“At 3:41am this morning, Communications received an automatic fire alarm activation for Titleist located at 256 Samuel Barnett Blvd.

Command Unit 1 was notified en route of a fire in a large piece of machinery. Upon arrival there was visible smoke emitting from a rooftop vent. Engine 5 confirmed a fire in a hopper style machine, stretched hoselines, and with the assistance of Ladder 4 extinguished the fire with no extension.

The remaining crews of Engine 7, Engine 9, and Ladder 4 conducted exterior operations which included securing a water supply, manning the fire department connection (FDC), and rooftop operations. Dartmouth Fire District 3 responded as this portion of the Industrial Park is located in Dartmouth and both agencies share in protecting these facilities. The cause of the fire was accidental and was investigated by the NBFD Fire Investigation Unit and Dartmouth Fire District 3. There were no civilian or Fire Department injuries.

This was the second occurrence in three days where a properly functioning automatic fire alarm system notified the Fire Department of a fire an industrial occupancy. We often stress the importance of properly functioning alarm systems in residential settings, but they are equally important in business/manufacturing occupancies as early notification allows for safe evacuation of employees, minimizes property damage, and prevents interruption or shutting down of business.”-New Bedford Fire Department.

It was a beautiful, fall Saturday morning on Union Street for New Bedford’s 2023 Veterans Day Parade and I must say, not every city puts on a parade like New Bedford does!

Horses, candy, music, retro cars, what else could you ask for in a parade? If you were unable to attend the parade, no worries, we got you covered! We have a full photo gallery along with a live video of the entire parade on Facebook. Check it out below!

Full photo gallery:

Livestream of the entire parade:

“NEW BEDFORD – Detectives have seized an illegal firearm and placed a New Bedford man under arrest for carrying it.

Sgt. Jarrod. Gracia, of the department’s Gang Unit, had received information about a male possessing a firearm. The male was identified as Mr. CURTIS MONTEIRO, 21, of New Bedford.

On November 9th, at around 4 PM, MONTEIRO was spotted walking in the area of the Chestnut St./Robeson St. intersection. Detectives Nathaniel Almeida and Samuel Algarin-Mojica moved in to approach him.

During a subsequent search, MONTEIRO was found to be in possession of a Taurus G2C 9mm handgun loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition. The gun was tucked into his waistband. MONTEIRO has no license to possess a firearm and a serial number of the gun had been defaced.

MONTEIRO was placed under arrest and is being charged with carrying a loaded, large-capacity firearm with an obliterated serial number without a license.

If you happen to have any information about crime, the NBPD would like to hear from you. Anonymous information can be provided at 508-99-CRIME or our website, www.newbedfordpd.com.”-City of New Bedford Police Department.

The New Bedford native, Brycen Goodine had a big game against Boston College to start the 2023/24 NCAA season. He is now a 6’4 senior guard playing for the Fairfield Stags NCAA mens basketball team.

He played high school ball at Bishop Stang in Dartmouth, MA and St. Andrew’s School in Barrington, R.I., where he was named the 2019 NEPSAC Class AA Player of the Year and 2018 Gatorade Player of the Year for Rhode Island. Goodine was a top-100 player in his high school class per ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.

He began his collegiate career in the ACC at Syracuse, playing in 23 games in 2019-20. He then appeared in 21 games at Providence this past season, including the Friars’ NCAA Tournament Second Round win against Richmond and Sweet 16 contest against eventual National Champion Kansas. He totaled 40 points and 13 rebounds while playing just under six minutes per outing.

Now with the Fairfield Stags, he looks impressive! Checkout his highlights against Boston College.

@BrycenGoodine highlights vs Boston College
22 pt game, Great to see my guy healthy and hooping! pic.twitter.com/DInugZXL9X

— Joel Giroux (@JoelGiroux1) November 12, 2023

EDITOR: The bridge has never abided by the schedule in the decades I’ve lived here. It simply is what it is. I don’t mind because those guys are busting butt and what to come home after a long trip or want to head out to put food on the table. I never use the bridge if I have a rigid deadline.

One resident shares her frustration.

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“I have a complaint about the #NewBedford/#Fairhaven bridge.

If the bridge is to open on the hour from 6am to 10am and half past the hour from 1115am to 615pm and then on-demand after that WHY is the bridge opening at 5:50am for boat traffic when it clearly states 6am on the website.

I’m sure a lot of motorists will feel the same way. Maybe someone doesn’t know how to tell time. This is absolutely aggravating in the morning to have to turn around and go back to Fairhaven to go the long way around.

Please explain to the MASSDot that they should follow the times stated on the website! This is not the first time that this had happened.”

As seen on the CARE Southcoast Facebook page:

Lets find these deserving cats a new FUREVER home for the holidays!
Mouse & Chipmunk are still looking for their forever home! They have been in the care of Care, Southcoast since 6/13/22 – 497 days!!??

Mouse (little brown nose and white stripe on shoulder): Sweet, intelligent, food motivated, talkative. Mouse is a very smart little lady, she loves to play, especially with laser pointers. She learns very quickly and will come running across the house if she hears the laser pointer being picked up. She is hand shy and will require acclimation time in her new home. I am very confident she will bond with people but it will take a lot of time, she moves away when you reach out to pet her but doesn’t run away. Very happy to be touched if you have churus or other delectable treats. She absolutely needs a kitty companion in her new home, she loves to snuggle. Willing to be touched if next to another confident cat.

