“Local 841 at Tuff Ruck Boston!

Local 841 members Jay Rochon, Nick Corvi, and Jose DeFrias participated in the Tuff Ruck Boston to honor fallen service members and first responders.

They rucked 26.2 miles with 40-pound packs, carrying names that included fellow members Junior Almeida and Cory Combs.

Their efforts raised $3,264 for the Military Friends Foundation, which aids families of local service members and first responders.”-IAFF Local 841 New Bedford Firefighters.

IAFF Local 841 New Bedford Firefighters photo.

IAFF Local 841 New Bedford Firefighters photo.

IAFF Local 841 New Bedford Firefighters photo.

IAFF Local 841 New Bedford Firefighters photo.

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“I routinely walk around Clasky Common Park, today really prompted me to speak up.

A few months back, when Christmas decorations were finally taken down, plastic zip ties were left everywhere! I personally picked up probably hundreds of them. Today, in April, there are still many lying around. Does the city ever go back and truly clean up this park?

After the Christmas sheds were removed, there was a huge pile of feces behind where one stood; I seriously doubt that someone let there dog go behind the shed. I believe someone needed to poop and they did. So, my question is: once that shed was removed couldn’t the park workers get a shovel or a bucket or something to clean that crap up (literally)? It stayed there for weeks til it finally got washed away. Not that I am out poop hunting, but it was in my walking path.

Then today, I see a Cuisinart discarded near the County St half circle. This is new. Now the park is becoming the city dump?”-Arissa Gomes.

“She did everything RIGHT…

Michaela noticed this mangey fox hanging around her house. Once the fox went into her garage, she closed possible exits and called us. We didn’t have to chase this already compromised animal. He crawled into her garage and fell asleep. Next thing he knew, he was in a carrier being brought to the rescue.

He is in rough shape. He is dealing with mange and a slow clotting time (likely from rat poison). We will be tending to him night and day until he is stable.

Thank Michaela, for giving this young red fox a second chance at the wonderful life deserves.”-Newhouse Wildlife Rescue.

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UPDATE at 10:25am:

“Someone is feeling better this morning. ❤️ Now that he’s all hydrated, we will begin treatment for mange. He is also being treated secondary rodenticide poisoning, skin infections, eye infections, roundworms, hookworms and whipworms.
His treatment will likely take about 6 weeks.

He’s tough and we believe he will pull through. ❤️”-Newhouse Wildlife Rescue.

Newhouse Wildlife Rescue photo.

“This week, City of New Bedford Emergency Management placed their new Fire & Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Unit in service.

This unit will respond to all fire and emergency scenes where responders, displaced residents, and civilians can take shelter during inclement weather in all seasons. The Emergency Management Agency is a division of the Fire Department.

This unit carries an array of tents, heating and cooling units, blankets, and other supplies. The unit is staffed by EMA Director Brian Nobrega and his mostly volunteer staff. These volunteers respond all hours of the day and night, including weekends and holidays. Their dedication is appreciated by all. They assist with fire and emergency scene rehab and provide victim assistance to those in need.

These services allow the NBFD to be compliant with NFPA 1584 Standard on the Rehabilitation Process for Members During Emergency Operations and Training Exercises. EMA personnel also assist the Fire Investigators, American Red Cross, and NBPD and NBEMS with victim services and obtaining their information and needs.”-New Bedford Fire Department.

A typical Fire & Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Unit. Mass.gov photo.
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“Sheriff Heroux signed a proclamation confirming the BCSO’s commitment to veterans with the U.S. Army Reserve. Sgt. Curtis Mateus and Lt. Nelson Cabral from the newly formed BCSO Veteran’s Committee joined the Sheriff for this signing.

The BCSO Veteran’s Committee consists of both current and former staff who have served in the military. Members volunteer their time in giving advice on departmental issues pertaining to military service members and veterans, guide service members in accessing veteran benefits, coordinating drill, activation, and deployment scheduling, as well as connecting veterans in the community with careers at the Sheriff’s Office.

This new partnership between the BCSO and the Army Reserve will assist soldiers, families, and veterans overcome barriers to obtain meaningful employment opportunities with the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office.”-Bristol County Sheriff’s Office.

“Cops for Kids with Cancer met with a 7-year-old, and his family, from Worcester to present a $5,000 check to assist with medical expenses as he undergoes cancer treatment.

Trooper Alexa Harvey, from the Sturbridge barracks, was connected with the boy and his family and knew the troopers from C-5 would love to meet him while the family was presented with this check.

The hope of Cops for Kids with Cancer is to remove some financial burden from parents, so all their energy can go to helping their child beat cancer and live a healthy life.”-Cops for Kids with Cancer.

“City of New Bedford Police Department Officers Edgardo Llanos, Carlos Fernandes, and Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola were excited to make new friends at this past Sunday’s Special Olympics event at Babson College.

They were honored to be invited to hand out medals to the great champion athletes!!

Thank you for having us.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

City of New Bedford Police Department photo.

City of New Bedford Police Department photo.

City of New Bedford Police Department photo.

“Lieutenant Ray Reimold deployed to Hawaii!

April 8, 2024: Hawaii Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) – Maui Hawaii Wildfires Deployment. In response to a State of Hawaii Emergency Mutual Aid Compact (EMAC) request for assistance, and in coordination with Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Emergency Responder Staff and Marion Fire Lieutenant Ray Reimold was deployed to the Maui Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to assist the Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) as an Operations Section Chief, to oversee and assist with coordination of Federal, State, and County resources to impacted communities as a result of the 2023 Wildfires in Lahaina.

Ray previously deployed in 2017 as a Critical Infrastructure Branch Director in Florida during the immediate response to Hurricane Irma, and deployed in 2018 as an Incident Safety Officer to Puna Hawaii after an eruption of the Kilauea volcano.”-Marion Fire / EMS.

Operation Clean Sweep presents Earth Day Cleanup – Acushnet Ave Neighborhoods!

WHEN: April 13th from 9am – 12pm
WHERE: ‘Love The Ave’ HQ behind Cotali Mar Restaurant at 1178 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford.

• Free t-shirts to all volunteers
• Gloves and tools provided
• Wear closed-toe shoes
• Walkins Welcome
• Free pizza from Dominos!
• Coffee & Donuts provided by BASK

You can sign-up/register by going here.

Massachusetts State Police photo.

Massachusetts State Police photo.