Governor Charlie Baker nominated Sarah Joss and Kristen Stone as Associate Justices of the District Court. Attorneys Joss and Stone have a combined 37 years of legal experience. “The decades of experience in public service that Sarah Joss and Kristen Stone will bring to the District Court and the people …
Read More »Massachusetts exodus: people are leaving the Commonwealth in record numbers, fewer people moving in
Massachusetts ranked seventh on the list of states people moved out of the most last year, up from eighth in 2020. A recent study by United Van Lines has revealed that not only are fewer people moving to the Bay State, but they are also fleeing in record numbers. The …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department to raise awareness for human trafficking
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in all 50 states and is the fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Human trafficking is defined as “the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harboring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms …
Read More »U.S. Attorney’s Office recovers $650,000 for victims in two cases residing in 3 states including Massachusetts
$454,945 recovered for victims in international student recruitment scheme and $229,882 recovered for victims of Ponzi scheme. The United States Attorney’s Office announced today approval by the Department of Justice’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section to direct $454,945 recovered from forfeited assets to the victims of Keenam “Kason” Park. …
Read More »New Bedford celebrates! New Year’s Eve 2021
WHEN: December 31, 2021 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm WHERE: Downtown New Bedford – Purchase St & William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA COST: FREE FREE music, kids and family outdoor events downtown: • Family Fun Throughout Downtown 5PM-8PM • Fireworks by State Pier 8:30PM • City Celebrates! …
Read More »Rochester Fire Department donates much needed tanker to Kentucky FD to help community ravaged by tornadoes
“As we all know on December 10th tornados ravaged the state of Kentucky and as we all saw from the news reports the damage was widespread and devastating to a number of towns that lie in its path. One of those towns was the small Town of Cayce, KY, population …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 3, 2022 – January 7, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 3, 2022 – January 7, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Tie in gas main on Phillips Rd at Regulator Station Other: • …
Read More »Massachusetts Department of Public Health launches quit smoking public awareness campaign
Take the First Step’ connects residents with specially trained quit coaches. The Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced the launch of Take the First Step, a campaign to help adults quit smoking, vaping, or using other tobacco or nicotine products. The campaign encourages residents considering quitting tobacco or nicotine …
Read More »Wareham Police Department seeks public’s help in locating 35-year old man
?Please Share Missing: Timothy Michael Roberts Last Seen: May 16, 2021 Location: Wareham, MA Age at missing: 35 yrs. old Year of Birth: 1985 Stats: White, male Height: 5’10″ Weight: 185 lbs. Hair Color: Brown Hair Style: Short Eye Color: Blue Facial Hair: “Line up” at missing Known Clothing: Blue …
Read More »High Point is Hiring for a Community Based Recovery Services Coordinator in New Bedford
Now Hiring: Community Based Recovery Services Coordinator New Bedford, MA 02740 Position is Full-time/Benefits eligible. Qualified applicants can apply HERE. High Point & Affiliated Organizations is a health and human service agency whose mission is to treat and prevent substance use disorders and mental illness. High Point has programs located …
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