By Sam Drysdale State House News Service The number of families awaiting a spot in Massachusetts’ emergency assistance shelter system has climbed to 242 in the month since the Healey administration implemented a cap of 7,500 families in the state-run system. Massachusetts has seen an influx of immigrant arrivals in …

“Yesterday evening, Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola had the honor of participating in lighting the menorah outside of the downtown library. Many thanks to Rabii Benjaminson for his thoughtful invite and warm welcome. Happy Chanukah to all of our great citizens!??✡️??‍♀️??”-City of New Bedford Police Department. City of New Bedford …

“During the holiday season, around 25% more waste is produced than usual. Some holiday traditions create waste, but by reusing, recycling, and choosing experiences over things we can reduce waste. “When sharing gifts this holiday season, please make room for new items by donating, selling, or recycling items you no …

“New Bedford High School will have a new EARLIER school dismissal time when students return from winter break. Beginning January 2, 2024, NBHS students will be dismissed at 2:12 p.m., (a change from the current student dismissal time of 2:40 p.m.), and will maintain current staff dismissal time, with a …

People Acting In Community Endeavours (P.A.C.E.) is looking to fill two teaching job positions in New Bedford. You can fill out the application online or by emailing hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org. In addition to competitive pay, P.A.C.E. offers excellent benefits include paid vacation time, personal time, sick time, and holidays; low-cost health insurance; …

UPDATE: “Thank you! We found him, he’s safe. Thank you for all the help and support! ?? Thank you for your help!”-Christopher Prien. _________________________________________________________________________ There is little that can compare to the anguish and suffering of having a missing child, parent, spouse, or pet. The pain of someone missing for …

By Sam Drysdale State House News Service The Legislature and Gov. Maura Healey last week quietly restored a policy to offer state-funded food benefits for immigrants who are in the U.S. legally, but who are not citizens. The benefits expansion authorized in a $3.1 billion spending bill will cost about …

“Marion Fire/EMS members just responded to the area of the Magnolia Bogs for box truck container fire. Crews extinguished the fire without incident. Responding units: • C-1 • C-2 • A-1 • E-1 • Tanker 1.”-Marion Fire/EMS. Marion Fire/EMS photo. center>Marion Fire/EMS photo. center>Marion Fire/EMS photo. Marion Fire/EMS photo.

“NEW BEDFORD – Detectives have placed a man and woman under arrest for trafficking in crack cocaine. On the evening of December 1st, narcotics detectives were conducting surveillance in the west-end sector. Det. Sgt. Jarrod Gracia was monitoring the area of the Bullock St./Trinity St. intersection, in response to anonymous …

“NEW BEDFORD – Detectives use a thermal imaging instrument to assist them in determining possession of contraband. On December 1st, at around 10:30 PM, Gang Unit detectives were active in the city’s west end. At this time, they observed TYLER THOMAS, 23, walking in the area of Cedar St. and …