United Way of Greater New Bedford establishes “Help United,” COVID-19 response fund to assist residents effected by the Coronavirus
In Greater New Bedford, residents are already feeling the impact of COVID-19. Many local businesses have closed or moved to reduced hours, workers are either out of work or struggling to find child care, and schools have been closed until May. It’s an uncertain time and many are finding themselves …
Read More »Dartmouth Police seek public’s help in identifying “a virus of a different kind”
The Dartmouth Police Department posted the following on their Facebook page: “Calling all cAHs…Calling all cAHs Though all of us here at DPD are much more concerned about getting sick with a different kind of virus these days, do you know what else also makes us sick to our stomachs? …
Read More »Town of Dartmouth announces first COVID-19 related deaths
Dartmouth town officials were recently notified of two COVID-19 related deaths. This marks the first two deaths in Dartmouth. Though both of the decedents were listed in High-Risk categories, their names, ages, and genders will not be disclosed out of respect to their individual families. Mayor Mitchell also reported New …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police to offer “Workout With A Trooper!” through June
Attention parents and guardians and your kids! Looking for a positive (and socially distant) activity for children whose schools are closed? Want to do some fun with calisthenics based on the bodyweight exercises that Massachusetts State Troopers do? Want some enjoyable physical activity young people can do at their own …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police State seek public’s help in identifying man found deceased on Revere Beach
The investigation into the facts and circumstances of the death of the man found on the shoreline at Revere Beach on Tuesday, as well as efforts to identify the man, are ongoing. The body was recovered Tuesday morning after washing ashore in the area of the beach near the Oak …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 13, 2020 –April 17, 2020
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 13, 2020 –April 17, 2020 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains at the following locations: • Hathaway Rd. from Valley View Dr. to Rockdale Ave. • Sycamore St. from Summer …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department receives donation of hand-sanitizer from generous donor
“During these unprecedented times, we have seen the community come together in a way we could have never imagined. We have also met the most amazing, selfless individuals who want to make a difference. So today, we’d like to acknowledge and thank… Ms. Susan Souza of Homeless Heart Foundation Inc. …
Read More »New Bedford’s Buttonwood Zoo mourns loss of “Amy,” iconic zoo resident
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is sad to announce the passing of one of our most iconic animals – a 21-year old black bear named Amy. Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in November of 2019, veterinary staff had been managing her condition with medical therapy and a specialized diet. Over the …
Read More »Acushnet Fire & EMS receives protective equipment including N95 masks
“On Wednesday, April 8, 2020: A very big THANK YOU to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for delivering two pallets of Personal Protective Equipment to our department. Also, how can we ever thank the Patriots and Governor Baker for making the arrangements for us, in Acushnet, to get N95 …
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