“Merry Christmas! I’m honored to be a member of Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento, proud sponsors of the largest Portuguese feast in the world, the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament! Today we made our annual trip to the Salvation Army, as we team with them each year to feed 400 people …
Read More »New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell releases statement on Massachusetts wind energy awards
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell released the following statement today, on the Commonwealth’s announcement about the third wave of offshore wind power. “The Massachusetts offshore wind contracts awarded today will help solidify New Bedford’s status as the center of an offshore wind industry cluster. I congratulate Vineyard Wind and Mayflower …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 20, 2021 – December 24, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of December 20, 2021 – December 24, 2021 and they are as follows: City Offices will be closed half day on Thursday, December 23rd and full day Friday, December 24th. Eversource will be working on the gas main …
Read More »Search for Massachusetts woman missing for 6 months continue to bring closure to family
‼️MISSING!!: Brittney McCormack, 27-years old Rockland, Massachusetts July 2021 According to John John Llewellyn, Rockland’s chief of police, Brittney has struggled with substance abuse in the past. She has gone missing repeatedly in recent years, and police were able to get McCormack counseling and support services. Now she hasn’t been …
Read More »COVID-19 testing at New Bedford regional airport extended
Project Beacon’s appointment-based COVID-19 testing at New Bedford Regional Airport has been extended through March 2022 and has added an additional day of testing on Jan. 5 to accommodate post-holiday demand. Effective Jan. 2, 2022, Project Beacon—part of the state’s Stop the Spread program—will continue offering COVID-19 testing at 1569 …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police helping keep kids warm with 1st annual winter clothing drive!
“Last Friday the Massachusetts State Police concluded the first-ever regional winter clothing drive at the State Police General Headquarters in Framingham. The drive amassed an abundance of winter clothing for youth and teenagers, including new coats, boots, scarfs, hats, and gloves. Some citizens were even gracious enough to donate handmade …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department: “A future in police work awaits you!”
“A FUTURE IN POLICE WORK AWAITS YOU! Give your strongest consideration to a brilliant career in law enforcement. Join the next generation of New Bedford Police officers. Take the civil service exam in 2022! ** Contact us regarding the residency requirements that apply.”
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker’s administration files legislation to protect survivors from dangerous individuals, distribution of explicit images
Legislative Package Includes Proposals to Update Dangerousness Procedures, Modernize Laws Governing Explicit Images. The Baker-Polito Administration today filed legislation to create comprehensive new protections for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, assault and battery, the harmful distribution of explicit images, and other crimes. The package of legislative proposals being refiled …
Read More »New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet Police Departments, Massachusetts State Police hosting annual “Fill The Bus” toy drive
“? FILL THE BUS TOY DRIVE? The New Bedford Police Department along with the Acushnet Police Department, Massachusetts State Police, and Tremblay’s Bus Co., LLC will be hosting the 11th Annual Safe Zones Fill the Bus Toy Drive! It will take place on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. until …
Read More »Family seeks public’s help locating missing New Bedford woman
“*PLEASE SHARE* • Missing since 12/9/2021 around 2 in the morning: MariaJose Quiroz • 4’11 ft it height • Last seen at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, MA • Mexican of Mestiza decent • Brown skin with freckles • Brown eyes • May dye or highlight her hair • …
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