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New Bedford property taxes go up every year. We asked New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, where does the money go?
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CLOSED: New Bedford Assessor’s Office is currently hiring for a Clerk Typist
*** This position has been filled and is no longer available. *** PAY: $14.53/hr – $19.43/hr Performs, according to standard office procedures, a variety of clerical duties requiring a degree of decision and knowledge of the functions of the department. Compiles data and operates a computer in the performance of …
Read More »HELP WANTED: New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure is currently hiring for a Park Maintenance Worker
Pay: $14.20 – $18.79hr Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of City property such as Parks, recreation areas (playgrounds), and Historic and Downtown Districts including streets, sidewalks, grounds, open spaces and facilities. Daily cleaning and maintenance of all City streets, sidewalks and public areas within …
Read More »New Bedford early voting hours set for 2018 election
The Board of Election Commissioners advises the public that the Early Voting schedule for the state and federal election has been set. Any voter who wishes to cast their ballot prior to Election Day November 6, 2018 may do so in City Hall, 133 William Street, at the Election Commission …
Read More »Councilor Gomes requesting State release Carlos Rafael fishing licenses to New Bedford
The following motion will be presented to the New Bedford City Council Thursday, October 11, 2018: WRITTEN MOTION, Councillor Gomes, requesting, once more that letters be sent to Congressman William Keating, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey, for their immediate action in releasing the fishing licenses to New Bedford that …
Read More »New Bedford police seize heroin, Fentanyl worth over $30,000
New Bedford narcotics detectives took more than $30,000 worth of heroin and more than 80 grams of Fentanyl off the street Tuesday, Oct. 9 and made an arrest following an investigation into a heroin delivery service out of 598 Brock Ave., Apt. 3F. Detectives executed a search warrant of the …
Read More »New Bedford Drug Trafficker Sentenced to State Prison
A 48-year-old New Bedford narcotics trafficker was sentenced to serve up to five and a half years in state prison last week in Fall River Superior Court, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Michael Oliver pleaded guilty to a multi-count indictment, charging him with trafficking in heroin, …
Read More »New Bedford issues guidance regarding establishment of recreational marijuana facilities
A local moratorium prohibiting the establishment of recreational marijuana facilities in New Bedford recently expired. This week the City of New Bedford is providing initial information to the public and potential applicants interested in establishing facilities. General Guidance for the Establishment of Recreational Marijuana Facilities In The City of New …
Read More »Lack of Inspection Sticker Leads to Gun Arrest
Shortly after 2 p.m. yesterday, Trooper Dustin Shaw, who is assigned to State Police-Oak Bluffs, was on patrol when observed a 2012 Mazda sedan with no inspection sticker pass him on West Tisbury Road in Edgartown. Trooper Shaw stopped the car in the area of Bold Meadow Lane, approached, and …
Read More »Police, Harbormaster rescue five people thrown from boat in Buzzards Bay
On Monday, October 8, at about 8:00 p.m. Wareham Police officers were dispatched to the area of 261 Great Neck Road for a report of a loud crash and people yelling for help. It appeared that the yelling was possibly coming from the water. Officers James White and Blaise Lalli …
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