Christopher Hansen, a 32-year-old New Bedford man, was convicted after a jury trial on November 15, 2018, and sentenced in the Fall River Superior Court on December 4, 2018 for firearms offenses stemming from a search warrant of the defendant’s apartment, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. …
Read More »Environmental Justice “Call To Action” Forum, Dec 12
“Environmental Justice CALL TO ACTION Forum” is an Awareness, Outreach and Educational discussion focusing on Air Quality, the Brownfields Utilization Investment and Local Development ACT, Climate Justice, Education, Food, Health FIELDS, Lead, Superfund, Workforce Development, Renewable Energy, Rural, Urban Revitalization and Weatherization. 9:00am – 10:45am SESSION I: Environmental Workforce & …
Read More »Autopsy Report of former State Sen. Brian Joyce reveals cause of death to be Pentobarbital Intoxication
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M Quinn’s Office received the autopsy report for former Massachusetts State Senator Brian Joyce from the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. On Dec 8, 2017, Brian Joyce was arrested by federal authorities for allegedly using his state senate office for private gain. The postmortem …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth Police Department holds 21st annual “Quarters for Christmas”
The 20th annual Quarters for Christmas raises money for local organizations On December 5, the UMass Dartmouth Police Department will host the 21st annual Quarters for Christmas fundraiser. Between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Campus Center, members of the Police Department will be collecting donations and greeting guests. …
Read More »New Bedford firefighters raise over $31,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association
Live at New Bedford Fire Station 6 to celebrate the results of the Fill the Boot Drive – over $31,000 raised for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Read More »HELP WANTED: St. Vincent’s Home is hiring for Clinical Care Manager positions
Two full-time positions are available within our Intensive Group Home Program. Job Description These positions will work as part of a team with four other Clinical Care Managers to: • Provide clinical and care coordination services to youth; provide individual and family therapy; facilitate psychoeducational groups; • Develop behavior support …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, Dec. 4th
Due to the expected low temperatures, the overflow at 71 Division Street will be opened again tonight. The temperatures look like they will be rising well above 28 after this evening and going through the weekend. Guests should plan to arrive for 6pm and the cutoff will be 8:30pm All …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is currently hiring for a Tourism & Marketing Manager position
PAY: $47,339 – $59,178 Assist the Director of Tourism & Marketing in departmental needs. Manage the City’s marketing efforts and coordinates the Seaport Cultural District Initiative. Manage marketing efforts including advertising opportunities; add timely updates to the City’s website, social media, and app. Handle the graphic design of necessary materials. …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is currently hiring for a Community Preservation Act Coordinator position
PAY: $22.75/hr 19hrs/wk Responsible for all aspects of managing the implementation of the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act (CPA) as it relates to the City of New Bedford, and managing and organizing the activities of the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), including staffing the CPC, coordinating the application process for granting CPA …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters’ Union 20th Annual Toy Drive
This year marks the 20th Annual New Bedford Firefighters’ Union Toy Drive with United Way of Greater New Bedford. Each year, New Bedford firefighters collect toys and gift cards to ensure that children and teens in Greater New Bedford have a happy holiday season. New, unwrapped toys can be donated …
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