“Introducing the Lakeville Police Dive Team. ? After extensive research and networking, we began the training and equipment acquisition to create a dual-purpose dive team. Six Lakeville officers have been outfitted, trained, and certified at various advanced levels. They are capable of both search and rescue and underwater recovery missions …
Read More »Marion Police officer retires after 20 years of service to the town
“Friday marked the final shift at the Marion Police Department for Officer Sean McAssey. Sean spent the past 20 years faithfully serving the residents and visitors to the Town of Marion. Current and past members of the department came by to congratulate Sean. Happy retirement!!!” -Marion Police Department. Marion Police …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police rescue momma and poppa geese and their goslings
“MAKE WAY FOR GOSLINGS! Members of the State Police-Tunnels Barracks assisted a family of geese that became trapped inside the HOV Lane on Route 93 southbound in Boston. Like all good parents, the mom and dad refused to abandon their young ones. Troopers David Oliveira, Andrew Phelan, and Jose DePena, …
Read More »Amid record-high car prices, New Bedford man receives keys to success: a donated car
Gas prices are only the most recent struggle. Record-high car prices have persisted for months, leaving many people unable to afford safe and reliable vehicles. Fortunately for a New Bedford man, a donated car is bringing relief from his transportation struggles and enabling him to move forward in his life. …
Read More »Long-time educator, leader of New Bedford’s Alma del Mar School selected as Executive Director
First female, person of color to lead organization. After a months long internal search process characterized by broad outreach and community engagement, the Alma del Mar Board of Trustees have selected Ms. Taylor DeLoach as the next Executive Director of Alma del Mar Charter Schools. Ms. DeLoach will be the …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police , K9 “Luna,” host “Pizza with Police” for high school students
“Massachusetts State Police Troopers Monteiro, Wong, Brown, and Tata, along with Trooper Tata’s K-9 partner Luna, were present at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in Northampton for a Pizza with Police event. The students were part of the school’s Criminal Justice program and enjoyed conversation with the Troopers, meeting …
Read More »City of New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of May 9, 2022 – May 13, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of May 9, 2022 – May 13, 2022, and they are as follows Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Main relay on Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 …
Read More »Jan da Silva accepts new New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park position
Park Superintendent Jennifer Smith has selected Jan da Silva as the new Program Manager Visitor Experience and Resource Stewardship. The Program Manager is a new position for the park combining two program areas, Visitor Experience/Community Engagement and Resource Stewardship, and Jan will serve as member of the park’s Leadership Team. …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department mental health co-response team ready to serve community
“The Department of Mental Health co-response team will be going live this month. Building on the great work done in our department since 2018, this new team will be made up of a small group of officers selected from the Outreach Team to work directly with a lead licensed clinician …
Read More »Mattapoisett Police Department promotes Officer Robert Randall to the rank of Sergeant
“The Mattapoisett Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Officer Robert Randall to the rank of Sergeant. Sgt. Randall is a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett and a graduate of Old Rochester Regional High School. Sgt. Randall has been a full-time patrol officer since 2008. Throughout his career Sgt. …
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