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New Bedford Mayor proposes easing Restrictions on accessory dwelling units
“NEW BEDFORD – Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing zoning changes to increase the City’s housing supply by making it easier to build accessory dwelling units, commonly known as in-law apartments or backyard cottages. In a recent letter and proposal submitted to the City Council, Mayor Mitchell writes that...
Organization of young artists beautifying Fall River’s Flint this summer
Have you noticed lately that the Flint section of Fall River looks a little brighter?. YEAH! Corps is a non-profit based at 335 South Main Street in Fall River, that engages high school age youth in Fall River in the many diverse forms of art to create opportunities that will inspire youth to realize their potential. They are working artists and learn new techniques in order to fulfill their commissions thanks to donations and grants.
Here's the readers choice for the Herald News all-time greats for Fall sports
FALL RIVER — It was a record-breaking, number of voting in the Herald News summer series to see which all-time athlete had Mount Rushmore status in the Greater Fall River area during the fall campaign. Over 281,000 votes were submitted for the greatest athletes of eight seperate sports in the fall with...
Republican candidate for Massachusetts Senate arrested three times, court records show
A Republican running for a Massachusetts Senate seat has been arrested three times over the past two decades on either disorderly conduct or assault-related charges, including after one alleged altercation inside a Fenway bar in 2007, according to police and court records. The charges against Nick Pirro of Lunenburg, a...
DRUNK WOMAN DROVE INTO OFFICER DIRECTING TRAFFIC, COPS SAY [HN VIDEO]
HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS – In the following HN Video you’ll hear a Barnstable Police Officer suddenly come over the radio saying he was just hit by a white SUV. It was around 10:40 p.m. last evening, and the officer was directing traffic leaving the “Dark Star Orchestra” concert at the Cape Cod Melody Tent. The Dark Star Orchestra is a tribute band that prides itself on “celebrating the Grateful Dead concert experience,” according to Wikipedia. At the end of the concert, the veteran police officer was directing Melody Tent traffic exiting onto Scudder Ave. He was wearing a high-vis, reflective traffic vest with lettering spelling out “BARNSTABLE POLICE.” He was also reportedly holding a special flashlight for directing traffic at night. The white SUV reportedly struck the officer in his left knee. The SUV also reportedly hit the officer’s flashlight before continuing westbound on Scudder Ave. Part of the broken flashlight was photographed on the side of Scudder Ave. HN spoke with the officer and he seemed a little shook up from being hit, and he appeared to be limping a little bit. During the investigation, the banged-up policeman could be heard telling investigating officers he didn’t need rescue.
An arts college is not a pit stop
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What do we owe to the places where we live and work?. Are they just pit stops that we stay in for a while on our way to a bigger newspaper, hospital or university?. Or are they places that we come to love and...
3 Free Agents Patriots Must Sign After Matthew Judon News
The New England Patriots have undergone a lot of turnaround this offseason. That shouldn't be a shocker to people around the league though. They have a new head coach Jerod Mayo and general manager Eliot Wolf running the ship. They are looking to shape the roster in the best way...
Can Massachusetts Environmental Police Pull You Over for Speeding?
If you've ever found yourself speeding in Massachusetts, you might wonder whether an environmental police officer has the authority to pull you over. The answer is in Massachusetts General Law - Part I, Title II, Chapter 21A, Section 10G, which outlines the powers of environmental police officers and other law enforcement officials.
Boston Announces $40 Million in Grants to Bolster Affordable Housing, Addressing Homelessness and Aging Population
Boston is making a substantial push for affordable housing with Mayor Michelle Wu announcing a $40 million grant funding initiative. The funds, aimed at supporting rental, cooperative, and homeownership developments, come as part of a concerted drive by the Mayor's Office of Housing (MOH), the Community Preservation Act Fund, and the Neighborhood Housing Trust.
Nine innings with the Red Sox, starting with the reality of the playoff pursuit
The Red Sox, as feisty as they are, most likely aren’t making the playoffs. Playing nine innings while starting to wonder if Triston Casas is as comfortable in Worcester as Manny Ramirez was once upon a time during a prolonged rehab assignment in Pawtucket …. 1. It’s OK to...
Canton Restaurateur Faces Charges for Allegedly Filing False Tax Returns
Yesterday, a Gilford, N.H., man, formerly of Canton, Mass., faced charges of filing false tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Remigijus Mikelenas, 55, the ex-proprietor of a café and a juice bar in Canton, is accused of not reporting over $3.5 million in gross receipts, skirting more than $860,000 in federal income taxes.
West Nile detected in New Bedford mosquito sample
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said that West Nile Virus was detected in a sample taken from the New Bedford Business Park area. The sample was collected on Aug. 7. and was “found in a primarily bird-biting mosquito.”. The City of New...
New Bedford Mayor Pushes for Easier Accessory Dwelling Unit Construction
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is proposing zoning changes that will make it easier to build accessory dwelling units in the city. These ADUs are also known as “in-law apartments” or “backyard cottages.”. Earlier this month, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into...
Weekly headlines with Wareham Media, Aug. 15
Wareham Week has partnered with Wareham Media to create a short weekly show touching on some of the previous week’s top stories and introducing the public to the faces behind Wareham Week. In this week’s episode, editor Liam Mayo discusses the Onset Cape Verdean Festival, the closure of the...
Things to do, Week of Aug. 15
The Friends of the Wareham Free Library are sponsoring a free summer drop-in “crafter-noon” for tweens and teens to create their own make-and-take project. On Friday, Aug. 16, kids can make their own “DIY Salt Scrubs,” to help their skin glow after exposure to the sun, salt and sweat of a busy summer.
Massachusetts governor signs law phasing out toxic PFAS in firefighters’ gear
BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed into law Thursday a bill that would phase out the use of PFAS, a group of toxic industrial compounds, in firefighters’ protective gear. The chemicals — associated with health problems including several types of cancer, such as breast, kidney and...
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