The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of June 15, 2020 –June 19, 2020 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains at the following locations: • Tarkiln Hill Rd. and Park Ave. from Tarkiln Hill Rd. to Church St. • …
Read More »FBI, Boston Police seeks identities of two relating to vandalism and arson
The FBI Boston Division, the Boston Police Department, and the Boston Fire Department—Fire Investigation Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two men who were seen around the intersection of Tremont Street and Bromfield Street in Boston, Massachusetts on Sunday, May 31, 2020 between 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. …
Read More »Massachusetts man arrested after throwing burning American flag onto Boston Prisoner Transport
“At about 7:10 PM on Sunday May 24, 2020, officers assigned to District A-1 (Downtown) arrested Daniel Lucey, 40, of Boston on multiple charges while on patrol in the area of the Boston Common. Officers were approached by several concerned citizens who stated that they had observed the suspect lighting …
Read More »Boston Police Officer’s empathy and professionalism catches the eye of a grateful citizen
“To the woman from Watertown who sent the enclosed letter to the BPD’s official Facebook account on Thursday, May 7, 2020, praising Officer James Hosea of District C-11 in Dorchester for his empathy and professionalism, we say, ‘Thank you.’ In addition to being forwarded to the Office of Boston Police …
Read More »Man with roots in New Bedford seeks public’s help in reconnecting with family after decades apart
“Hello, I am the grandson of Mrs. PORTAL Arminda and Mr. Rodrigues Albino who died on Saturday, January 3, 1998 in New Bedford. I live in France now. I remember very well having seen my grandparents when I was young, twice at the age of 10 and 12 years old. …
Read More »Federal Judge releases two more immigrant detainees from ICE custody due to COVID-19
U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young ordered the release of two individuals from ICE’s (Immigrant and Customs Enforcement) custody at the Bristol County House of Correction on Tuesday. ICE has not commented on whether they will enforce their right to monitor the individuals utilizing ankle bracelets. While some of …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police introduce “Chat with a trooper” as a way to reach out to the elderly during COVID-19 pandemic
The State Police Association of Massachusetts (SPAM) and the Massachusetts State Police today announced that they are starting a new program to help a vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Chat with a Trooper” connects a group of senior citizens with volunteer state troopers for a friendly conversation during the …
Read More »Alleged North Attleboro Domestic Abuser Found Dangerous; Ordered Held
A 57-year-old North Attleboro man arrested earlier this month for assaulting his fiancee in the presence of other witnesses was found dangerous by an Attleboro District Court Judge and ordered held without bail for up to 120 days, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Joseph K. Hayes …
Read More »New Bedford’s Zeiterion Performing Arts Center announces outcome of Covid-19 restrictions
In response to the disruption caused by COVID-19 outbreak, The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, and their resident companies The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and The New Bedford Festival Theater, have extended the postponement of all programming through August 2. As a result of the closure, the Zeiterion furloughed 70% of …
Read More »New Bedford, United Way partner in “Help United” the Greater New Bedford COVID-19 Response Fund
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 childcare, and schools have been closed until May. It’s an uncertain time and many are finding themselves in …
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