Announcements

There’s nothing more important than your child’s education. Ensuring that your child is both challenged and nurtured, inspired and empowered, uplifted and energized is a challenge for any parent. It is hard to sift through all the options. District schools, charter schools, parochial schools, private schools. In the end it …

Throughout the month of April, the Massachusetts State Police Air Wing partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to conduct training for ‘Bambi Bucket’ wildfire fighting. A ‘Bambi Bucket’ is a large container suspended under the State Police Aircraft which can pick up water to be dropped …

“We’re thrilled to introduce the community to the newest members of the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office K9 team: Huntah and Duke. Huntah (think Hunter but with a Massachusetts accent) is a 7-month-old female black lab who will be partnered up with Capt. Paul Douglas. Duke is also 7 months old …

UPDATE: After being missing for 2 weeks, this story had a positive ending. “THANK U EVERYONE MY DAUGHTER HAS BEEN FOUND!”-David Thompson. Thanks to all who helped spread the word by liking, sharing, and commenting. “Facebook I need your help! My daughter Trinity Thompson is 13 years old and she …

The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners has announced that nomination papers to run for local municipal office in the November 2021 municipal election will be available beginning on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Nomination papers may be obtained from the Election Commission Office in New Bedford City Hall, 133 William …

New Bedford residents 65 and over who receive their COVID-19 vaccination at specified clinic sites in the city will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card with their first dose beginning Wednesday, May 19, Mayor Jon Mitchell announced Friday. While most of New Bedford’s seniors are vaccinated, the average vaccination rate …

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced $630,000 in grants to support Alternative Peer Group model programs for young people ages 13-17 who are in active recovery from opioid use, stimulant use, or other substances, or who have been …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of May 17, 2021 – May 21, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Replacing gas services on Pleasant St. working in the area from Bedford …

Education champion, Maggie Sullivan ‘21, honored on May 13 in virtual State House ceremony. Maggie Sullivan ’21, of West Roxbury, Massachusetts was celebrated by Governor Charlie Baker at a virtual ceremony as a “29 Who Shine Award” recipient. The Massachusetts Department of Higher Education award honors 29 outstanding students, one …

Award will provide comprehensive year-round, after-school and out-of-school, services and supports for youths with substance use disorder. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced $972,000 in grants awarded for after-school enrichment programming for young people aged 13-17 with substance …