“BOSTON: The Massachusetts Senate voted 32 to 8 to allow Gov. Maura Healey’s administration to spend a one-time use expenditure of $840 million on the migrant housing issue. Massachusetts currently spends $75 million per month on the 7,500 migrant families that are living in emergency shelters across the state. That …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 25, 2024 – March 29, 2024
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of March 25, 2024 – March 29, 2024, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Acushnet Ave from Phillips Rd to Bowles St • Main …
Read More »PACE Is Hiring for a Workforce Development Facilitator In New Bedford
🚀 Now Hiring: FACILITATOR at PACE Workforce Development Center! 🚀 Join our newly launched PACE Workforce Development Center and be a catalyst for change in our YouthBuild Program and our adult program, READY! What we’re looking for: * Passionate educators with a high school diploma/GED minimum; higher education/experience preferred. * …
Read More »New Bedford’s bookmobile to deliver library services across the city
“NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Free Public Library recently debuted its new outreach vehicle, the Mobile Library. An expansion of the Bookmobile program, the Mobile Library delivers books, materials, and other services to patrons who are unable to visit the library, such as those who are homebound, have mobility …
Read More »Merging storms to bring sleet, snow, and rain to the South Coast
A storm in the southern U.S. and another close to the Canadian border in the north formed 1,000 miles apart Tuesday night then began to move on a collision course. The combined storms will eventually merge and arrive on the eastern seaboard and dump an absolute mess on the South …
Read More »Florida Gov. DeSantis favors idea of shipping unlawfully present Haitians to Martha’s Vineyard
On Wednesday, at a press conference, Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) “We do have our transport program also that’s going to be operational. So, Haitians land in the Florida Keys, their next stop very well may be Martha’s Vineyard.” In the first week of March, DeSantis deployed resources to the …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police intensify search for Westborough woman missing over a week
“The Westborough Police Department in conjunction with the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit for Worcester County are attempting to locate Olivia Colby, 27. Ms. Colby’s phone was last pinged March 14, 2024 within a 25 meter radius of her home in Westborough. Ms. Colby is white, 5’07” tall and 140 …
Read More »Campaign shines light on New Bedford’s unique experiences, hidden gems,opportunities for art, culture, adventure
“NEW BEDFORD – Whether you’re a longtime resident or a tourist looking for history, culture, and adventure, New Bedford has unique experiences and hidden gems around every corner. “Explore New Bedford” is the message the City’s Office of Tourism and Marketing is sharing with the world after Mayor Jon Mitchell …
Read More »BayCoast Bank Promotes Nancy Silva To Senior VP of Operations
BayCoast Bank, a long-time community savings bank serving the people and businesses on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is pleased to announce that Nancy L. Silva of Halifax, Massachusetts, has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Operations. In this role, Silva provides overall leadership and management for …
Read More »Westport Firefighter/Paramedics kept busy answering nearly 60 calls for service
“Westport Firefighter/Paramedics were kept busy this past week answering nearly 60 calls for service. Crews responded to multiple medical emergencies, including cardiac emergencies, respiratory emergencies, motor vehicle crashes, an overdose, and more. Engine 1 provided mutual aid to Little Compton for their working house fire on Saturday, followed by a …
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