“Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the pardons of four individuals: Christopher Nichols, Thomas Schoolcraft, Zaida Pimentel-Solano and Bertrand Lamitie. The Massachusetts Constitution grants the Governor the power to grant pardons, and Governor Baker issued updated Executive Clemency Guidelines in February 2020. Petitions for pardons are reviewed by the Advisory Board …
Read More »What should New Bedford residents do with old pumpkins and cornstalks?
Give your unpainted Halloween pumpkin and cornstalks second lives by setting them out with the City of New Bedford’s yard waste pickup. Or place them in your backyard compost bin. Harvey Waste and Recycling, formerly ABC Disposal, will collect the pumpkins and cornstalks along with grass, leaves, and twigs on …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker joins military families, legislators to celebrate signing of SPEED Act
“The Baker-Polito Administration today joined military family members and legislators for a ceremonial signing of the SPEED Act, a comprehensive new law that makes Massachusetts a more welcoming place for military families and strengthens efforts to support and honor the Commonwealth’s veterans. Governor Charlie Baker held a ceremonial signing of …
Read More »UPDATE: Raynham Police seek public’s help finding missing teenage girl lured by person posing as classmate
UPDATE: Chief James Donovan reports that missing Raynham 16-year-old Colleen Weaver has been found safe in New York City. Weaver was first reported missing after she left her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 18. At approximately 11 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, she was located with the …
Read More »New Bedford Police announce historic $1,295,274 cash and narcotics seizure, suspect at large
“Detectives assigned to the “Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau” have seized nearly 1.3 million dollars from two drug traffickers. On October 21st, detectives concluded an investigation spanning nearly several months into a drug distribution operation being conducted by AMADO DELGADO MENDEZ, 30. and VINICIO MARRERO ARIAS, 38, both of 197 Cottage …
Read More »New Bedford Police officer receives Massachusetts Police Association’s Medal of Valor
“The New Bedford Police Department is beaming with pride, as one of our own received the coveted Massachusetts Police Association’s Medal of Valor. Ofc. Michael Carrier was decorated for his act of selfless bravery in his attempts to save an armed, suicidal male earlier in the year. Thank you for …
Read More »“New Bedford dogs owners: Don’t get mad when I pepper spray your dog! Put them on a leash!!!”
“Just a quick PSA for the people of the south end. These 2 dogs right here are my everything! Whenever I leave the house they are always on a leash! I have never “lost” them or had them run off. In the past 6 months they have gone from friendly …
Read More »Unveiling of mural that pays tribute to New Bedford’s Cape Verdeans
“I was privileged to have the opportunity this afternoon to celebrate the unveiling of the new mural at The Ultra Marine Band Club, a spectacular tribute to contributions of Cape Verdeans to the City and America. Artists Eden Soares and Adrian Tio, along with the Cape Verdean Cultural Committee, created …
Read More »Look WHOOOs back! Owl makes third visit to New England Wildlife Center after reinjuring himself
“This great horned owl was first admitted to the Cape Branch of the New England Wildlife Centers back in 2021 for a traumatic eye injury that required our veterinary team to have to remove the damaged eye. Fortunately, adult owls can still be released with only one eye if they …
Read More »New Bedford Health Department to host forum on health disparities in the region
The New Bedford Health Department and the Health Equity Compact (HEC) will be hosting the Color of Care – Southeastern MA Health Equity Forum to discuss solutions to health disparities in our region. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum at …
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