Argues For a More Deliberate Approach to Commercial Fishing Regulation in Marine Monument Areas. New Bedford, MA – Mayor Jon Mitchell was invited by the U.S. House of Representatives to submit written testimony to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations in conjunction with a recent Congressional hearing …

“NEW BEDFORD – Detectives seized over 900 grams of cocaine from a local man yesterday afternoon. On Wednesday, October 5th, detectives concluded an investigation into a cocaine distribution operation being run by Mr. TRAVIS MELLO, 31, out of Nemasket Pl. At around 4 PM, detectives located MELLO operating a vehicle …

President Joe Biden “better start paying attention” to the emergency shelter crisis straining Massachusetts and other states and cities, House Speaker Ron Mariano said Wednesday while signaling he still has not gotten the information he wants from the Healey administration about the costs of the situation. Three weeks after Gov. …

“BOSTON – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced the award of over $3.6 million in grant funds to 52 local police departments for the implementation or expansion of body-worn camera programs in communities across Massachusetts. Now in its third year, the Law Enforcement Body-Worn Camera Program awarded $3,610,598.95 to support municipal police …

“Wednesday afternoon at 3:00pm, the New Bedford Fire Department responded to Tripp Towers at 12 Ruth Street for an automatic fire alarm activation. This occupancy is a ten-story high rise containing almost two-hundred apartments. Crews initially began investigating a light smoke condition but quickly determined a pest control contractor was …

“A Chelsea man was arrested yesterday for allegedly selling fraudulent Social Security cards and Legal Permanent Resident cards, often referred to as “Green Cards.” Wilberto Sandoval Mazariego, 40, was charged with one count of unlawful transfer of a document or authentication feature. Sandoval Mazariego was arrested near his residence yesterday …

“We set out for ‘Boots’ via dog and drone Hawkeye Aerial Systems. Ultimately he was found by our cadaver recovery dog and didn’t make it. He was eaten by coyotes, all we found was random body parts. Rest in peace boots. It never gets easier to recover an animal this …

“As part of the continuing effort to modernize and professionalize municipal government, the City has launched a Leadership Institute so that department heads and senior managers refine skills needed to be more effective in their roles. The initiative, managed by the Personnel Office with support from AllOne Health Employee Assistance …

“*Note: This video contains graphic imagery and language* LAKEVILLE — Chief Matthew Perkins reports that the Lakeville Police Department is releasing body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that took place early Friday morning, Sept. 29. See the original story here. The video begins as the Lakeville officer activates his …

“Since the City of New Bedford’s Food Waste Drop-Off Program started in June 2022, nearly two tons of food waste have been collected. While that is significant, there is a lot more food waste that can be diverted from the landfill. The City is encouraging more New Bedford residents to …