Chippy (chipmunk): sweet, skittish, talkative, inquisitive. Chippy is a beautiful small cat who likes to spend her time grooming and wrestling her sister. She is very cat oriented and a little more hand shy than her sister. She likes to be around you and will sit on the couch next to you but prefers not to be touched until she really gets to know you.

If you would like to meet the bonded pair you can do so during open hours (Wednesday’s from 6-8pm and Saturday’s from 10-1). If you would like to adopt Mouse and Chipmunk please click the link below to our online adoption application. APPLY HERE: LINK: https://form.jotform.com/200997587139168?fbclid=IwAR3dJgxAuDl1bW2oMWXathRaikANR6JK0IsqX1Ew9vtpo-oyVA_zWtywzEY
? courtesty of Jessica Charron photography

“At 2:40pm Friday afternoon, the New Bedford Fire Department responded to Joseph Abboud Manufacturing located at 645 Belleville Avenue for an automatic fire alarm activation.

When Command Unit 1 arrived, he was met by a plant engineer who said there was a fire in the boiler room that appeared to have been extinguished. A fire remained burning in the ceiling and roof above the fire sprinkler system. Hose lines were stretched into the boiler room and crews were able to open up the roof and prevent fire extension.

The fire cause was accidental due to a boiler malfunction and was investigated by the NBFD Fire Investigation Unit. Currently, there are personnel working on repairs, with plant engineers and maintenance personnel assessing the damage.

The worker who attempted to extinguish the fire was transported by EMS to St. Luke’s Emergency Department for evaluation of smoke inhalation.”-New Bedford Fire Department.

New Bedford Fire Department photo.

New Bedford Fire Department photo.

New Bedford Fire Department photo.

New Bedford Fire Department photo.

“26-year-old Daquan Blanchard pled guilty to murder and armed assault to rob in Fall River Superior Court. He was sentenced to 20 years to life with the opportunity for parole after serving 20 years.

Just before 3:15 p.m. on June 2, 2021, New Bedford Police responded to 911 calls reporting a shooting outside of a warehouse at 67 David Street. When first responders arrived on scene, they located a male victim, 36-year-old Adilson Neves of New Bedford, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. He was rushed to Saint Luke’s Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

Blanchard was taken into custody in Greenville, North Carolina on June 15, 2021. The apprehension was made by US Marshalls, who were acting on intelligence developed by Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn’s State Police Detective Unit, New Bedford Police and the state police’s Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section. Blanchard was found hiding in a closet inside a home.”

“On 11/07/2023 @ 7:21 p.m., a Wells Police Officer reported that as he was approaching the Exit 19 intersection while travelling east on Rt. 109.

A vehicle exiting the I-95 off-ramp ran a red light in front of him causing him to strike the passenger side of a 2006 Volvo which was pushed into a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado Pick-up Truck that was sitting at the red light waiting to exit the Wells Transportation Center as was a 2019 Toyota Rav 4 stopped behind the truck causing a yet undetermined amount of damage.

The operators of those vehicles were not injured. The operator of the Volvo, Victoria Mann 68, of Lawrence, MA complained of minor hip pain, but refused treatment. The officer, Dylan McNally complained of wrist pain and was later treated and released at York Hospital. The 2021 Ford Explorer cruiser sustained extensive front-end damage.

Maine State Police were summoned to conduct the accident investigation, which is standard procedure whenever a police cruiser is involved in an accident. The accident was captured on the officer’s Body Camera and Cruiser WatchGuard Dash Camera.

Victoria Mann was arrested at the scene and charged with Operating Under The Influence of Alcohol or Drugs. She was later released on $360.00 cash bail and given a 12/27/2023 arraignment date at the York County Judicial Center.”-Wells Police Department.

“A 40-year-old Fall River man who assaulted an elderly couple at a city gas station last September was recently sentenced to serve jail time, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced.

Roderick Dixon pled guilty in Fall River District Court last week to charges of Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon on a Person over the Age of 60 and Assault and Battery on a Person Over the Age of 60.

The defendant was sentenced by Judge David Sorrenti to two years in the Bristol County House of Corrections with nine months to serve. The balance of the jail sentence was suspended for two years, meaning if the defendant faces a new charge during this time, he would be liable to serve the remainder of the jail term.

On September 2, 2022 Fall River Police were dispatched to the New World Gas Station on Milliken Blvd. for a report of a fight. Two victims were on scene with injuries, but the defendant had left the scene. The female victim reported to police on scene that while her husband was arguing with a woman at the gas pumps, the defendant approached him and began hitting him in the head and continued to do so while he was on the ground.

The female victim attempted to get between the two to stop the altercation, but was pushed away by defendant, causing her to fall and injure her wrist. Both victims were transported to St. Anne’s Hospital. The male victim suffered a dislocated shoulder and the female victim had bones separated in her wrist.

Police observed surveillance video from the New World Gas station which showed the incident and showed that while the victim was on the ground and defenseless, the defendant walked over to him and punched him multiple times and stomped on him. At that point, the defendant walked away, but returned shortly thereafter to punch the male victim one final time.

During an interview with Fall River Police, the defendant corroborated being involved, stating he was coming to the defense of a young lady he alleged the male victim was yelling at, before the argument became physical. The defendant stated he “saw red” and kept punching the victim.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Zachary Ferris.

“This is another example of the senseless violence that occurs far too often in our society. I am pleased the defendant will be held accountable for his violent actions,” District Attorney Quinn said.”