Free tests available at public libraries as new school year begins. City health and emergency management officials are coordinating with the city’s public libraries to distribute free, at-home COVID-19 test kits, available until supplies last. The free distribution coincides with the start of the school year and the approach of …
Read More »New Bedford’s “Sassaquin House of Pizza” permanently closes doors after 17 years
The Sassaquinn House of Pizza located at 4326 Acushnet Ave New Bedford, announced that it would be permanently closing its doors. A sign posted on the entrance to the restaurant stated “We will be closing shop on Friday, August 19th. It has been our pleasure to serve this community and …
Read More »New Bedford’s Buttonwood Park Zoo mourns loss of “Toby,” beloved black bear
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is sad to announce the passing of Toby, a 23-year-old black bear and one of BPZOO’s most iconic animals. A team of veterinary and animal care staff at BPZOO had been managing a variety of Toby’s age-related illnesses for quite some time, including spondylosis (arthritis of …
Read More »New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell appoints Director of Facilities and Fleet Management
Mayor Jon Mitchell has appointed Jennifer Vieira as the City’s Director of the Department of Facilities and Fleet Management (DFFM). Vieira has served as the department’s acting director since December 2021. She has worked for the City since 2011, in roles of increasing complexity and responsibility in the Treasurer’s Office, …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 5, 2022 – September 9, 2022,
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 5, 2022 – September 9, 2022, and they are as follows: City offices closed Monday, September 5 for Labor Day! Eversource will be working on the street milling from gas main relays on: • Main Relay …
Read More »City of New Bedford Labor Day schedule for trash and recycling pickup
“Trash and recycling pickup will be delayed by one day next week, as there will be no collections on Monday, Sept. 5, for the Labor Day holiday.” -City of New Bedford. City of New Bedford photo.
Read More »New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park volunteer Judy Rodriques receives national award
Please join the staff, volunteers, and community partners of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park in celebrating and recognizing Judy Roderiques for 24 years of dedication and volunteer service. A variety of National Park Service (NPS) employees, volunteers and partners were honored yesterday at a ceremony to Celebrate America’s National Parks …
Read More »Three New Bedford Police Department recruits graduate from academy
“Congratulations to our three newest recruits who graduated from the Plymouth Police Academy today. They will be sworn into our department on Tuesday!” City of New Bedford Police Department photo.
Read More »Tax lien case against the City of New Bedford dismissed by court
Plaintiff Settles Separately with Private Defendant. Tax lien-related litigation in which the City was a co-defendant has been settled and the case against the city was dismissed this month in U.S. District Court. The court made its Aug. 12 dismissal “with prejudice,” meaning the ruling is final and the plaintiff …
Read More »Massachusetts Unidentified Bodies Project results in IDing Fall River ‘John Doe’ after 17 Years
In April, Bristol County District Attorney Tom Quinn announced the expansion of his successful Cold Case Unit to include a renewed effort to identify unidentified bodies and human remains from the past 40 years. This week, DA Quinn’s “Unidentified Bodies Project” initiative has resulted in the positive identification of a …
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