At 5:33 a.m. today Troopers from the State Police-Newbury Barracks responded to a roll-over crash on Route 495 northbound near Exit 51B in Haverhill. Responding Troopers found a 2005 Ford Freestar van that had rolled over into an embankment, causing fatal injuries to the driver and non-fatal injuries to four …
Read More »New Superflat NB mural installing June and July in New Bedford; “Postcards to New Bedford” will be homage to the city
New Superflat NB Mural Installation June and July Wicked Cool Places Grant Recipient “Postcards to New Bedford” will be an homage to the city Superflat NB is excited to announce its Postcards to New Bedford mural will be installed during June and part of July in downtown New Bedford, on …
Read More »New Bedford motorcyclist injured in Dartmouth crash
On Sunday, June 28, 2020 at approximately 5:51 p.m., Dartmouth Police, and other emergency responders, responded to the area of #110 Rockland Street to investigate a motorcycle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, officers identified the operator of the 2009 Harley Davidson motorcycle as Wayne SOARES, 57, of New Bedford As …
Read More »Deal reached on Massachusetts early, mail-in voting bill
Matt Murphy and Chris Van Buskirk State House News Service A deal has been reached between leaders in the House and Senate on early voting and vote-by-mail legislation that should pave the way for a major expansion of voting options ahead of the 2020 election to encourage participation during the …
Read More »Alleged New Bedford drug trafficker, domestic assault defendant found dangerous
A 25-year-old New Bedford man arrested earlier this month on cocaine trafficking and domestic assault charges while already out on bail, was found dangerous by a New Bedford District Court judge last week and ordered held without bail for up to 120 days, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn …
Read More »Massachusetts testing sewage for COVID-19 spread
Colin A. Young State House News Service If you live in Boston or any of more than three dozen other eastern Massachusetts communities, you could be sending vital data to public health officials with each flush of your toilet. Through the end of the year, the sewage arriving at the …
Read More »Mosquito ground spraying for Dartmouth, Westport, Somerset, and Taunton
The Bristol County Mosquito Control Project will be doing more ground spraying concerning mosquitoes. The following cities and towns are expected to be treated on Monday, June 29, between 2:00 a.m. and sunrise. Dartmouth, Easton, Somerset, Taunton, and Westport These spray applications will be limited to the general areas listed …
Read More »Family seeks public’s help in finding 15-year New Bedford old girl
“Her name is Jalyssa Pina and she could be anywhere from New Bedford to Carver area. She is a runaway. If anyone sees my child please contact me or the New Bedford Police Department. A missing person report has been filed. Please share.”-Jamie Nunes.
Read More »Massachusetts DOT Registry of Motor Vehicles program initiatives receive AAMVA awards
Awards recognize RMV’s fraud prevention and detection efforts, Alternate Residency Affidavit Program, and educational road test videos The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that it has been selected to receive awards from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) for it efforts in implementing new fraud …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police investigate crash on Route 290 in Worcester that kills one
Friday at about 7:45 p.m., Troopers from State Police-Holden responded to a crash involving a Jeep on the ramp from Route 290 Eastbound to Route 190 Northbound in Worcester that resulted in the death of the 50-year-old male operator from Worcester. Preliminary investigation indicates the man was operating a 2014 …
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