Bristol County Sheriff’s Office canines use their noses to keep the public safe. Trained four-legged officers can detect heroin, fentanyl and other dangerous drugs; firearms, ammunition and explosives; and even missing or in-distress individuals. Starting today, this elite unit can add another distinction to its mantle: The Bristol County Sheriff’s …
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“Please join the members of DPD as we wish Dispatcher Joanne “Jojo” Ashworth a fond farewell as she embarks upon her next journey, affectionately referred to as retirement. Jojo has been a staple at DPD for nearly 30 years, and will be sorely missed. Bon voyage Jojo!!!”-Dartmouth Police Department. Dartmouth …
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Win Products and Reduce Waste! We’re giving away items such as a low waste laundry kit, reusable notebook, and reusable produce bags to help residents of New Bedford and Dartmouth make less trash at home. Dartmouth and New Bedford, MA – Have you considered reducing waste in your home with …
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In an effort to ensure individuals in need are receiving adequate support at home, Mass Care Link provides caregivers a monthly payment in addition to training and education. Friends or relatives who are taking care of someone with MassHealth insurance may be eligible for financial assistance to ease the burden …
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Earlier this year the New Bedford Police Dept. embarked on making substantial changes to its “use of force” policies based on recommendations from Mayor Jon Mitchell’s Commission to Review Use of Force Policies at the NBPD in the wake of the 2020 death of George Floyd. Today, Chief Paul Oliveira …
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The Port of New Bedford will nearly double its capacity to stage offshore wind energy projects, as well as add new opportunities for seafood offloading at the site of the decommissioned Cannon Street Power Station in the City’s central waterfront. The sprawling, strategically located 29-acre site had been underutilized for …
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Project to Drive Tourism, Create New Opportunities for Economic Development in the Berkshires. Building on efforts to boost local economic development while expanding outdoor recreational opportunities, the Baker-Polito Administration today visited the Town of Adams to celebrate $6.5 million in state bond funding released in May 2021 to support the …
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“Good afternoon. This here is my granddaughter. She is 11 yrs old and autistic. I honestly hate that we need to label them but so many people stare and judge them and don’t even know their story. She has been made fun of more times than I can tell you, …
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“Please join us in congratulating Derek Reis for his promotion to Major! No one’s more respected around the jail than Maj. Reis, who is seen here with Sheriff Hodgson receiving the Officer of the Year award a few years ago. He’s known as a good communicator, someone the younger officers …
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“Yesterday members of Troop C of the Massachusetts State Police, plus friendly K9 Dash from our Bomb Squad, joined members of the Bolton Police Department at another successful Coffee With a Cop event at Bolton Bean. Fun was had by all!” ,center>Massachusetts State Police photo.
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