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Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported six additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford Friday afternoon, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 180, up from 174 yesterday. The total COVID-19 related deaths in New Bedford is now at eight. Mayor Mitchell reported one new COVID-19 related death on …

“On December 9, 2019, the Massachusetts Environmental Police received a call indicating that a deer may have been shot from a roadway in Hubbardston. The call further indicated that threats of physical harm were made from one of the suspects towards the witness. During the investigation, it was determined that …

Patriots’ Day trash and recycling collection delay Due to Patriots’ Day, Monday, April 20, there will be no residential trash and recycling collection on Monday, April 20 in New Bedford. Residential trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day. All downtown trash, commercial trash, and cardboard routes will …

Governor Charlie Baker on Thursday filed legislation to help the Commonwealth more effectively combat diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including arboviruses like Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus (WNV), by authorizing a coordinated, proactive, statewide approach to mosquito control activities. The legislation, An Act to Mitigate Arbovirus in the …

“On Thursday the Massachusetts State Police Marine Unit transported a large volume of personal protective equipment to Martha’s Vineyard for distribution among first responders and public safety personnel across the island. Troopers from the Marine Unit picked up the equipment from the state stockpile and trucked it to the New …

Live Stream Lineup: • April 17, 7pm: Violin Duos from The Shire • April 25, 7pm: Works for Solo Viola • April 26, 4pm: Spirit through Isolation: violin, cello & piano • May 1, 7pm: The Lightness of Spring: violin, viola & cello • May 8, 7pm: When Oboe Met …

Why does Massachusetts have 25% more COVID-19 related deaths than California, a state with nearly 6 times the population? California officials credit early social distancing with making a major difference. As of Wednesday, Massachusetts reached 1,108 COVID-19 related deaths compared to California’s 889. The statistics are similar to total cases, …

The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of April 20, 2020 –April 24, 2020 and they are as follows: Eversource: Eversource will replace the gas mains at the following locations: • Hathaway Rd. from Valley View Dr. to Rockdale Ave. • South Front St. from …

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that the population in jails and prisons across the state must be reduced to protect prisoners from COVID-19. As a result, about 30 individuals in Bristol County correctional facilities had their bails reduced or extinguished and are now back out in the community instead …

Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported one more COVID-19 related death and 11 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Bedford Thursday afternoon, bringing the total positive cases in the city to 174, up from 163 yesterday. The total COVID-19 related deaths in New Bedford is now at eight. Mayor Mitchell reported …