“Mayor Jon Mitchell is bolstering the fire code enforcement resources of the Fire Department with additional staff in the Department’s Fire Prevention Unit (FPU) and an increase in regular inspections in high-risk neighborhoods, including multifamily dwellings with three or more units, boarding and lodging houses, and treatment facilities. Under the …
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“Last week, I sent a letter to Governor Healey outlining concerns of Sutton Public Safety Officials in regards to her plan to house migrants at the Red Roof Inn in Sutton. Attached to the letter was 143 pages of police reports from incidents at the hotel, a June 6, 2023 …
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Niles virus (WNV) has been detected in a mosquito collected from Mattapoisett. WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state and are …
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“BayCoast Bank, one of the most recognizable names in community banking, continues its strong history of supporting the mortgage, business, and community development lending needs of the SouthCoast. Once again, BayCoast Bank is ranked as a top ten residential lender in total market share in 30 local communities during the …
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“The National Weather Service Boston Office has issued a Tropical Storm Watch for Southern Bristol County including New Bedford. Winds will increase on Friday and remain gusty through Saturday night. Tropical storm-force winds are expected late Friday night and Saturday near the coast. Buzzards Bay is not anticipated to experience …
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“The Buttonwood Park Zoo has a deep, rich history of caring for black bears and is once again providing a home for an adorable pair of cubs recently orphaned in the wild. BPZOO has been without black bears since last September, with the passing of 23-year-old Toby. He, along with …
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“There has been a lot of information and misinformation released surrounding the retirement of the police dog Koda. I want you to know we reviewed all the information surrounding the K-9 program and did not take the decision to retire the dog lightly. The main reason we began discussing ending …
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The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of September 18, 2023 – September 22, 2023, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • Main relay on Berkley St from Commonwealth Ave to end of road • …
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September 28 through October 1, 2023 at the Westport Fairgrounds The South Coast Harvest Festival announces the dates for their new premier fall flower and garden show at the Westport Fairgrounds. “The event promises to celebrate the harvest season, as only the diverse landscape of the South Coast can” says …
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After what can only be viewed as a disappointing season, the Boston Red Sox have terminated Chaim Bloom, former Chief Baseball Officer. With the Sox teetering near last place fans have been clamoring for a change at the top. In a public statement the team said: “While parting ways is …
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