The Baker-Polito Administration announced $5 million in awards to 308 fire departments from the FY23 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. The program will provide local fire departments with 121 different types of equipment that makes firefighting safer, i.e. ballistic protective clothing, thermal protective clothing, gear washers, dryers, thermal imaging cameras, …
Read More »New Bedford family seeks public’s help locating at-risk man missing since December 3
“I’ve made a police report but I feel like nothing has been done. Today makes 6 days since my cousin Eduardo Morales has been missing. He is mentally depressed and also suicidal. He’s 49-50 years old, born in 1972. He has used drugs and alcohol in the past which led …
Read More »New Bedford’s Mayor Jon Mitchell advocates for opening ‘Northern Edge’ scallop grounds
“In conjunction with a meeting today of the New England Fisheries Management Council in Newport, Rhode Island, Mayor Jon Mitchell advocated for the opening of the so-called ‘North Edge’ scallop grounds to scallop fishermen. In written testimony submitted to the NEFMC, the Mayor cited new research from the Woods Hole …
Read More »New Bedford residents encouraged to support 24th annual Holidays United Toy Drive for Christmas
“Mayor Jon Mitchell encourages residents to participate in the 24th Annual Holidays United Toy Drive ahead of the holidays. In collaboration with the United Way of Greater New Bedford, New Bedford Firefighters’ Union, and New Bedford Libraries, new, unwrapped toys and gift cards are accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 14. Donations …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department celebrates annual “Presents With Police”
“This past Saturday was a great day to be a police officer (even more so than usual ?♀️??♂️?), as we celebrated our annual “Presents With Police”. We were so happy to team up with our partnering agencies and bring some extra Christmas joy to these awesome kids!! A million thanks …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department partners with American Red Cross to assist with Home Fire campaign
“The New Bedford Fire Department is proud to announce we are partnering with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts to assist them with their Home Fire Campaign. Residents of the City of New Bedford can call 1(800)564-1234 if you don’t have any or an inadequate number of smoke or carbon …
Read More »For 5th year in a row, Massachusetts man donates hand-made toys for “Toys For Tots”
“For the 5th year in a row William Greenwood and his wife Helen have made the drive to GHQ to donate Mr. Greenwood’s hand-made toys. He explained that he normally makes toys for his grandchildren but has come to love crafting wooden toys for the Toys for Tots cause. If …
Read More »Dartmouth mom seeks public’s help locating endangered autistic teenage son
“Please help. My son is missing from Dartmouth. He is an endangered autistic teen. Last seen late last night, Dec 1st. He was lured away by a female he met online. His name is Robert. He is 5 ft 9, 190 lbs. Wears glasses and wearing black and white nautical …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker joins recovery community leaders to reflect on opioid epidemic progress
“Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today joined Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Attorney General Maura Healey, and leaders from the recovery community for a roundtable discussion on the Baker-Polito Administration’s collaborative progress in confronting the opioid epidemic over the past eight years. The roundtable discussion …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police and U.S. Marines join forces “Toys For Tots” for 38th year in a row
“For the 38th straight year, the Massachusetts State Police are proud to assist the United States Marine Corps Reserve with the annual Toys for Tots holiday drive. Donors may drop off new, unwrapped, non-violent toys for boys or girls, ages infant to 14, at any State Police Barracks across Massachusetts …
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