Announcements

“On Friday, eight of our recruits graduated from the academy. They will be sworn into the City of New Bedford Police Department this week. Congratulations to you all! 👮‍♂️🚔” -City of New Bedford Police Department. City of New Bedford Police Department photo.

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) reviews every single fatality that happens in Massachusetts. According to the DOT, roadway fatalities soared in 2021 to the highest level in more than a decade, and the trend continues to head in the wrong direction nearly halfway through 2022. Furthermore, motorcycle deaths are currently …

Executive Order bolstering Supplier Diversity Office signed alongside release of Supplier Diversity Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report. The Baker-Polito Administration today announced several improvements and updates to the state’s supplier diversity efforts that will further strengthen the Commonwealth’s commitment to equity in the state’s contracting process, including a new Executive …

“The Bristol County District Attorney’s office has contributed towards the purchase of a new vehicle for the New Bedford police department. On June 21st, a new 2022 Kia Carnival passenger van was put on the road. This van will primarily be used by the department’s LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) …

With the firm belief that strong entrepreneurial ecosystems strengthen businesses, close access gaps and help build community wealth, the New Bedford Economic Development Council (NBEDC) is today launching NBForward! and NB100! – two new funding programs to help finance the dreams of existing and aspiring small businesses in the City …

Four area women Among 20 Candidates Competing for over $30,000 in Scholarships. The 2022 Miss Massachusetts Scholarship Competition will be held at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on Friday, July 1 with finals on Saturday, July 2 at 7pm each night. Among the 20 contestants vying to be the 82nd …

The City of New Bedford’s Independence Day fireworks display will begin at 9 p.m. on Monday, July 4, staged from a barge off State Pier in New Bedford Harbor. Lower Union Street (between N. Water St. and Route 18) will be closed to vehicle traffic and will be the best …

“This message is from Chief O’Brien to the residents of Lakeville: Today was another challenging day for your Lakeville Firefighters. In a span of about 5 hours, our firefighters handled 15 calls for service; including 9 urgent calls. The three on-duty firefighters, supported by a host of off-duty and on-call …

Mulch is a combustible material that can be easily ignited by improperly discarded smoking materials. Hundreds of small and large fires are started this way every year. The risk is that what starts as a small outdoor mulch fire can quickly spread to buildings. A mulch fire can be well …

“The Baker-Polito Administration released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on New York’s gun law: “The Baker-Polito Administration is proud of the Commonwealth’s nation-leading gun laws and history of enacting bipartisan gun reform legislation. The Court’s ruling on New York’s licensing law has no immediate effect on the …