA …

“Congratulations to our recruits who graduated from the 75th Class of the MPTC Plymouth Police Academy! They will be sworn into the New Bedford Police Department on Friday ??‍♀️?.”-City of New Bedford Police Department. “PLYMOUTH – Yesterday, the Municipal Police Training Committee Executive Director Robert Ferullo and Plymouth Academy Director …

“Yesterday Engine1 of the Dartmouth Fire Departments responded to the McDonald’s on Dartmouth St for an auto versus transformer accident. There were significant delays involved with the extrication due to live voltage. Eversource worked to isolate the power and allow emergency personnel to work.”-Dartmouth Fire District 1. Dartmouth Fire District …

“Defendant previously extradited from the United Kingdom to face charges. BOSTON – A former New Bedford man pleaded guilty today to wire fraud and money laundering charges involving funds obtained from “romance scam” victims. Chukwunonso “Douglas” Umegbo, a/k/a James Abbott, a/k/a Michael Philips, a/k/a Richard Armani, 38, pleaded guilty to …

Seeks Acceleration of Fine Schedule for Repeat Offenders; Chance to Reset After 1 Year. NEW BEDFORD – “Mayor Jon Mitchell has submitted a proposal to the City Council which would accelerate the fine schedule for irresponsible absentee landlords and give them an opportunity to start fresh after 12 months of …

“Former Mayor John A. Markey passed away Sunday at 89. Mayor Jon Mitchell has ordered flags at City facilities be flown at half-staff in his honor. Mayor Mitchell’s statement on Mayor Markey’s passing: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of former Mayor John A. Markey, whose legacy is …