On April 10 at 12:15AM, A Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority commuter rail train struck a boat. The incident took place on the Fitchburg Line between Cambridge and Belmont after an unknown person/s left a boat on the right of way. No injuries were reported and there was no damage to …
Read More »New Bedford firefighters battle solar panel fire at Parallel Products
“On Tuesday afternoon at 1:20pm, the New Bedford Fire Department responded to 100 Duchaine Boulevard for a fire involving a large free-standing solar array with nearby exposures. First arriving crews reported a fire burning underneath several solar panels and activated available service disconnect and power shutoff devices. Fire crews operated …
Read More »Lakeville Fire Department reminds motorcyclists to exercise caution after accident
“At 3:13 pm on Tuesday there was a motorcycle accident on Howland Road. Initial reports stated that the rider was down in the road. Arriving responders found the person up and about.Injuries were not serious. The Town of Lakeville has experienced multiple fatal motorcycle accidents in recent years. As riding …
Read More »29-year-old Taunton man charged in OUI, hit & run accident that claimed life of Fall River woman
“A 29-year-old Taunton man will be arraigned this morning in Taunton District Court in relation to a fatal crash, which occurred on March 10 on Route 44 in Taunton, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. Ricky Jorge Ponte is being charged with Negligent Motor Vehicle Homicide while Operating …
Read More »Marion Fire Department Lieutenant deployed to help Hawaiians impacted by 2023 wildfires
“Lieutenant Ray Reimold deployed to Hawaii! April 8, 2024: Hawaii Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) – Maui Hawaii Wildfires Deployment. In response to a State of Hawaii Emergency Mutual Aid Compact (EMAC) request for assistance, and in coordination with Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Emergency …
Read More »Massachusetts teacher convicted of sex crimes against children in 4 communities, including rape
“A 58-year-old former Freetown substitute teacher and Sunday school teacher convicted Monday after a four-day trial of numerous indictments related to the rape and molestation of a 14 year old girl in 2018 will be sentenced in Fall River Superior Court tomorrow morning, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn …
Read More »Bristol County Sheriff’s Office drill “Use Of Force” training, stopping self-harm
“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 …
Read More »New Bedford Firefighters respond to mom in active labor, assist bringing baby girl into world
“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 …
Read More »After complaints New Bedford Cemetery Board reminds residents about decoration guidelines
“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 …
Read More »New Bedford Health Department offers FREE medication organizers, sharps containers, medicine deactivation
“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 …
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