Due to the continued low temperatures, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »16 Things To Do This Weekend (Dec. 29 – Dec. 31)
Not a very friendly weekend in store when it comes to the temperatures. An arctic front has walloped the Bay State and with wind chills in the negatives, it’s important to stay bundled and take this important advice from the State Fire Marshall about frozen pipes and bursting. Sunday will …
Read More »Preventing and Dealing with Frozen Pipes: A message from the State Fire Marshal
State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said, “This bitter cold weather brings the risk of frozen pipes. As difficult as that situation is, it is important not to make a bad situation worse; many people cause fires trying to thaw frozen pipes.” Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes · When the …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Overflow Shelter Open Tonight, Dec. 27
Due to the continued frigid temperatures, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »City of New Bedford trash/recycling pick-up delay for New Year’s Day
HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is seeking to fill an Environmental Enforcement Inspector vacancy
PAY: $15.80hr – $21.52hr Conducts inspections, investigations and communication/outreach activities throughout the City to ensure compliance with all City, State and Federal requirements. Assists with implementation of meter program, backflow prevention device testing and sewer deduct meter inspection program. Ensures customer compliance with City Ordinances, as well as any State …
Read More »The Donut Factory dazzles with whimsical treats in the heart of New Bedford
By Chris Fernandes “Invention, my dear friends, is 93% perspiration, 6% electricity, 4% evaporation, and 2% butterscotch ripple.” –Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) Invention, in the most literal sense, is at the heart of the delightfully creative desserts crafted at the aptly titled ‘Donut Factory’ at 102 Rockdale …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Overflow Shelter Open Tonight, Dec. 26
The overflow will be opened again tonight. We are expecting a long bout of frigid temperatures over the next week and a half. I will confirm that the overflow is opened every day with the email blast by 12pm. Guests should plan to arrive at 6pm and not earlier so …
Read More »New Bedford Emergency Overflow Shelter Open Tonight, Dec. 25
Due to the expected temperature drop, the overflow will be opened tonight. I do expect to be near capacity tonight so guests should plan to arrive as early as 6pm. Plan accordingly and all inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Investigate Pedestrian Fatal on Route 195 in Seekonk
At approximately 8:25 p.m. Saturday, troopers from the State Police barracks in Dartmouth responded to reports of a pedestrian struck on Route 195 westbound near Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon arrival, troopers learned that a Honda Odyssey van traveling westbound and being operated by a woman from Rhode Island had …
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