Twenty students and five faculty/parent volunteers from Bishop Stang High School attended World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. The students attended catechesis, praise and worship sessions, and adoration; celebrated Mass with Cardinal Sean O’Malley and Pope Francis; visited local churches and relics; met other pilgrims from around the world; …
Read More »Montigny Anti-Cruelty Bill Passes Legislature
The state legislature passed a bill sponsored by Senate Assistant Majority Leader and Rules Chairman Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford) that will crack down on animal abuse and cruelty. The legislation, an act to prevent animal suffering and death, will restrict dog tethering, prohibit leaving a dog outdoors during extreme …
Read More »Roadwork in New Bedford week of August 15, 2016 – August 19, 2016
New Bedford / Fairhaven Bridge: •Please be aware of detours and traffic delays, follow signs posted. Acushnet Ave & Wamsutta St Railroad Bridge: •Contractor will be working on miscellaneous items throughout the project. •The roadway closure at Acushnet Ave & Wamsutta will remain closed. Please follow detour signs. Coggeshall St …
Read More »Partner Projects Studio Gallery to Host 1-Year Anniversary Celebration in Monument Beach
Monument Beach, MA (August 5, 2016) – Partner Projects Studio and Gallery welcomes the community to celebrate their one-year anniversary with live music from Jim Decatur, sidewalk chalk, a collaborative community painting, snacks, refreshments, giveaways and 20% all apparel. The reception will take place during the monthly “4th Friday Open …
Read More »19 Things to do this Weekend (August 12-August 14)
A hot, humid…and rainy weekend is in store this weekend. We’ll be as high as 90 degrees on Sunday, but both Friday and Sunday will have rain. Friday there will be a “Thunderstorm in spots” and on Sunday a “stray” afternoon storm. Saturday will be the only day without rain …
Read More »Faces Of New Bedford #63 – Robert Mendes
Meet Robert Mendes, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Bedford. Robert grew up in the cities south end, before moving into the house his parents bought just a few blocks from the program. Almost immediately his mother had him and his siblings signed up and …
Read More »Buzzards Bay 420 Championship at Fort Tabor
The first ever Buzzards Bay c420 championship was one of the biggest c420 regattas, 173 Boats, the class has seen in it’s history. The massive fleet was stored away in the beautiful Ft. Taber Park with The Community Boating Center of New Bedford running the show. Executive Director Andy Herlihy …
Read More »Rotary Club of New Bedford Donates Computers to Local Nursing and Rehab Facilities
The Rotary Club of New Bedford recently donated new computers set up with the ability to Skype to 4 local Nursing/Rehabilitation Homes in New Bedford. This program spearheaded by President Linda Silveira offers residents a way of contacting relatives and friends to have live chats right from their rooms. Computers …
Read More »Governor Baker Signs Montigny Bill to Help HIV Survivors
First-in-the-Nation Legislation to Provide Relief from Debilitating Condition Governor Charles D. Baker signed into law legislation filed by Senate Assistant Majority Leader and Rules Chairman Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford) that will provide insurance coverage for patients afflicted with serious side effects from HIV medications, commonly known as lipodystrophy. Lipodystrophy …
Read More »New Master Plan Unveiled for Buttonwood Park Zoo
Mayor Jon Mitchell, Buttonwood Park Zoo Director Keith Lovett, BPZoological Society members and the community gathered at the Buttonwood Park Zoo this morning for the unveiling of a master plan for the long-term redevelopment of New Bedford’s 124 year-old zoo. The 12-15 year plan details improvements and renovations of the …
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