PACE is seeking candidates for the PACE Board of Directors. Candidates will be elected to serve as Low Income representatives through a new election process during the month of March. Candidates must be residents of the City of New Bedford, be at least 18 years old and submit a candidate …
Read More »New Bedford residents can now use BayCoast Bank Interactive Teller Machines (ITMs) for utility, real estate, personal property, excise taxes
Effective immediately, New Bedford residents can now utilize two BayCoast Bank Interactive Teller Machine (ITM) locations for certain payments. Residents who are unable to come to City Hall during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) can take advantage of this option to make payments at …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is hiring for a Motor Equipment Repair person
PAY: $16.45hr – $22.57hr Inspects and troubleshoots gasoline internal combustion engine-powered equipment; performs tune-ups; repairs electrical systems; adjusts and replaces brakes, clutches and carburetors; performs front-end work as needed for repairs. Removes and replaces clutches and transmissions; removes and disassembles gasoline engines; replaces faulty or worn parts. Also performs duties …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is hiring for a Diesel Engine Repair Mechanic
PAY: $17.16hr – $23.82hr Performs skilled repairs of various types of diesel equipment, including electrical, fuel, ejector and ignition problems. Determines repair costs. Disassembles, overhauls, removes and replaces all types of engines. Assembles and disassembles transmissions. Performs other preventive maintenance work such as truck replacements and components, brake jobs and …
Read More »Buttonwood Park Zoo to introduce sloth to its new home
On Friday, January 26th at 10:45 AM, the Buttonwood Park Zoo will introduce Bernardo, a 16 year-old male sloth, to his new home in the Zoo’s Rainforests, Rivers & Reefs building. Zoo Director, Keith Lovett along with animal care staff have given Bernardo a clean bill of health and are …
Read More »HELP WANTED: the New Bedford Department of Facilities & Fleet Management is hiring for an Account Clerk position
PAY: $15.23hr – $20.61hr Applies basic accounting principles in maintaining financial accounts and records; may be required to prepare payroll and maintain personnel records; makes general ledger entries; accounts for receipt and disbursement of cash transactions and cash accounts; reconciles cash books; operates adding machines and computers; answers telephones; operates …
Read More »New Bedford to conduct annual Point-in-Time Count for 2018
The City of New Bedford will be conducting its annual Point-in-Time Count of persons experiencing homelessness for the year 2018 tomorrow, Wednesday, January 24, from 2:00 p.m. until Thursday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m., a 24-hour count. The Point-in-Time Count is required annually by the U.S. Department of Housing & …
Read More »New Bedford Police and other area organizations bring donations, support to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico
Thanks to generous donations by New Bedford area residents, supplies were donated to nearly 4,000 families in Puerto Rico who are still struggling with the aftereffects of Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island last summer. New Bedford Police Det. Gene Fortes was among the community leaders who brought supplies to …
Read More »Preferred Residential Network – Adult Family Care provides a logical way for loved ones to get the care they need in the comfort of their own home
Problem #1 – Living home alone with the activity of daily living (ADL) needs such as bathing, ambulating, transfering, etc. is sometimes simply almost impossible. Problem #2 – Taking care of a loved one with activity of daily living needs while working a full-time job is almost impossible. Solution: Preferred …
Read More »New Bedford police investigating homicide of 34-year old woman
New Bedford Police and Massachusetts State Police Troopers assigned to this office and Homicide Unit prosecutors are actively investigating a homicide, which occurred in The City of New Bedford early this morning. New Bedford Police and EMS responded to 387 Ashley Boulevard around 1:19 am today in response to calls …
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