“A three-alarm fire that sent seven people to the hospital started accidentally with a candle, said Brockton Fire Chief Brian F. Nardelli, Brockton Police Chief Brenda Perez, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “This fire had every potential to be a terrible tragedy, and I want to recognize the …
Read More »New Bedford Police host 5-year old boy with spina bifida at south-end public safety complex
“Yesterday, we had the great privilege to host Joseph Aguilera, a five-year-old boy living with spina bifida, and his father at the south-end public safety complex. Joseph has an ambition to work in public safety when he gets older. After meeting him, we have no doubt that he will be …
Read More »YMCA to offer warming stations in New Beford, Dartmouth, Wareham, Fall River
“In anticipation of the frigid weather that is headed our way, YMCA Southcoast is offering warming stations over the next two days to relieve people who may need a place to stay warm or charge a cell phone or tablet. The warming stations are available in the lobby at each …
Read More »Nationally recognized expert on prison suicides to perform assessment of Bristol County Sheriff’s Office
“A nationally recognized expert on suicide prevention in jails and prisons has agreed to perform a comprehensive assessment of the Bristol County corrections facilities. Lindsay M. Hayes, who has reviewed/examined more than 3,800 cases of suicide in correctional facilities throughout the country for more than 42 years, will start his …
Read More »Massachusetts Cold Weather Advisory: Avoid Fire, Carbon Monoxide Hazards During Dangerous Weather
Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards During Dangerous Weather. STOW—With bitter cold temperatures heading our way this weekend, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is reminding residents to “Keep Warm, Keep Safe” and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes. “Home heating equipment is the second-leading …
Read More »Massachusetts legislation to reform state law to prevent unjust deprivation from homeowners
“Legislation to protect Massachusetts homeowners from unjust home equity theft practices by private, for-profit corporations has been refiled. The bill seeks to prevent foreclosures on municipal tax liens which result in a homeowner losing 100 percent of their earned equity. Municipalities currently sell tax liens to private companies who then …
Read More »New Bedford’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter Activated Through Feb. 4
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. …
Read More »Massachusetts First-Responders undergo K-9 first aid training stemming from Nero’s Law
“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 …
Read More »Massachusets Division of Fisheries and Wildlife: “Please don’t feed wildlife this winter!”
“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 …
Read More »Lakeville FD, EMS, respond to fire alarm, truck accident; warn residents about CO exposure
“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 …
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