Announcements

Bristol County has been awarded $359,650 in federal funds to supplement local emergency food and shelter programs under the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program (EFSP) Phase 38. The federal department responsible for this program is the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – these are …

Are you between 18 and 23 years of age with an interest in a law enforcement career? Become a cadet with the New Bedford Police Department! Work alongside officers to help with administrative duties and become a 911 Division Call taker. Contact the New Bedford Police Department at (508) 979-1444. …

ABC Disposal will collect real Christmas trees from Monday, January 11 through Friday, January 15. During this week only, residents may place trees at the curb by 7:00 a.m. the weekday after their usual trash and recycling collection. For residents whose trash collection is on Fridays, Christmas trees will only …

The Marion Police Department is pleased to announce that Richard B. Nighelli has officially begun in his new role as Chief. Chief Nighelli, a 17-year veteran of the department, was sworn in during a private ceremony at the Marion Police station on Thursday, Jan. 7. “As a member of the …

Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders to participate in a ceremonial signing of S.2984, An Act Promoting a Resilient Health Care System That Puts Patients First. Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito were also joined by Senator Cindy …

State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announced that for the first time on record, no children died in fires in Massachusetts in 2020. Historically, children and seniors have been most at risk of dying in fires. “To have no children, no one under the age of 18, die in a …

Today, Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined legislators and public safety officials to participate in a ceremonial signing of S.2963,An Act Relative to Justice, Equity and Accountability in Law Enforcement in the Commonwealth. Governor Baker and Lt. Governor Polito were also joined by Senate President Karen Spilka, …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 11, 2021 – January 15, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource: • No work scheduled. Other: • Contractor (North Turf) will be on site at Hazelwood Park installing the gutter system for the new bowling …

Mayor Jon Mitchell today announced that the City and New Bedford Police Department will implement the recommendations of the Commission on the New Bedford Police Department’s Use of Force Policies, consistent with state law and the NBPD’s collective bargaining agreement. The members of the Commission were drawn from a variety …

PREIT has executed a lease with Aldi for a 21,000 square foot grocery store, further delivering on its promise to solidify the region’s retail node and diversify the mall’s retail offering. This new-to-portfolio grocer will open in fourth quarter of 2021, joining Burlington who opened in the first quarter of …