“Congratulations to Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer Dustin Burroughs. Officer Burroughs was recently named the 2020 National Wildlife Turkey Federation’s (NWTF) Wildlife Officer of the Year for Massachusetts. Founded in 1973, the NWTF is dedicated to the conservation of wild turkeys and to the preservation of traditional hunting practices. Throughout 2020, …

As part of the ongoing reopening process across the city and state, New Bedford City Hall and other city buildings will return to normal business hours beginning Tuesday, June 15, in conjunction with the lifting of the state emergency in Massachusetts. City Hall, libraries, and other city offices will reopen …

By Chris Lisinski State House News Service A diverse stream of lawmakers, activists and community leaders produced a lengthy list of racial equity proposals on Monday, kicking off one of the Legislature’s most daunting undertakings to date: confronting centuries of structural racism ingrained in nearly every facet of public life. …

UPDATE: Geraldo Rivera, the alleged leader of a drug trafficking ring which was operating in the Greater New Bedford Area until many of its members were arrested last Friday, has been found dangerous by a New Bedford District Court judge and ordered held without bail. A photo of some of …

“This morning on Lawrence St in North End, my dad was backed into by a garbage truck. A foot further and my dad’s legs would have been crushed. The truck driver said, ‘The alarm to signal if something is behind me did not signal.’ Even after the truck was already …

The following cities and towns will be treated via ultra-low volume fogger on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 between 2 AM and sunrise: Acushnet, Attleboro, Easton, Freetown, New Bedford, Norton,and Swansea. These spray applications are subject to weather and spray operator’s discretion. For more information, residents may call the BCMCP office …

Children under 15 Account for Over 1/3 of Fireworks Burn Injuries. “Public fireworks displays are back this year, and fire departments across the state are making sure they are safe for spectators and for shooters,” said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Illegal fireworks are risky, especially around children who …

“Ptlm. DiCristoforo was sent to a retail location in the south end in reference to a woman panhandling with two small children. He spoke with the mother, where English was a second language, and ensured that they were safe. The family has fallen on financial hard times and are staying …

“Calling for help!! This piece of crap [allegedly] walked onto my property and stole a generator from my yard. If anyone knows him or seen him please message me or New Bedford Police case #21-6461-0f.”-

New Bedford Police Department patrol units responded to the area of Russell Street/Acushnet Ave. in regards to shots fired at 9:15pm on Saturday. Upon arrival, shots were confirmed to have been fired in the area of Monte’s Playground. No victim has been discovered at this time. The investigation remains active.