New England Farms is hiring for full and part-time associates for their new location at 207 Theodore Rice Blvd. in the New Bedford Industrial Park which includes the deli/Pizza Hut express.

Founded in 1998, New England Farms finds the best locations, builds the best, cleanest facilities, and supports them with an exemplary staff delivering great brands. What sets us apart is our customer service.

New England Farms offers gasoline and diesel, and a complete line of convenience store products at competitive prices. We firmly believe in a One Stop Shopping philosophy of offering customers quick access to grocery items, ATM’s, lottery, coffee and quick meal options. You will always get the best customer service in the industry…Every Day, Every Customer, Every Location.

Want to be part of a growing team? A potential applicant should be reliable, dependable and honest. Cash handling and/or deli experience is a plus but not necessary. Salary will be determined based on experience.

To apply visit New England Farms online. You can also send resumes to tprattjr@ne-farms.com. Please specify in the “Notes” section of the online application or in the email which location and position with which you are interested.

New England Farms

68 S Main St
Assonet, Massachusetts
Phone: (508) 644-3332
Monday-Sunday: 5:00am-11:00pm

Store Locations:
• Berkeley – 145 Myricks St
• Bourne – 356 MacArthur Blvd
• Leominster – 180 Central St.
• Middleboro- 447 Wareham St.
• New Bedford – 207 Theodore Rice Blvd.
• North Carver – 133 N. Main St
• Sagamore – 80 Cranberry Hwy
• South Carver – 303 Tremont St.

Facebook: facebook.com/NewEnglandFarms/
Website: ne-farms.com/

Who loves tuna? Here’s a look at Churrascaria Novo Mundo’s Portuguese style tuna and a look at their amazing rotisserie chicken and stuffed quahog.

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Friday, September 28th

Gallery X Presents The Art of Scott Carola (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Scott Carola is a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Over the past several years he has re-ignited his passion for artwork and honed his skills as a pencil artist, working in graphite, colored pencil and pastel. He is a former corrections officer of the old Ash St. Jail, and current Detective Lieutenant of the New Bedford Police Department.

“The Story Thus Far” is a show about just that; a retrospective of the last 5 years with original works he refuses to part with and prints of fan favorites that earned him the following he has today. Come check out what Carola has been up to, as we prepare to send him off into hyperspace with what comes next. 169 William St, New Bedford. See more of Scott’s work: https://www.facebook.com/BarbedWireNest/

“The Real Deal” at PUB6T5 (9:30pm-12:00pm)
High energy, non-stop dancing, the epitome of sound!!! We are “The” Real Deal for live entertainment! 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

Saturday, September 29th

Craft Fair, Flea Market, Yard Sale (Taunton) (9:00am-1:00pm)
Various vendors selling their crafts and goods, and a few tables of yard sale items. Come and browse you may find your treasure! Taunton VFW Auxiliary Post 611, 82 Ingell Street, Taunton, MA.

New Bedford Farmers Market- Clasky Common Park (10:00am-2:00pm)
Open every Saturday at Clasky Common Park from 10-2pm from June-October offering a large variety of local farm fresh fruit & vegetables! Credit, Debit, SNAP, & HIP benefits accepted!

National Alpaca Open Farm Day With Pine Meadow Alpacas (10:00am-4:00pm)
We’ll have alpaca products for sale. Our Alpacas, Arapawa goats (world’s rarest goats, less than 500 left in the world) will be on display, as well as our rabbits. We have the largest lop-eared rabbits, French Lops, which weigh in at 14 pounds. There will be other lop-eared breeds as well. Come take pictures, pet the animals, and ask as many questions as you’d like! Pine Meadow Alpacas, 109 Marion Road, Mattapoisett.

14th Annual Lakeville Arts & Music Festival (10:00am-4:00pm)
The festival will be sure to bring a day of culture, crafts, and a delicious variety of food, musical entertainment, artistic talents and community memories for everyone who attends. You will hear the sounds of the many musicians scheduled around the grounds to include The Moldy Suitcases hailing from the greater New Bedford area. Lakeville Center, 2 Precinct Street, Lakeville, MA.

