The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 28, 2022 – December 2, 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 …
Read More »New Bedford Fire Department reminds residents: Thanksgiving Day means an uptick in home fires
“The New Bedford Fire Department would like to wish everyone a joyous Thanksgiving!!! ? The holidays are about food, fun, and family, but they’re also a prime time of the year for the dangers of fire. ? NBFD urges you to use caution when preparing your holiday meals. To help …
Read More »New Bedford mom seeks public’s help finding daughter’s sentimental “teddy giraffe,” Maria
“So… it’s sad to say my daughter misplaced her favorite stuffed animal giraffe ‘Maria.’ She was named after my grandmother who passed away. I gave my grandmother the stuffy as a ‘get well soon’ gift from the hospital gift shop when she was not doing well. So when she passed …
Read More »New Bedford Police show off new Autism Awareness Cruiser to excited Carney Academy kids
The new “Autism Awareness” patrol vehicle driven by New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira stopped by Carney Academy and other schools throughout the city to show to kids and give them an opportunity to sit behind the wheel as well as take selfies. Dog is man and woman’s best friend, …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office donates vehicles to Attleboro High School
“What high school student isn’t thrilled about some new wheels? Attleboro High School students and staff showed plenty of joy Tuesday when the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office handed over the keys and titles of two vehicles it’s donating to the school. First, an old law enforcement cruiser was donated to …
Read More »New Bedford’s Jireh Swift School closed on Wednesday, November 23
“Due to boiler issues, Jireh Swift Elementary School, 2203 Acushnet Avenue, will be closed November 23, 2022. Parents/guardians who need to pick up any student belongings may do so on Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Arthur P. Motta, Jr. Community & Public Affairs Manager New Bedford Public …
Read More »City of New Bedford reaches agreement with Acushnet to improve Lake Street area facilities
“Mayor Jon Mitchell has submitted to the City Council for approval a 25-year Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Acushnet which would allow for improvements to waterside public recreational facilities in the Lake Street area of Acushnet. Under the Agreement, the City, which owns the Lake Street Pond System and …
Read More »City of New Bedford trash/recycling pick-up delay for Thanksgiving
State Fire Marshal: “Thanksgiving is the #1 day for home fires in Massachusetts”
“State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is urging residents to make fire safety a priority in the kitchen as we approach Thanksgiving Day, the number one day for home fires in Massachusetts. “Each year, we see about twice as many fires on Thanksgiving as on the next-closest day,” State Fire …
Read More »Southcoast Health recognized for excellence through the 2022 Digital Health Most Wired Survey
“The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), has released their coveted Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for the 2022 data collection period. This year, Southcoast Health earned a Level 9 achievement for both the acute (hospital) and ambulatory setting survey selections, officials announced. “We are proud to be …
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