The New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, Lifestream, the Greater New Bedford Career Center, Greater New Bedford Workforce Investment Board and Bristol Community College will host the “SouthCoast Job Fair” on Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, located …
Read More »Help Wanted: The City of New Bedford hiring Sewage Plant Maintenance Person
POSITION: SEWAGE PLANT MAINTENANCE PERSON LEVEL: GRADE 7 $13.78hr – $19.91/hr DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE FUNCTION: Performs the inspection, overhaul, repair, testing, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Wastewater. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Directs subordinate …
Read More »Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. March Meeting
Local environmental advocacy group Hands Across the River Coalition, Inc. meets monthly with the next meeting taking place Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 6:00-7:45 p.m. at the Millicent Library, Fairhaven, MA. Open to the public. Attendees are advised to use the Walnut Street entrance on lower level. Hands Across the …
Read More »Man reports being stabbed on Beetle Street
A 27-year-old man is in stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital Tuesday after reporting being stabbed on Beetle Street Monday night. The victim received three stab wounds in the back. He apparently knew the suspect. A witness told police that two men ran toward the victim and fought with him …
Read More »Prestigious APEX Business of the Year Award Luncheon To Award Three Local Organizations For Impact To Local Economy
On April 13th 2017, three local organizations that have impacted our local economy and contributed to the betterment of the community will be honored at the prestigious APEX Business of the Year Award Luncheon. Each year, the Chamber and a committee of selected representatives from partnering companies collect nominees from business …
Read More »Rebranding the Greater New Bedford Home Show; Vendors Now Being Accepted
The Greater New Bedford Home Show has evolved into one of the SouthCoast’s largest and most popular trade shows. This special event has allowed businesses to interact with thousands of local residents for nearly three decades. Each year, the Chamber staff works together to find innovative ways to keep the …
Read More »Raynham Man Who Molested Young Girl Receives Maximum Jail Sentence
A 39-year-old Raynham man was given the maximum jail sentence allowable earlier this month after being convicted at trial in Taunton District Court of molesting his girlfriend’s six-year-old daughter, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today. Damion Paxton was convicted by a jury of his peers of …
Read More »Armed Robbery Investigated At Expo’s Mini Mart; Police Seek Public’s Help
New Bedford police are investigating a report of an armed robbery Friday at Expo’s Mini-Mart, 382 Brock Ave. A clerk reported that a suspect armed with a handgun stole an undetermined amount of money and fled north on Brock Avenue. The suspect was described as a white male in his …
Read More »OUI Driver Arrested at Fatal Crash in Attleboro; Deceased Victim Passenger in Taxi
Massachusetts State Troopers are currently on scene of a two-car motor vehicle crash with a fatality on Route 95 in Attleboro. The deceased victim was a passenger in a taxi that was struck from behind by a speeding vehicle driven by an impaired operator. Preliminary investigation by Troopers assigned to …
Read More »Help Wanted: City of New Bedford hiring Parking Lot Cashier
CITY OF NEW BEDFORD PARKING LOT CASHIER (temporary part-time) $12.23 (19.5hr/wk) TRAFFIC COMMISSION Collects parking lot fees and tickets. Performs maintenance and security of designated area, namely parking lot or parking garage. Collects fees and tickets. Provides security within garage to limit thefts and vandalism of vehicles occupying garage and …
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