44th Annual Harvest Fair, Food Trucks & Live Music (Middletown, RI) (10:00am-5:00pm)
A beloved autumn tradition for generations of families with fun old-fashioned activities include the “Mabel Express” Barrel Train, Pony Rides, Mud Pit, Midway Games & Children’s Tent, and a crafters’ tent featuring more than 70 talented artisans and crafters. Local food trucks and vendors offer an array of appetizing selections. A fun lineup of bands set the festive mood in the Newport Craft Beer Garden. Bring cash for game tickets! Adults: $7 / Children (3-12yrs): $3 / Under 3: Free. Tickets available at the gate. The Norman Bird Sanctuary, 583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI.

Gallery X Presents The Art of Scott Carola (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Scott Carola is a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Over the past several years he has re-ignited his passion for artwork and honed his skills as a pencil artist, working in graphite, colored pencil and pastel. He is a former corrections officer of the old Ash St. Jail, and current Detective Lieutenant of the New Bedford Police Department.

“The Story Thus Far” is a show about just that; a retrospective of the last 5 years with original works he refuses to part with and prints of fan favorites that earned him the following he has today. Come check out what Carola has been up to, as we prepare to send him off into hyperspace with what comes next. 169 William St, New Bedford. See more of Scott’s work: https://www.facebook.com/BarbedWireNest/

Miss New Bedford Pagaent (6:00pm-9:00pm)
The young woman who becomes Miss New Bedford will then devote her year of service to the local community, and to her chosen personal cause. She will embark on a year’s journey, joining a long sisterhood of women whose lives have been changed by winning the crown. Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, located at 1121 Ashley Blvd., in New Bedford. For full details, please click on the event title.

Center Stage Gala 2018 at “The Z” (6:00pm-10:00pm)
Prepare to be amazed as we transport you to another time and place for a night under the big top. Together we’ll enjoy a spectacular evening of cocktails, dinner, live entertainment, and an exciting online auction. All proceeds benefit the Zeiterion’s mission. Dress to impress! 6:00PM: Cocktails, 7:00PM: Dinner, 8:00PM: Deborah & Benjamin Baker Paragon Award Presentation. Music & Dancing to follow. Online Auction closes at 9:30PM.

“Outta Control” at The Bar (9:00pm-1:00am)
Are you ready to ROCK? Are you ready to DANCE? Then let’s party! Come on by The Bar and have some fun with us! The Bar, 266 Dartmouth St, New Bedford.

“Professor Harp” at PUB6T5 (9:00pm-1:00am)
Rock, Roll, Soul, Rhythm and BLUES!! 736 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA.

Sunday, September 30th

National Alpaca Open Farm Day With Pine Meadow Alpacas (10:00am-4:00pm)
We’ll have alpaca products for sale. Our Alpacas, Arapawa goats (world’s rarest goats, less than 500 left in the world) will be on display, as well as our rabbits. We have the largest lop-eared rabbits, French Lops, which weigh in at 14 pounds. There will be other lop-eared breeds as well. Come take pictures, pet the animals, and ask as many questions as you’d like! Pine Meadow Alpacas, 109 Marion Road, Mattapoisett.

FREE Best Friends Family Fun Day (Wareham) (11:00am-2:00pm)
Face painting, bounce house, train, concessions, fun activities and more during the FREE family-oriented event. Best Friends Learning Center, 237 Sandwich Road, Wareham.

Burger Bash (Bristol, RI) (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Burger Bash brings together three elements that make for a fantastic fall afternoon – burgers, beer and bluegrass! Enjoy burgers, local beers and wines while listening to down home live bluegrass in the ballroom and gardens. The area’s best restaurants will bring their “burger” A-game, serving up mini burgers of all types – imagine beef, turkey, chicken, pork, seafood and more! Linden Place Mansion, 500 Hope St., Bristol, RI.

Lizzie Borden: Did She or Didn’t She? What Her Handwriting Reveals (Berkley) (2:00pm)
Review the crime with handwriting analyst Janice Warren. Berkley Historical Society, 2 North Main Street (on the Common), Berkley, MA. Tickets are $10 and are available at the Berkley Public Library also at 2 N. Main St. Refreshments will be served.

