Commonwealth funding to continue the modernization of campus classrooms and laboratories. Dartmouth, Ma. – May 6, 2022 – UMass Dartmouth announced $43M in new funding from the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) to continue upgrades planned to the campus’s main academic facilities, the Liberal Arts Building (LARTS). …

“A New Bedford man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for illegally possessing a firearm and selling cocaine. Khyron Thompson, 32, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to 57 months in prison and three years of supervised release. On Dec. 13, 2021, Thompson pleaded …

“Defendant committed crimes shortly after release from federal prison on unrelated charges. A former employee of the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) was sentenced yesterday for conspiring to misuse her position in an effort to obtain Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) funds through fraudulent claims, including claims using identities she …

In a forward-looking State of the City address to a sold-out crowd today, Mayor Jon Mitchell focused on growth and opportunity taking shape as New Bedford emerges from the pandemic. Speaking to more than 500 attendees at New Bedford High School, Mayor Mitchell’s address – delivered in-person for the first …

“A 25-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison last Friday after being convicted earlier this month of Second Degree Murder and other charges connected to the October 2017 New Bedford killing of Angel Camacho, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. David Antonetty Almestica was sentenced by …

Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer first- and second-dose vaccines, CDC-approved booster shots, and pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Bringing your vaccination card when getting a booster is helpful, but not required. Clinics are provided by Seven Hills Behavioral Health, unless otherwise marked. NOTE: Local vaccine …

“A Canton was arrested yesterday in connection with sex trafficking a minor. Keion Rowell, 23, was indicted on one count of sex trafficking of a child and one count of conspiracy to commit sex trafficking of a minor. Following an initial appearance in federal court in Boston today before U.S. …

“Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Secretary of Public Safety and Security Terrence Reidy, legislators and public safety officials at the Yarmouth Police Department for a ceremonial bill signing of An Act allowing humane transportation of K9 partners, also known as “Nero’s Law.” The bill was …

Two-year reorganization strategy to enhance operational efficiency and cost-savings solutions amid historic low prison population. The Massachusetts Department of Correction (DOC) announced a three-phased, two-year plan to suspend housing operations at MCI-Cedar Junction in Walpole. Amid the state’s lowest prison population in 35 years, the Department conducted a detailed, agency-wide …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 11, 2022 – April 15, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Main relay on Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 …