Announcements

As a result of the Storm that the area sustained, Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste, may not have been collected in areas due to downed trees and power lines. The City of New Bedford will be allowing Trash/Recycling Routes for only Wednesday of next week to put out additional trash …

At this time of year, black bears are fattening up for winter. You can help keep bears wild by removing bird feeders, feeding pets indoors, and securing garbage and compost. Depending on food availability and snow cover, bears typically enter winter dens in November and December. As fascinating as black …

Four schools – Campbell, Jacobs, Taylor and Winslow will remain closed due to power outages New Bedford Public Schools and administrative offices will reopen Thursday, October 28, 2021, except for Campbell, Jacobs, Taylor and Winslow Elementary Schools – they will remain closed due to power outages. Essential staff of the …

Both the New Bedford Fire Department and New Bedford Police Department will be participating in a community “Trunk Or Treat” event and YOU are invited! Don your favorite celebrity, monster, horror movie killer, cartoon character or meme and head to the South End Public Safety Building (Rear Lot) at 912 …

“City facilities will have a delayed opening at 10 a.m. today, including libraries and City Hall. Buttonwood Park Zoo is closed today. There is trash pickup today. Please check on your barrels. If you have Thursday trash pickup, such as Ward 5, please delay putting your trash outside until tonight …

A heavy storm could bring gusting winds and several inches of rain that could lead to power outages and downed trees in the city and across southern Bristol County this evening into Wednesday, New Bedford Emergency Management said. The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for New …

“William D. Tripp, 74, of Westport, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home. He was the husband of the late Helena (Rodrigues) Tripp. Born in Fall River, son of the late David C. and Alice L. (Nicholson) Tripp, he was a lifelong resident of Westport. A proud veteran …

Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Secretary of Education James Peyser joined lawmakers to participate in a ceremonial bill signing for An Act Promoting Student Nutrition (H 3999) which increases students’ access to free school meals and prohibits schools from using any punitive measures against students with …

Administration Highlights First-Year Success of One Stop for Growth Program. Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy were joined by state and local officials from Lowell to announce $66.5 million in 2021 MassWorks awards to 50 communities. The Administration also kicked …

“Congratulations to Sgt. Jason Hill who was honored on Friday for his 16 years of public service! Hill started at the New Bedford Police Department on Aug. 15, 2004 and retired on July 3, 2021. Have a happy and healthy retirement, Sergeant!”-New Bedford Police Department.