“As of November 1, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection will no longer allow the disposal of the following materials in the trash: 1. Mattresses and box springs. 2. Textiles including clothing, footwear, bedding, towels, curtains, fabric, and similar products, except for textiles that are contaminated with mold, bodily …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police 87th Recruit Training Troop graduate
“The Association would like to congratulate our newest members from the 87th RTT on their graduation today. Thank you to all the family, friends, colleagues, and elected officials who were in attendance at the ceremony. Everyone at the Association is proud of the incoming class and excited to have them …
Read More »New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 24, 2022 – October 28, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 24, 2022 – October 28, 2022, and they are as follows: Eversource will be working on gas main relays on: • Phillips Rd from Holly Tree Lane to Route 140 Other: • Contractor (KR Rezendes, Inc.) …
Read More »Healey, Diehl Make Pitches, Points In Final Massachusetts Governor Debate
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service Democrat Maura Healey plans to fill in the “yes” bubble on a pair of ballot questions dealing with taxes and immigration, while Republican Geoff Diehl will select “no” on the two measures whose fates will be decided by voters on the same day …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department seeks public’s help locating missing man with dementia
“***MISSING PERSON WITH DEMENTIA**** Please share and familiarize yourselves with the attached photos. This is Francisco. He was last seen at his home which is in the area of Grinnell St. and County St., last night during the early morning hours. This male has dementia, is of diminished capacity, and …
Read More »Massachusetts man who stole from child who has down syndrome, battling cancer, sentenced
A 36-year-old Massachusetts man who broke into a vehicle in Somerset earlier this year and stole from the family of a local boy known as “Superhero Alex” was convicted by a District Court Judge and sentenced to jail, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Garrett Turner, of …
Read More »Boston Police request public’s help IDing man who allegedly stabbed 91-year old woman
“At about 8:30 PM on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Officers from Area B-2 responded to 25 Playstead Park in Jamaica Plain on a report of an unconscious person. On arrival, officers located a 91-year-old female victim who had been stabbed multiple times. The victim was in the area walking her …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department announces grand reveal for completed mural project
“The ‘Friends of Cape Verdean Culture Committee,’ of which Lt. Scott Carola is a member, is proud to reveal the end result of its “Band club” mural project this Friday, October 21st, at 3 pm, at 185 Acushnet Ave. Last year, the committee was formed with the intent of identifying …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department, BCSO, to host middle school supplies drive
“***SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE!*** Please consider donating middle-school supplies at this drive hosted by ourselves, Child & Family Services, and the Bristol County Sheriff’s office. The drive will take place next Saturday, October 29th, from 10AM til noon. Officers will be on the scene to accept your donations which will be …
Read More »City of New Bedford Fort Taber Dance Series schedule
“Fort Taber Dance Series, sponsored by Mayor Jon Mitchell, continues Sunday, October 23, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Admission is free; proceeds from the Snack Bar refreshment sales goes to support the New Bedford Host Lions Club.” -City of New Bedford. City of New Bedford photo.,/center>
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