Announcements

“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, …

“GIRLS ON THE RUN PROGRAM — Girls in Grades 3-4 at E. C. Brooks Elementary School accomplished an amazing task, completing a 5K at Warwick City Park last weekend after participating in a 9-week afterschool program that focused on building self-confidence and inspiring relationships that value teamwork and mind/body connection …

“Yesterday, the Wareham Fire Department said their final goodbyes to former Call Firefighter and Prudential Committee Member, John Connolly Jr. Mr. Connolly served on the department as a Call Firefighter for 7 years. He was assigned to Engine 5 out of Station 1. He was then elected to serve on …

“2 hours of free parking in downtown garages and at North End meters along Acushnet Avenue until Saturday, Dec. 31. The City is announcing its Holiday Parking Program this year to encourage holiday shopping, dining, and retail activity in New Bedford’s downtown and North End business district through December. The …

“I’ve made a police report but I feel like nothing has been done. Today makes 6 days since my cousin Eduardo Morales has been missing. He is mentally depressed and also suicidal. He’s 49-50 years old, born in 1972. He has used drugs and alcohol in the past which led …

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 …