“New Bedford, MA — Major Crime Detectives have concluded an investigation into repeated thefts from commercial trucks here in the City. DANIEL PEDRO, 47, of 1669 Acushnet Ave., has been arrested concerning a series of vehicle breaks during which tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of tools and air compressors were …
Read More »Multiple mopeds seized after moped/motorcycle enforcement in Boston
“At about 5:17 PM on Monday July 15th, 2024, Officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) conducted moped/motorcycle enforcement near the intersection of Franklin St. and Washington St, Downtown Boston. Officers were on a directed foot-patrol to stop all motorcycles and/or mopeds operating in the pedestrian zone of Washington St. where …
Read More »New Bedford Elections Commission announces polling location changes
Absentee, Mail-In Ballots Now Available for State and Congressional Primary. “NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Elections Commission is gearing up for the State and Congressional Primary election on Sept. 3, including announcing changes to two Ward 3 polling locations and the availability of absentee and mail-in ballots. Based on voter feedback, …
Read More »OPINION: “Trump’s base is not sufficent enough to win re-election; Vance is a hypocrite, opportunist!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. Do you have a counter opinion to …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest man with gun; charged with South-End shooting
“New Bedford, MA — After arresting a man with an illegal firearm, detectives now have enough to charge him with this month’s Roosevelt Street shooting. On July 10th, narcotics detectives were conducting surveillance in the area of Nye Street and Acushnet Avenue when they observed a group of males congregating and drinking alcohol …
Read More »Fairhaven Police arrest two after alleged drug transaction in parking lot
“On Monday, July 16 at approximately 12:30 p.m., Fairhaven detectives observed what they believed was a hand-to-hand drug transaction in the parking lot of the Seaport Resort & Marina on Middle Street in Fairhaven. REYNOLDS was in WILLIAMS’ vehicle, a white Toyota Rav 4. When officers approached the subjects, REYNOLDS …
Read More »New Bedford’s Business Improvement District (BID) Petition Withdrawn
According to a letter New Bedford City Council Linda Morad released to the press, the organizers attempting to set up a Businesses Improvement District in downtown New Bedford has been withdrawn. You can read the letter here: Screenshot
Read More »Massachusetts To Receive $1.72 Billion in Federal Funding for Cape Cod Bridges
Today, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, Congressman Bill Keating, and Governor Maura Healey announced they have secured a total of $1.72 billion for the replacement of the Cape Cod bridges. This is in response to last week’s announcement that Massachusetts was awarded nearly $1 billion from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Bridge …
Read More »Vineyard Wind Searching Nantucket Beaches For Blade Debris
By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service Vineyard Wind will deploy teams to search Nantucket’s southern beaches for any debris that has washed ashore after one of its offshore wind turbine blades was damaged. The company announced Tuesday morning that it would embark on new efforts to clean up pieces …
Read More »City of New Bedford performs 33 clean-ups of blighted properties
“When landlords allow their properties to fall into disrepair and become blight on the neighborhood, the City may come in after necessary notice and clean the property, and then place a lien on it. In Fiscal 2024, the City performed 33 of these clean-ups and placed $31,763.34 worth of tax …
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