Announcements

The two deceased victims of a Monday morning fire at 1283 Acushnet Avenue in New Bedford can now be publicly identified. The two deceased individuals are Tomas Gomez-Delacruz, 49, of New Bedford and Juan Macario-Mejia, 40, of New Bedford. The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time, …

It protected your boat all winter, now it’s time to protect the environment. Clean white boat wrap is accepted through this drop-off program at the Dartmouth Transfer Station. Zippers and straps must be removed and discarded. Spray painted wrap cannot be accepted. Dartmouth Recycling photo. “Shrink wrap is a recyclable …

Want to work at one of the south coasts most reputable and trustworthy repair shops? Glassman Automotive Repair & Sales is looking to add an experienced technician to their tight knit team. Celebrating 30 years this September this family owned shop and dealership prides itself on meticulous work and customer …

Award will help people 18-25 recover from substance use disorder through life skills training and peer support The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced a $720,000 grant award to the national organization Young People in Recovery for the development …

The City of New Bedford now accepts PayPal as a payment option for utility customers and taxpayers. Along with the ability to pay bills using PayPal, customers and taxpayers can pay via Venmo and other PayPal options. The City of New Bedford partners with Invoice Cloud, an EngageSmart solution and …

“Message and announcement from Rochester Fire Department Chief Scott Weigel: It is with deep regret and we are saddened to announce the passing of Lieutenant Scott Chadwick. Lieutenant Chadwick’s career with the RFD started in 1967. Lieutenant Chadwick had a love and passion for the Rochester Fire Department which transcends …

“Earlier yesterday Firefighter Richard Vigeant and members of the Fire Prevention Bureau were on scene at 1279 & 1283 Acushnet Avenue to assist all of the displaced families retrieve their belongings from both of the fire buildings. Families were escorted in one at a time with fire personnel to ensure …

NBPD Headquarters at 871 Rockdale Ave. will be the New Bedford drop-off location for National Drug Take Back Day set for April 24 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. National Drug Take Back Day is a biannual, free, no-questions-asked event that gives the community the opportunity to aid in the …

This weekend the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will once again conduct one of its most popular community programs:  National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.  On Saturday April 24 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. the public can dispose of their expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications at 565 collection sites throughout New …

Statement from Mayor Jon Mitchell on this morning’s fire on Acushnet Avenue: “Early this morning, a structure fire heavily damaged two residential and commercial buildings on Acushnet Avenue in the Near North End, and the Fire Department has confirmed that two people perished in the fire. I wish to express …