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New Bedford Public Schools free student meals distribution program to adjust schedule: Week of April 6-10, 2020 New Bedford Public Schools’ free Grab n’ Go student meal distribution program continues as usual at the eight Grab n’ Go locations from Monday, April 6 through Thursday, April 9, 2020. However, there …

On their website last week, Lantz Law, Inc. announced that they would be providing complimentary healthcare documents to those that need them. The message reads as follows: To Our Valued Clients, Prospects, Friends, and Family; With all that is happening in the world today, many of us have had time …

On April 8, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,588 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 15,202. This is an increase over Tuesday’s 1,365 reported cases. 77 new COVID-19 related deaths were reported since yesterday bringing the total deaths in Massachusetts to 433. …

BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced an expansion of COVID-19 testing sites for public safety personnel, new Crisis Standards of Care documentation for the Commonwealth’s health care facilities, and new guidance to further promote social distancing at grocery stores. Testing Sites Expansion: The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that COVID-19 …

A correctional officer and a K9 officer from the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19. “Both are feeling well,” Bristol County Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson said. “They have some minor symptoms but both said, overall, that they’re feeling okay. That’s very encouraging.” The correctional officer’s last shift …

The Buttonwood Park Zoo is sad to announce the passing of one of our most iconic animals – a 21-year old black bear named Amy. Diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in November of 2019, veterinary staff had been managing her condition with medical therapy and a specialized diet. Over the …

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell’s office reported Wednesday morning that New Bedford had its first two deaths related to COVID-19 and now has 81 positive cases of COVID-19, up from the 71 cases they reported on Tuesday and up from 65 on Monday. The New Bedford residents that passed away …

“On Wednesday, April 8, 2020: A very big THANK YOU to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) for delivering two pallets of Personal Protective Equipment to our department. Also, how can we ever thank the Patriots and Governor Baker for making the arrangements for us, in Acushnet, to get N95 …

The town of Dartmouth reversed its recently stated policy of not sharing updates on the specifics on COVID-19 cases. Only a few short weeks ago some Massachusetts towns had instituted the policy, but residents quickly condemned it and preferred being informed. As of April 7th, there are 31 confirmed cases …

On April 7, the Massachusetts Public Health Department reported that the state added 1,365 more positive cases of COVID-19 bringing to total to 15,202. This is a slight increase over Monday’s 1,337 reported cases. 96 new deaths were reported in the past three days bringing the total deaths in Massachusetts …