“We were very pleased to see all of these eager candidates attend our free test preparation seminar today. We truly believe that it will be helpful to them.

Please wish all of our candidates luck as they follow their ambition to become police officers on the streets of our historic city.

Special thanks to the New Bedford Public Schools, and Keith Middle School for the gracious use of their facility.

On behalf of Assistant Deputy Chiefs Derek Belong and Scott Carola, as well as our Training Division commander Sgt. Trevor Sylvia, we wish you all the very best on examination day. Thank you for your attendance today.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

City of New Bedford Police Department photo.

“Last week the NBPD participated in Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s career fair where we met some awesome students who had an interest in law enforcement!

We want to remind everyone that this Saturday, 2/24, the NBPD will be hosting a 2024 Civil Service Prep Course for the upcoming Exam in March. For more info or to sign up, email trainingdivision@newbedfordpd.com.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

“NEW BEDFORD – The New Bedford Election Commission is making available absentee and mail-in ballots for the March 5 Presidential Primary election.

Any registered voter can request to receive a mail-in or absentee ballot by visiting the Election Commission office at City Hall, 133 William St., during business hours, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Request forms have been mailed to registered voters in New Bedford.

If the request form is being mailed back to the Election Commission office, it must be received by Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. Forms can also be returned in person at the office until March 4 at 12 p.m. Request forms, and an online tool to submit a request, are also available on the Mass. Secretary of State’s website, https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/voting-information/vote-by-mail.htm.

All completed absentee or mail-in ballots must be returned to the Election Office by 8 p.m. on Election Day, March 5, to be counted. They can be mailed back, hand delivered to the Election Commission Office at City Hall, or placed in the drop-off boxes outside City Hall or on Elm Street by the bus terminal.

In the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 5, New Bedford voters may cast their vote for president, state committee man, state committee woman, and ward committee.

Early in-person voting for the primary begins on Feb. 24. More information about early voting schedule and locations is forthcoming.

Any New Bedford resident who is uncertain about their voting status, designated polling location, has changed their address since the last election, or has other questions about the election can contact the Board of Election Commissioners at 508-979-1420.”-City of New Bedford.

Application deadline March 1st – Online info sessions January 31st and February 13th.

“NEW BEDFORD, MA – The SouthCoast Community Foundation, the largest provider of scholarships in southeastern Massachusetts, has opened its 2024 online application, with a March 1st deadline. Students complete just one application — no FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid) is required this year — and applicants are automatically matched with all eligible scholarship opportunities. More than 100 scholarships totaling over $700,000 will be awarded to high school seniors and college students in 2024.

“Supporting students in their pursuit and completion of postsecondary education and training as a path to increased economic mobility is a priority of the Community Foundation,” said Melanie Edwards-Tavares, President and CEO of the SouthCoast Community Foundation. “A recent study by the Washington Student Achievement Council concluded there is ‘strong evidence that a postsecondary education is a great intergenerational economic equalizer.’ We know that our cities lag in comparison to the rest of the state regarding postsecondary attendance, and we aim to change that by supporting students who may not otherwise be able to afford college or trade schools.”

SouthCoast Community Foundation photo.

Scholarships include: the Manuel S. Pina Scholarship (up to $10,000), offered to area students of Cape Verdean descent; the BankFive scholarship (up to $40,000), open to any college-bound senior in Bristol County, MA and Bristol and Newport Counties, RI; the Lipsky-Whittaker LGBTQ Scholarship (up to $5,000) for students who identify as LGBTQ+ or have been raised in an LGBTQ+ household; and the Jacobs Family Scholarship (up to $35,000) for New Bedford students going into science, math or engineering fields.

“My wife, Joan, and I have been delighted to be able to give back to my hometown of New Bedford over the years. Each year, we enjoy meeting the five students who are receiving the Jacobs Family Scholarship, and to connect with past scholars and hear about the great work they are now doing after college,” said Irwin Jacobs, a 1950 New Bedford High School graduate who went on to found Qualcomm, a multinational corporation in the semiconductor, software and wireless technology industries. The Jacobs Family Scholarship Fund was established with the Community Foundation in 2000 and since then has provided over $2 million in scholarships for New Bedford students.

