Up to 18 inches of snow predicted for eastern MA and RI on Tuesday
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EDT TUESDAY.
BLIZZARD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT.
The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Heavy snow, which is in effect from 5 AM to 1 PM EDT Tuesday.
* LOCATIONS…Eastern Massachusetts as well as central and southern Rhode Island.
* HAZARD TYPES…Heavy snow and the potential for blizzard conditions.
* ACCUMULATIONS…Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches with a low risk for isolated amounts up to 2 feet across northeast MA.
* TIMING…Snow overspreads most of the region between 4 and 8 am Tuesday morning. The snow will quickly become heavy with 2 to 4 inch per hour snowfall rates possible at times through Tuesday
afternoon. The heavy snow will taper off to snow showers Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS…Heavy snow, poor visibility and strong winds will make for extremely hazardous travel. Strong winds will bring the potential for blizzard conditions and near white-out conditions
at times. Considerable blowing and drifting snow is also expected and many roads may become impassable. The strong winds will also bring the risk for scattered tree damage and power
outages…especially near the coast.
* WINDS…North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* VISIBILITIES…One quarter mile or less at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for
at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans.
A Winter Storm Warning is issued when an average snowfall of 6 inches or more is expected within a 12 hour period, or for 8 inches or more in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well treated surfaces, and quite difficult on untreated surfaces. Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Police searching for man who robbed Metro Pizza in New Bedford
New Bedford Police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at Metro Pizza located at 32 Dartmouth Street at 9pm on Saturday, March 11, 2017.
The Victim/clerk states a white male wearing a black mask, black knit cap, blue jeans and blue hoodie with grey sleeves, demanded money while brandishing a knife. The male was able to flee with a small amount of cash.
Police are asking anyone with information to please call us on our tip line at 508-992-7463 or at tip@newbedfordpd.com
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions: World-Class Cleaning Services For Businesses, Corporations, Schools And More Right Here In Greater New Bedford
Unhappy or frustrated with your current professional cleaning crew? Don’t have one, but like the idea of having professionals come into your place of business, school or corporate establishment and keeping it “spic and span”? Nothing speaks to potential customers more than attention to details and a clean environment makes a great first impression. For corporations, a clean building shows your employees that you go the extra mile to make sure that the offices are clean, pollen and allergens are significantly reduced or eliminated, and you have them in mind.
There is an ocean of business to choose from, making it difficult to arrange services like this. Who do you trust? Who has experience and a good reputation? What are people saying on social media or word-of-mouth? Who offers a competitive price and is affordable?
Clean Right Cleaning Solutions of 268 Mill Road in Fairhaven, has been churning out superlative service for over approaching two decades. A full service operation, they offer janitorial programs for all types of establishments and even specialty jobs, like stripping and waxing floors, large pane window cleaning, deep cleaning carpets, floors and windows, and more. A one-stop shop for your cleaning needs!
Started 15 years ago by lifelong Fairhaven resident, Jeff Silveira has been working in the cleaning industry since 1996. He’s cleaned almost every kind of mess you can imagine and believe it or not, enjoys doing what many of us don’t! “I trained and got my start with a franchise and realized the potential to offer a better service on my own. I always had a strong desire to own my own business while making an impact on the local level. I’m passionate about what I do. I rotate on most jobs which gives me the chance to monitor our work and client needs.”
Yes, Jeff is not only the owner and president of the Clean Right, but spends his time in the proverbial trenches. He is not only likely to be the one you’ll talk to when you call, but he is involved at all levels: he’s active in the field and on-site to ensure that the quality of work is par excellence.
This high standard is applied to all his employees and he rigorously vets each potential employee to make sure they fit in with his vision, work ethic, and mission. The Clean Right Cleaning Solutions team is very responsive to customers’ needs and encourage as much feedback as possible from customers so as to constantly strive for perfection.
Jeff stays on top of the industry by attending trade events and training. This way he has the most modern, efficient equipment and non-toxic chemicals on the market. He’s thoroughly dedicated to his business and customer satisfaction via providing the region’s best service. It’s not because you can simply, pick up the phone and hire someone else – there are plenty of competitive businesses in the area – but, because Jeff has immense pride in what he does.
His constant inspiration is his family: wife Audri and two children who occupy his time when he’s not working. It’s constant fuel for what he does and the how he attends to his business. “I’m a local business owner who’s dedicated to the job. I’m able to support my family and the families of those who work for me. I have two children that serve as my daily inspiration. My daughter Willow has autism and her needs require a great amount of support — it’s truly a family effort, and having a business that supports her while providing a quality service to the community offers great peace of mind.”
