“As the latest members of the Massachusetts State Police’s 89th Recruit Training Troop hit the road this week, we extend a warm welcome to them and their families. It is the Association’s honor to represent and support these dedicated individuals who have committed to selflessly serve the people of the …
Read More »Feds begin process to close New Bedford’s federal building despite of opposition by Mayor Mitchell
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell recently wrote to the General Services Administration to oppose the agency’s decision to begin a process to close the Hastings Keith Federal Building in Downtown New Bedford. “I would like to make clear that the City firmly opposes the decision,” he wrote to GSA …
Read More »Massachusetts nurse pleads guilty to adulteration of Fentanyl
“BOSTON – A former nurse pleaded guilty today in federal court in Boston to adulteration of fentanyl at a local hospital. Caroline Sheehan, 39, of Lowell, Mass. pleaded guilty to one count of adulteration of a prescription drug with intent to defraud and mislead. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley …
Read More »City of New Bedford’ Mayor Mitchell proposes recall process for elected officers
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell is submitting a proposal to the City Council which would establish a mechanism to recall City elected officers, fulfilling a promise he made last year. In the Friday, Feb. 23, filing to the City Council, Mayor Mitchell writes “While I believe that the recall …
Read More »Massachusetts school asks Gov. Healey to send National Guard to address violence, teacher absences
On Friday, members of the Brockton School Committee sent a letter to the Mayor of Brockton, the Honorable Robert F. Sullivan, asking him to send a request to Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey asking her to send in the National Guard to Brockton High School and expressed a concern for the …
Read More »Massachusetts State Police Troopers, K-9, visit Catholic School in celebration of Black History Month
“It was our distinct pleasure yesterday to join students, faculty, and staff from Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy’s Lower Mills Campus in Dorchester for a celebration of Black History Month. Thirteen MSP Troopers — and Margaux, one of our community service dogs — visited the school for its Black …
Read More »New Bedford Police Department to host 2024 Civil Service Prep Course
“Last week the NBPD participated in Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s career fair where we met some awesome students who had an interest in law enforcement! We want to remind everyone that this Saturday, 2/24, the NBPD will be hosting a 2024 Civil Service Prep Course for the upcoming Exam in March. …
Read More »“Women on the Water” at Massachusetts Maritime Acad. to feature tour of New Bedford Harbor, offshore wind
“BUZZARDS BAY, MA, ISSUED FEBRUARY 20, 2024… As host in partnership with U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) of this year’s Women on the Water (WOW) Conference, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA; www.maritime.edu), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that …
Read More »Thieves in one Massachusetts town break into more than 20 cars in one morning
“Good morning, Sudbury Police fielded 20+ reports of car break-ins yesterday which appeared to have occurred in the early morning hours of February 18th, possibly late on February 17th in the Pine Lakes neighborhood off of Hudson Road. Circumstances remain under investigation but anyone who may have camera footage during …
Read More »Groundbreaking moment for New Bedford’s arts community: grant awards totaling $509,200
“NEW BEDFORD, MA – In a groundbreaking moment for the City’s arts community, New Bedford Creative this week is announcing the release of 82 grant awards, totaling an unprecedented $509,200. This monumental grant allocation, the highest ever awarded to a broad cross-section of individual artists, purveyors of special events, and …
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