This year, the Community Foundation will offer two virtual information sessions, on January 31st at 6:30 pm and February 13th at 5:30 pm. In the sessions, students will learn about the application process, what scholarships are available, and how applications are evaluated. Registration is available at southcoastcf.org/scholarships

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About the SouthCoast Community Foundation
The SouthCoast Community Foundation is a nonprofit serving the communities of southeastern Massachusetts through philanthropy. The Community Foundation’s mission is to mobilize philanthropy by matching donors and resources with community needs for the benefit of our region. Since 1995, the organization has distributed over $50 million from nearly 200 funds to humanitarian, educational, and cultural organizations in the region. For more information, visit southcoastcf.org.“-SouthCoast Community Foundation.

“New Bedford, MA – January 8, 2024 – The Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, today announces that Stephen J. Furtado, Jr. has been named the school’s newest executive director, effective July 1, 2024.

Furtado, Jr. replaces Dr. Stephen J. Furtado, Sr., who announced his planned retirement last year, and will complete his 15-year tenure as of June 30, 2024. The search for Furtado’s replacement was conducted by the GLCPS Board of Trustees.

Furtado, Jr. currently serves as the school’s director of business and finance, a position he has held for the last 12 years. During this time, highlights of his accomplishments include realizing over $4.7 million in combined end-of-year surplus funding, the renovation of the new, state-of-the-art Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for STEAM Education, and a five-year “Low Risk” rating average on the Massachusetts Charter School Financial Dashboard.

“Over his tenure, Steve has been a vital contributor to the achievements of the Global Learning Charter Public School,” said Marc Clerc, chair of the GLCPS Board of Trustees. “We can think of no one better to further foster the school’s reputation for educational excellence and community engagement.”

Furtado, Jr. came to Global Learning Charter Public School in 2010, starting as the school’s assistant to the director of business. Prior to joining GLCPS, Furtado, Jr. served as a program director at YMCA South Coast Camp Massasoit.

Furtado, Jr. earned his MBA in organizational leadership and Bachelor of Science in accounting from UMass Dartmouth. He holds an initial license for superintendent/assistant superintendent and a professional license for school business administrator, both issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education. He is also a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official by the Office of the Inspector General.

“I am honored to be chosen for this role,” said Furtado, Jr. “I am so appreciative of the confidence and support I have received from the GLCPS community, and I look forward to working with faculty, staff, and friends to build on the legacy of my predecessor, achieving even greater heights for our school together.”

Open to New Bedford residents, Global Learning Charter Public School is a tuition-free public school that serves students in grades 5-12. GLCPS offers a small, personalized learning environment in which students are encouraged to realize their full potential, both academically and personally. For more information, please visit www.glcps.org or call 508-991-4105.”

“Last night the New Bedford School Comm. named Andrew O’Leary and Darcie Aungst the Superintendent and Dep. Super., respectively, of NB Public Schools.

In their interim roles, they set a clear direction for the district. They are the right team at the right time for our students.”-Jon Mitchell.

Jon Mitchell photo.

“Bishop Stang High School is proud to announce the appointment of Pamela Cook as the new Director of Advancement beginning in January 2024. She will bring over 20 years of non-profit fundraising experience.

Cook most recently served as Executive Director for Clean Ocean Access and previously held leadership development and advancement positions at institutions like St. Francis of Assisi, Saint John School in Wellesley, and the Ursuline Academy to name a few. She brings a broad knowledge of management and leadership, along with an extensive record of accomplishments, outstanding rapport with colleagues, and visionary initiatives that have helped sustain Catholic educational institutions across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

“This is an exciting time for Bishop Stang. Pam brings a wealth of experience fundraising from multiple schools and is a proven leader in the nonprofit sector. Her forward thinking and ability to engage and inspire constituents will well serve the vision for Bishop Stang for years to come,” said Jim Benson, President.

