“Yesterday, troopers assisted in escorting a convoy for Wreaths Across America, as the convoy entered Massachusetts with agencies from Maine and New Hampshire. Troopers escorted the convoy to the City of Worcester, where a short parade through the city occurred, then Worcester Police joined our team to the Connecticut state …
Read More »New Bedford Police issue $31,050 in tickets, 194 vehicles towed during winter storm
During New Bedford’s emergency parking ban, the New Bedford Police Department issued 621 parking tickets overnight totaling $31,050 in fines. The police department also reports that 194 vehicles were towed. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell issued a city-wide parking ban that started at 5 pm on Wednesday. The New Bedford …
Read More »Gov. Baker directs non-emergency state employees to not report to their workplaces on Thursday
Due to the upcoming winter storm, the Baker-Polito Administration has directed that non-emergency state employees working in Executive Branch agencies should not report to their workplaces on Thursday, December 17, 2020. Employees who have the capacity to telework will be expected to do so in accordance with the Telework Policy. …
Read More »Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Issues New Authorization for the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new emergency use authorization (EUA) for the BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test which is authorized for use by patients at home with a prescription. The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test is authorized for prescription use at home with self-collected …
Read More »Sand available to New Bedford residents at three locations
The Department of Public Infrastructure has made sand available to city residents at several locations throughout the city. Residents are advised to bring their own small container to collect the sand at any of the following locations: – Corner of Liberty Street and Smith Street – Brooklawn Park next to …
Read More »Governor Baker provides winter storm update
Governor Baker provided an update on the upcoming winter storm.
Read More »Defendant Who Caused Fatal New Bedford Crash Before Fleeing, Sentenced to Prison
A 23-year-old South Easton woman, who in March 2019 caused a fatal car crash in New Bedford and then fled the scene, was sentenced on Friday to serve 14 to 16 years ini state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Jennaya Elsa Bennett-Werra, who at the …
Read More »38 alternate parking areas during New Bedford’s snow parking ban
In preparation for the approaching snowstorm, the City of New Bedford has announced a citywide snow emergency parking ban to take effect at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16. The parking ban will be strictly enforced and will remain in effect for 48-hours thereafter, unless lifted or further extended by …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools to close on December 17
In anticipation of the upcoming winter storm projections for tomorrow, all New Bedford Public Schools and administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, December 17, 2020: · NO in-person classes · NO distance learning/remote sessions occurring · NO virtual meetings · NO after-school activities Superintendent Thomas Anderson stated, “We are …
Read More »New Bedford snow parking ban starts at 5pm Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Southeastern Massachusetts including New Bedford in effect from 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 16 through 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 17. The National Weather Service predicts total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Storm conditions and icy roads …
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