Announcements

On Friday, June 26th, 2020, Officer Justin Amaral and his new K9 partner, Gunner, graduated from the Boston Police K9 Academy. During the rigorous 540 hour, 14-week K9 academy, Officer Amaral and Gunner received training associated with obedience, handler protection, evidence searches, area searches, building searches, and tracking. Officer Amaral …

The following was released by the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP): The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all …

Eileen M. Danahey, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce that Jeffrey Miller has been hired as Vice President, Consumer Loan Manager. Jeffrey will be responsible for the overall direction, administration and performance of the Credit …

Residents urged to start using bug spray to avoid getting bitten. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the second time this year. The presence of EEE was confirmed today by the Massachusetts State …

The University to offer a combination of face-to-face and remote classes with living on campus. Today, UMass Dartmouth announced its plan for the fall 2020 semester that incorporates updated policies and protocols that adhere to the latest social distancing and safety recommendations during the COVOD-19 pandemic. The University, following CDC …

The Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will be doing more ground spraying concerning mosquitoes. The following cities and towns are expected to be treated on Monday, July 6th, 2020 between 2:00 a.m. and sunrise. Dartmouth, Easton, Mansfield, Somerset, Taunton, and Westport These spray applications will be limited to the general …

Colonel Christopher Mason (left) and Lieutenant Colonel Scott Warmington (right), Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent of Department, congratulate Lieutenant Colonel Robert Favuzza earlier this week upon his retirement after 33 years with the Massachusetts State Police. Lt. Col. FAVUZZA most recently commanded the Division of Standards and Training, where his accomplishments …

While there have been many changes during the COVID-19 state of emergency, the importance of filling out the 2020 Census remains a top priority to ensure New Bedford is counted in the federal census. The New Bedford Census Help Centers have gone virtual, and will now be accessible by phone, …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of July 6, 2020 –July 10, 2020 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains at the following locations: • Kings Hwy – Tarklin Hill Rd. to Mt Pleasant St. • Hill St. from …

Chief Brian Levesque and the Dartmouth Police Department would like to advise residents to properly secure their vehicles to prevent break-ins and avoid being easy targets for thieves this season. The summer season is most popular for vehicle thefts and break-ins, and July is recognized by the National Highway Traffic …