“Mayor Jon Mitchell will deliver his annual State of the City address at New Bedford High School on Wednesday, May 3, at a luncheon event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. With over 500 attendees anticipated, it is considered to be the state’s second-largest …

Did you know that Child & Family Services is one of the oldest nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts. They began as the New Bedford Orphans’ Home in 1843 to help children left homeless and without families during the whaling era. This year they celebrate 180 years of service to our …

The public is invited to attend a family friendly grand opening for Lloyd’s Deli & More newest location, located at 158 Main St. Acushnet. Stop by between 10am to 2pm to enjoy all the following promotions. —— 1 – Buy one get one half price on all deli sandwiches! 2 …

“Mayor Jon Mitchell has proposed more than $1.3 million to purchase new equipment for the Police Department and upgrade Fire Department facilities. The funds come from the Fiscal Year 2022 Free Cash certification, a state-certified use of a municipality’s remaining funds from operations of the previous fiscal year. New Bedford’s …

By Sam Drysdale State House News Service If all 200,000 newly-eligible undocumented immigrants apply for a driver’s license next fiscal year, their applications would far exceed the number of first-time license applications the Registry of Motor Vehicles issues every year. On average, about 120,000 people in Massachusetts get a driver’s …

“Now is the time for listening and discussions, not for lectures on public policy and governance. It has been over two weeks since the ballot question regarding rent stabilizations was passed. In that time, discussions around rising rents – and our housing crisis in general – have finally been given …

By Sam Drysdale/SHNS. “The Office for Refugees and Immigrants would see a $1 million boost in state funding to increase capacity and oversight, if the Legislature agrees with Gov. Maura Healey’s budget recommendation. Healey’s budget includes the new $1 million line item at a time when there is an influx …

“The former Mayor of Les Irois, Haiti was indicted today in Massachusetts for illegally obtaining a Permanent Resident Card (commonly referred to as a Green Card) by means of a false statement, specifically, that he had not ordered, carried out or materially assisted in extrajudicial and political killings and other …

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“During a mayday situation communication is key. A mayday is called when a Firefighter is in trouble and needs immediate assistance. Nearly every Firefighter in New Bedford from every shift relayed a mayday message for a drill in combination with dispatch and command. This NBFD training exercise improved not only …