Meet Matthew “That Salt” Gwozdz, a security officer at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech and owner of That Salt. As a child and teenager, Matt had always been involved in sports and felt as though he was never the best at any one of them, but always had a way to …
Read More »14-year old killed in fatal dog mauling in Dighton
Police are actively investigating an apparent fatal dog mauling, which occurred this evening in Dighton. At 7:59 p.m. this evening, Dighton Police received a 911 call regarding the discovery of a deceased male on the property of 2577 Maple Swamp Road. The 911 call was placed by a neighbor, who …
Read More »Massachusetts Department of Public Health brings “Positive Tracks” program to New Bedford youth
Positive Tracks is excited to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Community Health and Prevention to host a Positive Tracks launch at the Invest-In-Kids Saturday Academy. Positive Tracks, a New Hampshire- and Massachusetts-based nonprofit whose mission is to help young people create social change by leveraging …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police add two to list of “Most Wanted” fugitives; Suspects wanted in separate shootings
The Massachusetts State Police today added two new suspects to our Most Wanted Fugitives list, each involved in separate shootings in Springfield. Both men are actively being sought by the State Police Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section and Springfield Police. DANIEL L. RODRIGUEZ, 18 (turns 19 on May 12), is wanted …
Read More »Westport Police seek public assistance in near fatal hit and run
Police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating witnesses to a hit and run which occurred Tuesday evening on Old Bedford Road in Westport and left a 30-year-old Fall River woman in critical condition. Westport Police received a 911 call around 8:15 pm Tuesday evening to report a crash …
Read More »OPINION: Brooklawn Park visitors litter and park in resident parking spots
“Are there any other residents living in the Brooklawn Park area that are getting a little irritated with a not being to park in front of their own homes with the baseball game going on? I could understand if there were no parking spots available but as a resident that …
Read More »OPINION: Brooklawn Park visitors litter and park in resident parking spots
“Are there any other residents living in the Brooklawn Park area that are getting a little irritated with a not being to park in front of their own homes with the baseball game going on? I could understand if there were no parking spots available but as a resident that …
Read More »Narcotics investigation leads to multi-town high-speed chase
“On Wednesday, May 8 at approximately 1:45PM, our department was notified of a high-speed pursuit entering our town from Rochester. The pursuit began in the city of New Bedford as a result of a narcotics investigation. Once in town, the suspect attempted to evade capture by parking in the St. …
Read More »Two of the Southcoast’s most beloved residents, Emily and Ruth, will receive new enrichment items through the “Toys for Elephants” program
The program was introduced by Rick Brown of Handshouse Studio as a collaboration between the studio, Buttonwood Park Zoo and Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Past enrichment items created by the students at Mass Art include Emily and Ruth’s favorite steel toys, trough swing, and tire tower. In 2018, …
Read More »Mayor Jon Mitchell presents Fiscal Year 2020 budget proposal
Mayor Jon Mitchell presented his Fiscal Year 2020 City Budget before the New Bedford City Council on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The $356.5 million General Fund spending proposal continues to reflect pressure in nondiscretionary areas, including state mandated school spending, pension costs, employee healthcare, and public safety payroll obligations subject …
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