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New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said the January 27, 2021 fire at 124 Bonney Street in New Bedford was intentionally set. “Anyone with information about this fire, or any fire in the state, is asked to confidentially call our office at 1-800-682-9229,” …

New Bedford firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at 377 Ashley BLVD in New Bedford just after noon today. No further details at this time.

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of February 1, 2021 – February 5, 2021 and they are as follows: Eversource: • Nelson St from 94 Nelson St to South Second St • Scott St from Crapo St to County St • Union St from …

Bishop Stang Senior Liam Santos of Dartmouth signed a Letter of Commitment last week at Bishop Stang High School attended by his parents, Cheryl and Roy, sister, Danielle, and coach Nate Greene. This coming Fall, Liam will play NCAA Division III soccer for the Becker College Hawks. Liam says that …

“Boston Police Commissioner William Gross announced that he is retiring from his position atop the nation’s oldest police force. Massachusetts State Police Colonel Christopher Mason released the following statement: “On behalf of the Massachusetts State Police, I congratulate Commissioner Gross on his retirement and wish him the very best in …

Alma del Mar’s charter has been renewed by Education Commissioner Jeffrey C. Riley, a timely achievement as the school marks its 10 year anniversary of providing a growing number of New Bedford children with a high-quality education. “The clean renewal of Alma’s charter is a testament to the incredible work …

Bristol Community College’s new Parenting Advancement Pathways program holistically supports student parents who are balancing their education while raising children. The program provides valuable resources inside and outside of the college such as case management, financial and career planning, counseling as well as integrated, wrap-around academic support that leads to …

State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said, “We’re about to get some bitter cold weather which brings the risk of frozen pipes. It is important keep a bad situation from getting any worse; many people cause fires trying to thaw frozen pipes.” Tips for Preventing Frozen Pipes: · When the …

Live with Mayor Mitchell and Police Chief Cordeiro at the South End Public Safety Center, the first new police and fire station to be built in New Bedford in more than fifty years. The new facility will host six municipal functions: fire, police, emergency medical services, emergency management, fire prevention, …

New Bedford Public Schools will host three Parent Information Meetings in the form of virtual webinars on three consecutive evenings next week – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, February 1-3, 2021. Meetings will start each day at 5:30 p.m. and end at 6:15 p.m. Each meeting will focus on specific areas …