Newly enhanced pay rates and generous sign-On bonuses available! Qualifications are: High School Diploma preferred but not required for Direct Support/Caregiver positions Human Service experience, particularly with children and/or adolescents is preferred Must be at least 18 years old Must be able to read, comprehend and write in standard English …
Read More »New Bedford’s Spinner Publications to host discussion: “Cuffe & Douglass: A Reckoning of Activism”
“Spinner Publications and Gallery X are happy to announce a panel presentation that will discuss the lives and legacies of two celebrated Americans—Captain Paul Cuffe of Westport and statesman Frederick Douglass—men linked to the area for unique and yet similar reasons. Both achieved national renown and were among a multitude …
Read More »MassDevelopment issues Request For Proposals (RFP) for the development of New Bedford State Pier
MassDevelopment has issued a Request for Proposals to redevelop the New Bedford State Pier into a thriving mixed-use asset along the city’s waterfront, as envisioned by Senator Mark Montigny since 2008 and based on his legislative language that was signed into law by Governor Baker. Based on Montigny’s language the …
Read More »Massachusetts DoT to accept design work bids for replacement of Fairhaven-New Bedford bridge
“Representative Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisset” announced today the beginning of the state’s process to design and permit a replacement for the Fairhaven-New Bedford bridge that carries U.S. Route 6 over the Acushnet River in New Bedford Harbor. The Highway Division of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation will be releasing shortly a …
Read More »Massachusetts officials: “Turkey mating season means turkeys act aggressively towards each other and people”
It’s turkey breeding season! You might notice turkeys acting aggressively towards each other and even people during this time. Males will peck, chase, fan their tails, and gobble to establish their social status aka “pecking order” within the flock. At the time of colonial settlement, the wild turkey was widespread …
Read More »Gov. Baker announces approval of EDIP supporting job growth, business expansion across Massachusetts
“The Commonwealth’s Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC) approved seven projects for participation in the Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP). These projects are expected to create 129 net new jobs and retain 151 jobs throughout Massachusetts, while leveraging approximately $88.2 million in private investment. Of the applicants this quarter, four are …
Read More »$525 million secured for opioid recovery programs to benefit Massachusetts communities including greater New Bedford
Following her office’s announcement of a $26 billion resolution with the nation’s largest drug distributors, Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen, and Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured and marketed opioids, Attorney General Maura Healey today joined with mayors, municipal and health care leaders from across the state, and families harmed by the …
Read More »Defend Dartmouth Ballot Question Committee statement on the Dartmouth Indian Symbol question
“Yesterday, the people of Dartmouth made history turning out in historic numbers. They overwhelmingly voted for the Dartmouth Indians name and logo sending a clear, loud, and direct message to the school committee and beyond: Re-affirm our name and logo on April 25th at the next school committee meeting! It …
Read More »Bask Inc. is Hiring for Cultivation, Inventory and Facility Technicians
Join a growing team at Bask,Inc. They are hiring for a wide range of positions within the company. Friendly & motivated applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Description Skilled Facility Maintenance Technician Bask’s goal is to serve cannabis patients and consumers by operating a state-of-the-art facility designed and built to …
Read More »Association for the Relief of Aged Women awards $220,000; partners with 13 Greater New Bedford community organizations
Partnership will help promote independence and enhance quality of life for elderly, low-income women. The Association for the Relief of Aged Women (ARAW) today announced the recipients of its Community Partner Grant for 2022/2023. The ARAW’s Community Partner Grant offered up to $300,000 in support of nonprofits and public entities …
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