What is happening? The purpose of the Design Public Hearing is to provide the public with the opportunity to become fully acquainted with the County Street Improvement Project in New Bedford, MA. All views and comments made at this hearing will be reviewed and considered to the maximum extent possible. …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 12, 2021 – September 17, 2021
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 12, 2021 – September 17, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Relaying gas services on Pleasant St working from Weld St to Austin …
Read More »City of New Bedford to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday
This Saturday, September 11 will mark 20 years since the four coordinated extremist attacks orchestrated by the radical Islam group, Al-Qaeda. The deadliest terrorist attack in world history cost the lives of 2,996 people and the injury of more than 6,000, the vast majority of whom were civilians; 2,606 in …
Read More »Compost bins offered at a discount to New Bedford and Dartmouth residents
Food waste makes up approximately 20% of the waste that residents generate in their homes. Composting fruit and vegetable scraps saves space in your trash bags and the landfill, while providing nutrient rich material for gardening. The Greater New Bedford Regional Refuse Management District is pleased to offer two types …
Read More »Massachusetts Gov. Baker nominates Nicholas Parsenios as associate justice of the probate and family court
Governor Charlie Baker nominated Nicholas Parsenios as Associate Justice of the Probate and Family Court. Attorney Parsenios has nearly 23 years of legal experience. “With more than 20 years of experience serving children and families in the Commonwealth, Attorney Parsenios has been well prepared to serve as an Associate Justice …
Read More »Massachusetts firefighters head to Louisiana to assist in Hurricane Ida rry
“Three teams of firefighters from the Carlisle, Dalton, & Lynnfield fire departments are headed to Louisiana after Hurricane #Ida. While in Louisiana, these 11 firefighters will supplement and relieve personnel at local stations, handling incoming calls for service that may include anything from medical aid to structure fire suppression. The …
Read More »New Bedford’s “Operation Clean Sweep” September clean up event and volunteer celebration
WHEN: Saturday, September 18 from 9:00 am – noon WHERE: Meet at the Harbor Walk parking lot, 126-128 Gifford St, New Bedford. SCHEDULE: • 9:00 – Coffee & Doughnuts • 9:00-11:00 – Cleanup South End • 11:00 – Raffle • 11:30 – Pizza • 12:00-2:30 – Optional Visit to Palmer …
Read More »New Bedford beaches reopened to swimming
The New Bedford Health Department has announced the city’s beaches have reopened for swimming effective Friday, September 3, 2021, except for a section of West Beach located between the West Beach Boathouse and the West Beach Pavilion. This section will continue to be tested for water quality due to the …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 6, 2021 – September 10, 2021
City offices closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day. The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 6, 2021 – September 10, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on the gas main relays and services at: • Relaying gas …
Read More »Upcoming New Bedford Vaccination Clinics
COVID-19 vaccination clinics are planned for the next several days in New Bedford. No appointment is needed at these walk-up clinics. All New Bedford residents receiving their first dose will receive a $20 Dunkin’ gift card while supplies last. Friday, September 3: • Fire Station 8 (1599 Acushnet Ave) – …
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