Announcements

“Congratulations to Lieutenant Kyle Canastra who retired from the New Bedford Fire Department this past weekend. On behalf of the administration and his brothers and sisters, we would like to thank him for his dedication and commitment to the City of New Bedford for the past 30 years and wishing …

With the start of 2021, Mayor Jon Mitchell and the City of New Bedford have formally launched NB Resilient, the City’s strategic climate action plan aimed at climate adaptation and mitigation. The plan sets ambitious but achievable goals to help New Bedford achieve its vision – “a thriving, self-sustaining city …

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 …

“Miss Molly has been discharged from NEMAC. She has had surgery, and is recovering. She will be on antibiotics and pain medication. She needs to be monitored constantly, for her wound care, surgery site, eating, and drinking. She is in the best possible foster care for her recovery and has …

Bristol Community College will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Breakfast and Day of Service virtually this year given the current pandemic. The college is proud to continue its dedication and recognition of Dr. King’s legacy of service with a special event on Monday, January 18, at …

The City of New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development is hosting two (2) public meetings in January to discuss its FY21 Annual Action Plan. As part of its Annual Action Plan process, the City’s Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) is hosting to explain and discuss the …

“The New Bedford Police Department grieves the passing of retired Capt. Richard M. Spirlet of Westport. He was the beloved husband of Lois (Shea) Spirlet, father of Susan Spirlet, Troy Spirlet (Donna), and Tara Spirlet Johnsons (Steven) and brother of Anne Spirlet. Capt. Spirlet’s contributions to the NBPD and the …

This is an update on yesterday’s story which you can read about here _________________________________________________________________ “Here is a picture of Molly in her kennel. She is doing very well and is very interactive. She came right over to the kennel door when this picture was taken to say hello. “ Molly …

“Congratulations to Officer Connor Flynn who graduated from the 69th MPTC Plymouth Police Academy on December 30, 2020 and has begun his field training with the Marion Police Department.” Marion Police Department photo.

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of January 4, 2021 – January 8, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource: • No work scheduled. Other: • Contractor (Island Lighting) will continue electrical work for installation of new athlete field lighting at Buttonwood Park’s Diamond …