New Bedford officials reported three additional COVID-19 related deaths on Friday bringing the total to 56. Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported 23 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford on Friday, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 1,650, up from 1,627 on Thursday. Mayor Jon Mitchell announced …
Read More »New Bedford man arrested for trafficking crack cocaine while carrying $2,255
On May 21, New Bedford police officers conducted a traffic stop near the corner of Austin and Purchase streets. As a result, officers seized more than 18 grams of crack cocaine and $2,255. 25-year old Trent Boston of 189 Rockland Street is charged with trafficking cocaine and driving with a …
Read More »Ashley BLVD fire caused by careless smoking, North Front fire still under investigation
Statement from the New Bedford Fire Department regarding the fire cause determination of the 235 Ashley Boulevard and 317 North Front Street structure Fires: At 0038 hrs on Wednesday, May 20, the New Bedford Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 235 Ashley Boulevard. The fire was observed in …
Read More »New Bedford’s parking meter app abruptly ceases operations
New Bedford’s parking meter app abruptly ceased operations on May 18 forcing New Bedford to go without a parking application for smartphone users. Currently, the City of New Bedford dis not enforcing metered parking spots. From MobileNOW!’s website: “Dear Customer, Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its …
Read More »Massachusetts Implements Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC)
The Baker-Polito Administration announced today that Massachusetts residents who are eligible for the federal CARES Act and qualify for having exhausted their regular unemployment compensation may now receive the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC). The launch of this program marks the third and final benefit available for the Commonwealth …
Read More »10 Bristol County Sheriff staff members, 15 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 Since May 12
Ten Bristol County Sheriff’s Office staff members and 15 county inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 since May 12. Additionally since May 12, the BCSO has completed COVID testing for ICE detainees as recently ordered by a federal judge in Boston. Eight detainees refused the test; they are being housed …
Read More »Kennedy Summer Day Program cancelled for summer 2020; beach passes available for New Bedford residents
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and based on federal, state and city guidelines, the New Bedford Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches Kennedy Summer Day Program will be cancelled for the summer of 2020. Staff from the Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches will be in contact with those …
Read More »Democrats renew push for driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants in Massachusetts
pressures state lawmakers to pass bill allowing Michael Norton State House News Service Newly framing the measure as a public health priority, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Northwestern District Attorney David Sullivan are teaming with union officials to pressure state lawmakers to pass a bill making up to 78,000 undocumented immigrants …
Read More »New Bedford officials report 45 additional COVID-19 cases, one additional death Thursday
New Bedford officials reported one additional COVID-19 related death on Thursday bringing the total to 53. Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported 45 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford on Thursday, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 1,627, up from 1,582 on Wednesday. Mayor Jon Mitchell announced …
Read More »ABC Disposal Service, Inc. is Hiring Class B CDL Drivers
ABC Disposal Service, Inc is a family owned business and was established in 1967 – providing the community with over 50 years of service. They are seeking qualified candidates for Class B CDL Drivers, you can apply in person at: Human Resources ABC Disposal Service, Inc. 1136 Shawmut Avenue New …
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