Gallery X Presents The Art of Scott Carola (5:00pm-8:00pm)
Scott Carola is a lifelong resident of New Bedford. Over the past several years he has re-ignited his passion for artwork and honed his skills as a pencil artist, working in graphite, colored pencil and pastel. He is a former corrections officer of the old Ash St. Jail, and current Detective Lieutenant of the New Bedford Police Department.

“The Story Thus Far” is a show about just that; a retrospective of the last 5 years with original works he refuses to part with and prints of fan favorites that earned him the following he has today. Come check out what Carola has been up to, as we prepare to send him off into hyperspace with what comes next. 169 William St, New Bedford. See more of Scott’s work: https://www.facebook.com/BarbedWireNest/

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Meet Breckingridge Marshal, 56-year-old Paramedic and ALS Coordinator at STAT New England. Breck was first interested in entering the medical field during his time in college, shifting gears from his studies in Geology to becoming a paramedic. He worked as an EMT while going to school for his paramedic courses, working at STAT Dartmouth, which did all of the 911 calls for Dartmouth at the time and didn’t have any paramedics.

After becoming a paramedic, he knew that he would have to move to get experience in the field, so he moved to New Mexico. After 13 years of working there, he and his family moved back to New Bedford in 2001, wanting to be closer to his family and city that he loved.

Since returning back Breck has worked for several different emergency service companies, helping to save the lives of countless local residents over the years. Recently, Breck has been recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Services for 30 years of outstanding service as well as taking over as the ALS Coordinator at STAT New England. Since there he has assisted in a staffing overhaul and upgrade of several systems, all while continuing to help in the success and growth of the company.

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Faces of New Bedford is a project by Colton Simmons. If you are interested in booking a shoot or getting prints from the series email all inquiries to colton@coltonsimmons.com. Follow Colton on Instagram: https://instagram.com/simmonscolton

Read more of the Faces of New Bedford series here.

This past week a small, terrier-type dog was found in appalling condition and wandering the streets of Beverly, MA. Now, the Beverly Police Department and the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Law Enforcement Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying the dog’s former owner/caretaker.

The 10-year-old male dog was found at the intersection of Charnock and Prospect St. and was severely matted, dirty, underweight, and malnourished. Additionally, extremely overgrown and curled nails were causing the dog pain and discomfort when walking.

While neutered, the dog is not microchipped, making the public’s help critical to helping law enforcement find who was responsible for the dog not only being on the streets, but also being in such poor and neglectful condition.

Anyone with information can contact Beverly Animal Control at mlipinski@beverlyma.gov or (978) 605-2361, or ARL Law Enforcement at cruelty@arlboston.org or (617) 426-9170).

The ARL has named the dog Angel. The ARL will care for the pup until he is healthy enough to be adopted out to a caring and loving forever home.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for all of us to join the conversation and show that we care about victims of domestic violence. We are the voice for the domestic violence homicide victims who can no longer speak for themselves, and our voices can break the silence for victims currently experiencing domestic or sexual violence.

“Domestic violence knows no boundaries, said Pamela MacLeod-Lima, Executive Director of The Women’s Center, “It can happen to anyone, anywhere. You may not even be aware that your neighbor or a co-worker you see every day is in an abusive relationship.”

The Proclamation and Tree Lighting is Tuesday, October 2nd at 6:00pm at the New Bedford City Hall. A short program will precede the lighting of a tree in front of New Bedford City Hall. The tree will be lit each night through the end of the month in support of victims of domestic violence and their families.

The Candlelight Vigil is Tuesday, October 23rd at 6:00pm. The public is invited to gather on the steps of New Bedford City Hall at 6:00pm and march in silence to the Unitarian Church (corner of 8th and Union Street), where a program to remember victims of domestic violence homicide will be held, including the Clothesline Project.

For 45 years, The Women’s Center has provided comprehensive services to victims and a full complement of training and educational programs for schools, colleges, organizations and community service providers. All services are free and confidential. Together, we can bring about positive change in our community by emphasizing prevention and empowering every
child, teen, or adult who is violated or abused to speak up and be heard through The Women’s Center.

