New Bedford neighborhood dealing with rat problem

New Bedford residents alarmed by rat infestation after fire at waste transfer station

Rats are overrunning the streets in at least one neighborhood in New Bedford, Massachusetts, forcing the city to take action as residents grow increasingly frustrated. In a statement posted to the city’s Facebook page on Tuesday, city officials said they’ve received reports this weekend that numerous rats were seen in an industrial area along Shawmut Avenue. The rats originated from...

Rats! Rodent infestation shuts down New Bedford playground

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — Rats have been strewn across the streets of New Bedford after a recent fire at a waste transfer facility. The city said the rodents came from Harvey Waste and Recycling Services, which was ravaged by flames two weeks ago on May 14. Resident Melissa Butts told ABC6 the situation hits close to home. “I had rats when I was growing up,” she said. “They are very clean animals.” However, not everyone is a fan, as officials …

‘Oh rats’: Fire at New Bedford recycling plant prompts city leaders to take action on rat infestation - Boston News, Weather, Sports

New Bedford residents saw rats running wild. The massive infestation forced officials to take emergency action. The rodents started appearing last week after a fire at a recycling plant. “I killed four rats yesterday,” said Bedford resident Gabriel Arsenio. People who live in the city say they’ve never seen anything like this before. “A bunch of rats around here, even across the street in the store,” said a resident. Cell phone video shows a lar…

New Bedford mayor promises action as residents battle surge of rats

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he is working on removing the rats from Shawmut Avenue as soon as possible.

New Bedford neighborhood dealing with rat problem

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — The city of New Bedford is dealing with a rat problem. According to a post on the city's Facebook page, there have been multiple reports of rats seen in an industrial area along Shawmut Avenue. The rodents are coming from a municipal waste transfer facility owned by Harvey Waste & Recycling Services, which caught on fire two weeks ago. BACKGROUND: Fire breaks out at New Bedford waste transfer facility The New Be…