He’s hard-working family man that simply wants to to the best job he can and make his family proud. That is superb motivation to spur on any business and speaks volumes about his character.
If you are a business manager or owner, or someone in an administrative position who wants to benefit from the world-class services that Jeff and his expert staff provide, you can get a no obligation quote by phone or even online. Clean Right services New Bedford, Fall River, Fairhaven, Marion, Mattapoisett, Dartmouth, Rochester, Wareham, Taunton, and Rhode Island.One interaction with Jeff will demonstrate the type of person he is and by inference the business that he runs. In addition, you’ll see how competitive his prices are in comparison to other similar businesses.
You’ve nothing to lose except a lot of dirt, pollen, and dust!
Blizzard Watch in effect for New Bedford starting Monday night
As of 5:14pm, The National Weather Service in Taunton has issued a Blizzard Watch, which is in effect from late Monday night through late Tuesday night.
* LOCATIONS…Southern Rhode Island and east coastal Massachusetts from Boston to Plymouth
Including the cities of Quincy, Brockton, Plymouth, Fall River, New Bedford, Mattapoisett, Narragansett, Westerly, and Newport.
* HAZARD TYPES…Heavy snow, strong winds, and reduced visibility.
* ACCUMULATIONS…Snow accumulation of greater than 6 inches possible along drifting and blowing snow.
* TIMING…Tuesday and Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS…Rapid snow accumulation as well as blowing and drifting snow may make many roads impassable. There could also be scattered power outages.
* WINDS…Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts over 50 mph.
* TEMPERATURES…In the upper 20s.
* VISIBILITIES…One quarter mile or less at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Blizzard Watch means there is a potential for considerable falling and/or blowing snow with sustained winds or frequent gusts over 35 mph, with visibilities below one quarter mile, for at least 3 hours. Whiteout conditions will be possible, making travel very dangerous. Be prepared to alter any travel plans.
New Bedford emergency overflow shelter open this weekend
Due to the frigid temperatures, the overflow will be open at at Sister Rose House (71 Division St) over the weekend of March 11 and 12, 2017.
The shelter is a first come, first serve basis and our capacity is 25 individuals. Guests will be offered a meal, showers and a good night’s rest in a safe environment.
Any inquires can be forwarded to Sister Rose and 1-800-homeless.
Here’s how it works: Scammers are using auto-dialers to call cell phone numbers across the country. Scammers let the phone ring once — just enough for a missed call message to pop up.
The scammers hope you’ll call back, either because you believe a legitimate call was cut off, or you will be curious about who called. If you do, chances are you’ll hear something like, “Hello. You’ve reached the operator, please hold.” All the while, you’re getting slammed with some hefty charges — a per-minute charge on top of an international rate. The calls are from phone numbers with three-digit area codes that look like they’re from inside the U.S., but actually are associated with international phone numbers — often in the Caribbean. The area codes include: 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849 and 876.
If you get a call like this, don’t pick it up and don’t call the number back. There’s no danger in getting the call: the danger is in calling back and racking up a whopping bill.
If you’re tempted to call back, do yourself a favor and check the number through online directories first. They can tell you where the phone number is registered.
If you’ve been a victim of the “one-ring” scam, try to resolve the charges with your cell phone carrier. If that doesn’t work, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission.
And as a general rule: Read your phone bill often — line by line. If you don’t recognize or understand a charge, contact your carrier.
Man charged with OUI drugs – possible overdose behind the wheel on Acushnet Avenue
Police were dispatched to the area of Marty’s Gas located at 2963 Acushnet Avenue for an unresponsive male in a running vehicle on Friday night at approximately 10:50 PM.
The unresponsive male was administered Narcan and treated for a potential overdose. Further investigation by responding Officer Williams revealed male was in possession of approximately 24 grams of cocaine. Male was identified as mark 35-year old Mark Springer of Fall River. He was arrested and charged with:
1. oui drug
2. operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license
3. negligent operation of a motor vehicle
4. outstanding warrant
5. trafficking class B cocaine
6. trafficking class B cocaine within a school zone. t/w Campbell Elementary school
Video by Carlos Pimentel Felix.
It’s time for New Bedford to learn the difference between snitching and reporting crime
One of the biggest contributors of crime in New Bedford is the ‘no snitching’ attitude that dominates the high crime areas of the city. Look I get it; if you are in a gang or the mob, and one of your crew gets arrested and sings like a songbird for a lesser sentence, he/she is a snitch. Breaking the law and then turning in your friends for a lesser sentence is cowardly. Snitches get stitches.
