Announcements

Bristol Community College, with locations in Attleboro, Fall River, New Bedford and Taunton, is proud to announce that it has reached a 98% COVID-19 vaccination rate among employees and a 100% COVID-19 vaccination rate among students enrolled in in-person or hybrid courses, in addition to individuals granted accommodations. This achievement …

Bill creates new protections for law enforcement K9 officers. Today, the Massachusetts State Legislature enacted legislation to create new protections for K9 law enforcement officers. The bill was filed in response to the tragic event on April 12, 2018, that took the life of New Bedford-native Sergeant Sean Gannon. His …

The $595,485 grant from the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts (FORE) will aid future nursing students in addressing stigma towards opioid use disorder. UMass Dartmouth College of Nursing & Health Sciences faculty members Professor Mary McCurry, Assistant Professor Monika Schuler, Assistant Professor Jennifer Viveiros, Assistant Professor Shannon Avery-Desmarais, and Assistant …

“Congrats to our Swim Teams for coming in first and second place in the SEC Championship! Such a dedicated group of students and coaches.” -Whaler Sports. @nbhighsports. New Bedford Whalers photo. New Bedford Whalers photo. New Bedford Whalers photo.

In an effort to create additional infrastructure across the Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $13.1 million in grants have been awarded to 54 government and private entities under the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) to install 306 Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) electric vehicle charging ports at …

“SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS COMING FOR ALDEN ROAD AND ROUTE 6 IN FAIRHAVEN: I have received confirmation from Mass DOT Administrator Jonathan Gulliver that redesign and signal repairs are coming to the intersection of Alden Road and Route 6 in Fairhaven. You will be seeing pedestrian ramps and new pedestrian safety signals …

Free, walk-up COVID-19 clinics in New Bedford offer CDC-approved booster shots, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at most locations, pediatric vaccines and boosters for teens 12-17. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Visit vaxnb.com for updated schedules of local COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations. …

Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport—part of the state’s Stop the Spread program—is scheduled for its regular dates next week, Sunday through Thursday. Appointments for free COVID-19 tests can be made at beacontesting.com. Airport officials ask that people reach the site via the airport’s side entrance …

Longtime Assistant Solicitor Will Take Over for Mikaela McDermott, Who Steps Down After Exemplary Service. Assistant City Solicitor Eric Jaikes will take the leadership role in the City’s legal office effective Sunday, Feb. 6, when City Solicitor Mikaela McDermott steps down after more than a decade of exemplary service. Jaikes …

“Tractor-trailers, tandem trucks, & special permit vehicle travel ban now in place on I-90. 40 mph speed restriction also in place on I-90 from NY State border to Logan Airport in #Boston.” -Massachusetts DOT. According to MassDOT, the speed limit has been reduced to 40 MPH from the NY border …