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CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINER

Get in on the ground floor of the new PACE Workforce Development Center (WDC)! We have just opened the center in March, 2024. The Workforce Development Center houses our YouthBuild Program and our new adult program READY (Reaching Employment Access by Discovering Your FUTURE).

We are looking for a candidate with a High School diploma or GED required; post-secondary degree and related experience preferred. Seeking a dynamic construction skills trainer who can bring carpentry and painting knowledge, energy and fun to marginalized populations. Daily classes covering basic carpentry skills, painting, tool handling and more. Classroom management is also a huge part of the position. Ideal candidates will be empathetic, engaging, dynamic speaker, strong personality, fun and motivational.

To learn more about the program visit us at: https://paceinfo.org/programs/pace-youthbuild/

SALARY: $21 – $23/hour, 35 – 40 hours per week, 44 – 52 weeks per year, depending on funding and assignments.

Excellent benefits include: paid vacation time, personal time, sick time and holidays; low-cost health insurance; dental, vision plans, and no-cost life insurance.
P.A.C.E. is an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HOW TO APPLY:
E-mail a cover letter, resume, and the name of the position you are applying for to hrjobapplications@paceinfo.org no later than: Friday, April 12, 2024

“Our academy participated in Use of Force training this week.

Recruits have spent time doing classwork and participating in practical lessons learning about handcuffing, OC spray, report writing, and landmark court cases surrounding use of force.

In the pictures below, recruits practiced proper handcuffing skills to be used to stabilize situations and stop self-harm behaviors. Recruits learned how to properly place handcuffs without harming themselves or inmates.”-Bristol County Sheriff’s Office.

Bristol County Sheriff’s Office photo.

Bristol County Sheriff’s Office photo.

Bristol County Sheriff’s Office photo.

Bristol Community College’s Annual 2024 Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition will feature selected works from all Fine Art and Graphic Design Studio courses. The public is invited to see the talent from greater New Bedford students as they proudly display their works and designs.

When: April 25–May 18, 2024
Opening Reception: Thursday, April 25, 6–8pm
Where: Bristol Community College, 777 Elsbree St, Fall River, Massachusetts

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Bristol Community College’s Annual 2024 Juried Student Art & Design Exhibition

Website: bristolcc.edu/gallery/Upcoming.html
Event Page: facebook.com/events/954926585819782
Twitter: twitter.com/GGArtGallery

All photos from last year’s exhibition by Grimshaw-Gudewicz Art Gallery:

Bristol Community College photo.

Justin Chappell, a Former Weymouth Police officer, is facing federal charges in relation to a police brutality incident which was caught on police body-cams. The incident occurred on July 2nd, 2022 in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

According to police reports, Chappell and other patrolmen responded to a report of an intoxicated man, identified as Donald McAdam, causing a disturbance. Police say McAdam was uncooperative, resisted arrest and spit on an officer.

The boy-cam footage shows Chappell punching the suspect in the face at least 12 times while the suspect was handcuffed in the back of the cruiser. The Massachusetts U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Chappell has been charged with one count of deprivation of rights under color of law.

Warning, the video below shows the alleged incident and contains graphic footage.

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“Shortly before 1:00am on Saturday April 6, Engine Company 5 responded to a single family residence on Acushnet Avenue in Sassaquin for a 24 year old female in labor.

Upon entering the residence, they observed mom actively delivering a baby. The crew of Engine 5 assisted with the remainder of the delivery, stimulated the baby, and clamped and cut the umbilical cord. Mom delivered a baby girl.

NBEMS Paramedics arrived and assumed care of mom and the baby who were then transported to St. Luke’s Emergency Department.

Congratulations Mom and great job Engine Company 5 providing care to mom and baby.”-New Bedford Fire Department.

“Reminder From Cemetery Board on Decorations:

New Bedford cemeteries are solemn and dignified environments for the families and loved ones of those no longer with us. After a number of complaints from members of the public with loved ones at rest in City cemeteries (Rural Cemetery, Pine Grove Cemetery, and Oak Grove Cemetery), the Cemetery Board would like to take this opportunity to remind residents and visitors about the long-standing guidelines regarding decorations:

Planting, Personal Item Rules and Regulations:

• It is the responsibility of the lot owner to maintain and restrict plant material from extending beyond the designated planting area of 12 inches from the stone or obscuring the name(s) inscribed on any marker or monument on the lot. Unsightly, unattractive, and dead plants and their containers, as well as invasive plants or plantings over 4 feet high, must be removed.

• Planting in the pathways (in between grave plots) is not allowed and will be removed.

• Annual flowers (geraniums, ageratums, marigolds, petunias, impatiens, etc.) are allowed for planting. Mulch is permitted. The raising or lowering of planting beds is not allowed. It must remain at the level of the prevailing grade and not exceed 12 inches from the stone.

• One statue, no more than 6 inches, may be securely placed in planting bed near the stone, as well as up to two solar lights.