Now for the rest of us NOT in a gang or mob. Fearing retaliation is a justifiable reason not to to report crime, but a misunderstanding of what snitching is or isn’t, is a bigger problem.
Let’s break down the misconception of snitching.
It’s not snitching to report crime. If someone is breaking into your neighbor’s home or stealing a car on your street, it is NOT snitching to call the police. If you want to live on a street where people respect each other and their property, reporting crime is a necessity. Let crime go unreported and it will just be a matter of time before you are the victim.
The New Bedford police report that crime in New Bedford is down 10% for a second year in a row. Overall, crime may be down in the city, but not in the bad neighborhoods. Read through the police logs and the same streets come up almost daily; sometimes the same addresses. Clearly, the landlords don’t care who they rent to, but that doesn’t mean you should allow crime to continue in your neighborhood.
It’s time for New Bedford residents to take back the city from the criminals house by house and street by street. Ignoring crime because it’s “none of your business” allows crime to grow. Report crime when you see it and it will eventually go away.
Crime in New Bedford can be reported to the New Bedford police at tips@newbedfordpd.com or anonymously at 508-992-7463.
Should 18-year old Eddy Fonseca be charged as a juvenile?
In late February, 18-year-old Eddy Fonseca attended a high school party in Raynham where police say he was robbing a juvenile when he stabbed 19-year old Tyler Pascarelli for trying to intervene. Police report Eddy violently gashed Tyler’s throat before escaping in a Honda Civic with friends. If Massachusetts legislators get their way, 18-year olds like Eddy Fonseca will get charged as a juvenile for most of the crime that they commit. Murder would be the exception.
Raising the age would be a big mistake. A lot of juveniles that commit crimes know they can get away with a lot and their record is pretty much sealed once they become an adult. Adding three more years to the age of a juvenile would be great for juveniles that commit crime, but not so great for the victims of the crime. Teaching young criminals that they are less responsible for their actions because their brains aren’t fully developed is simply an excuse.
“Kids” like Eddy Fonseca will continue to terrorize our streets knowing that their records are untouchable once they become an adult. We don’t need to be more lenient on young criminals, we need to be tougher. Let’s stop making excuses for young people when they commit crime and fix the underlying problem as to why they commit crime; boredom, addiction, lack of parental guidance, bad influences and poverty. These issues cause young people to commit crime, not a still developing brain.
13 Things To Do This Weekend (Mar. 10 – Mar. 12)
After some absolutely gorgeous weather, almost spring-like, winter is returning with a vengeance. The bouts of snow and lots of cold will serve as a reminder that winter is not over yet. While it is going to be cold, I wouldn’t describe it as being brutally so. Certainly not so cold that you can’t enjoy some of the fun events going on across the South Coast and beyond!
Lastly, a piece of very important advice in light of recent sad news: beware of carbon monoxide when running heaters and please take precautions.
As always, click on the title for more or detailed information on the event. Most of the events were pulled from our event calendar where you can find hundreds of local area events each month. The event calendar is FREE, so if you are a local business, and not taking advantage of FREE publicity, shame on you! Are you a local business and want to sponsor this high traffic, weekend guide? Contact info@newbedfordguide.com for more details. Have an event to add? Add it here. Know of another event this weekend? Post a reply!
2nd Story Theater presents: “Murder at the Howard Johnson’s” (7:30pm-9:30pm)
After a particularly bruising election year, 2nd Story Theater offers a pain-reducing balm in the form of Bobrick & Clark’s shamelessly silly, ferociously funny farce. In a line-up that promises “the ridiculous to the sublime,” this kitsch ’70’s comedy classic serves up the ridiculous. In spades. Thank God it’s sandwiched between a Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner, otherwise we’d never be able to show our faces in this town again! For information: boxoffice@2ndstorytheatre.com or 247-4200.
Catch one of the area’s best DJ talents at the Greasy Luck Friday evening.!
Beppe Gambetta in Concert at the Wamsutta Club (7:30pm-10:00pm)
Beppe Gambetta, Italian and American guitar roots music master opens the spring series of the Music in the Gallery concerts in the beautiful James Arnold Mansion, owned by the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street (at the corner of Union Street), New Bedford, MA. Tickets are $20 in advance online and $25 at the door.
DJ Tom Cooney at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
A product of the music culture of the 70s, 80s and 90s, Tom Cooney has been surrounded by music his entire life. As a teen, the hip-hop scene of the early 90s moved him to become a DJ. A selection of Hip-Hop, R&B, Funk, Soul, Reggae and everything in-between can be heard when he’s on the turntables. Recently Tom Cooney has moved into the video realm of DJing. With and endless library of exclusive videos to choose from, he has stepped up his game and made himself a force to be reckoned with. He loves to spin records which is evident anytime he’s rocking a set. 791 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA.
