The New Bedford Health Department, working closely with the Bristol County Mosquito Control Project and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, is again this year conducting an annual monitoring program to track the potential threat from EEE and WNV carrying mosquitoes. Under the program, mosquito traps are put in place …
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This morning Mattapoisett Fire Department Chief 1, Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to Route 6 by the Police Station for a three-car motor vehicle crash. On arrival of Chief 1, it was reported that one vehicle was on its roof and smoking with one person trapped inside. Crews worked …
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Karen Ann Treadup has been named Deputy Superintendent of New Bedford Public Schools. The principal of Carney Academy for the past eight years, Treadup begins her new position July 1, 2018. A New Bedford native and lifelong city resident, Treadup has served New Bedford Public Schools for 31 years, beginning …
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The Department of Justice today announced the arrest of more than 2,300 suspected online child sex offenders during a three-month, nationwide operation conducted by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces. The task forces identified 195 offenders who either produced child pornography or committed child sexual abuse, and 383 children …
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A 26-year-old Taunton man who went on a robbery and carjacking spree in various area of Bristol County last fall was sentenced to serve three to five years in state prison last week, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Eric Ortiz pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior …
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) opened the Padanaram Bridge Causeway in Dartmouth to vehicular traffic on Monday, June 11, 2018. “The MassDOT Highway Division is pleased to have the newly reconstructed Padanaram Bridge Causeway now open to motorists,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “I would like to thank state …
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A report of the attempted theft of a television led to the arrest of three adult males and a juvenile for trafficking in cocaine after more than 300 grams of cocaine was located at 119 Adams St. Apt. 3 at 2:32 a.m. Monday, June 11. When patrol officers reported to …
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A 35-year-old Fall River man who forcibly raped a 14-year-old girl he had meet and groomed through a social media messaging app was sentenced last week to serve eight to 10 years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. George Wamboldt pleaded guilty last week …
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A Worcester man will appear in federal court in Worcester today in connection with possessing child pornography. James M. Stoddard, 38, was charged with one count of possession of child pornography. He will appear in federal court in Worcester today at 2:30 P.M. before U.S. District Court Chief Magistrate Judge …
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THIS JOB POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE. PAY: $15.80 – $21.52hr Installs, operates, repairs and maintains Municipal Signal Systems. This includes fire alarm and traffic signaling systems. May also assist and work closely with a Massachusetts registered Journeyman or Master electrician in performing electrical installations and repairs …
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