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Jason Thody Takes Helm of New Bedford Police Department; Promises Transparency

Coverage: 5 sources

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) – Tuesday kicked off a new era for the New Bedford Police Department as Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the appointment of Jason Thody as the city’s chief of police. Thody, who says he believes transparency will be the key to success for the department, has a 28-year career in law enforcement. Most recently, he was chief of police in Hartford, Connecticut, from 2019 to 2024. During that time, violent crime in the city fell…See the Story

Sports · New Bedford

New Bedford-Fairhaven Swing Bridge closed again due to heat - Boston News, Weather, Sports

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

One day after being temporarily closed due to impacts from the heat, the New Bedford-Fairhaven Swing Bridge will once again closed. MassDOT announced that the bridge, on Route 6, will be closed Wednesday from 12:15 to 5 p.m. “The bridge will be placed in the open position to allow marine traffic through and will reopen to vehicular traffic after 5:00 p.m. today,” the department said in a statement. Detours will be in place, and drivers should ex…See the Story

New Bedford · New Bedford

Massachusetts State Police demand action after officers being struck, injured outside their cruisers

“In the last month, two members of the Massachusetts State Police have been seriously injured after being struck by vehicles while outside of their cruisers. One of our members was struck by a car while on a motor vehicle stop earlier this month, and this week a member of our Department was intentionally struck by …Read Article

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Massachusetts unleashes AI revolution in classrooms with bold educator training program

“The Healey-Driscoll Administration launched this week, in partnership with Project Lead The Way (PLTW), Future Ready: AI in the Classroom. Through a $135,000 investment, this professional development pilot will support teachers in 45 classrooms, estimating to reach over 1,600 students. The pilot is designed to provide high school educators with the tools, knowledge, and network to …Artificial Intelligence · New BedfordRead Article

Early morning New Bedford shooting leaves two injured; suspect or suspects still at large

In New Bedford, a violent incident left two people hospitalized after a shooting and stabbing. Ay approximately 3:55am New Bedford Police responded to reports of gunfire at Weld Street and Myrtle Street. Investigating the area, officers came across their first male victim suffering from gunshotNew Bedford · New BedfordRead Article

Man shot, stabbed in New Bedford

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Detectives are investigating a violent incident that happened early Wednesday morning in New Bedford. Police said they responded around 4 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the area of Myrtle and Weld streets. They arrived to find a male victim with a gunshot wound and stab wounds, which were not life-threatening. A short time later, officers found another man in the area of the SRTA bus terminal on Pleasant Street. H…New Bedford · New BedfordRead Article

Normalizing the violation of rights of others might come back to haunt you - The New Bedford Light

I have been following the coverage and comments of immigration raids in New Bedford since the new administration took office. There were numerous cries of outrage from readers who identified themselves by name. There were also words of praise for the actions of ICE by a number of other readers who mostly identified themselves by pseudonyms. What I did not see from those who praised the actions of ICE was a denunciation of the Gestapo tactics and…New Bedford · New BedfordRead Article

Public schools across US are making an unexpected change in their facilities: 'The most efficient option'

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Renewable energy is making its way into everyday life. Now, it can be found in schools across the country. Recently, public schools in the New Bedford school district in Massachusetts have begun implementing geothermal wells and solar power to replace their ancient boiler systems, save money on annual costs, and make an environmental impact. According to an article by the Washington Post, "Geothermal wells drilled deep underground will provide h…New Bedford · New BedfordRead Article

New Bedford Fire Department responds Austin St. emergency

"On Tuesday evening at 6:31pm, the New Bedford Fire Department responded to 104 Austin Street for a 911 call reporting smoke extending from the 3rd floor of 104 Austin Street. This 2.5 story wood-frame structure contains three dwelling units. Engine Co. 7 reported a light smoke condition, pulledNew Bedford · New BedfordRead Article

New Bedford City Council slashes $10.2M from 2026 budget, vows to protect essential services to residents

The City Council of New Bedford has finalized the city's budget, emphasizing that reductions in funding will not compromise critical services for residents. The decision comes after extensive discussions to balance fiscal responsibility with the needs of the community. Council members have been rNew Bedford · New BedfordRead Article

New Bedford teachers win two weeks of paid family leave - The New Bedford Light

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