Police chief recommends termination of 2 officers found to use Flock to track romantic partners
The New Bedford Police Department has referred the cases of Detective Emily Pacheco and Sgt. James Marinelli to the District Attorney for possible criminal charges.
Acushnet suspends, Dartmouth ends Flock programs amid controversy
Acushnet selectmen vote to suspend use of the single license reader camera in their town; Dartmouth will not renew its five-camera contract, which ends this month.
Judge hears appeal to revive controversial waste transfer station proposal
At the Sept. 3 hearing, attorneys’ arguments hinged on whether the Board of Health had the right to base its decision on environmental justice principles — the idea that lower-income communities already overburdened with environmental pollution should not take on additional risk.
Lt. Gov. nominee Oliver quick to jump on Minogue’s team
New Bedford City Councilor Shawn Oliver, the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, must now forge a relationship with a new running mate.
Nonprofit reaches 160 years of support and community for elderly women
“I’d be struggling to pay for everything [without the Association for the Relief of Aged Women]. I wouldn’t be able to do it.” – Joan Cambra
BCC enrollment grows due to state free-tuition programs
Between fall 2023 and fall 2025, enrollment at the community college grew by more than a third, in part because of MassReconnect and MassEducate.
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