Announcements

New name reflects importance of the SouthCoast — a pivotal region in the transformation to a clean energy future SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC, a joint venture of Shell New Energies US LLC and Ocean Winds North America, is the new name for Mayflower Wind. This change better reflects the company’s …

According to the Homeless Service Provider’s Network, New Bedford’s overflow shelter will be activated through Saturday, February 4th” “Given the severity of cold weather and current at-capacity occupancy at the Sister Rose shelter at 71 Division Street, it is anticipated that the overflow will be activated through Saturday, February 4th. …

“Members of the Association‘s leadership team attended, the largest ever, K-9 first aid training. This training stemmed from Nero’s Law. Nero’s Law was spearheaded by State Representative Steve Xiarhos after Yarmouth Police Sergeant Sean Gannon and K-9 Nero were both shot by a barricaded suspect in Barnstable in 2018. Sergeant …

“The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing & Community Development has published a new Public Residential HOME-ARP Survey to encourage public input relative to the development of the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Allocation Plan arising out of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development …

“The New Bedford Public Library has launched an online index of obituaries published in the Standard-Times from 1968 through the present day. The library’s reference staff took advantage of reduced operating hours during the pandemic to meticulously scan and create digital copies of the library’s entire obituary index collection, available …

“Providing food for wildlife does more harm than good. Each winter, MassWildlife receives inquiries from the public regarding whether or not to feed wildlife. While people have good intentions, supplemental feeding of wildlife typically does more harm than good. Most wildlife seasonally change their behavior to adapt to cold temperatures …

In December of 2021, we shared the news that Starbucks would be opening a cafe in New Bedford. Well, after many delays, and the possibility of Starbucks reneging on its decision to use the New Bedford site, it has finally happened! They are open for business. The location is 157 …

“Congratulations to the following members on their recent retirements from the New Bedford Fire Department: • FF Jolene Olivier – over 17 Years of Service • FF Richard McCue – over 32 Years of service • FF Richard Spoor – over 33 Years of Service • FF Dwayne Ferreira – …

“New Bedford Fire Department District Chief Steven Beaulieu celebrated his last tour of duty today. He will be missed greatly by our department for his skill, knowledge, and leadership. Steven Beaulieu was hired as a new recruit on October 7, 1990. He has since risen to the rank of District …

“While you were sleeping… 1:56 am – A pickup truck failed to navigate the intersection of County and Highland Rd. The adult male driver was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital with injuries that did not appear to be life-threatening. 5:31 am – Firefighters were called to a Lakeside Ave home …