Due to the continued weather conditions, the overflow will be opened again tonight. Over the past 2 nights we have been at capacity so I encourage guests to arrive as early as 6pm. All inquiries can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless
The Springfield Police Department Strategic Impact Unit seized approximately 23,750 bags of heroin during a raid Wednesday afternoon. Narcotics Detectives, under the direction of Captain Brian Keenan executed a search warrant at 162 Gresham Street in Springfield around 4:30pm, making two arrests, seizing more than 23,000 bags of heroin and recovering close to $13,000 in cash as well as marijuana and other drug paraphernalia.
“This was a large scale heroin distribution operation responsible for bringing thousands of bags of heroin into the Springfield area,” said Springfield Police Narcotics Captain Brian Keenan.
23 year old Brian A. Santiago of 162 Gresham Street and 46 year old Javier R. Torres of 162 Gresham Street were arrested. They face heroin trafficking charges and possession of a Class D (Marijuana) substance with the intent to distribute. Santiago also faces a charge of possession of ammunition without a FID card.
“Our Strategic Impact Unit continues to arrest illicit narcotics dealers. Today’s arrests and the removal of more than 23,000 bags of heroin undoubtedly saved lives and make our city and region safer,” said Springfield Police Commissioner John Barbieri.
Santiago and Torres are scheduled to be arraigned in Springfield District Court on Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service Taunton MA, a period of accumulating snow is expected this evening across northeast Connecticut, Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts…
Light snow will overspread the region between 5 and 8 pm, with a period of moderate snowfall this evening, especially near the south coast. Given the cold temperatures, untreated roads will become snow covered and slippery which may impact the latter part of the evening commute.
Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected with the highest amounts near the south coast, including Cape Cod where there is a low risk for localized accumulations up to 4 inches.
Motorists are advised to use caution this evening.
Meet Justine Santos, 36-year-old Assistant Principal at Congdon Elementary School. Justine was born and raised in New Bedford and after graduating high school, she went on to further her education at Temple University. She eventually transferred to UMass Dartmouth to be closer to home, where she finished her degree in english.
She immediately went back for her Master’s in education and began teaching English to students at Normandin Middle School in grades six through eight. During her time at Normandin, she became passionate about her job and pouring into each and every one of her students. The principal of Normandin, Stephen Farrell asked her to intern in the aspiring administrator/apprentice program, as she was in the doctorate program at UMass and he saw her drive and care for her students.
This program allowed for her to secure her admin license and be eligible for the position of Assistant Principal at Congdon elementary school. In this new position, she was able to take the passion she had not only for her students, but the city as a whole. Being the granddaughter of activist Ben Rose Sr., she’s always felt a calling on her life to do more for the city
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A 36-year-old Attleboro man who was convicted of a litany charges related to the rape of a young family member after a three week trial in Fall River Superior Court earlier this Autumn, was sentenced to serve 18 to 20 years in state prison yesterday afternoon, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced.
Robert Brien was convicted by a jury of his peers after five hours of jury deliberation in late November. He was specifically convicted of two counts of rape of a child-aggravated by age, two counts of indecent assault and battery on a person under 14, possession of child pornography and incest.
The trial was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Casey Smith and Second Assistant District Attorney Silvia Rudman.
On July 20, 2012 Detective Arthur Brillon of the Attleboro Police Department responded to Sturdy Memorial Hospital regarding the report of a child who had disclosed sexual abuse. Upon arrival he met with the mother of a six year old girl who reported that earlier in the day when she dropped the child off at her grandmother’s house, the grandmother reported that Katelynn had made some concerning statements that led her to believe the girl had been sexually assaulted by the defendant on numerous occasions.
During subsequent interviews with the victim, she revealed numerous occasions of rape. When interviewed by police, the defendant also made several admissions about masturbating in front of the child, watching pornography with the child and performing various sex acts on the child.
In addition to the lengthy state prison sentence, Judge Sharon E. Donatelle also placed the defendant on five years of supervised probation to commence upon his release from prison. The conditions of probation include registering as a sex offender and the completion of sex offender counseling. The defendant cannot reside in a home with any children, can have no unsupervised contact with children, cannot accept a job that puts him in contact with children, cannot perform any volunteer activities that may put him in contact with a child and cannot date or enter into any relationship with the parent of a minor child without first getting written permission to do so from the probation department. The defendant must also wear a GPS monitoring device during the entire duration of his post-release probationary term.