• All personal items must remain in the designated planting area at all times. Any personal items found outside the designated area will be removed.

Prohibited Items:

• Barriers of any nature: bricks, stones, fences, ditches, mounds, curbing, fences, etc.
• Glass containers of any kind
• Flower urns, flame torches and vigil lights
• Wood chips, stone chips, and rubber mulch
• Shrubs (e.g., azaleas and rosebushes) and Perennial flowers
• Plantings or structures over 18 inches high
• Crosses used as markers in lieu of a headstone or larger than 8 inches
• Any flags from one week after Labor Day to one week before Memorial Day, with the exception of the week of Veterans Day in November
• Holiday decorations must be removed by March 1
• Plantings of trees on individual lots is not permitted and will be removed.

Any decorations that are removed will be stored for 10 days and can be retrieved by calling the Cemetery Office at 508-979-1550 ext. 5. The Cemetery Board thanks the public for its understanding and the collective effort of everyone to keep our cemeteries solemn and well-kept public spaces that befit their role as a final resting place.”-City of New Bedford.

“MEDICAL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE:

The New Bedford Health Department has free medication organizers, sharps disposal containers, and medicine deactivation and disposal bags available for the public.

With support from the state’s Public Health Excellence program, these supplies are available ament-offers-free-mt no cost. Stop by our office at 1213 Purchase Street in New Bedford between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, to pick up items.

Call 508-991-6199 with questions.”-New Bedford Health Department.

New Bedford Health Department photo.

New Bedford Health Department photo.

New Bedford Health Department photo.

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“As Trump’s cases have multiplied, the motions to dismiss are denied and civil judgments are in the millions, Trump is churning up his MAGA militias for a reprisal of the Capitol insurrection that could put this country on a trajectory for a bloody rebellion or a civil war.

As each criminal case is delayed with an uncertain outcome that keeps Trump’s name in every news cycle it affords him the opportunity to whine and threaten his opponents and flagrantly disrespect the judicial system.

Shooting a person on Fifth Avenue pales in comparison to the criminal indictments awaiting trial in state and federal courts. Standing before hundreds of thousands of charged up supporters and dog whistling a call to arms with bloody results is so potentially dangerous to this country. And suffering no consequences for his diatribes further enables and energizes Trump.

Proclaiming that he is being treated like any other criminal or civil defendant is inaccurate as most people charged with crimes and torts lack the funds to pursue every conceivable motion, or appeal, in order to delay their cases indefinitely.

Manipulating the system and avoiding conviction has inured to Trump’s benefit by providing fuel for his rants, confirms his supporters’ faith in his innocence and power, and has contributed to the emasculation of the Republican Party structure by his seizing control and funneling donations for his defense.

Trump will become the victor by winning or losing the election as he has enabled the worst inclinations of millions of Americans who are willing to forfeit their rights and best interests to elevate their beloved leader.”-Betty Ussach, Dartmouth.

“Welcome to the world baby Annabelle!

Firefighters bear witness to many heartbreaking and disheartening situations. The weight of the cumulative experiences can be overwhelming for even the most resilient responders.

And then something like this happens…Little Annabelle is not only a gift to her family but also to the responders who rushed to the scene. We were grateful to be part of her exciting entrance into the world!

March 25th (3:00 am) – Ambulance 3 and Squad 3 responded to the scene of a Lakeville residence for a woman in active labor. The tone of the excited dispatcher communicated to our firefighters the urgency of the situation! Car 2 joined the response from her residence.

Responders arrived to find baby Annabelle could not wait for their arrival, delivering just a minute before the first medic entered the home.

The Delisle Family had called for Grandpa to come over to watch Annabelle’s brothers while Mom and Dad drove to the hospital. Things escalated quickly though and Grandpa was not on time.

Medics went to work caring for Annabelle and her Mom. Responders report that the parents were rock solid and very calm (which is very helpful to everyone)! Annabelle’s Dad shared that he is now interested in becoming an EMT.

Today, the Delisle Family came to visit the station and thank the firefighters who came to the house that morning. The responding Lakeville Fire Department responders included FF PJ Machunski, FF Brock DuVarney, FF Dick Velez, and DC Pam Garant.

Chief O’Brien would like to express his gratitude to the Delisle Family for brightening our day. The Chief is also proud of the work of the crew and the care they provided to these very special patients!

Thank you to our community – it is only through your support that we can be ready on a moment’s notice for events like this one. You all own a share of this and the many other outcomes we produce.”-Lakeville, MA Fire Department.

Lakeville, MA Fire Department photo.

Lakeville, MA Fire Department photo.

Lakeville, MA Fire Department photo.

“The Association would like to commend the hard work of our members who braved the elements during this week’s storm that rocked our state with high winds, rain, snow, and flooding.

As always the men and women of the Massachusetts State Police did not hesitate to answer the call, putting service to the Commonwealth above all else.”-State Police Association of Massachusetts.

State Police Association of Massachusetts photo.

State Police Association of Massachusetts photo.