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“Hi! Does anyone teach their families about special needs these days??? I was raised that we are all different in many ways and to not stare or make fun of others. I raise my autistic 13-year-old granddaughter Amariannah and she is the most loving and energetic person you could meet. …

“STOW — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced $5 million in awards to 321 Massachusetts fire departments through the state’s Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program. “Every single day, firefighters across Massachusetts put themselves in harm’s way to protect their communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “They deserve our thanks and our support. …

“I am delighted that all seven municipalities in my district received vital Firefighter Safety Equipment grant funding to protect our brave firefighting men and women. They deserve the very latest in state-of-the-art equipment to make their perilous job as safe as possible. • Fall River-$34,890 • Freetown-$15,500 • Lakeville-$18,880 • …

“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell announced today that the City of New Bedford has been awarded $2,293,066 in homeless assistance funding by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as part of a competitive grant process under HUD’s Continuum of Care Program. HUD’s Continuum of Care grants provide …

“It’s been a busy week for our firefighter/paramedics. Unfortunately, one of the many calls we handled, was a suspected fatal opioid overdose. We wanted to remind our residents that through a grant funded program, we have doses of Narcan available, free of charge and while supplies last at either fire …

“The City is hosting a public meeting to gather feedback on the proposed monument in the South End to honor veterans of the Global War on Terror. The monument’s advisory committee and professionals from Martha Schwartz Partners, the internationally renowned design firm chosen to build the monument, will meet on …

“Earlier this week, our members, friends, and family came together as part of the State Police Association Benevolent Fund Team to take part in the 8th annual BFit Challenge hosted by the Boston Bruins Foundation at TD Garden. We would like to thank all who came out in support of …

“Alinea Capital Partners announced that it will begin construction on 10@8th, a new residential community in New Bedford. The transit-oriented development will include 52 units of housing affordable to low- and moderate-income working families. When completed, the project will be the largest new construction project built downtown in 38 years. …

“** PLEASE SHARE ** “Good Evening, This message is from Brockton Police. Please be on the lookout for a missing 14-year-old girl by the name of Leanni Dossantos. Leanni is four feet ten inches tall and one hundred sixty-eight pounds. She is a light-skinned black female and has brown hair …

Dartmouth Police Department photo.