Announcements

“Team will advise on policies and strategies to manage the risk of cyber threats and will lead the Commonwealth’s response to cyber incidents. Today, Governor Charlie Baker signed an executive order to establish the Massachusetts Cyber Incident Response Team (MA-CIRT). Led by the Secretary of the Executive Office of Technology …

Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts decreased in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the same time last year, according to preliminary data released today by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). In the first nine months of this year, there were 1,696 confirmed and estimated opioid-related overdose …

“Yesterday, the State Police-Brookfield Barracks honored Trooper Tamar Bucci, who was killed in the line of duty in March, with a memorial plaque in the barracks. The plaque was made by Sgt. Scott Shea’s father, Michael Shea, with the assistance of Kyle Austin. Trooper Bucci’s family was joined by Colonel …

“During the holiday season, around 25% more waste is produced than usual. Some holiday traditions create waste, but by reusing, recycling, and choosing experiences over things we can reduce waste. “Residents may have questions about which items can be recycled curbside or at the Recycling Center as well as what …

“Latest round of grants totals nearly $51 million and includes funding to expand buildings. The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded nearly $51 million in Skills Capital Grants to high schools, colleges, and educational institutions, which marks a milestone of awarding more than $200 million total over the past eight years to …

“You’ve all heard of the “12 Days of Christmas” – New Bedford Fire will begin posting fire safety videos daily titled the “12 Fire Safety Tips of Christmas”. While fire can happen anywhere at any time, it most often strikes when people are distracted by the hustle and bustle of …

“During the holiday season, around 25% more waste is produced than usual. Some holiday traditions create waste, but by reusing, recycling, and choosing experiences over things we can reduce waste. “When sharing gifts this holiday season, please make room for new items by donating, selling, or recycling items you no …

“Travelers are advised of temporary closures of Route 18/JFK Boulevard and MacArthur Drive in the vicinity of the New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal (NBFMT) during the afternoon of Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Demolition activity related to the ongoing construction of the NBFMT will require closures at the following locations for …

“Residents encouraged to stock up on free COVID-19 test kits available at public libraries. Local COVID-19 vaccine locations, including Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport, are changing their upcoming schedules to accommodate the Christmas and New Year holidays. All local COVID-19 vaccine and testing locations will …

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, …