Announcements

“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 …

“Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker yesterday announced more than $11 million in Seaport Economic Council grants for 24 projects across the state. The funds will help 20 coastal communities, advance projects that benefit the commercial maritime industries, improve recreational access, mitigate the impacts of climate change and advance future dredging. “I …

“On Saturday, December 10th, Trooper Dwyer organized his first Fill-a-Cruiser/Bus type event at the Bourne barracks. He was able to form a partnership with Toys 4 Tots and Bourne Public Schools. Amongst those in attendance were uniformed Marines, the State Police Mounted Unit, Marine Unit, K9s, motor cycle units, amongst …

“New lab to feature advanced equipment for healthcare industry skills training. New Bedford High School has been awarded a $500,000 grant as part of the state’s Workforce Skills Cabinet Grant program, the Baker-Polito Administration announced. The high school will utilize the funding to construct a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Laboratory to …

“During the month of December, the 40th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory Robert Hancock Goodwin, MD who served in both the United States Army and then the United States Navy under a secret operation in China known as SACO …

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The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 19, 2022 – December 23, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 Other: • Contractor (KR …

“The Baker-Polito Administration today highlighted eight years of progress strengthening access to behavioral health services in Massachusetts at a ribbon cutting for a newly designated Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) in East Boston run by North Suffolk Community Services (formerly North Suffolk Mental Health Association). Opening in early January as …

“My name is Robert Cabral, I have signed my nominations papers and am officially a candidate for City Councilor Ward 3. I will appear on the ballot on January 24th, 2023. This is my first attempt at a public office, and I am so excited to have this opportunity to …

“With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents of all ages to get vaccinated. Flu activity across the country is higher than usual so far this year. Residents can get both a flu shot and a COVID-19 booster in the same visit. “This flu …