“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 …
Read More »Massachusetts waste and mattress bans, upcoming changes to New Bedford, Dartmouth
“As of November 1, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection will no longer allow the disposal of the following materials in the trash: 1. Mattresses and box springs. 2. Textiles including clothing, footwear, bedding, towels, curtains, fabric, and similar products, except for textiles that are contaminated with mold, bodily …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police 87th Recruit Training Troop graduate
“The Association would like to congratulate our newest members from the 87th RTT on their graduation today. Thank you to all the family, friends, colleagues, and elected officials who were in attendance at the ceremony. Everyone at the Association is proud of the incoming class and excited to have them …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 24, 2022 – October 28, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 24, 2022 – October 28, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays on: • Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 Other: • Contractor (KR Rezendes, Inc.) …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department seeks public’s help locating missing man with dementia
“***MISSING PERSON WITH DEMENTIA**** Please share and familiarize yourselves with the attached photos. This is Francisco. He was last seen at his home which is in the area of Grinnell St. and County St., last night during the early morning hours. This male has dementia, is of diminished capacity, and …
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