NEW BEDFORD – In a Wednesday letter to Massachusetts state officials, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell assesses the proposals of the offshore wind energy developers which have submitted bids under the Tri-State (Massachusetts-Rhode Island-Connecticut) offshore wind energy procurement.
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The City has announced that seasonal parking passes for East Beach, West Beach, and Fort Taber Park are now available for purchase. Residents of New Bedford can purchase passes for $15, while those 65 and over can obtain them for just $5. Greater New Bedford residents, including those from Dartmouth, …
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“NEW BEDFORD – A leading credit rating agency has affirmed the City’s credit rating, pointing to New Bedford’s effective leadership and strong economic prospects. Standard & Poor’s recently awarded New Bedford a AA+/Stable long term enhanced rating and affirmed its AA-/Stable underlying rating, giving the City high marks for financial …
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“It might not feel like it outside (yet), but spring is here, and that means collections for yard waste, brush and branches will begin soon. Grass, Leaves, and Twigs Capitol Waste Services seasonally collects grass, leaves, and twigs on a weekly basis. In 2024, weekly curbside yard waste collection begins …
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“It is with great sadness that we tell you that we lost one of our volunteers this past week. Lance Gunberg passed away after a tragic accident last week. He was a dedicated volunteer for many years. He loved coming in every week but especially enjoyed our haunted shelter in …
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“On Saturday, March 16, 2024, the 76th ROC academy recruits participated in a polar plunge to benefit Massachusetts Special Olympics. Pictured is our very own Student Officer Mattos. Great work! If you want to learn more about donating to the Massachusetts Special Olympics go here: https://www.specialolympicsma.org/ways-to-give/donate.”-Rochester Police Department. Rochester Police …
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“Massachusetts Environmental Police were contacted by Boston Animal Control Officers and asking for Massachusetts Environmental Police assistance with a domestic cat that was trapped on a seawall in the Little Mystic River. Massachusetts Environmental Police officer responded by boat in somewhat challenging conditions and the feline was safely gathered after …
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“On Saturday, a resident of Adams was driving through town when they captured this image of one of our members from SP Cheshire assisting an elderly gentleman cross a busy street. The resident who shared the image on social media posted, “There was a line of traffic both ways and …
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“Lakeville’s new Tower Ladder is home and it fits! We knew there was some concern out there, so we made sure it would fit before the vehicle was ever built. Still, Chief O’Brien refused to watch the first time backing her into the building. He said the stress was just …
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“Earlier this week, Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola and Media Relations Specialist Holly Huntoon stopped by Ms. Gaspar & Ms. Alexander’s Media Technology class at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School to talk about the power of media and the effect it has on perceptions. We will also …
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