The worst one can say about this weekend’s weather is that it will have precipitation off and on throughout it. However it won’t be snow, but rain. That will be due to the rather unusually warm temperatures we’ve been experiencing lately. Unusual for this time of year with upper 40s …
Read More »New Bedford cold weather overflow shelter open tonight, Feb. 22
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 Sister Rose house and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »Councilor Gomes asks for first responders to carry clamps that stop gunshot, knife wounds
New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes is requesting that the New Bedford Police Department, Fire Department and EMS look into implementing a device used to close an open wound on a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, stabbing or other open wound injuries. Here is the motion that will be …
Read More »Committee on Finance recommends $4.1 million loan for Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary repairs
Here is the motion that will be in front of the City Council on Thursday, February 22, 2018: REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of TWO (2) LOAN ORDERS, appropriating $4,100,344 for an accelerated repair project at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School and rescinding a …
Read More »New Bedford moves a step closer to posting signage at panhandling locations
The New Bedford City Council has moved a step closer to the City of New Bedford posting signage encouraging people to donate to local organizations that provide assistance to those in need instead of giving to panhandlers. Here is the motion that will be in front of the City Council …
Read More »Zeiterion Presents Five-Time GRAMMY® Award-Winning “Ladysmith Black Mambazo,” March 11
On the heels of their fifth GRAMMY® win, Ladysmith Black Mambazo stops at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center on Sunday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. as part of the ensemble’s 2018 World Tour. The legendary group, who have recorded with Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, among many others, recently won the …
Read More »Fourth OUI Conviction For Freetown Man Results in Jail Sentence
A 42-year-old repeat drunk driver from Freetown was convicted of multiple charges related to driving his ATV while heavily intoxicated last week in Fall River District Court and sentenced to serve two years in jail, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Daniel Szczepkowski was convicted at trial …
Read More »Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force to host drop-in centers Feb. 22 and March 1
If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid addiction, the Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force drop-in center is available to provide assistance and support. The drop-in center will be open from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22 at Pilgrim United Church, 634 Purchase St. At this center, those …
Read More »New Bedford City Council pushes for maximum 2% local sale tax on marijuana sales
The Committee on Finance on February 13, voted in favor of work with the Mitchell Administration on the adoption of the maximum 2% local sale tax option upon the sale or transfer of marijuana or marijuana products by a marijuana retailer operating within the City of New Bedford. In 2017, …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell submits New Bedford Whaling Municipal Golf Course contract to City Council
W/S Gold Management likely to manage New Bedford Whaling Municipal Golf Course Mayor Mitchell submitted an order to City Council authorizing the award of a contract between the City and W/S Gold Management, for the operation and management of the New Bedford Whaling Municipal Golf Course, the term of the …
Read More »