Massachusetts has become the first state in the nation to approve hiring federal sharpshooters to kill “habituated coyotes.” The decision cam after years of complaints from Nahant residents after being stalked or surrounded by coyotes while walking pets, having their cats and dogs carried away from their yards and killed …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 12, 2022 – December 16, 2022
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 12, 2022 – December 16, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 Other: • Contractor (KR …
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 »Xander Bogaerts to Sign Eleven Year Deal With Padres
*Breaking* MLB is is reporting that the San Diego Padres and longtime Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts have agreed to an 11-year contract worth upwards of $280 million, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has yet to confirm the deal, but the writing is on the wall for …
Read More »Massachusetts law ensures Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s connection to New Bedford
“On Saturday, December 17th, the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey’s long-awaited homecoming will be celebrated with state officials, generous philanthropists, volunteers, members of the public, and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, His Excellency Jose Ulisses de Pina Correia e Silva. The speaking program will take place at New Bedford State Pier starting …
Read More »Massachusetts Governor Baker announces pardons of three individuals
“Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the pardon of three individuals: John Austin, Phillip Hagar and Edmund Mulvehill. The Parole Board, serving in its function as the Advisory Board of Pardons, recently recommended these pardons. The Massachusetts Constitution grants the Governor the power to grant pardons, and Governor Baker issued updated …
Read More »Carmen Amaral announces candidacy for Ward 3 New Bedford City Councilor
“Carmen Amaral announced on December 2, 2022 that she is running for New Bedford City Councilor of Ward 3. This ward includes parts of the city’s north and west ends. The preliminary for this special election is on January 24, 2023. Amaral is an educator, non-profit leader, and longtime resident …
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 Public Schools spotlights specialist, substitute for exemplar teaching
“NBPS SPOTLIGHTS for December are Lisa Carney and Kaitlyn Arruda! Ms. Carney is a Teaching and Learning Specialist at Thomas R. Rodman School. Rodman Principal Amy Huston notes, “Ms. Carney is a person who is able to meet every staff and students’ needs before they realize it themselves and she …
Read More »City of New Bedford receives national budget award for seventh consecutive year
“For the seventh year in a row, the City of New Bedford has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2022 budget, by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). GFOA, a national association that promotes quality and transparency in budgeting and financial reporting among government units …
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