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New Bedford, Mass. is home to a significant piece of abolitionism history
NEW BEDFORD, Mass. — There is a lot of history in New Bedford. From the whaling days to the architecture, the walls of the city have stories to tell.The Nathan and Polly Johnson home – run by the New Bedford Historical Society – is the first home where Frederick Douglass lived as a free man.
2024 New Bedford’s Portuguese Feast Survival Guide (Aug 1-4)
Malasadas, carne de espeto and Madeira wine, oh my!. The New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a.k.a. the Portuguese Feast, a.k.a. Madeira Feast is the largest event New Bedford has every year. More than that, it is the largest Portuguese feast in the world and the largest ethnic festival in New England. The feast was founded in 1915 by four Madeiran immigrants who wanted to recreate the festivities of their home island.
Operation Clean Sweep and Scouts remove 1600lbs of trash from New Bedford parks
“Well this is a first!! 2 cleanups on the same day and same time. Thank you to Asst Scoutmaster Tomas Tavares with Girl Scout Troop 24G Young Ladies and Boy Scout Troop 24B Young Men and their parents for a very thorough cleanup of Buttonwood Park. 33 bags and about 840 pounds of Trash and debris and a Propane Tank. Looks like a beautification project swept thru many acres of the Park. Including the basketball and tennis courts. And Playground area.
Mass. mayor charged with biting, hitting her husband with crowbar — but pol’s spouse issues apology for calling cops
A Massachusetts mayor was arrested Friday for allegedly biting her husband and hitting him with a crowbar – but it was the city leader’s spouse who offered up an apology as the two exited court hand-in-hand Monday. Taunton Mayor Shaunna O’Connell, 54, is facing charges stemming from a domestic dispute that took place inside their home Friday around 8:20 p.m. after her husband Ted called police, according to reports. When the cops arrived, Ted O’Connell told officers they had an argument about a marital problem before it turned physical. Miss Kansas Alexis Smith calls out her abuser who sat in audience during beauty...
New Bedford, MA Seaport Art Walk Is a Chance to Enjoy Public Art
This year marks the 12th annual Seaport Art Walk in New Bedford, with this year's exhibits featuring the work of seven artists. The artwork was unveiled earlier this month. Project Manager Zane Cox and artist Brooke Mullins Doherty visited Townsquare Sunday to talk about the Art Walk and what makes it special.
Dartmouth, MA Month-Long Traffic Delays Begin Tonight
DARTMOUTH (WBSM) — Dartmouth will experience some traffic delays and slowdowns beginning Monday, July 22. Eversource will be replacing the gas main from Patton Street to Metropolitan Street. As a result, traffic delays will happen on Slocum Road from July 22 to August 22, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New Bedford, Massachusetts Fire Museum Honors Fire Service History
New Bedford has a host of museums, historic buildings and locations that provide visitors with a look-back at the city's memorable past. One of those places is the New Bedford Fire Museum, located at 51 Bedford Street. Lead volunteer Larry Roy has been the man behind the museum since its...
New accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods in Fall River opens
FALL RIVER, Mass. – The Trustees held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of an accessible Discovery Trail at Copicut Woods on Indian Town Road in Fall River on Monday. The event featured brief remarks by Katie Theoharides, president and CEO of The Trustees. She was joined by several locally elected officials, including Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan, Maureen Flanagan from State Senator Michael Rodrigues’ office, and State Representatives Carole Fiola and Paul Schmid. Also on hand was Paul Jahnige, director of the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation and representatives from MassTrails and the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Harbor Freight Tools ready to service all of Bristol County — from contractors to homeowners
FAIRHAVEN — Harbor Freight Tools has opened a new store in Fairhaven with tools, equipment and accessories for professional contractors and technicians, homeowners and hobbyists. The company hired locally and brought between 25 and 30 new jobs to the surrounding community, according to a press release. “Our team is ready to serve and deliver value...
