“Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson has clapped back concerning criticism levied against him on how his office handled Adam Howe. According to SouthCoast Today, James Pingeon, litigation director for Prisoners’ Legal Services of Massachusetts, said that the level of supervision taken by the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office at the Ash …
Read More »Massachusetts woman indicted for alleged hoax bomb threat made to Boston Children’s Hospital
” A Westfield woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a hoax bomb threat made against Boston Children’s Hospital. Catherine Leavy, 37, was indicted on one count of making a false bomb threat and one count of intentionally conveying false or misleading information that a …
Read More »Massachusetts recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month, Launches NextGen Careers
“The Baker-Polito Administration is recognizing Massachusetts Disability Employment Awareness Month in October as part of the Administration’s ongoing commitment to improving and expanding inclusive access to economic opportunity across the Commonwealth. This year’s theme, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” highlights the important role that individuals who experience life with …
Read More »Leominster crash claims life of 16-year old girl, leaves 3 with serious injuries
“A Thursday highway crash in Massachusetts has claimed the life of a teenager. According to Dave Procopio of Massachusetts State Police, at 7:10 p.m. Massachusetts State Troopers responded to a single-vehicle crash on Route 190 North in Leominster that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl. Preliminary investigation indicates …
Read More »New Bedford Police’s mental health team gets a little taste of self-care
“In honor of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, today’s topic is Therapy. Our mental health team at the NBPD was able to get a little taste of self-care by heading up to Stepping Stone Ranch for their Equine-Based Mindfulness Stress Relief Program. The program is based on, “practicing stress management and horse-guided mindfulness training …
Read More »Massachusetts woman allegedly steals $200,000 in cash from restaurant she worked at
“A Massachusetts woman who formerly worked as a restaurant manager has been charged with theft and tax evasion after she allegedly stole approximately $200,000 from her employer, Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz has announced. 55-year-old Maureen M. Graham, of Plymouth, was indicted by a Plymouth County grand jury …
Read More »New Bedford roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 10, 2022 – October 14, 2022
The City of New Bedford has roadwork sites for the upcoming week of October 10, 2022 – October 14, 2022, and they are as follows: City offices closed Monday, October 10 for Columbus Day. Eversource will be working on the street milling from gas main relays on: • Main Relay …
Read More »New Bedford Police invite community to join them in “National Night Out”
The City of New Bedford Police Department invites you to join them at ‘National Night Out.’ There will be free food, entertainment, K-9 demonstrations, police and fire department vehicle tours, and giveaways. The event takes place at the Hayden McFadden Elementary School on Friday from 4:00-7:00pm. Make sure to come …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department welcomes very own compassion dog, ‘Rosie’
New Bedford police announce its newest addition to the department, our very own compassion dog Rosie! Rosie’s handler will be our veteran school resource officer, Jeremy Demello. Ofc. Demello is assigned to Roosevelt Middle School where he works with school administrators, security staff, and faculty to ensure a safe and …
Read More »City of New Bedford issues call to artists for Cove Walk artwork
“The City of New Bedford’s Department of City Planning, in collaboration with New Bedford Creative, announces a Call for Artists. The call is seeking artist proposals for temporary public artwork to be located at the entrance to the New Bedford Cove Walk (1087 Cove Road) in 2023. A $10,000 budget …
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