‘’I want to thank the jury for convicting the defendant of the repeated sexual assaults on an innocent six year old child. He violated the child’s trust and any sense of security she had by engaging in this very despicable and lurid conduct,’’ District Attorney Quinn said. ‘’I want to thank the victim for her perseverance while the case was pending in court. I hope and pray that she can move on with her life. The lengthy state prison sentence imposed by the court was well-deserved.’’
Members of the New Bedford Police gang and narcotics division took more than 24 grams of heroin off the street and arrested a man Wednesday following an investigation into a heroin distribution service operated out of 297 Coffin Ave. , Apt. 1East.
Edwin Cabezuedo, 45, of 297 Coffin Ave. Apt. 1East, New Bedford, was arrested on charges of possession of class A substance with intent to distribute, subsequent offense, and trafficking in heroin over 18 grams.
Police executed a search warrant at the location and found 24.5 grams of heroin, digital scale, packaging materials and $1,238.
Cabezuedo has a lengthy criminal history involving narcotics. He was found guilty in 2010 of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute within a school zone and was sentenced to serve two years in prison.
He was also found guilty in 2009 of distribution of a class B substance with intent to distribute and was sentenced to serve one year in prison. In 2003, he was sentenced to serve two years in prison for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
He is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing Dec. 20.
New Bedford Police will join local police departments across the state and the State Police in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over (DSOGPO) and enforcement mobilization and public information campaign.
The New Bedford Police Department was awarded a special grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) to increase the number of impaired driving patrols during the holiday season.
“Drivers impaired by any drug, including marijuana or alcohol, are a major threat to the safety of our roads,” said New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro. “Our officers will be stopping any motorist who is exhibiting signs of impairment, or driving in a dangerous manner.”
The DSOGPO educational component of the campaign will stress the responsibility drivers have to other motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians to stay off the road if impaired by any substance.
“We needlessly lost 119 people to impaired driving last year in Massachusetts,” said Jeff Larason, Director of the EOPSS Highway Safety Division. “As part of this year’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign we are asking drivers to acknowledge the responsibility they have to their passengers, other motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on the road with them, to drive without impairment of any kind,” said Larason. “Plan ahead before you celebrate this holiday season and designate a sober driver, use a ride sharing service, or stay where you are – whatever it takes to avoid getting behind the wheel.”
Massachusetts and National Data:
– From 2015 to 2016, alcohol impaired driving fatalities in MA increased 9 percent (from 109 to 119).
– On average, 800 people have been killed nationally in December crashes involving drivers with BACs over the legal limit since 2012
– Marijuana or marijuana-type drugs were the most prevalent types of drugs found in drivers killed in crashes in MA from 2011 to 2015.
– Drivers using marijuana demonstrated decreased car handling performance, increased reaction times, impaired time and distance estimation, sleepiness and decreased motor skill coordination (NHTSA).
– Mixing alcohol and marijuana may dramatically produce effects greater than either drug on its own (NHTSA).
Mayor Jon Mitchell and city officials will join staff and commissioners of New Bedford Regional Airport to mark the first commercial plane flight from New Bedford to Vero Beach, Florida, by Elite Airways.
Officials will gather at the airport, 1569 Airport Road, at 9 a.m., prior to the flight’s departure from New Bedford.
Earlier this year, New Bedford Regional Airport passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspection and received certification to support service to a greater range of potential destinations. The certification, known as a “139 certification,” enables carriers to fly certain aircraft with more than the nine seats currently allowed, which makes new routes commercially viable for the first time.
The new designation allows New Bedford Regional Airport to support flights to various destinations across the United States. Of the more than 200 airports in New England, New Bedford joins just 22 others to hold 139 certification. New Bedford Regional Airport previously held 139 certification but it lapsed in the 1990s.
After a few inches of snow on Thursday, we will have a snow free weekend. While, I wish I could say that there will also be some warm temperature, I can’t. Winter has nestled in and made herself at home. Out “warmest” day will be Saturday with a sweltering 36 degree day-time high and Friday and Sunday’s highs will be right smack at freezing with 32 degrees. Ironically, Saturday will start our as the coldest day of the weekend with a low of 18 degrees. Dress warm, scrape off those cars, and salt those walkways if you haven’t yet!
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Eat, Shop, Explore, Stay! Destination New Bedford Shopping! (8:00am-9:00pm)
Looking for a unique gift, delicious culinary adventure or unique adventure? Visit New Bedford! It will be worth your trip! FREE 2 hour parking November 24-January 1.
