On April 15, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,755 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 29,918. This is a increase from Tuesday’s 1,296 reported cases. 151 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported since yesterday, up from 113, bringing the total deaths in …
Read More »New Bedford’s “No Problemo” re-opens with limited hours
During the COVID-19 pandemic we’ve all had to make changes to our lives and in many cases that means not being able to enjoy our favorite eateries. On March 22, No Problemo decided it was in their best interest to close their doors: “Ok y’all I’m calling it….. In a …
Read More »New Bedford Regional Airport awarded $69,000 in CARES Act Funding, Massachusetts $171 Million
United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representatives Richard E. Neal (D-MA-01), James P. McGovern (D-MA-02), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA-08), William Keating (D-MA-09), Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-MA-04), Katherine Clark (D-MA-05) and Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), announced that Massachusetts airports have been awarded over $171 …
Read More »COVID-19 field hospitals going up in Lowell, Dartmouth
Two more field hospitals are in the works for University of Massachusetts campuses in Lowell and Dartmouth, Gov. Charlie Baker said Tuesday after touring the 94-bed medical center set up over six days at a Joint Base Cape Cod gymnasium. Baker also announced that state officials will be publicly posting …
Read More »Due dates extended for certain City of New Bedford bills amid state of emergency
New Bedford, Massachusetts – Due to the state of emergency declared citywide and statewide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has provided municipalities with the ability to provide relief to taxpayers by extending deadlines for city bills and taxes. New Bedford has extended several important deadlines: – …
Read More »New Bedford Guide/Fall River Reporter to provide free marketing to South Coast businesses
We understand that marketing and other budgets are tight and want to take care of our South Coast business community. For the rest of April and all of May, New Bedford Guide and Fall River Reporter will be offering south coast, Massachusetts businesses a free Facebook live stream business spotlight …
Read More »Seven more COVID-19 cases reported in New Bedford, total rises to 163
Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported seven additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford Wednesday afternoon, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 163, up from 156 yesterday. Mayor Mitchell reported four new COVID-19 related death on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Fall River reported an additional 8 confirmed cases of …
Read More »Boston City Council President calls for SNAP delivery, online purchases
Michael P. Norton State House News Service When the Boston City Council holds a virtual meeting at noon Wednesday, council president Kim Janey plans to offer a resolution in support of expanding SNAP benefits for online and delivery services. “This is an economic justice issue,” Janey said in a statement …
Read More »Boston Police Department mourns passing of active duty Officer Jose V. Fontanez due to complications from COVID-19
“It is with deep regret that the Boston Police Department announces the passing of active duty Boston Police Officer Jose V. Fontanez due to complications from COVID-19. Officer Fontanez was a 29-year veteran of the BPD who was assigned to District E-13 (Jamaica Plain). Officer Fontanez received numerous commendations for …
Read More »South Coast Rail construction continues progress in New Bedford, other communities
Construction for South Coast Rail continues progress this week. MassDOT’s contractor will perform the following early action construction work: Culvert & Track Work Location of work: Work will be performed throughout the South Coast Rail Phase 1 Corridor on the New Bedford Main Line, Fall River Secondary, and Middleborough Secondary …
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