Announcements

The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society is celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Zoo on Saturday, July 6, with “Zoobilation” – a celebration for the whole family. “The 125th Anniversary of the Buttonwood Park Zoo deserves to be celebrated,” says Buttonwood Park Zoological Society Board Member and Chair of the 125th …

“We want to extend our best wishes to Officer David Roy, who officially retired today from the New Bedford Police Department. We truly thank you for the 30 plus years of dedicated service you gave to the citizens and city of New Bedford. Officer Roy was passionate about policing and …

The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Yaniv Dinur are pleased to announce the concert programs for the 2019-2020 season. In what has become a tradition on opening night, the NBSO kicks things off with a Mahler symphony, and in a first for the NBSO, Dinur will play and …

I’m a firm believer that genuine deeds of kindness, selflessness and generosity deserve to be recognized. While most people I know that possess these traits aren’t looking for the recognition, I think it is important to share because it not only shows the community the good that is therein but …

The City of New Bedford, in a comprehensive effort to ensure the entire population of the City is accurately counted in the 2020 Census, has taken new steps in preparing for the Census. The City is pleased to announce the formation of a New Bedford Complete Count Committee, a public-private …

Are you looking to work with a growing company? Come see what Blount has to offer you and add some spice to your work life. Join Blount for their Onsite Job Fair on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 from 3 PM – 6 PM at their location at 575 Currant Road, …

The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes. Under the program, mosquito traps are put in place …

A UMass Dartmouth scientist contributed to research recently published in Nature Climate Change, indicating that many east coast fishing communities face risks due to changing ocean temperatures that are altering the location of fish populations. “Climate change is expected to have a profound impact on the distribution, abundance, and diversity …

The Friends of Hazelwood Park, partnering with the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches, are excited to announce that an anonymous donor interested in the renovation of the park’s bowling greens will match up to $50,000 received in donations with a 2:1 match – for a total of $150,000 – …

UMass Dartmouth has announced that Phil Adams, who was named interim director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) in Fall River last year, has been named to the position permanently under the title of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Engagement. Adams joins UMass Dartmouth after …