The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program helps keep households in stable housing situations when facing eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies caused by loss of income, increase in expenses, or both. This program helps residents by providing up to $7,000 per household to help …
Read More »2023 South Coast Job Fair will offer FREE admission and professional headshot photos
Print out your resume and dress for success, the 2023 South Coast Job Fair is ready to kick off! The event will take place on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 9:00AM – 2:00PM at “Rachel’s Lakeside” located at 950 State Road in Dartmouth. The South Coast Job Fair will showcase …
Read More »New Bedford Police understaffed for 28 of 31 days in August according to Police Union
The New Bedford Police Union are stressing the importance of the staffing issues they are currently facing in 2023. According to the Police Union they were understaffed for 28 of 31 days in August with only being properly staffed on August 7th, 30th, & 31st. They noted in a statement …
Read More »Popular New Jersey based “Acai Bowl” shop is coming to Dartmouth!
New Jersey’s original acai shop “Playa Bowls” will be opening soon in Dartmouth! It will be located within the Dartmouth Towne Center shopping plaza at 380 State Rd Unit 406 (what used to be “Yogurt City”). There is no official date set for the grand opening, but we will most …
Read More »Business owners asked to give discounts to City of New Bedford employees
The City of New Bedford is reaching out to local businesses to participate in the “City of New Bedford Employee Discount Program”. Some business owners are looking at this as an opportunity to gain new customers, while others feel that paying taxes should be enough to satisfy the city. City …
Read More »New Bedford’s hidden gem ‘P.S. I Love You Salon And Then Some’ has something to dazzle everyone
“P.S I love you” is a full service salon that also offers massage therapy and Reiki at 1980 Acushnet Ave in New Bedford. The owner, Raquel Costa has over 20 years experience as a hairstylist and over 10 years as a Reiki Master. Along with hair, massage therapy, and Reiki, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Rep. Tony Cabral: “We have a housing crisis in New Bedford”
At the ground-breaking ceremony of a 45 unit apartment building at 117 Union Street, State Representative Tony Cabral voiced his concerns on housing in New Bedford. He began his remarks stating, “We have a housing crisis in the state, and we also have a housing crisis in New Bedford”. Affordable …
Read More »45 new apartment units, 3,500 sq. ft. of retail space coming to downtown New Bedford
On Tuesday, August 22nd, City and state officials gathered for a ground-breaking to officially launch construction of the $27 million five-story mixed commercial and residential building at 117 Union Street in the City’s downtown. This development will create 45 units of mixed-income housing along with approximately 3,500 square feet of …
Read More »South Coast residents can get FREE college starting this fall at Bristol Community College
Massachusetts residents that are 25 and older will now be able to get a tuition-free associate degree or certificate at their local community college. After state lawmakers passed a 2024 budget in July, Governor Maura Healey signed it into law allocating $229 million for higher education institutions and scholarships for …
Read More »The Donut Factory To Open New Location In Dartmouth
Last week with the permission of owner Jackie Webb, we teased a couple of photos of the signage being installed at the The Donut Factory’s new location in North Dartmouth. Today, we can report that the timeline to open of the new location (246 State Rd.) is tentatively schedule for …
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