From directing fundraising efforts, envisioning comprehensive marketing plans, planning major events, cultivating relationships, and integrating communication strategies, Cook has had her hand in a myriad of responsibilities and proved herself successful in all. She will provide Bishop Stang with a unique and valuable perspective by sharing her expertise and working closely with the President and Directors of Admissions, Finance, and Communications.

The principal of Saint John School in Wellesley commented, “Pam was the driving force behind the school’s largest Giving Tuesday campaign to date. We exceeded our goal set for that day raising over $85,000 in one day and that is in large part to Pam’s efforts. Pam had a clear understanding of the community’s capacity to give, and her research paid off. Pam will bring that same thoughtful and data-driven approach to her next role.”

He continued, “I am not surprised that Pam’s heart has led her back to a Catholic institution. At the heart of Pam and what drives her is the opportunity for her to be part of a mission-driven organization where Christ is at the center of their work.”

Pamela shared her excitement about joining Spartan Village: “I am profoundly grateful and honored to embrace the role of Director of Advancement at Bishop Stang High School. As I prepare to embark on this new chapter and serve the incredible Stang community, I am looking forward to contributing my passion for mission-driven progress and commitment to growth, opportunity, and advancement.

The privilege of engaging with the vibrant community and esteemed constituents of Bishop Stang is exciting and I am eager to lead initiatives that will elevate our shared aspirations for the success of the school and create opportunities for building upon the institution’s strong foundation and values. Together, let’s build, forge connections, and propel Bishop Stang as a pillar of the community toward a brighter, more vibrant future for generations of Spartans to come.

Thank you to President Benson for giving me this opportunity to foster a spirit of philanthropy alongside a best-in-class faculty and staff, student body, and faith-filled community.”

Cook holds a B.A. in Communications with a minor in Classical Studies from Regis College and resides in Marion with her husband and four children. She will begin her role in late January.”

“Dear Friends,

Happy new year to one and all!

To get us off to a fun start, MassDOT is providing an in person information session next Tuesday, January 9th from 6pm-7:30pm at the Hayden-McFadden Elementary school auditorium 361 Cedar Grove Street. MassDot will provide an update on the Fairhaven and New Bedford Swing Bridge replacement project.

The event will allow attendees to learn and ask questions about the recommended bridge replacement alternative.

The project includes the replacement of Route 6 over the Acushnet River movable span bridge. This is an early opportunity in the design process for the public to learn about and comment on the recommended bridge replacement alternative and its impacts.

The session will be recorded for those who cannot attend and the video will be posted to the study website after the event.

To ensure meetings are accessible, MassDOT reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, and auxiliary aids and services. To request such services, please contact MassDot’s Chief Diversity and Civil Rights Officer at 857-368-8580 or MassDot.CivilRights@dot.state.ma.us.

Best,
Derek.”-New Bedford Economic Development Council.

“The week before the holiday break is bringing tidings of great joy to New Bedford High School seniors awaiting notifications of acceptance from the colleges and universities of their choice, which they had applied for early in the school year.

Last Thursday evening the first of these seniors received positive news on the results of their early action college applications. They include Carter Barbosa (Harvard University), Kiva Bank (Yale University), Megha Patel (Northeastern University), Keyanna Jones (Princeton University), and Lauren Mitchell (Harvard University).

In congratulating the group, Mayor Jon Mitchell stated, “I am very proud of each of these students, and the opportunities they were offered at New Bedford High School. We are all looking forward to more great college admissions news from this very talented senior class.”

Interim Superintendent Andrew O’Leary noted, “As a parent of two NBHS whalers, each and every year, we see how New Bedford High School prepares its students for higher education and many of the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions agree. These scholars are only the latest example and are by no means the exception. Congratulations to these first seniors to be notified and to the faculty and staff of New Bedford High School.”-New Bedford Public Schools.

