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Colonel Christopher S. Mason, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County between Thursday, December 22, into Friday, December 23, 2022. The purpose is to further educate the motoring public and strengthen …

“The City of New Bedford is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide design and construction management services for a contemporary memorial landscape dedicated to Greater New Bedford residents who have served in post-9/11 conflicts. The purpose of the monument is to recognize residents for the military service during the …

“As a consequence of a new statewide ban on the disposal of mattresses and box springs established recently by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), effective January 1, 2023, a $10 fee will be required of New Bedford residents seeking to have their mattresses and box springs removed by …

“On Friday, December 16, 2022 at approximately 10:00 p.m., members of the Dartmouth Police Department Drone Unit were requested to respond to Freetown to assist with locating a missing two-year-old child. Within fifteen (15) minutes of their arrival, drone operator, Officer Justin MEDEIROS, identified a heat signature in a wooded …

The City of New Bedford will a host a variety of free family-friendly programming throughout the downtown area as part of its City Celebrates! New Year’s Eve event. Activities will take place both inside and outdoors between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m., including the traditional fireworks display at 8:30 p.m. …

Former Patriots three-time Super Bowl Champion offensive guard Joe Andruzzi spent time with scholars at Alma del Mar Charter School’s Sarah D. Ottiwell Campus on Friday as appreciation for the school community’s fundraising efforts for the player’s charitable foundation. The Ottiwell school community raised $1,000 for the Joe Andruzzi Foundation, …

“12/18/2022 3:40 PM — Cohasset Police have issued a shelter in place for anyone living within a quarter mile of Norfolk Road and Cushing Road in Cohasset. There is currently a police operation taking place. Police are on scene in the area. An update will be posted here with more …

“After 35 years of dedicated service to the residents of Wareham as a firefighter, Captain Colin Kelley is retiring!!! Saturday morning, December 17th, several department members gathered at Station-1 to honor his service. Captain Kelley, always the calm professional in any situation, along with his willingness to share his knowledge …

“Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker yesterday announced more than $11 million in Seaport Economic Council grants for 24 projects across the state. The funds will help 20 coastal communities, advance projects that benefit the commercial maritime industries, improve recreational access, mitigate the impacts of climate change and advance future dredging. “I …

“On Saturday, December 10th, Trooper Dwyer organized his first Fill-a-Cruiser/Bus type event at the Bourne barracks. He was able to form a partnership with Toys 4 Tots and Bourne Public Schools. Amongst those in attendance were uniformed Marines, the State Police Mounted Unit, Marine Unit, K9s, motor cycle units, amongst …