“AUDIENCE: • Restaurants and food retailers in Illinois (IL), Massachusetts (MA), New Jersey (NJ), New York (NY), and Pennsylvania (PA) that have recently purchased certain Intershell International Corp (MA 7802 SP) whole, live scallops that were received from an unlicensed harvester, believed to be harvested from prohibited waters in MA …
Read More »New Bedford Police arrest 32-year-old repeat offender with cache of narcotics, firearms, cash
“Detectives have placed a north-end man under arrest following a significant seizure. On Monday, January 8th, New Bedford police investigators executed a search warrant at 818 Tarkiln Hill Rd. The target of the investigation at this north-end address was EARL GARNER, 32. As the result of a search of the …
Read More »Gov. Healey launches new financial aid program for “undocumented students” in Massachusetts
For the first time ever, “undocumented students” will be able to apply for state need-based financial aid in the state of Massachusetts. According to a press release put out by Governor Healey, “The MASFA is an alternative form that provides students who cannot complete the Free Application for State Financial …
Read More »New Bedford’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day to feature musical performances, remarks from mayor, keynote speaker
“The City’s annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Program will be held on Sunday, Jan. 14 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the International Church of the Nazarene located at 278 Pleasant St. Sponsored by the City of New Bedford’s Department of Community Services and its Human Rights Commission, …
Read More »New Bedford gas station sends huge cloud of chemicals into sky after fire system set off
The Sunoco gas station located at 2942 Acushnet Avenue in the north end of New Bedford was shut down on Tuesday after its fire suppression system was set off. This created a massive cloud of chemicals to expand into the sky and cover vehicles in the surrounding area. After speaking …
Read More »Lakeville Fire Dept. able to address community demand, staffing needs with ARPA funding help
“You may be aware that the Lakeville Select Board recently approved the use of ARPA funding to help address Fire Department staffing needs. As we bring on the new hires, we are already seeing improvements to our operation, both in capability and efficiency. Lakeville averages 2 or more simultaneous calls …
Read More »Westport first-responders face power outages, flooding, carbon monoxide alarm all night
“The heavy rain and strong winds are beginning to subside. Reported power outages throughout town were minimal despite the strong winds. We answered several calls for service since midnight, including medical emergencies and a carbon monoxide investigation. Coastal flooding was once again the main issue resulting from the storm. All …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police help disabled vehicle, charge felon with firearm, narcotics, tax, traffic offenses
“Last Friday, one of our members, assigned to SP South Boston, observed a disabled motor vehicle on the Tobin bridge heading into Chelsea. When our Trooper approached the vehicle, the operator exited the running vehicle from the driver seat and stated that he was not the operator of the vehicle …
Read More »New Bedford’s Global Learning Charter Public School appoints new Executive Director
“New Bedford, MA – January 8, 2024 – The Global Learning Charter Public School (GLCPS), a tuition-free public charter school that currently services 500 students in grades 5-12, today announces that Stephen J. Furtado, Jr. has been named the school’s newest executive director, effective July 1, 2024. Furtado, Jr. replaces …
Read More »Wash & Read Launches New Site at New Bedford Laundromat
United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Women United expands access to free children’s books. Xpress Laundry in New Bedford’s West End joins a growing list of local laundromats teaming up with Women United through the Wash & Read program. Xpress Laundry, located at 330 Hathaway Boulevard, is co-owned by Ivan …
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