“Carmen Amaral announced on December 2, 2022 that she is running for New Bedford City Councilor of Ward 3. This ward includes parts of the city’s north and west ends. The preliminary for this special election is on January 24, 2023. Amaral is an educator, non-profit leader, and longtime resident …
Read More »New Bedford residents encouraged to support 24th annual Holidays United Toy Drive for Christmas
“Mayor Jon Mitchell encourages residents to participate in the 24th Annual Holidays United Toy Drive ahead of the holidays. In collaboration with the United Way of Greater New Bedford, New Bedford Firefighters’ Union, and New Bedford Libraries, new, unwrapped toys and gift cards are accepted until Wednesday, Dec. 14. Donations …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools spotlights specialist, substitute for exemplar teaching
“NBPS SPOTLIGHTS for December are Lisa Carney and Kaitlyn Arruda! Ms. Carney is a Teaching and Learning Specialist at Thomas R. Rodman School. Rodman Principal Amy Huston notes, “Ms. Carney is a person who is able to meet every staff and students’ needs before they realize it themselves and she …
Read More »City of New Bedford receives national budget award for seventh consecutive year
“For the seventh year in a row, the City of New Bedford has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its fiscal year 2022 budget, by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). GFOA, a national association that promotes quality and transparency in budgeting and financial reporting among government units …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department celebrates annual “Presents With Police”
“This past Saturday was a great day to be a police officer (even more so than usual ?♀️??♂️?), as we celebrated our annual “Presents With Police”. We were so happy to team up with our partnering agencies and bring some extra Christmas joy to these awesome kids!! A million thanks …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department partners with American Red Cross to assist with Home Fire campaign
“The New Bedford Fire Department is proud to announce we are partnering with the American Red Cross of Massachusetts to assist them with their Home Fire Campaign. Residents of the City of New Bedford can call 1(800)564-1234 if you don’t have any or an inadequate number of smoke or carbon …
Read More »For 5th year in a row, Massachusetts man donates hand-made toys for “Toys For Tots”
“For the 5th year in a row William Greenwood and his wife Helen have made the drive to GHQ to donate Mr. Greenwood’s hand-made toys. He explained that he normally makes toys for his grandchildren but has come to love crafting wooden toys for the Toys for Tots cause. If …
Read More »Boston Police Department announces the sudden passing of active-duty K-9 “Tyson”
“The Boston Police Department regrets to announce the sudden passing of active-duty BPD K-9 Tyson. Tyson was only six years old at the time of his passing and had served the City of Boston for five years as a dual-purpose Patrol and Explosive Detection K-9. Tyson was responsible for numerous …
Read More »Dartmouth mom seeks public’s help locating endangered autistic teenage son
“Please help. My son is missing from Dartmouth. He is an endangered autistic teen. Last seen late last night, Dec 1st. He was lured away by a female he met online. His name is Robert. He is 5 ft 9, 190 lbs. Wears glasses and wearing black and white nautical …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 5, 2022 – December 9, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 5, 2022 – December 9, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and test pits on: • Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 Other: • Contractor …
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