The Buttonwood Park Zoo is continuing its slow and steady reopening after being closed for 12 weeks due to the ongoing global health crisis. BPZOO initially welcomed back visitors in early June, with limited capacity, five days a week. Beginning Monday, August 3, 2020 the Zoo will again be open …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 3, 2020 –August 7, 2020
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of August 3, 2020 –August 7, 2020 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains and service at the following locations: • Kings Hwy. – Tarkiln Hill Rd. to Mt. Pleasant St. (Main) • …
Read More »Wareham family seeks public’s help and finding missing autistic man likely in New Bedford
“This is my son Peyton. He is autistic and has Mood disorder and ADHA. He is 20 years old, 5 ft 6 in, blue eyes, has a wolf tattoo on one arm and another tattoo not sure what it is, on the other arm. Both on the upper arms. He …
Read More »P.A.C.E is Hiring a Cook for Their Head Start Program in New Bedford
PEOPLE ACTING IN COMMUNITY ENDEAVORS, INC. HEAD START PROGRAM – FULL TIME COOK SALARY: $14.31 – $15.78/hour, 35 hours per week depending upon funding, 42 – 52 weeks per year. Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in preparing meals for over 300 daily. Experience in quantity food …
Read More »U.S. EPA invites community to join virtual public meeting for New Bedford Harbor Superfund site update
In an effort to keep community members informed, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be hosting a Virtual Public Informational Meeting via Skype on Wednesday, July 29th, 2020 at 6PM to 7:30PM. Instructions on how to join are included in this email below and will be also available at: …
Read More »MassDevelopment awards $455,000 in Commonwealth Places funding for 20 Placemaking Projects, including New Bedford
MassDevelopment has awarded up to $455,000 for 20 projects through the fourth round of the Commonwealth Places program, a statewide initiative that leverages public support for placemaking projects in Massachusetts. The program funds place-based, community-driven projects that revitalize downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts, such as art installations, public space improvements, …
Read More »New Bedford’s Mayor Mitchell orders flags lowered to half staff to honor U.S. Representative John Lewis
Mayor Jon Mitchell has ordered that flags at all City-owned buildings will be lowered to half staff beginning Tuesday, July 28, during the memorial services for U.S. Representative John Lewis, in honor of the Congressman’s long career in public service and his deep commitment to equality and prominent role in …
Read More »Under proposed “Heroes Act,” greater New Bedford towns and cities would receive significant funding
Under the $3 trillion dollar Heroes Act proposed by Rep. Lowey, Nita M. (D) and passed by the House of Representative on May 15, Americans would receive a helping hand from the government. According to the wording of the bill, it “…responds to the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on …
Read More »New Bedford “Stop the Spread” FREE mask giveaway events
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the MaskNB initiative on May 14, 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the wearing of cloth face coverings in public where social distancing is difficult to maintain; cloth face coverings are not a substitute for medical-grade masks, but provide more protection against the …
Read More »LifeStream is hiring for a Senior Facilities Technician in New Bedford
LifeStream Inc. is looking to hire a qualified candidate to fill the role of Senior Facilities Technician. Schedule is Monday through Friday 8a-4p You can apply online: CLICK HERE SUMMARY: This is an hourly position up to 40 hours per week under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager. In …
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