With a lot of uncertainties in the upcoming days and weeks, we wanted to remind all service providers about Mass 211, which is the 24/7 statewide information and referral line available in 140+ languages that connects callers with critical social service programs and organizations in their local community year-round. The …
Read More »Four charged with Fentanyl trafficking and gun sale in southeastern Massachusetts
Four individuals were arrested today on charges that they distributed large quantities of fentanyl throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Filomeno Monteiro, 30, of Brockton; Christina Collins, 18, of Brockton; Eric Marques, 29, of Brockton; and Chayia Chan, 28, of Lynn, were charged in three separate drug trafficking and firearm indictments. Specifically, Monteiro …
Read More »United Way of Greater New Bedford Launches COVID-19 Help United Fund
United Way of Greater New Bedford is establishing the Help United Fund to be activated in times of crisis including the current COVID-19 pandemic. This fund is a dedicated resource for working families and organizations affected by the COVID-19. Mobilizing United Way’s broad network of nonprofit agencies, the Help United …
Read More »City of New Bedford facilities will close to public access from 17-22 March
Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced that City facilities will be closed to public access, beginning Tuesday, March 17, through at least Sunday, March 22. With the growing threat posed by the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), City government has begun to shift to a mode of service delivery that minimizes face-to-face interaction. …
Read More »UMass Dartmouth cancels events, postpones Commencement, moves classes online
UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Dr. Robert Johnson has announced some changes at the college due to COVID-19. Johnson stated that although there are no current cases of COVID-19 at the college, he wanted to make decisions that would continue to reduce the spread of the virus. “I cannot stress how difficult …
Read More »Massachusetts RMV and AAA offices closed March 16-17
All Massachusetts RMV and AAA offices that serve the public are closed on Monday, 3/16 and Tuesday, 3/17. Scheduled road tests are cancelled on these days also. Customers are asked to use Mass.Gov/MyRMV for over 40 online transactions. Additionally, all Class D, Class DM, ID cards, and Learner’s Permits that …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police arrest Bourne man for trafficking Fentanyl in Fairhaven
On Sunday, at approximately 2:08 p.m., troopers assigned to the Troop D Community Action Team (D-CAT) were monitoring traffic in the city of New Bedford on Washburn Street, when they stopped a 2005 Dodge Ram pickup as it entered I-195 for motor vehicle violations. After a brief investigation, the driver, …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police K9 “Odin” locates driver who fled crash in Lynnfield
On Saturday March 14th around 4:00 p.m., troopers from the State Police – Danvers Barracks responded to a report of a crash on Route 1 in Lynnfield. Witnesses reported that the operator of the vehicle that caused the crash fled on foot along with his female passenger. Trooper Brian Bonia …
Read More »Coronavirus/COVID-19 spreading in Massachusetts, spurring escalation in response
By Chris Lisinski State House News Service In a dramatic escalation of the state’s response to the spreading coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Charlie Baker on Sunday announced that all Massachusetts public schools must soon close for three weeks, most events with 25 or more people are now banned, and visitors are …
Read More »New Bedford Public Schools Food Services to provide ‘Grab and Go’ meals during closure
New Bedford Public Schools Food Services to provide ‘Grab and Go’ meals during district closure — Beginning on Tuesday, March 17, during school closure days and until further notice, “grab and go” pre-packed school breakfasts and lunches will be available FREE to all students k12 in the city of New …
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