Announcements

“We’re still having fun, and you’re still the one!” Orleans is the 70s pop-rock band that brought you the iconic hits “Still the One,” “Dance With Me” and “Love Takes Time.” Cofounder Lance Hoppen, along with long-standing members Lane Hoppen, Fly Amero and Charlie Morgan were rejoined by co-founder John …

Colonel Christopher Mason and members of the department were on hand at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro yesterday morning for the annual Massachusetts Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. MSP members ran from the Foxboro Barracks to the stadium and also manned a High 5 line for runners. Special thanks to …

Hundreds of volunteers and more than 2,500 Home Depot buckets were filled with items donated by the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation during a massive distribution event held in Fall River. Through its partnership with the Massachusetts Military Support Foundation, the items, which range from warm winter jackets, hats, …

“On Thursday, November 14th the Massachusetts State Police kicked off our annual participation in the Toys for Tots campaign led by the United States Marine Corps Reserve. For the past 36 years, the Massachusetts State Police has worked with the Marines to collect toys for needy children by using State …

“WHALE is thrilled to announce another new restoration project: The Capitol Theater building, located in the North End on Acushnet Avenue. We have partnered with the Community Economic Development Center (CEDC) on the transformative project, which will restore and rehabilitate the 1920 mixed-use film theater and commercial building for use …

Due to the expected temperature drop for this evening, the overflow will be opened tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless. All guests should plan to arrive for 6pm and the cutoff time will be 8:30pm. Dinner will be served between 6pm and 7:30pm and …

Colonel Kerry A. Gilpin, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County at some point between Friday, November 15, 2019 into Saturday, November 16, 2019. The purpose is to further educate the …

While today’s verdict ends the criminal proceedings related to Trooper Thomas Clardy’s line-of-duty death, it does not end the pain or restore the loss that Tom’s wife and children, and his parents and other loved ones, still, and always will, endure. Our thoughts, first and foremost, are with them today, …

WHALE is excited to announce one of our new restoration projects: The Hillman Street Firehouse, located at 109 Hillman Street. The building was slated for demolition, but WHALE has taken on this project to restore and rehabilitate the historic Engine No. 5 House into nine residential units for community housing, …

The 2020 Municipal Firefighter Exam consists of two components, a written test 50% and an entry-level physical ability test (ELPAT) 50%. KEY DATES FOR THE FIREFIGHTER EXAM • Application Opening: October 28, 2019 • Application Deadline: February 4, 2020* • Notices to Appear for Written Test Emailed: March 7, 2020 …