Saturday, March 11th
Oxford Book Haven & Cafe Book Sale (Fairhaven) (9:00am-1:00pm)
We have a large selection of books–most are 50 cents. We currently have a special section for our DOLLAR- A-BAG-BOOK SALE. Coffee, tea, soda and home-made coffee breads are available. We welcome anyone to join us in working on our puzzle. Computers and WiFi is available to the public. 357 Main Street, Fairhaven.
Attic Treasures Sale (9:00am-3:00pm)
Attic Treasures Sale Sponsored by St. John Neumann Women’s Guild Sale will be held in St. John Neumann Parish Hall Located next to Cathedral Camp On Rt. 18 – 157 Middleboro Road in East Freetown, Mass. On Saturday, March 11th From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ~FREE Admission~ Wheelchair accessible Continental Breakfast And Delicious lunch will be served Take Chace Road Exit off Route 140.
FREE story time at the New Bedford Public Library on Saturday morning!
Old Rochester’s Winter Farmers Market (10:00am-1:00pm)
A community event with wonderful vendor options including fresh produce, cheeses, sweets, breads, honey, entre food options, sauces, soups, pies (sweet and savory) organic and natural animal treats, soaps, lotions and scrubs, jams and jellies, coffee and much more! Stay warm this winter with alpaca wool or take a look at hand drawn cards for all occasions. Bring your children to play the musical instruments and listen and dance to the entertainment! It is a fun event for the whole family, 10-1 the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month! 135 Marion Road, Mattapoisett, MA.
Winter Story Hour at the New Bedford Public Library (11:00am-12:00pm)
Please join us for our Winter Story Time in the first floor Children’s Room! There will be stories and a craft. It is free and lots of fun! Hope to see you! New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.
Thunder at the Gates – Civil War Book Talk and Signing at the New Bedford Public Library (3:00pm-4:30pm)
Noted Civil War author Douglas Egerton chronicles the formation and battlefield triumphs of the 54th and 55th MA Regiments – the first regiments of Black men raised by the U.S. Army after the Emancipation Proclamation. The book talk is co-sponsored by the New Bedford Historical Society, the Ft. Taber Military Museum, and the Civil War Roundtable. For additional information call the Historical Society office at 508-979-8828. New Bedford Free Public Library, 613 Pleasant St., New Bedford.
Only at the Greasy Luck!
Full Moon Family Hike (6:00pm-7:30pm)
Join Audubon to bid farewell to winter and welcome spring while exploring the refuge at night. An Audubon educator will lead the way as participants listen for signs of life and use the light of the full moon to look for animal tracks and signs while passing through the meadow, the forest and the wetlands on the nature path. For all ages. Audubon Environmental Education Center, 1401 Hope Street, Bristol, RI.
Mo Bounce at the Greasy Luck Brewery (9:00pm-12:30am)
Mo Bounce creates a party; playing the funkiest hits from past to present. You will dance the time away to Mo Bounce’s captivating groove and energetic performance! Mo Bounce has been booking and performing at various venues in the New England area for over 6 years. When you need mo’ music, mo’ dancing and mo’ fun…You need MO BOUNCE! New Bedford’s hottest new spot: The Greasy Luck Brewery at 791 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA.
Sunday, March 12th
New Bedford Wellness Program For Adults (11:00am-3:00pm)
Special NB Well Sunday: “Sense of Peace” with Qigong, massage, nutrition, yoga, and sound healing. Peace in ourselves, peace in our world.
Get healthy, stay healthy!
Beginner DLSR Course w/ Miss Z Photography (3:00pm-5:00pm)
Did you get a new camera for the holidays? Perhaps, you have had one for a while, but haven’t moved beyond the “Auto” setting. Well this class is made for you! It’s (2) 2-hour classes at Miss Z Photography’s New Bedford Studio. You’ll learn about aperture, speed, Iso, Bokeh, focus, white balance, lighting and more. You’ll get a packet to take home with everything you learned. You’ll also be added to a special private Facebook Group where you can ask questions and there will be videos to review. Also receive special coupon to a recommended professional photo lab. 227 Union St. Suite 412, New Bedford. Call (508) 663-6544.
Organist Gail Archer Performs Free Concert (4:00pm-6:00pm)
Gail Archer is an international concert organist, recording artist, choral conductor and lecturer who draws attention to composer anniversaries or musical themes with her annual recital series including Max Reger: The Last Romantic, The Muse’s Voice, An American Idyll, Liszt, Bach, Mendelssohn and Messiaen. St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1359 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford.
