Announcements

Review of School Resource Officer program at New Bedford Public Schools seeks community input through virtual meetings, working groups and online surveys New Bedford Public Schools’ series of ‘Community Conversations’ begun in October has focused on the mission and efficacy of the district’s longstanding School Resource Office​r Program. Virtual discussions …

Bristol County K9 Officer Brennan Bulgar went through the narcotics detection academy with his former partner, K9 Axel, many years ago. Axel served the Sheriff’s Office and the people of Bristol County with honor before retiring last year at 10 years old. Now that Axel lounges at home as the …

“Troop 24 New Bedford’s scout Colby Blais hosted his annual clothing drive at Grace Episcopal Church on School and County Street this Sunday. It was a great community service project. He’s been putting this on every November for the last 8 years. Colby’s Clothing drive was a great way for …

A Massachusetts Environmental Police Officer assisted in the release of a great horned owl found tangled in a backyard soccer net in Mattapoisett. It was removed by Mattapoisett Animal Control and brought to Mattapoisett Animal Hospital where, after examination, it was determined to be safe for release.

“It’s been a long road, but one that’s fostered deep and meaningful conversations with leaders and members of the New Bedford community. The Commission now invites you to participate in the next step — a Public Hearing December 2. Please click below to read all the details.” -New Bedford Police …

Bishop Stang left handed senior pitcher Hayden Duke of Mattapoisett signed a National Letter of Intent this morning at Bishop Stang High School attended by his parents, Claudia and John Duke, along with coaches and friends. Next fall, Hayden will play NCAA Division-1 baseball with an athletic scholarship at the …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of November 23, 2020 – November 27, 2020 and they are as follows: No work Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th. Happy Thanksgiving! Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains and service at the following locations: • …

With the support of the Board of Selectmen, we will be holding a RAPID TESTING CLINIC on Wednesday, November 25th from 1pm – 7pm at the parking lot between the schools. This test will tell you in 15 minutes if you are COVID positive. If you are, stay away from …

In late October, Dr. Adam Saltzman and Dr. Nitesh Sood successfully performed the first implants of the next-generation WATCHMAN FLX device on patients with atrial fibrillation in southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island, Southcoast Health officials announced. Charlton Memorial is the first hospital in the region to offer and implant the …

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test for self-testing at home and that provides rapid results. The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is a molecular (real-time loop mediated amplification reaction) single use test that is intended to detect …