“New Bedford High School will have a new EARLIER school dismissal time when students return from winter break.

Beginning January 2, 2024, NBHS students will be dismissed at 2:12 p.m., (a change from the current student dismissal time of 2:40 p.m.), and will maintain current staff dismissal time, with a focus on using the time for student academic support, staff planning and professional collaboration. New Bedford Public Schools and New Bedford Educators Association (NBEA) negotiated the scheduling modification to NBHS staff agreements.

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New Bedford High School planea un nuevo horario de salida de Enero a Junio

New Bedford High School tendrá un nuevo horario de salida escolar MÁS TEMPRANO cuando los estudiantes regresen de las vacaciones de invierno. A partir del 2 de Enero de 2024, los estudiantes de NBHS saldrán a las 2:12 p.m. (un cambio de la hora actual de salida de los estudiantes de las 2:40 p.m.), y mantendrán la hora actual de salida del personal, con un enfoque en el uso del tiempo para el apoyo académico de los estudiantes, la planificación del personal y la colaboración profesional.

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Ri New Bedford High School ku chomaj jun k’ak’ q’ijol rumal salida ri Nab’e Ik’ chuch ri Uwaq’ Ik’

Ri Tijob’al Tinamit rech New Bedford are’ kolik jun k’ak’ B’AJCHI’ tijob’al q’ijol ki esik jumpa’ tijoxelab’ ki tzlajik che ri uxnem. Iri’ are’ kimajtik ri Nab’e Ik’ 2, 2024, ri NBHS tijoxelab’ are’ ki esik ri 2:12 p.m., (jun jalib’al che ri chanim tijoxelab’ esib’al q’ijol rech 2:40 p.m.), xuquje’ manjetaj kijalik ri junam q’ijol chike ajchak, rumal jun chomaj che ri tijoxel ki kojo ri q’ijol rumal tob’anik académico, chomaj rech ri ajchak xuquje’ tob’anik rumal ajno’j.

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Nouvo plan lekòl segondè Bedford nouvo tan revolisyonè soti Janvye rive JenNew Bedford High School pral gen yon nouvo tan lekòl pi bonè lè elèv yo retounen soti nan sezon fredi. Apati 2 Janvye 2024, NBHS yo pral rejte elèv NBHS yo nan 2:12 p.m., (yon chanjman nan tan elèv aktyèl la ranvwaye nan 2:40 p.m.), epi yo pral kenbe tan anplwaye aktyèl la, ak yon konsantre sou lè pou sipò akademik elèv, planifikasyon anplwaye ak kolaborasyon pwofesyonèl.

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Skola Sekundaria di New Bedford sta plania novu ora di dispensa apartir di Janeru a JunhuSkola Sekundaria di New Bedford sta ben ten un novu ora di dispensa MAS SEDU ora ki studanti rigresa di feria di invernu. Apartir di 2 di Janeru di 2024, studanti di NBHS ta ser dispensadu 02:12 di tardi, ( un alterason en rilason a ora atual di dispensa di studanti, ki e 02:40 di tardi) y ta mante ora atual di dispensa di funsionariu, ku obijetivu di uza tenpu pa apoiu akademiku pa studanti, planiamentu di funsionariu y kolaborason profisional.

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A Escola Secundária de New Bedford planeia um novo horário de liberação de janeiro a junho

A Escola Secundária de New Bedford terá um horário de saída MAIS CEDO da escola quando os estudantes regressarem das férias de inverno. A partir de 2 de janeiro de 2024, os estudantes da NBHS serão dispensados às 2:12 p.m., (uma mudança em relação à atual hora de dispensa dos estudantes às 2:40 p.m.), e manterão a atual hora de dispensa dos funcionários, com o objetivo de utilizar o tempo para apoio académico aos estudantes, planeamento dos funcionários e colaboração profissional. Prevê-se que as negociações estejam concluídas na semana que termina a 15 de dezembro. Durante o mês de dezembro, ser”