As a society do we care about eliminating drunken driving? I’m not asking about how many comments you or I make on social media about DUI accidents and arrests or complaining about it amongst friends. I mean do we really care about eliminating drunken driving enough to do something about …
Read More »Needle found by child at Livesey Park in Fairhaven forces important conversation
The following was sent to us by a concerned parent that lives in Fairhaven, Massachusetts: “ATTENTION FAIRHAVEN PARENTS: I was just informed that my kiddos were walking with their dad to Livesey park and our son found and picked up a needle (we had never had to talk to him …
Read More »“To those using drugs at New Bedford beaches: don’t leave your used needles where children can step on them.”
“Earlier today myself and my husband and our little one were out fishing and this is what I almost stepped on. I get that there’s a huge percentage of people using drugs/needles in the city of New Bedford but please for the love of God don’t leave this around where …
Read More »Massachusetts woman screams “die!” and throws items at man driving with Trump flag
The 2020 election cycle has begun and it will be one of the most heated elections in U.S. history. With extreme passion comes heated arguments and of course physical assaults. A viral story on Turtleboy sports got my attention this morning. On July 1st, a man posted a video showing …
Read More »New Bedford man arrested for marijuana distribution
I don’t blame New Bedford police officers for arresting people for marijuana distribution. While marijuana is legal for consumption, It’s still against the law to sell without a retail license from the state. On Thursday, 18-year old Ryan Chase of New Bedford was arrested on County Street for distributing over …
Read More »OPINION: It’s time to get serious on fentanyl and update our laws
It’s clear to me that our State and Federal governments have misclassified fentanyl and partially why the synthetic opioid now accounts for 90% of all the overdose deaths in Massachusetts. Over 1,500 people died from drug overdoses in Massachusetts last year – nearly 1,350 of the deceased had fentanyl in …
Read More »OPINION: “Can’t we do better than broken up parks and fix these things so our children can play safely?”
“To the city of New Bedford: Can’t we do better than broken up parks and fix these things so our children can play safely? The clear bubbles you’re supposed to see through are gone. The ABC music bells haven’t made any noise except for a clunk for as long as …
Read More »Opinion: New Bedford roads are terrible – where does our excise tax go?
The following was posted in our New Bedford group: “The majority of drivers in New Bedford all seem to agree that the roadways in the city are in a terrible state of disrepair. Those of us that own cars pay an excise tax of $25 per thousand dollars of the …
Read More »OPINION: “Hemlock and Sidney St. needs more stop signs to stop regular accidents”
“Hello, I don’t normally reach out, but I know you guys have a great stand to voice a concern. At the intersection of Hemlock and Sidney Streets they recently put up stop signs for cars on Hemlock St. There were never any stop signs at this intersection. Since putting up …
Read More »OPINION: “Rename River’s End Park to honor soldier who died there defending New Bedford”
“So I have an idea and a correction I was wondering if you could bring up to the mayor or write a story. So I’m very into the local history in New Bedford or just the city in general. The two things I’d like to bring up is: • The …
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