School Performance: A Christmas Carol at the Z (SUGGESTED GRADES: 1st–7th) (10:00am & 12:30pm)
Nebraska Caravan Theatre’s celebrated adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is an ensemble musical that thrills Zeiterion patrons year after year. Woven throughout this classic tale are beautiful arrangements and moving renditions of holiday songs such as, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Greensleeves,” and many more. Featuring a cast of 23 performers, live musicians, and Broadway-style scenery and costumes, audiences cherish this sumptuous holiday classic. Tickets: https://zeiterion.org/a-christmas-carol/
Christmas Festival of Lights (Carver) (2:00pm-9:30pm)
New England’s most memorable holiday tradition, The Christmas Festival of Lights is bigger, brighter, and better than ever – now with over 18 million lights, unlimited Christmas train rides, unlimited use of all rides and attractions and priceless memories! Admission includes Thomas Land, Christmas Festival of Lights, all rides & attractions.
MA/RI Residents save up to $10 by ordering date specific tickets online NOW! NH Residents save up to $10 by ordering November date specific tickets online NOW! Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts.
Parker School Holiday Shoppe (3:00pm)
As you know, the holiday shopping season is upon us. We are sponsoring a way for your child to “secretly” shop for special gifts for family and friends. The shop includes a large variety of items appropriate for adult relatives as well as for brothers and sisters. Gift prices range from 25¢ to $12.00 with most items in the $1.00 to $6.00 range. After you and your child decide who they will be shopping for and how much they can spend for each of these individuals, please place that information on the attached gift guide envelope along with you child’s name, room number and the total amount enclosed. Please allow enough cash to cover your child’s purchases. Each item will be gift wrapped and tagged so it is ready to give with love! We really look forward to being a positive part of your child’s shopping experience! Parker Elementary PTO, 705 County Street. New Bedford.
Bon Jovi Night at The Greasy Luck (7:45pm)
Living On A Bad Name returns to the GLB fpr a special holiday show. Special guest “Jimmy Does Jimmy”, Regional Blues guitarist hero Jimmy Pircio brings his band Track4 to the Vault for a set of Jimi Hendrix! “Just-2-Guys” will perform early at 7:45 p.m. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.
Eat, Shop, Explore, Stay! Destination New Bedford Shopping! (8:00am-9:00pm)
Looking for a unique gift, delicious culinary adventure or unique adventure? Visit New Bedford! It will be worth your trip! FREE 2 hour parking November 24-January 1.
“The Ahead” employee store is now open to the public! (9:00am-7:00pm)
Thousands of first quality overruns and irregulars – men’s and women’s items to choose from. Caps, visors, toques, shirts, fleece, jackets, Polo shirts, divot tools, money clips, t-shirts, leather good, golf gloves, accessories, and more! New Bedford Industrial Park, 270 Barnet Blvd. New Bedford.
7th Annual Fill The Bus Toy Drive w/ New Bedford Police Department (South Coast) (9:00am-4:00pm)
Just look for the Yellow Tremblay’s School Bus in the parking lot. “YOUR GIFT WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE ON CHRISTmas morning!” We can pick up if needed – 5 gifts or more. Toys for babies through 6th grade. Educational and development toys, family engagement activities, games, etc. Middle School and High School students tend to be forgotten about when we have these toy Drives.
2nd Annual Holiday Stocking Showcase! (12:00pm-4:00pm)
The annual Holiday Stocking Raffle! There will be a bake sale, popcorn, and kids activities along with our raffle items! Choose from many different holiday stockings and gift baskets! Raffle tickets are 10/$20, put your tickets in the items you are interested in. Winners picked 12/16 at 4 pm. (You do not have to be present to win). All monies raised to benefit the homeless animals in the Humane Society’s care. 31 Ventura Dr., North Dartmouth.
Holiday Happenings 2017 (12:00pm-5:00pm)
Downtown will be full of holiday spirit and all decked out for the holiday season! Enjoy an afternoon of free horse drawn carriage rides (12p-2p and 3p-5p) around Custom House Square, pictures with Mr. & Mrs. Claus (1p-3p) on the big red sleigh, shopping your way through downtown’s galleries and boutiques, dining with friends, or exploring the cultural attractions. Custom House Square, 21 Barkers Ln, New Bedford, MA.
Cornhole Tournament For Our Veterans (Fall River) (12:00pm-7:00pm)
Let’s help our local Veterans for Christmas. $15 and a turkey or ham per person. Bring a partner. 100% payout to top 3 teams. Payout depends on the number of players. There will also be a Chinese Auction and 50/50 raffle, proceeds will also go to our Veterans, along with the turkeys / hams. Registration at 12 pm. Bags fly at 1:00 sharp. .Spread the word, let’s have a great turnout to support our Veterans !! Anyone wanting to help with any donations for the Chinese Auction would be greatly appreciated !! We will also have Avo’s Feast Food truck parked outside for everyone to get some great Portuguese food!! Fall River Elks Lodge 4500 N.Main St., Fall River, MA.
