Mayor Jon Mitchell and other leaders announced that the City of New Bedford is moving toward strict new regulations that prohibit the possession, sale, manufacture or distribution of any synthetic drug within city limits. Synthetic drugs are also commonly referred to as “Spice”, “K2”, “bath salts” and “potpourri” among other …
Read More »Nominations Sought for the 21st Annual Veteran of the Year Award
The Board of Directors of the Southeastern Massachusetts Veterans Housing Program, Inc. – better known locally as the Veterans Transition House (VTH) – annually selects a veteran from the area who has made an outstanding contribution to veterans, veterans’ issues and the community as a whole. The Board of Directors …
Read More »City of New Bedford and PACE to Hold Lottery Drawing For Revitalized Single-Family Home
PACE Community Housing Corporation, in collaboration with the City of New Bedford’s Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development, has recently completed the restoration of a single-family home at 36 Jireh Street as part of an ongoing effort by the City of New Bedford to promote new homeownership opportunities while …
Read More »New Bedford Leaders Unite Around Emerging Health Threat, Push for Strict New Regs on Synthetic Drugs
On Tuesday, August 9, at 3:00 P.M. in New Bedford City Hall, Mayor Jon Mitchell, City Councilors, New Bedford Health Director Dr. Brenda Weis, New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro and Board of Health member and emergency room physician, Dr. Craig Longo, will come together at a press conference to …
Read More »Murder and Firearm Charges Lodged Against Father of New Bedford Homicide Victim, Sabrina Da Silva
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III and New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro announced today that a criminal complaint officially charging 45-year-old Walter DaSilva with the July 3rd murder of his 19-year-old daughter, Sabrina DaSilva, in New Bedford, has been filed. The criminal complaint, which was filed this …
Read More »Be Informed: Massachusetts Ballot Questions for November 2016: Marijuana, slot parlor, charter schools, and farm animal cruelty
This November 8th, we will not only head to the polls to pick our nation’s next president and vice-president, but we’ll also determine what happens with a few local issues – in this year’s case, four of them. While 35 initiatives were targeted, only these four made it to the …
Read More »New Bedford man charged with multiple firearm and drug counts after raid
On Friday, August 5th, 2016, Detective’s from the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau executed a search warrant at Mosher St apartment. The warrant was to search for a firearm and the target was Joe Martinez dob 05/28/81. Upon execution, detectives located 3 handguns; a 9mm revolver loaded with 4 rounds of …
Read More »August film to focus on sustainable seafood in the California fisheries
The Dock-U-Mentaries Film Series continues on Friday, August 19th at 7:00 PM in the Corson Maritime Learning Center, located at 33 William Street in downtown New Bedford with Of the Sea: Fishermen, Seafood & Sustainability a new documentary film by Mischa Hedges. Today, fishing is a rare and challenging way …
Read More »Providence Man Sentenced to State Prison in New Bedford Heroin Trafficking Case
Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced today that a 41-year-old Providence man was sentenced to serve four to seven years in state prison after being convicted in Superior Court of trafficking heroin in New Bedford. In July of 2014, New Bedford Police Narcotics Unit detectives were wrapping …
Read More »Bristol Community College will host an open house at the New Bedford Campus
Considering college? Bristol Community College’s New Bedford Campus will hold an open house on August 11, from 3-6 p.m., at BCC’s 800 Purchase Street Building. Those considering enrolling for fall are encouraged to attend. The open house will offer academic advising, financial aid counseling, and admissions information. Students can enroll …
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