A Randolph man was indicted today in federal court in Boston on child pornography charges. Michael Lee, 51, was indicted on one count of sexual exploitation of children and one count each of distribution, receipt, and possession of child pornography. In December 2017, Lee was charged in a criminal complaint …
Read More »PODCAST: Jen Blum Domestic Abuse Survivor Impact Statement
PODCAST: A must listen. Here’s 13-year domestic abuse survivor Jen Blum’s impact statement to the judge and how the judicial system has failed her and other women.
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is currently hiring for a Director of Facilities & Fleet
PAY: $88,642 – $110,811 * Directs and administers all activities of the Facilities and Fleet Management Department. * Oversees maintenance and capital needs of City buildings and fleet. * Delegates various responsibilities to capable and competent subordinates that will ensure a positive outcome. * Manages the budget using responsible and …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is currently hiring for a Community Development Project Manager
PAY: $58,957 – $73,703 * Technical writing, plan and project review including constructive criticism and related meetings for project development and or refinement. * Project administration and coordination. * Performs on-site inspections and travels throughout the City. * Attends meetings required for project development. * Processes payments for approved contracted …
Read More »HELP WANTED: City of New Bedford is hiring for a Water System Maintenance Worker
PAY: $13.99hr – $18.51hr RESPONSIBILITIES: Taps water mains 4” to 48” in size with a small taping machine from ¾” to 2”; repairs hydrants, gate valves. Performs other work in connection with the maintenance, construction, and repairs of the distribution, collection (and Highway System.) Installs water meters, operates gate valves, …
Read More »10-year old Kyleah Bodden selected as ‘Achiever of the Month’ for March
Achiever of the Month for March 2018 – Kyleah Bodden Age: 10 School: Carney Academy Grade: 5th Kyleah Bodden is the 10-year-old daughter of Caron and Roshalene Bodden. She is a member of Carney Academy’s Advanced Learning 5th grade class. Her younger siblings, Caira, 7; Josiah, 4; and Iyana, 3 …
Read More »New Bedford Veterans’ Advisory Board to hold ceremony honoring U.S. soldiers, sailors lost in WWII’s Exercise Tiger
The City of New Bedford Veterans’ Advisory Board and the Fort Rodman – Fort Taber Historical Association will honor the 749 United States sailors and soldiers who lost their lives during the devastating April 28, 1944 attack on the United States military training operation, Exercise Tiger. Exercise Tiger was a …
Read More »Former correctional officer sentenced to prison for heroin trafficking
A 43-year-old former Department of Corrections correctional officer who was caught dealing heroin in his hometown of Swansea was sentenced last week to serve three-and-a-half years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Stephen Lebreux pleaded guilty last week in Fall River Superior Court to …
Read More »Drug take back day is April 28 at New Bedford Police headquarters
New Bedford Police will collect unwanted and expired prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28, as part of the 15th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The event will be held outside police headquarters, 871 Rockdale Ave. Drug Take-Back Day allows …
Read More »New England Revolution Honors Local Hero Air National Guard’s Sergeant Jonathon Fiore of New Bedford
The New England Revolution honored United State Air National Guard Technical Sergeant Jonathon Fiore from New Bedford, MA as the Hero of the Match at the team’s home game Saturday, April 14th against FC Dallas. In honor of One Boston Day, Jonathon was recognized during a pregame ceremony for his …
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