Members and associates of Primeiro Comando da Massachusetts (PCM) were charged Thursday, April 25 in federal court in Boston in connection with perpetrating violent crimes in Massachusetts, including drug and firearms trafficking, robberies and kidnappings. “Violent gangs that proliferate violence are a scourge on our communities,” said United States Attorney …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper arrests man with for trafficking heroin and cocaine
Yesterday shortly after 3 p.m. Trooper Stephen Hazelton was patrolling Route 93 northbound in the Town of Randolph. While approaching Exit 5A he observed a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander operating erratically then cut over several lanes to exit the highway at the last second. Trooper Hazelton followed the vehicle and stopped …
Read More »New Bedford High School students producing footwear for $75,000 Vans Culture Competition
New Bedford High School has been chosen as one of the top 50 schools in the 2019 Vans Custom Culture Competition, which carries a $75,000 grand prize. Vans Custom Culture was created to inspire and empower high school students to embrace their creativity through art and design and to bring …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #203: Derek Yates
Meet Derek Yates, 39-year-old Owner, Installer and Designer at Image Signs Incorporated. After finishing high school, Derek joined the army and was enlisted for three and a half years. After his service, he went back to school and got an Environment Technology degree from Bristol Community College and spent the …
Read More »Massachusetts State Trooper arrests man for trafficking heroin, cocaine
Yesterday shortly after 3 p.m. Trooper Stephen Hazelton was patrolling Route 93 northbound in the Town of Randolph. While approaching Exit 5A he observed a 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander operating erratically then cut over several lanes to exit the highway at the last second. Trooper Hazelton followed the vehicle and stopped …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police welcome English Black Labrador “Luna” to the force to help people in critical incidents
The Massachusetts State Police recently acquired an English Black Labrador as our first-ever comfort dog. Luna, who is four-months old and was bred for comfort dog work and donated to the Department, is assigned to our Employee Assistance Unit (EAU). Trooper Chad Tata of the EAU is Luna’s handler. Luna …
Read More »A Trattoria that honors tradition yet stands out among the rest: Trattoria Romana at Twin River Tiverton Casino
Oh, let me count the ways I’ve eaten Italian cuisine. Being Sicilian I grew up around it and so I had a benchmark based on my grandmother and mom’s cooking – something I used to compare to the dishes and cooking of everyone else, whether that of family, friends, or …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is seeking to fill a Special Motor Equipment Operator position
PAY: $19.26hr – $22.91hr Operates hoisting equipment which requires a special license from the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety. Maintains equipment being used, keeping equipment operating properly such as checking and changing all fluids when necessary. Checks batteries and tires, changes filters, and performs all other related maintenance. Keeps equipment …
Read More »Congdon School teacher details rodent infestation, severe mold and bats at school
New Bedford City Councilor Joe Lopes submitted a copy of an email and pictures to the City Council from Christine Pereira-Vasquez, a teacher at Congdon School regarding the condition, health and environmental dangers at the Congdon School: Dear City Council: It was with great dismay that I read about your …
Read More »Councilor Gomes proposes City crews fill potholes at night and on weekends
New Bedford City Councillor Brian Gomes is proposing crews work nights and weekends to resolved New Bedford’s pothole problem. The following motion is scheduled for discussion at the City Council meetings on Thursday, April 25th: WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, that Mayor Mitchell and DPI Commissioner Ponte consider that the …
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