“Officer Michael Wyche, (pronounced Why-ch) was sworn in this morning at Fairhaven Town Hall. Officer Wyche brings nearly three years of experience from the Cambridge Police Department to the Fairhaven Police Department. He will be working with field training officers for a short time to learn our policies and layout …
Read More »Massachusetts Officials advise residents: black bears emerging from dens are looking for food
“Black bears are emerging from their dens and are looking for food. Bears will always go for an easy meal so follow these simple steps to make your yard less attractive to bears. ✔️ Take down your bird feeders. Birdfeeders are full of calorie-rich seeds that bears love to eat. …
Read More »New Bedford Police “Safe Zone” allows residents to safely meet, complete online transactions
“The NBPD wants to urge those who are meeting individuals for transactions of items purchased or sold that were negotiated either through phone, text, email, or social media sites like Facebook or Craigslist to use extreme caution and care when doing so. The New Bedford Police Department does have a …
Read More »Massachusetts establishes the nation’s first Office of the Energy Transformation
Melissa Lavinson appointed as Executive Director to execute community-by-community decarbonization strategy. “BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the establishment of the Office of the Energy Transformation (OET) and the appointment of Melissa Lavinson as its Executive Director. The Office will be housed within the Executive Office of Energy and …
Read More »SRTA disruptions, route cancellations due to New Bedford Half-Marathon
“On Sunday, March 17, 2024, there will be significant disruptions to service due to the New Bedford Half-Marathon. It is our goal to provide the best level of service we can, however, expect delays and detours due to higher-than-normal traffic volumes and road closures. The New Bedford Terminal will be …
Read More »Get ready for the 2024 New Bedford Half Marathon!
The Annual New Bedford Half Marathon, a beloved tradition, is set to take place this Sunday, March 17th, 2024, inviting over 2,000 runners to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in New Bedford. Hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick and the City of New Bedford, this event is managed by …
Read More »Boston Police seek public help locating 33-year-old missing for 5 days
“BPD Missing Person Alert: 33-Year-Old Ashley Drehle Of Dracut BPD Missing Person Alert: The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 33-year-old Ashley Drehle of Dracut. She was last seen at about 6:00 AM, on Friday, March 8, 2024, in the area of 725 Albany …
Read More »New Bedford Local Cultural Council announces the grant awardees for 2024
“The New Bedford Local Cultural Council (NBLCC) is pleased to announce the grant awardees for 2024. New Bedford was allocated a total of $179,052 to distribute during the 2024 grant cycle.This funding is granted to individuals, groups, and agencies whose projects enhance the arts, science, and humanities in the city …
Read More »16-year Call Firefighter/EMT pinned as Deputy Director of Fairhaven Emergency Management
“We would like to take a moment to say congratulations to our brother, Nick Gautreau, a 16 year Fairhaven Call Firefighter/EMT. Nick has always been doing split duties between FFD and EMA. He was pinned last Monday as Deputy Director of Fairhaven Emergency Management. This was a special time for …
Read More »“Lexi,” the specially trained police comfort dog to support Wareham students and residents
“Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz and Wareham Police Chief Walter Correia, Jr. are proud to introduce Lexi, a specially trained comfort dog to support students and residents. Lexi is the most recent addition to the Plymouth County Comfort Dog Program. The Town of Wareham recently acquired Lexi, a …
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