Announcements

Rachael S. Rollins announced that Joshua S. Levy has been appointed to serve as First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. Levy was formally sworn-in today by U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV. “Mr. Levy has distinguished himself as someone with outstanding character, judgment …

The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing & Community Development is holding two virtual public meetings this week to discuss the best use of federal funding to improve the quality of life for New Bedford residents. The public meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 and …

“Our Boston Community Outreach team got an unusual call. This stunning Serval had been spotted several times in Lincoln, MA and after days of communication, a resident notified us that he was in their yard. We immediately got on the road to see if we could capture and help this …

“My daughter ran off Sunday and hasn’t come home would you please help send out the word help me find out she is safe. She disappeared after school. Her name is Aiyana, she is 14-years old, 5’1 and weighs 102lbs. Please share with your friends if anyone has seen her. …

“My Vax Records” Provides New Option to Access Vaccine History and QR Code to Verify COVID-19 Vaccination. BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a tool that gives residents a new way to access their COVID-19 digital vaccine card and vaccination history. The new tool, called My Vax Records, allows …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 10, 2022 – January 14, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • No work scheduled Other: • MassDOT Project #608536, intersection improvements at Rockdale …

The citywide snow emergency parking ban is lifted as of 5 p.m. today, Jan. 7. City officials implemented the parking ban at 10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, as the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region, including New Bedford. City offices and public schools were closed …

“NWS has issued a WINTER STORM WARNING that will go into effect on Friday January 7th at 1am and is set to expire at 7pm. * WHAT: Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE: Portions of eastern and southeastern Massachusetts and all of Rhode …

Massachusetts Highway Safety reported on Monday that the number of people who died on Massachusetts highways last year reached its highest level since 2009. The preliminary number was released in a tweet by the office: 390 people died on state highways last year, a jump of 63 from the previous …

“It is with a heavy heart, that Marion Fire/EMS reports the passing of one of its former brothers, Lieutenant Paramedic Kevin Buckley. Lieutenant Buckley was a dedicated man, who served our town and its residents, for 20 years. He took great pride in his job and touched the lives of …