Interesting People

“Yesterday my wife lost her wallet at Stop and Shop with all the credit cards documentation and a good amount of money. After going there and talking to a few people and making a few posts we kind of accepted that the wallet was lost, money and everything in it. …

“For the 5th year in a row William Greenwood and his wife Helen have made the drive to GHQ to donate Mr. Greenwood’s hand-made toys. He explained that he normally makes toys for his grandchildren but has come to love crafting wooden toys for the Toys for Tots cause. If …

Longtime public servant, Veterans Advisory Board chairman and government fiscal analyst pledges a “Back to Basics” focus on constituent services. “Lifelong city resident Bob Bromley is running for the Ward 3 City Council seat in the upcoming special election to focus on constituent services and the concerns of residents of …

“Congrats to McCann & Sons, whom we honored today at City Hall, on another championship season in the Whaling City Youth Baseball League! Many thanks to the coaches, league officials, and sponsors for making a first-rate little league experience available to the youth of our city.” -Jon Mitchell. Jon Mitchell …

During the month of November, the 39th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of CPL Robert Roland Gonneville, who served with the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Gonneville paid the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed in …

“A New Bedford Story: The tales of how bad this city is could wallpaper a cathedral, but yarns like this one go largely unheard and therefore, as such, need to be told. A man does what he can, when he can, with what he has. He works his job(s), puts …

“Mr. Enoch Woodhouse, a member of the Tuskegee Airmen was promoted to Brigadier General by official proclamation. Now, 95-years old, Roxbury native Enoch O’Dell “Woody” Woodhouse Jr., is one of the last surviving members of the unit, which was the first group of all-Black military aviators in the U.S. Army …

“Please join us to thank Reese Williams! He recently celebrated his birthday and told everyone that attended to bring either money or supplies for our shelter. Not only did he bring us several bags of food he also donated $160!!! I told him that our community would make him famous …

“In recognition of National Police Women’s Day, we are so proud to post this photo which depicts some great history. From Left to right: Officer Sandy Grace, and Detective Barbara Lipsett, were among the first female police officers in our department and the first female school resource officers. Officer Grace …

During the month of September, the 37th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of Thomas “Frank” McCoy, a WWII veteran who served in the Third Armored Division of the United States Army, participating in the infamous the Battle of the …