Announcements

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 2, 2023 – January 6, 2023, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, January 2nd in observance of New Year’s. Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: …

“Elizabeth Carter Brooks students learned all about fire safety with the help of some of our local firefighters from the New Bedford Fire Department. They learned about the importance of smoke detectors and establishing a family safety plan, how to ensure smoke detectors are working properly, and the difference between …

“Unfortunately, it’s that time of year again. The local bodies of water appear to be frozen enough to walk on by people and dogs alike. IT IS NOT SAFE FOR ANYONE TO WALK ON THE ICE! Yesterday around 4pm Everett Fire crews responded for a dog in the Malden River …

REMINDER: Trash will be delayed because of the holiday. City of New Bedford photo.

The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. _____________________________________________________________ “Attorney Jacob J. Ventura, candidate for …

DCR will provide 13 guided hikes as part of the 32nd annual First Day Hikes in Massachusetts to provide residents and visitors with outdoor recreational opportunities to enjoy the Commonwealth’s vast outdoor spaces as they ring in the new year. Continuing with tradition, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced it will …

“It is with sadness that we share the passing of Janice Swanson. Janice had previously worked as an administrative assistant for the fire department and most recently in the building department. Janice was a very kind lady, with a great sense of humor. She was also very popular among fire …

“The City of New Bedford invites all interested community members to review the Fiscal Year 2023 Community Preservation Act (CPA) applications before the Community Preservation Committee and offer feedback at three virtual community meetings held in January. The FY23 application process began in September with the eligibility determination phase. Eligible …

Effective January 1, 2023, the Massachusetts minimum wage will be $15.00 per hour. The service rate is $6.75 per hour. Also, Sunday premium pay and holiday pa are eliminated on January 1, 2023. The minimum fair wage laws and regulations address basic minimum wage and overtime. They also cover pay …

COME JOIN THE PACE HEAD START TEAM! FACILITIES SPECIALIST We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills: · Experience in janitorial and maintenance work. · Knowledge of building systems and HVAC required, as well as, the ability to do minor repairs. · Must be physically able to …