“On Thursday morning at approximately 10:40 AM, Rochester dispatch received a 911 call from the Harvey Waste recycling facility on Cranberry Highway in Rochester. The caller reported that employees had found what appeared to be the body of a human baby in the recycling products. All processing was stopped, and …
Read More »City of New Bedford moves forward with monument to vets of post 9/11 conflicts
“The City of New Bedford has taken an important step forward in its effort to establish a monument honoring veterans of post-9/11 conflicts, announcing this week its selection of Martha Schwartz Partners (MSP) to provide design and construction management services for the project. The monument will recognize Greater New Bedford …
Read More »House Pours $250 Million More Into Massachusetts Shelter Crisis
The House made the first legislative foray into the state’s slow-burning emergency shelter system crisis Wednesday, approving $250 million and a list of specific requirements for the Healey administration as part of a larger budget bill that also addresses a slew of Beacon Hill loose ends and completes the accounting …
Read More »Massachusetts Police announce sudden passing of K-9 “Rokko”
“We regret to announce the sudden passing of Ptl. Jeff Jackson’s K9 partner Rokko. Rokko was rushed into emergency surgery this morning and unfortunately did not survive. Rokko served the Town of Barnstable honorably for the past six years. We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Kevin …
Read More »Three arrested in connection with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in Massachusetts, Virginia
Interested sex buyers were allegedly required to provide employer information and references before booking appointments. BOSTON – “Three individuals have been arrested in connection with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia. Commercial sex buyers allegedly included elected officials, high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, military officers, …
Read More »Wareham Police Department arrest New Bedford man, Westport woman after car, foot pursuit
“On November 07, 2023, at approximately 11:15 pm, a Wareham officer conducted a motor vehicle stop with a blue sedan on Onset Avenue. The female operator, Inasia Louis-Charles, was nervous during her interactions with officers. The passenger of the vehicle was identified as, Lashii Ortiz, who had an outstanding arrest …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 13, 2023 – November 17, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 13, 2023 – November 17, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main abandonment on Brownell Ave at Hawthorn St • Main abandonment on Longwood …
Read More »New Bedford Police take Temple Landing shooting suspect into custody
Detectives have placed a local man under arrest in regard to last month’s shooting at the “Temple Landing” housing development. “On October 25, 2023, patrol units responded to a parking lot in the northwest section of “Temple Landing” in response to a ShotSpotter activation. Upon arrival, an adult male victim …
Read More »City of New Bedford to Observe Veterans Day 2023 with parade followed by service
The New Bedford’s Veterans’ Advisory Board and the City of New Bedford are proud to announce the 2023 New Bedford Veterans Day Parade. The parade, which will take place on Saturday, November 11, will form at the intersection of Rockdale Avenue and Union Street, in Buttonwood Park, beginning at about …
Read More »Fall River man that killed 10-year old New Bedford girl in Westport through negligent driving, sentenced to prison
“A 33-year-old Fall River man whose negligent driving in Westport resulted in the death of a 10-year-old New Bedford girl was sentenced to serve jail time recently in Fall River District Court, District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Robert Silvia pled guilty to a charge of Motor Vehicle Homicide-by …
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