Due to the expected weather forecast coupled with low temperatures for the evening, the overflow will be opened again tonight. All inquiries can be forwarded to the Sister Rose House on 71 Division Street and 1-800-homeless.
Read More »New Bedford trash/recycling collection delayed two days
Residents are reminded that there is NO trash/recycling collection today, Thursday, January 14, 2018, due to today’s storm. There is NO commercial trash collection today. The remaining trash collection this week by ABC Disposal will take place on a two-day delay, as follows: If your trash is normally collected on …
Read More »Malden woman sentenced to one month for theft of over $166,000 in government benefits
A Malden woman was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for collecting over $166,000 in government benefits by providing false information about her family. Julie Mijal, 40, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV to one month in prison, two years of supervised release – …
Read More »Mayor Mitchell and Councillors Push To Rein In Employee Health Insurance “Budget Buster”
Mayor Jon Mitchell, joined by several City Councillors, today again called for the City of New Bedford to make use of a 2011 state law that gives municipalities the ability to more effectively negotiate health insurance plans with local public employee unions. The Mayor announced that he would be filing …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters Deliver Winter Coats to New Bedford Public Schools
When two New Bedford fire trucks arrived at the John B. DeValles Elementary School Wednesday morning it was no routine call. On the trucks were 100 brand new winter coats to be donated to students in need in New Bedford Public Schools. The coats are part of a fundraising project …
Read More »City of New Bedford prepares for blizzard on Thursday, Jan. 4
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Southeastern Massachusetts including Bristol County and New Bedford in effect from 1:00 a.m. on Thursday morning to 1:00 a.m. on Friday morning. The National Weather Service predicts blizzard conditions, making travel during the storm very dangerous. Total snow accumulations of …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools Closure Notice
New Bedford Public Schools will be CLOSED Thursday, January 4, 2018 due to the weather. The Paul Rodrigues Administration Building will also be closed.
Read More »New Bedford Parking Ban Begins At Midnight
With a blizzard bearing down and a parking ban declared starting at midnight Thursday Jan 4, what do you do with your vehicle if parking is banned at your usual parking spot? Here is a list of off-street locations where vehicles can be parked. The City of New Bedford has …
Read More »National Weather Service issues Blizzard Warning starting 1am Thursday
BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM EST FRIDAY. * WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very dangerous. Expect damage to trees and power lines as well. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are possible. Expect 4-7 …
Read More »HELP WANTED: New Bedford Police Department is hiring for a Police Senior Systems Analyst position
PAY: $73,731 – $92,170 Manages and administers a specific function of the Police Department’s IT systems including support in computer hardware and software and policy systems. Provides problem solving and training on various computer projects and ensures systems efficiency and integrity. Manages all Police computer network, servers and equipment; installs …
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