Announcements

“Mayor Jon Mitchell has submitted a proposal to the City Council for a loan order of $150,000 to pay for the costs of a schematic design/feasibility study for an accelerated repair project at the Ellen R. Hathaway Elementary School on Court Street. On October 26, 2022, the Massachusetts School Building …

“On November 16, 2022, at 7:00 PM the City Council hosted a Celebration Meeting in the City Council Chamber. At this meeting the Council recognized and issued City Citations to members of the New Bedford Fire Department for their critical roles during three recent fires. Congratulations to these New Bedford …

“Presented on Medicare’s updated Care Compare platform, Hospice Care from Southcoast Health’s Visiting Nurse Association earned a 4-star Family Caregiver Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), officials announced. “The 4-star Hospice Family Caregiver Survey rating demonstrates the Supportive Care Center’s commitment to providing the highest …

“Today, Governor Charlie Baker announced the commutation of the first-degree murder sentence of Ramadan Shabazz to second degree murder, making him immediately eligible for parole. The Parole Board, serving in its function as the Advisory Board of Pardons, recently recommended Mr. Shabazz’s commutation. The Massachusetts Constitution grants the Governor the …

“Companies Will Implement Anti-Idling Programs and Pay Penalties under the Clean Air Act. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has settled enforcement actions against two companies that violated state and federal clean air standards by allowing excessive idling of school buses at locations in four Massachusetts communities. The first settlement …

“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 21, 2022 – November 25, 2022, and they are as follows: Offices will be closed & no construction works Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th. Eversource: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and …

The Southcoast Neediest Families Prize-a-Palooza will be held on Sunday, December 4th. 12p-8p at Whaler Inn and Suites 500 Hathaway Road New Bedford. Stop by for an all day, family friendly, free admission, prize raffle event. All food and prizes are donated by local (and some national) companies. There will …

“Building on the successful prior rounds of test kit distribution, the City of New Bedford is continuing to make available free, at-home COVID-19 test kits at public libraries across the city. The free distribution coincides with the start of the holiday season and the approach of potential increases in COVID-19 …

Be a part of a company working together to help others and make a positive impact in people’s lives. Comprehensive Mental Health Systems, Inc. (CMHS, Inc.) is a human services agency seeking caring and motivated Direct Support Professionals to provide community based residential supports for individuals with disabilities in New …

“Mayor Jon Mitchell has filed a proposal with the City Council which would establish a revolving fund to receive 50% of all payments to the City pursuant to the Host Community Agreement (HCA) with Parallel Products affiliate Southcoast Renewables and SMRE 100, LLC. The revolving fund will support public improvement …