For more information about the event or programs at The Women’s Center call 508-996-3343, visit www.thewomenscentersc.com or “contact us” on the website. If you need help or know someone who does, call the 24-hour HOTLINE at 508-999-6636

From New Bedford Public Schools:

MCAS results are a key metric in determining student performance in ELA, Mathematics and Science. The 2018 results illustrate that the students in New Bedford Public Schools continue to demonstrate increased growth in skills and knowledge in several areas across most grade levels. NBPS has intensely focused on increasing students’ overall literacy skills (i.e., reading comprehension, writing and critical and analytical thinking skills). For 2018 all NBPS students met targets in ELA and English Language Learners improved. This work has resulted in overall improvement in this area. Superintendent Anderson stated that, “Our students, similar to many others across the state, are adjusting to the more challenging exam and continue to better demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the assessed skills.”

“The latest MCAS results show that, thanks to the hard work of our city’s educators, New Bedford Public Schools’ progress continues,” said Mayor Jon Mitchell. “I am especially proud of the gains at our elementary schools, including the Congdon Elementary School, which was named as the only School of Recognition in Southeastern Massachusetts. Much work remains of course, but under the leadership of Superintendent Anderson, the district is poised for greater strides still.”

New Bedford Public Schools’ students continue to make gains on the MCAS. Among several highlights, NBPS is celebrating the success of James B. Congdon Elementary School students and staff:

• School of Recognition (1 of 51 schools statewide out of over 900 elementary schools)
• 85th Percentile for growth
• 95% of targets met
• Exceeded all targets: ELA, Math and Science
• Met all targets towards attaining English Language Proficiency

More Success:

• 100% of New Bedford elementary schools met a minimum of 50% of their targets indicating they are showing overall improvement.
• More than 90% of targets were met by: Hathaway ES, Pacheco ES, Congdon ES and Renaissance Community Innovation School
• Hayden-McFadden ES met 63% of the state’s targets (exceeding for all students in ELA and Science.
• Parker School met 70% of its targets, exceeding their targets in ELA and Science and meeting their target in Math.

New Bedford High School received kudos for reducing chronic absenteeism, reducing the dropout rate, and meeting their target in Math.
• NBHS exceeded its targets for engaging more students with disabilities and English Language Learners.
• 10th Grade SGP increases by 22% in ELA and 28% in Math the last 3 years
• Exceeded target for dropout rate by almost 2%
• Exceeded target for attendance
Middle Schools: NBPS is proud of the increased middle school growth in supporting student performance of English language learners and students with disabilities in Science where 2 schools exceeded their targets. 6th grade English Language Learners at all three middle schools outscored the state averages on standards like these:
• Explain how a text feature helps to reveal the point of view of a character
• Writing a narrative that retells the events of a passage from a secondary character’s point of view
• Essay Writing with idea development
• Essay Language with conventions

For all NBPS 6th graders, their ELA growth percentages increased:
• 15% more students had moderate, high or very high growth

Elementary Schools are all growing because they met over 50% of their target scores
• 13 of the 19 elementary schools met 70% or more of their targets
• 9 schools met over 80% of those targets
• 50% of schools with an ELL subgroup met or exceeded the ELL target for attaining English language proficiency

New Bedford Public Schools MCAS 2.0 data for Grades 3 through 8 are grouped for ELA and Math under two categories: Meeting/Exceeding Expectations (combined) and Partially Meeting Expectations.

Last year more than half of all students Grades 5 through 8 partially met Expectations, Deputy Superintendent, Karen Treadup, said “this illustrates that we have a strong foundation and student performance is rising.” The 2018 data illustrates that the middle grades will continue to receive targeted support.

This year’s work is critical in supporting sustained student improvement through quality redesign plans. The data clarifies that we must better support our middle schools and assist in the implementation. The New Bedford Public School system is proud of its students’ effort. NBPS recognizes the need for and is committed to continuous improvement in all areas.

NBPS will continue enhance the capacity of all staff and remained focused on the NBPS objectives and focus on:
o Social Emotional Learning
o Equity and early literacy
o Benchmark Assessments
o Strategic Data Meetings
o District Instructional Walks

NBPS will continue to strategically move forward with a sense of urgency to better support the teaching and learning process and eliminate the opportunity and achievement gaps. Superintendent Anderson commented that, “Our progress is a direct result and reflection of our committed staff, more strategic use of student data – and more effective support for our teachers, administrators and support staff.

