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SRTA Pulls the Plug On MicroConnector Rides to New Bedford, Fall River Rail Stations
NEW BEDFORD — SRTA’s MicroConnector service, the on-demand rides that connect riders to South Coast Rail stations in New Bedford and Fall River, will end on Friday, December 11, 2026. The service, operated with Via, launched in March 2025 as a pilot to give people an easy…
Historic Breakthrough: 17-Year All-New England Drought Ends as New Bedford Whalers Flood All-Star Teams
NEW BEDFORD — Multiple New Bedford High School boys soccer players have been selected for All-New England, Eastern Massachusetts, and Big 3 All-Star teams, highlighted by a historic honor for senior captain Flavio Martins. Martins, the conference MVP, earned All-New England…
Mayor Mitchell Releases Statement Hailing New Bedford City Council’s Data Center Ban, Vows Stronger Protections for Residents
NEW BEDFORD — Mayor Jon Mitchell released a statement Friday praising the City Council’s passage last week of his proposal to ban data centers, framing the ordinance as a necessary pause to shield neighborhoods from the burdens other communities have already experienced. “I…
Somerset Fire Department Turns Up the Heat in Live Fire Training With New Bedford Firefighters
SOMERSET, Mass. — Members of the Somerset Fire Department took part in live fire training at the New Bedford Fire Department’s Training Facility. Three department crews participated in the exercises, while a fourth crew remained in service to maintain continuous emergency…
Bristol County Public Health Emergency Preparedness Exec Committee (2026-11-17)
Loaded Ghost Gun Seized in New Bedford: Juvenile Arrested After Social Media Tip
On Monday, November 9, detectives with the New Bedford Police Department’s Violent Crime Intelligence Unit (VCIU) recovered a loaded, untraceable firearm after an investigation that began with proactive monitoring of social media. During the investigation, detectives identified…
From Tryouts to History: New Bedford Police Department Builds Its First Shooting Team in a Century
For the first time in nearly 100 years, the New Bedford Police Department has established an official Shooting Team. On Monday, the department held its inaugural tryouts, with 20 officers competing for a place on the team. The new program is designed to strengthen firearms…
All Aboard: UMass Dartmouth Adds Shuttle Links to New Bedford & Fall River Rail
UMass Dartmouth is expanding its shuttle service with new routes connecting campus to the MBTA South Coast Rail stations in New Bedford and Fall River, supported by $100,000 in state funding secured by State Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral ’78. The investment will strengthen…
Suspect in Cranston knife attack faces judge
David Mendez is expected to be arraigned on a felony assault charge once he's returned to Rhode Island.
Mayor Proposes Ban on Overnight RV and Camper Parking
New Bedford mayor looking to prohibit street parking for RVs, campers
The proposal would prohibit the parking of RVs, motor homes, trailer homes and campers on city property and public streets, an issue that Mayor Jon Mitchell said has plagued residents.
Whaler Legends: Seven New Names Enter the New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame
NEW BEDFORD — Friends of New Bedford Whaler Athletics Inc. has announced the inductees for the 44th annual New Bedford High School Football Hall of Fame. This year’s class includes Dennis “Bubba” Gomes (class of 1980), Kory Medeiros (1993), James Currin (1997), Patrick Walsh Jr.…
New Bedford Man Sells Drugs to State Trooper
New Bedford resident Joshua Infantino, 38, received three to four years in state prison after pleading guilty in Fall River Superior Court to selling fentanyl to an undercover trooper.
Mitchell Proposes RV Overnight Parking Ban
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposed an overnight parking ban on RVs, campers, and trailers, carrying a $300 fine to stop non-residents from squatting on city streets.
UMass Dartmouth receives $100,000 for shuttle service connecting campus to South Coast Rail in Fall River, New Bedford
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — UMass Dartmouth will add new shuttle routes connecting campus to South Coast Rail commuter stations in New Bedford and Fall River, supported by $100,000 in state funding secured by Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral ’78. The funding will improve the University’s…
Mayor Mitchell Proposes Ban on Overnight RV and Camper Parking in New Bedford
The following is a press release from Mayor Mitchell’s office Mayor Jon Mitchell has introduced a new city ordinance prohibiting the overnight parking of recreational vehicles (RVs), motor homes, trailer homes, and campers on public streets and city property. The proposal is…
New Bedford Commander Takes the Helm: Scott Carola Named Gloucester’s Next Police Chief
Gloucester Mayor Paul Lundberg has named New Bedford Police Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola as the city’s next chief of police. The appointment takes effect Monday, November 30, 2026, subject to confirmation by the Gloucester City Council. Lundberg said selecting a chief is…
Seconds Count: New Bedford Firefighters Need Your Home’s Secrets Before the Sirens Sound
NEW BEDFORD — The New Bedford Fire Department is asking households and businesses to sign up for or update profiles on Community Connect, a free, secure online platform that gives first responders key details about a property before they arrive on scene. When a 911 call comes…
Six-Day Manhunt Ends in New Bedford Garage: Flock Tech IDs Cranston Man Within Minutes of Brutal Parking-Lot Stabbing
A 55-year-old Cranston man was taken into custody Thursday morning in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in connection with a November 6 stabbing that left a 46-year-old man critically injured in an apartment complex parking lot. David Mendez was arrested without incident at…
Suspect Identified In Shootout With New Bedford Police
The name of the suspect killed after a shootout with police in New Bedford has been released. He has been identified as 39-year-old Derek Rego.
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New Bedford's Carola Named New Gloucester Police Chief
New Bedford Police Assistant Deputy Chief Scott Carola has been named the next police chief of Gloucester, Massachusetts, bringing nearly 30 years of local law enforcement experience to the role.
Healey takes next step in bid to get in on Canadian offshore wind
This article first appeared on CommonWealth Beacon and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. President Donald Trump blocked Massachusetts from unlocking new offshore wind from its own coasts, dealing a crucial blow to…