New Bedford Public Schools has reached agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU), which will accommodate a new, state-mandated Commonwealth charter school in the City of New Bedford as authorized by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 22, 2019. The MOU will go into effect once …
Read More »New Bedford fugitive who fled the country on the eve of trial held in custody
A 40-year-old former New Bedford man who fled the country at the outset of his narcotics trafficking trial in December 2014 was arrested last month back in New Bedford, and today was ordered held on $500,000 cash bail by a Fall River Superior Court Judge, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas …
Read More »MassDOT Schedules Roadway Reconstruction Work on Obery, South Streets in Plymouth
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced it will be conducting roadway reconstruction operations on Obery Street and South Street in the Town of Plymouth beginning Monday, March 18, 2019 and continuing through April 30, 2019. The work is scheduled to take place weekdays Monday through Friday from 7:00 …
Read More »Bishop Stang Students Sell Used Books to Support the American Heart Association’s Heartwalk, April 6
On Saturday, April 6, two dozen Bishop Stang student volunteers will hold the 8th Annual Book Sale to benefit the American Heart Association in memory of Mr. Richard Flynn a former teacher at Stang, and Mr. Joseph Silva a contributor to the Stang chapel and the husband of a current …
Read More »UPDATE: Fugitive Arrested Last Week in Vermont Ordered Held Without Bail
UPDATE from this morning’s article: 58-year-old former Norton resident, Anthony Schmitka, was ordered held without bail during his arraignment this afternoon in Fall River Superior Court on charges connected to allegations that he stole more than $100,000 from his elderly/veteran father, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced …
Read More »HELP WANTED: Swimming Pool Installer and Service Positions (Dartmouth, MA)
Jump into the pool industry and join Aaron Pools & Spas hard-working Swimming Pool Construction or service crews! No experience needed. Outdoor work. 40+ hours during peak season. Pays $13 – $15 an hour. Looking for a skilled and dedicated worker with a positive attitude that shows up when scheduled. …
Read More »One of Massachusetts “Most Wanted” returned to be arraigned today
58-year-old former Norton resident, Anthony Schmitka was returned to Massachusetts last night and will be arraigned later this morning in Fall River Superior Court on charges connected to allegations that he stole more than $100,000 from his elderly/veteran father, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today. The …
Read More »OPINION: How to make people accountable for Massachusetts loophole letting them avoid excise taxes and plate renewals?
“I was wondering about out of state license plates. My street has at least 5-10 out of state plates (some as far away as Pennsylvania) and they have parked on my street for 2-5+ years, with some having expired tags/stickers. I got a ticket when I forgot to get my …
Read More »New Bedford Health Department prepares for Public Health Accreditation
The New Bedford Health Department is preparing for Public Health Accreditation. Over the next several months, the Department’s accreditation readiness team will connect with select community partners to coordinate a series of key interviews, designed to engage and gather input from the community regarding the leading health issues, service gaps, …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, March 12
Due to the expected temperature drop for this evening the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to 1-800-homeless and Sister Rose House.
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