Announcements

If you’re looking for some fun activities to get your kids involved in, NB Parks, Recreation & Beaches has all sorts of things happening this summer. And its not just for the kids, there are great things to do for adults as well. Some programs do have deadlines that are …

“On Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 2314 hrs, the Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 113 Reynolds Street. Upon arrival District Chief Dave Cooper observed fire extending from a second-floor window of this three-family wood-framed dwelling. Crews were able to confine the fire to one bedroom. The fire …

Cooling centers are meant to prevent hyperthermia caused by heat, humidity, and poor air quality. Cooling centers provide shade, water, and restrooms; medical attention and referrals to social services may also be offered. ____________________________________________________________ “COOLING STATIONS at New Bedford Free Public Library locations. Due to this week’s high temperatures through …

“⚠️?? HEAT ADVISORY ??⚠️ Just like how the inside of a car is much warmer than the outside temperature, asphalt follows that same rule. Asphalt can quickly reach high temperatures that will burn the sensitive pads on the bottom of your dog’s paws. If it is 77 degrees outside the …

P.A.C.E Inc. is hiring and has immediate openings in New Bedford for office jobs and their HeadStart Program. DEADLINE: July 12th at 5pm. to apply! ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT SALARY: $16.47 – $19.51/hr., 35 – 40 hrs. per wk., 48 – 52 wks. per yr. Associates Degree in Business Administration. Minimum …

MassHire Greater New Bedford Workforce Board was recently awarded $381,000 for healthcare training initiatives throughout Southeastern Massachusetts. MassHire Greater New Bedford, with support from MassHire Southeast Region 6 Workforce Board partners, will provide cohort-based training for the direct care occupations of Nursing Assistant, Home Health Aide, and Medical Assistant and …

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. – Marylou Sudders, who serves as Massachusetts Secretary of Health and Human Services and has led the Commonwealth through its coordinated response to the COVID-19 pandemic as head of the state’s Response Command Center, was announced as Southcoast Health’s 2020-21 Hero for Health at St. Luke’s Hospital …

As outdoor temperatures are set to soar this week, Senator Mark Montigny is reminding the public of his state law to prevent animal abuse and suffering.  The law, authored by Montigny in 2016, restricts dog tethering, prohibits leaving a dog outdoors during extreme weather conditions, and allows first responders and …

The Baker-Polito Administration today will re-file its plan to immediately put to use part of Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support key priorities including housing and homeownership, economic development and local downtowns, job training and workforce development, health care, and infrastructure. The Administration …

JOB POSTING: PEOPLE ACTING IN COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS, INC. Deadline to apply for all positions: 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021 P.A.C.E is hiring in New Bedford for its Head Start Program for the following positions: Lead Teacher, Teacher, Classroom Specialist and a Family Advocate. LEAD TEACHER SALARY: $19.84 – $22.64 …