“Earlier this spring, members of the New Bedford, Fall River, and Somerset Fire Departments attended a sixteen hour training program for the use of drones for public safety and preparation for the FAA Part 107 Remote Airman Certification. There are currently five members of the NBFD who have obtained this …
Read More »Massachusetts lawmakers announce legislation to bolster rescue of stranded sea turtles
“Today, on World Sea Turtle Day, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced the reintroduction of the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation to establish a new $30 million grant program at the Department of Commerce to fund institutions in Massachusetts and across the …
Read More »NOTICE: City of New Bedford trash/recycling pick-up delay for Juneteenth
Please see the notice from Harvey Waste & Recycling Services regarding residential and commercial trash and recycling pick-up in New Bedford due to Juneteenth – Monday, June 19, 2023. Harvey Waste & Recycling Services photo.
Read More »Freetown Police K-9 ‘Coda’ to take involuntary, early retirement after 6 years of service
“Sending a BIG thank you to everyone who has donated and/or bought Freetown Police K-9 Foundation merchandise, or “Koda swag,” as I call it. Your donations play an integral role in the continued sustainment of the Freetown Police Department K-9 program and have allowed for over $1,600 in financial and …
Read More »City of New Bedford to oberve Juneteenth holiday
“City offices will be closed to the public on Monday, June 19th, as New Bedford observes the Juneteenth holiday. This includes public libraries. Buttonwood Park Zoo will remain open. The City of New Bedford was gifted an Official Juneteenth Flag by Human Rights Commissioner Sidney A. Murray II. The flag …
Read More »Massachusetts sends wildland firefighters to help battle Quebec blazes
“Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper, and officials from the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) joined together to send off 11 state wildland firefighters to Quebec, Canada to help battle some of the more than 124 wildfires that have burned …
Read More »City of New Bedford modernizes purchasing process, joins Massachusetts BidNet Direct
The City of New Bedford has joined the Massachusetts Purchasing Group BidNet Direct and will be publishing and distributing solicitations on BidNet Direct’s online platform. The City joined the purchasing group in March and will utilize the system to streamline the purchasing process including bid management, bid distribution, and vendor …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of June 19, 2023 – June 23, 2023
“The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of June 19, 2023 – June 23, 2023, and they are as follows: City offices will be closed on Monday, June 19th in observation of Juneteenth Eversource will be working on gas main relays and services on: • …
Read More »Massachusetts legislators push ‘Right To Contraception Act,’ counter “extremist Republicans”
Right to Contraception Act would protect statutory right to contraception as Supreme Court threatens to roll back fundamental rights in the wake of Dobbs decision. Ninety percent of Americans support access to all forms of birth control; bill backed by more than half of the Senate Democratic caucus. “Senators Edward …
Read More »Fairhaven Chipotle lovers: the wait is over, Mexican Grill now open, features ‘Chipotlane’
There is never a shortage of Mexican restaurants in America as we’ve had a long love affair with Mexico’s cuisine. Proof of that is apparent to anyone who has had a heated discussion about who makes the best burritos or tacos. While everyone loves authentic, “made just like down in …
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