Fall River City Council rejects Zoning Board appointment for 'trash'-talking local leaders
FALL RIVER — In back-to-back votes last Tuesday, the City Council rejected political rival Paulo Amaral for a seat as an alternate on the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals. Amaral twice ran unsuccessfully for City Council, and appears to have raised the hackles of some councilors over a statement he made during a Fall River Government Television forum in October 2023.
Schools may need override in two years, School Committee members told
While reserve funds could help boost next year’s budget, Dartmouth voters may be looking at a Proposition 2 ½ override for the following year, when the timing might be better to make the request, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations James Kiely told Dartmouth School Committee members at its Monday, July 22 meeting.
Man with Fall River ties enhancing historical accuracy and functionality of ships at Battleship Cove
Fall River, MA – A collaboration is leading to ships at Battleship Cove being restored to their historical glory. According to the Fall River Arts Project, Chandler Hearn, a recent graduate of IYRS’s Digital Modeling and Fabrication program in Newport, Rhode Island, has successfully installed custom-built belaying pins on the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., a historic Gearing-class destroyer docked at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts. This installation marks a significant achievement for Hearn, whose capstone project involved creating intricate parts for naval ships.
Negotiations continue with Town of Tiverton and firefighters
(WJAR) — Negotiations are underway to pay Tiverton Firefighters more and address staffing shortages. Under an agreement with the town and union, firefighters will get a raise on top of the one they were already entitled to in their current contract. It’s a 10% pay bump on top of...
State-insurance holders squeezed from Island dental care
Getting dental care on the Island has remained a challenge for many residents, but a recent insurance policy change with an off-Island office is making it even harder. With limited access to dental care that supports MassHealth and other public health insurance companies, many Islanders have been forced to travel off-Island to Direct Pay Dental Care in Falmouth. That’s the closest from the ferry terminal that has historically accepted Island patients with MassHealth.
Opinion: The State of Massachusetts wants solar on Fearing Hill
The solar project on Fearing Hill is back before us, after significant effort to stop it has failed. Our local officials have tried to slow down solar development, only to be overruled by the state. The State of Massachusetts has overruled the Historical Commission, the Conservation Commission, and the Wareham Town Meeting when it comes to our local efforts to try to control and manage the development of solar farms in our town.
Development prompts concerns about Lakeville water supply
LAKEVILLE — A developer’s request for increased water supply has raised concerns that Lakeville’s current water allocations aren’t enough to meet incoming demand. At a recent Select Board meeting Rhino Capital, the developer of the former Lakeville Hospital property, informally requested to increase water allocation to the property based on predicted needs.
New construction in Taunton Industrial Park hopes to bring more 'tough tech' to area
TAUNTON – While a tenant is not yet known, construction has begun on a new facility at Myles Standish Industrial Park. The 180,000 square foot manufacturing facility, being built to lease at 55 Dever Drive, sits inside the new business park where the former Dever State School once stood.
Interfaith Social Services elects Donna McGinn and Joe Silva to its board
Interfaith Social Services recently voted in two new members to their Board of Directors. Donna McGinn of Marshfield and Joe Silva of Middleboro were appointed to serve three-year terms. Donna McGinn, who joined Interfaith’s board as an At-Large Member in 2022, is VP of Human Resources at Ryan Specialty, an...
Architecture and maritime heritage reign supreme in Fairhaven, Mass.
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. — Just over the swing bridge from New Bedford is Fairhaven — a town rich in history where architecture reigns supreme and the rich maritime heritage is evident on every corner.Harborside Ropeworks is a local business turning trash into treasure, upcycling used and discarded fishing rope into beautiful works of art.
Dartmouth, Mass. is a harmony of past, present, and future
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — Cup of Jo Jo’s coffee truck is a mobile coffee café that is keeping Dartmouth buzzing. With everything from creamy lattes to frozen treats, there is something for everyone. And most of the products are local!. What makes Cup of Jo Jo's truly special...
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