Announcements

University of Massachusetts receives grant to launch new statewide Early College program with online classes. The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded more than $2 million to high schools and colleges, including the University of Massachusetts, that are developing new early college pilot programs aimed at significantly increasing the number of underrepresented …

“With great sadness, we announce the passing of active-duty Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Kenneth J. Carroll Jr. after a courageous battle with his illness. Sergeant Carroll was a graduate of the 75th Recruit Training and was assigned to Troop F, which protects Logan Airport and other Port properties. We offer …

“In late summer and autumn, Monarch butterflies migrate south from Massachusetts all the way to Michoacán in Mexico! They most likely navigate using a combination of the magnetic pull of the Earth, the position of the Sun, and more. As caterpillars, they eat only milkweed. We partner with MassDOT and …

“SAVE THE DATE: The Committees to Elect Ian Abreu and Ryan Pereira, the Clark’s Point Neighborhood Association and the New Bedford Firefighters IAFF Local 841 are proud to announce that the very popular South End Halloween Community Costume Parade will be returning after a two-year hiatus. WHEN: Monday, October 31, …

“We have another retirement to celebrate! Ofc. Gary Beaudoin started with the department 26 years ago on October 29, 1995. Enjoy your retirement and this next chapter in your life, Ofc. Beaudoin!” -City of New Bedford Police Department.

“The City is preparing for a road reconstruction project on West Rodney French Boulevard, from Cove Road to the hurricane barrier street gate, with support from the MassWorks Infrastructure Program. As part of the public input process, the City’s Department of Public Infrastructure is hosting a design information meeting for …

The City is accepting applications from privately owned, nonprofit cultural facilities that are seeking support for capital investments to revitalize their buildings, equipment, and outdoor spaces. Arts & Culture is a vital segment of New Bedford’s economy and community that has huge impacts on quality of life and job creation, …

“It is with deep sadness that the Middleborough Police Department announces the passing of our K9- Phaelan. Phaelan retired this spring after several years of dedicated service to Middleborough, its citizens and the community. Phaelan will be missed by all of us at the PD and our thoughts and prayers …

“ICYMI: Abolition Row Park is planned for completion this fall and will fill vacant lots directly across Seventh Street from three buildings on the National Register of Historic Places: the Nathan and Mary (Polly) Johnson Properties, which are documented Underground Railroad sites and include the first home in freedom for …

“Our hearts are with the 19 known murder victims and their loved ones, as well as anyone ever harmed by this man. He was a serial murderer, and each mention of his name is a trigger to the families he devastated, reopening wounds that we can only hope had finally …