“CONGRATULATIONS CHIEF KRUGER!!! STOW – Nearly three dozen fire service leaders from across Massachusetts graduated today from the 29th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program. The four-month program for new chief officers and chief officer candidates is delivered jointly by the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy …
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“We are proud to announce that we are part of the new Suffolk County Animal Cruelty Task Force, the county’s first multi-agency effort aimed at reducing abuse of animals and coordinating law enforcement efforts to help bring animal abusers to justice. The task force was created by Suffolk County District …
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A Boston man pleaded guilty today to transporting a minor to New York and Connecticut to engage in commercial sex. “Leon Blount III, 31, pleaded guilty to three counts of transportation of minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled sentencing …
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Application deadline March 1st – Online info sessions January 31st and February 13th. “NEW BEDFORD, MA – The SouthCoast Community Foundation, the largest provider of scholarships in southeastern Massachusetts, has opened its 2024 online application, with a March 1st deadline. Students complete just one application — no FAFSA (Free Application …
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Roughly 100 migrants are currently sleeping on the floor while being housed inside Boston’s Logan Airport. In a video going viral on Twitter, you can see rows of families, many with small children, camped inside terminal E. BREAKING: Illegals are now being housed at Logan airport, Boston The Governor previously …
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“SRTA is excited to announce that service will be available on all routes on Sundays starting this Sunday, January 28, 2024. Sunday will follow the same schedule as Saturday and is listed as “Weekend” on all schedules.”-Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA). Southeastern Regional Transit Authority (SRTA) photo.
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey filed a bill on Monday that would allow cities and towns to increase taxes on meals, lodging, and vehicles. Per Boston.com: “The bill gives municipalities the option to increase their hotel, motel, and other rental tax from 6% to 7% (or half a percentage higher for …
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“During the month of January New Bedford Fire had six retirements: • Firefighter Victor Dumas retired with 30 years of service, • Lieutenant Jeffrey Peckham retired with 28 years of service, • Firefighter Peter Poulin retired with 30 years of service, • Firefighter Carlos Costa retired with 30 years of …
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“It’s the season of the sticks for bald eagles! From December-February, they are collecting building materials for their nests, including large sticks. In the mating pair, the male will collect the nesting materials and bring them to the female who will construct the nest. You can help us identify new …
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David Delorenzo, 73, of Lakeville is facing multiple charges after his involvement in a multi-car accident in Lakeville leaving one dead. DeLorenzo pleaded not guilty to one count of motor vehicle homicide, one count of operating under the influence of liquor, one count of operating under the influence of liquor …
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