Announcements

“The City is encouraging residents to use caution in anticipation of high winds and heavy rains starting this evening and into Friday. New Bedford is currently under a high wind warning from Friday, Dec. 23 until Saturday, Dec. 24, and under a coastal flood watch effective Friday, Dec. 23. Winds …

“The City’s Homeless Service Provider’s Network (HSPN) has presented Darlene Spencer, Program Officer with the Carney Family Foundation, with its 2022 Sister Rose Award. Named in honor of Sister Rosellen Gallogly who served as the Executive Director of Market Ministries in the City for years and was a founding member …

“We are closely monitoring an impactful storm expected to arrive late Thursday and last until early Saturday morning. Hazards/Impacts: ? Damaging winds up to 65 mph. Power outages are possible. ?️ Locally heavy rainfall of 2+ inches. ? Minor to moderate coastal flooding Friday. ? Minor to moderate river flooding …

“The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has awarded $75 million to the Port of New Bedford for projects that will enhance port infrastructure. The investments announced by the outgoing Baker Administration came after the legislature appropriated up to $190 million in port infrastructure across Massachusetts. The three grants to New Bedford will …

Colonel Christopher S. Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County between Thursday, December 22, into Friday, December 23, 2022. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen …

“The City of New Bedford is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide design and construction management services for a contemporary memorial landscape dedicated to Greater New Bedford residents who have served in post-9/11 conflicts. The purpose of the monument is to recognize residents for the military service during the …

“As a consequence of a new statewide ban on the disposal of mattresses and box springs established recently by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), effective January 1, 2023, a $10 fee will be required of New Bedford residents seeking to have their mattresses and box springs removed by …

The City of New Bedford will a host a variety of free family-friendly programming throughout the downtown area as part of its City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve event. Activities will take place both inside and outdoors between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., including the traditional fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. …

Former Patriots three-time Super Bowl Champion offensive guard Joe Andruzzi spent time with scholars at Alma del Mar Charter School’s Sarah D. Ottiwell Campus on Friday as appreciation for the school community’s fundraising efforts for the player’s charitable foundation. The Ottiwell school community raised $1,000 for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, …

“After 35 years of dedicated service to the residents of Wareham as a firefighter, Captain Colin Kelley is retiring!!! Saturday morning, December 17th, several department members gathered at Station-1 to honor his service. Captain Kelley, always the calm professional in any situation, along with his willingness to share his knowledge …