Announcements

New Bedford has been issued a winter storm watch that will go into effect at midnight until 1:00pm Monday February 18th. Heavy snow is possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. Most of the snow will fall between 9:00 pm tonight and 1:00 am Monday morning, then …

During a press conference held at White’s of Westport this morning, DA Quinn unveiled a new website that will routinely update the public about the violent fugitives still on the loose in our communities. In conjunction with this website, DA Quinn also announced a new anonymous tip program designed specifically …

Due to continued weather conditions, the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to 1-800-homeless and Sister Rose House.

Due to the impending snow forecasted for tomorrow afternoon, and the threat of hazardous travel during the afternoon/evening commute, New Bedford Public Schools will have Early Dismissal on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, as follows: Secondary Schools: 10:10 a.m. – Trinity Day Academy, Whaling City Jr/Sr. High School, Parenting Teens 10:34 …

Due to the extreme and frigid temperatures, the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to 1-800-homeless and Sister Rose House.

Due to the low “feel like” temperatures expected for this evening ranging between 22 and 10 degrees, the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to 1-800-homeless and Sister Rose House.

Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced today that the Department has begun a body camera pilot program as part of her wide-ranging slate of operational reforms. Devices from several vendors will be evaluated over the next six months by approximately 100 Troopers. The cameras will …

Hayden-McFadden Elementary School will RE-OPEN for classes tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Feb. 5th, at the regular time. Repairs have been made to a boiler pipe and the heat turned back on.

District Chief Scott Kruger has been appointed acting Deputy Fire Chief for the City of New Bedford. A selection committee comprised of current acting Chief Paul N. Coderre, Jr., Fairhaven Fire Chief Timothy Francis, and Personnel Department staff recommended Kruger for the position following a competitive selection process. Kruger takes …

An early morning crash on Route 195 in Wareham left one person dead and another being treated for minor injuries. Preliminary investigation by Trooper Gregory Furtado indicates that at about 4:45 a.m. this morning, a 2012 Nissan Titan pickup was traveling on Route 195 Eastbound when it is believed to …