New Bedford Mayor Mitchell provided an update on the reconfiguration of Kings Highway and an update on South Coast Rail. 

On Saturday at about 1:25 A.M., a trooper arrested two people in separate motor vehicle stops, one for methamphetamine trafficking and the other for OUI while operating the wrong way.

Trooper Douglas Mesheau was on patrol on Route 93 Southbound in Milton when he observed a 2010 Mercury Milan change lanes without signaling. The trooper pulled the vehicle over after it exited onto Bryant Avenue.

Trooper Mesheau determined that the operator, DARRYL MALLOCH, 38, of Dorchester, had a suspended license and was operating an unregistered and uninsured motor vehicle. He advised MALLOCH that he would have to tow the vehicle. While Trooper Mesheau was waiting for the tow truck and having further conversation with MALLOCH outside his vehicle, he observed a 2010 Nissan Altima traveling on Bryant Ave, attempting to enter Route 93 Southbound going the wrong way. Trooper Mesheau advised MALLOCH to standby while he attempted to gain the attention of the wrong-way operator with his voice and flashlight.

As the wrong-way operator began entering the off-ramp from Route 93 Southbound, a vehicle exiting the highway narrowly missed a collision with the Nissan. Trooper Misheau made contact with the operator of the Nissan who, at this point had begun making a U-turn back onto Bryant Ave. Following an investigation, Trooper Mesheau arrested the 55-year-old Weymouth man for operating under the influence of alcohol, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and improper operation of a motor vehicle.

Trooper Mesheau then returned his attention to his first stop and, with assistance from Trooper William Bulger, during an inventory of MALLOCH’s vehicle, the troopers located a quantity of a substance believed to be methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and cash in the vehicle. Further search led to the discovery of an additional quantity of a substance believed to be methamphetamine in the vehicle. Troopers also seized $1,750 in cash.

MALLOCH was placed under arrest on the following charges:
1. Trafficking in methamphetamine (approximately 29 grams)
2. Distributing hypodermic syringes without a licenses
3. Operating after suspension
4. Operating an uninsured motor vehicle
5. Operating an unregistered motor vehicle
6. Failure to signal

MALLOCH was held on $25,000 cash bail pending his arraignment in Quincy District Court.

Another of the Massachusetts State Police Most Wanted Sex Offenders was captured this morning after MSP Troopers from the Department’s Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section (MSP VFAS) tracked him to a trailer park in New Hampshire.

RICHARD F. FLEURANT, 79, was added to the list of Most Wanted Sex Offenders earlier this month. A Level 3 Sex Offender, FLEURANT in violation of state registration requirements. He was the subject of warrants from Boston and Gardner charging him with failure to register.

MSP VFAS Trooper Thiago Miranda conducted the investigation into FLEURANT’s whereabouts, determining his last known address was in Gardner, where he was apparently living this past spring. As Trooper Miranda continued the investigation, he developed information that FLEURANT was now living at a trailer park located by a river in New Hampshire. MSP VFAS contacted a US Marshal’s Task Force in New Hampshire for assistance in locating the suspect.

At approximately 10 a.m today, following further investigation, members of the Task Force located FLEURANT inside his trailer at the Maple Grove Campground in Pembroke, NH. The campground lies along the Suncook River.

FLEURANT was arrested without incident and transported to Merrimack County Jail in Boscawen, N.H., where he is being held pending rendition to Massachusetts.

FLEURANT is required to register as a sex offender because of his 1977 conviction on four counts of committing unnatural acts with a child under 16 in connection with multiple incidents that occurred in Weymouth the previous year. FLEURANT worked as building superintendent of an apartment complex and victimized teenage boys who frequented the premises. He received a lengthy state prison sentence was ordered to abide by Lifetime Sex Offender Registration requirements.

FLEURANT is the third to be found and arrested of six additions by MSP VFAS to the Most Wanted Sex Offenders list. Two others added to the list two weeks ago, ROBERTO JIMENEZ and MICHAEL JOSLIN, were previously captured.