Christmas Festival of Lights (Carver) (2:00pm-9:30pm)
New England’s most memorable holiday tradition, The Christmas Festival of Lights is bigger, brighter, and better than ever – now with over 18 million lights, unlimited Christmas train rides, unlimited use of all rides and attractions and priceless memories! Admission includes Thomas Land, Christmas Festival of Lights, all rides & attractions.
MA/RI Residents save up to $10 by ordering date specific tickets online NOW! NH Residents save up to $10 by ordering November date specific tickets online NOW! Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts.
NBSO Family Holiday Pops Concerts (3:30pm & 7:00pm)
A Family Holiday Treat! Join the NBSO for the best holiday concert in town! The Family Holiday Pops Concerts feature all the holiday music you love, played by our great orchestra! Our family-friendly atmosphere and choice of performance times make this the perfect family holiday outing. The children’s matinee at 3:30 features fun surprises for the young at heart, while the 7:00 concert features a bit more music. Both performances are approximately one-hour long, with no intermission. Share the joy of the season with friends and family in the festively decorated theater and take part in a South Coast holiday tradition! Let your holiday season sparkle with a special experience only the NBSO can provide!
Tragedy: All Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond – Live in the Vault! (9:30pm)
NYC’s Tragedy: A Metal Tribute to the Bee Gees & Beyond, is an over-the-top bombast of Disco, Metal, Glitter and Magic – the #1 Party Band.Tickets can be purchased ahead online through Ticketfly at the following link: greasyluckbrewpub.ticketfly.com or paid for directly at Greasy Luck. If you purchase at Greasy Luck, they e-mail them out to you and you can avoid the Ticketfly convenience fees. Greasy Luck Brewpub, 791 Purchase St., New Bedford.
Pizza with Santa (Marion) (11:00am-1:00pm)
Have you been good? If not, we probably know about it, but for all the good boys and girls, come and see Santa at the annual Pizza with Santa Event on Sunday, December 17 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Marion Community Center. donations of unwrapped toys gladly accepted to benefit the Justice Resources Institute. Marion Community Center, 465 Mill Street, Marion.
Eat, Shop, Explore, Stay! Destination New Bedford Shopping! (8:00am-9:00pm)
Looking for a unique gift, delicious culinary adventure or unique adventure? Visit New Bedford! It will be worth your trip! FREE 2 hour parking November 24-January 1.
Meet and Greet Santa and Mrs. Claus (1:00pm-4:00pm)
Santa and Mrs. Claus return for their annual visit to the FRHS! Share your wish list with them in our lavishly decorated Music Room, and pose for pictures in front of our “Hats Off to Santa” Christmas trees. Please bring your own camera. A volunteer will be on hand to take photos at your request. Admission is free. 508-679-1071, ext. 1 or 2. Fall River Historical Society, 451 Rock St, Fall River, MA .
Christmas Festival of Lights (Carver) (2:00pm-9:30pm)
New England’s most memorable holiday tradition, The Christmas Festival of Lights is bigger, brighter, and better than ever – now with over 18 million lights, unlimited Christmas train rides, unlimited use of all rides and attractions and priceless memories! Admission includes Thomas Land, Christmas Festival of Lights, all rides & attractions.
MA/RI Residents save up to $10 by ordering date specific tickets online NOW! NH Residents save up to $10 by ordering November date specific tickets online NOW! Edaville Family Theme Park, 5 Pine St, Carver, Massachusetts.
Joaquin Santos & Friends Jazz Buffet – Live in the Vault (4:00pm-7:00pm)
Come join us for a beautiful evening of positive vibes, entertainment & great music featuring Joaquin Santos & Friends. This Holiday show will feature some of New England’s most talented musicians. We’ve sold out every event, so please get your tickets fast. Music is a gift, so please come on down and let us share our gifts with you. The ticket also includes a full dinner buffet of garden salad, vegetable medley, a pasta dish, chicken madeira, and pulled pork. Tickets can be purchased ahead online through Ticketfly at the following link: greasyluckbrewpub.ticketfly.com or paid for directly at Greasy Luck. If you purchase at Greasy Luck, we will e-mail them out to you and you can avoid the Ticketfly convenience fees.
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The overflow will be opened again tonight due to the continued weather conditions. We did reach capacity last night and expect the same turnout for this evening. Guests should plan to arrive at 6pm as we only have 25 slots. Any inquires can be forwarded to Sister Rose House and 1-800-homeless.