Announcements

“It is with our deepest sorrow that Chief Edward J Walsh and the members of the Taunton Police Department inform you of the passing of retired Officer Peter H. Corr. Patrolman Corr started his career with the Taunton Police Department in 1975 and retired after 23 years of service in …

Elise Rapoza of UMD’s Public Policy Center Named ARPA Director. Mayor Jon Mitchell has outlined investment priorities for more than $80 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, focusing on transformational projects and programs that will leverage additional sources of capital, maximize the funding’s impacts and improve the …

The city’s holiday season kicks off this weekend, with the Downtown Holiday Stroll and Tree Lighting on Saturday followed by the Clasky Common Tree Lighting on Sunday. Here are details: Downtown Holiday Stroll Date and time: 12 – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 (Rain date: 12 – 5 p.m. Saturday, …

Electrochem, an Integer Company, is hiring for Manufacturing Team Members (Assemblers) at their Raynham, MA location. They will be hosting an in-person open house & hiring event on site in Raynham on Tuesday, 12/14/21 from 10:00a-2:00p-appointment is required. Call Jennifer at 781-830-5824 to schedule one, or apply ONLINE directly. $2,000 …

Free, walk-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics are offered regularly in New Bedford. Clinics offer CDC-approved booster shots for eligible adults, in addition to first- and second-dose vaccines and, at some locations, pediatric vaccines. Please bring your vaccination card when getting a booster. Details on boosters and pediatric vaccines are below. Tuesday, …

If you are 16 years of age or older and want a career with the region’s largest employer – AND an organization that’s been voted the Best Place to Work for four years in a row – Southcoast Health wants to meet you! Join them on Wednesday, December 8, from …

“Another bittersweet retirement post… Yesterday, November 27, 2021, at 4:00 PM, was Officer Mark Fornaciari’s last day as a full-time Freetown Police Officer. Officially, on November 30, 2021, Officer Fornaciari will retire from the Freetown Police Department after over 30-years of law enforcement service. A native of Dartmouth, Mark started …

Many home fires happen during the holiday season between Thanksgiving and New Years. Make fire safety part of your celebrations and stay safe. Read our Winter Holiday Safety pamphlet in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Then learn about these important winter safety tips in more detail: • Smoke and carbon monoxide …

“John W. Andrade, Jr., 72 of Westport, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Born in Newport, RI, son of the late John W. and Emilia (Antunes) Andrade, he was a lifelong resident of Westport. A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served his country in …

“Last week, we got a report that a buck had fallen into a newly laid foundation of an apartment development in Westwood, MA. The 2.5-year-old buck injured his hind legs attempting to jump out, but had not broken them. Martin Feehan, our Deer & Moose Project Leader, arrived on scene …