One witness reported that her kids were on the bus and said that the car crossed the double yellow line and collided with the bus. “Here are some photos from the earlier crash on Reed Road. Thankfully, there were no major injuries. The investigation is ongoing by the DPD Crash …
Read More »Town of Acushnet swears in new police officer
Join me in congratulating, our newest full-time officer, Officer Quinn Indio. Officer Indio was sworn in today at the Acushnet Town Hall!! Keep an eye out for him as he begins his Field Training!”-Acushnet Police Department.
Read More »New Bedford resident has been waiting years for sidewalk that has led to injuries to be repaired
“This is the condition of the sidewalk on Lindsay Street between Kempton St and Middle St. I have had an order in to get this fixed since March 2019. I have been a homeowner since 2016 paying taxes on this street. People have fallen and got hurt, numerous tires have …
Read More »Town of Dartmouth places restriction on thin-film plastic bags
Effective September 10, 2019, retail stores, wholesale stores and restaurants are subject to the recently enacted Chapter 276 of the Dartmouth General Bylaws. This new Chapter restricts the use, distribution and sale of plastic bags that have a thickness of less than 1.0 mils, which are defined as “thin-film plastic …
Read More »Two teenagers arrested in connection to Aug. 26 shootings in New Bedford
On Wednesday, September 4, New Bedford Police Detectives arrested two males, one a juvenile, in connection with the shooting that occurred on August 26, 2019 in the area of Chancery Street and Middle Street. Wilber Alvarado, 18, of 60 South Second Street and a male juvenile were taken into custody …
Read More »Acushnet cancels annual 9/11 Memorial for public safety in light of EEE
“On September 11, 2011 we dedicated the Acushnet 9/11 Memorial which serves as a daily reminder to the events of that tragic day. Incorporating steel from the World Trade Center, a piece of the façade from the damaged portion of the Pentagon and a stone from the crash site in …
Read More »Mayor discusses impact of ransomware attack on New Bedford’s computer system
In a press conference at City Hall, Mayor Jon Mitchell briefed the public regarding the impact of a cyberattack on the City’s computer system this summer. On Friday, July 5, 2019, the City of New Bedford’s Management Information Systems (MIS) staff identified and disrupted a computer virus attack, known as …
Read More »“Celebrate Small Business Week” with SouthCoast and Bristol County Chambers Sept. 15-22
The SouthCoast Chamber and Bristol County Chamber of Commerce are excited to announce that the region’s first “Celebrating Small Business Week” will begin Sunday September 15, and end Saturday September 22, 2019. This week of small business appreciation will feature chamber-sponsored events including a dinner with Governor Charlie Baker, an …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police and K9 Kody nab man following pursuit, crash
This morning at about 1:45 a.m., a man who failed to stop for police, crashed his vehicle, and then fled on foot, was tracked down and arrested by a trooper and his K-9 in Springfield. Trooper Connor DeVivo and his Field Training Officer, Trooper Kaleshia Estabrook, attempted to stop a …
Read More »South Coast Rail public information meeting set for Sep. 17 in New Bedford
MassDOT/MBTA and the City of New Bedford are hosting a Public Information Meeting on the South Coast Rail Project at the Keith Middle School Auditorium (225 Hathaway Blvd., New Bedford, MA) for residents of New Bedford on Tuesday, September 17, starting at 6:00 PM. The South Coast Rail project team …
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