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Massachusetts Coronavirus Update On April 27, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,524 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 56,462. This is a decrease from Sunday 1,590 reported cases. 66 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported on Saturday bringing the total deaths in …

The Baker-Polito Administration today announced a second round of funding up to $130 million for nursing facilities to support COVID-19 response efforts over the next two months, as well as increased funding of $44 million for residential congregate care service providers. This funding will support staffing costs, infection control and …

New Bedford Police Department Gang Unit Detectives arrested 28-year old Alexander Dwin Pizarro of 36 Myrtle St., Apt. 2. and charged with carrying a loaded firearm, unattended firearm and ammunition, carrying without a license, and several other firearms-related charges. The arrest was made in relation to shots fired on April …

Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces the promotion of Melissa F. Beauregard to the position of Indirect Loan Officer. In this capacity, Beauregard coordinates the underwriting and credit quality of indirect car loan applications from the Bank’s Main Office at 29 Broadway in Taunton. Prior to …

Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported 62 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford Monday, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 503, up from 441 on Saturday. New Bedford health officials do not report COVID-19 numbers on Sundays. No new COVID-19 related death were reported, keeping the total …

The South Coast Chamber Music Series May 16 & 17 season finale concert has been modified and the season will now conclude with a streaming bouquet for music lovers on Sunday, May 17, at 4pm. The live stream performance by SCCMS Artistic Director Janice Weber (piano), Emmy Holmes-Hicks (violin), Anna …

Matt Murphy State House News Service Boston plans to begin testing for antibodies to the coronavirus among asymptomatic residents in select neighborhoods in the city to get a better understanding of the prevalence of the virus. Boston City Hall announced a partnership on Sunday with Massachusetts General Hospital to test …

Police and prosecutors are actively investigating a fatal two-car crash, which occurred today on Bay Road in Easton. At approximately 1:50 p.m., Easton Police and Fire were dispatched to the area of 539 Bay Road for a report of a head-on collision. Upon arrival, first responders located the vehicles involved …

Matt Murphy State House News Service Gun rights activists staged a demonstration on Cape Cod on Saturday afternoon to protest Gov. Charlie Baker’s refusal to include gun shops on the state’s list of essential businesses that are allowed to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic. Dozens of activists, many wearing …

Massachusetts Coronavirus Update On April 26, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,590 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 54,938. This is a decrease from Saturday’s 2,379 reported cases. 169 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported since yesterday, down from 174, bringing the …