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Election results, Sunbeam Bread apartments: New Bedford top stories

As we kickstart a new week, let's take a quick look at the top headlines from last week. Last week we learned that nearly 12,000 people in New Bedford and Fall River have lost SNAP benefits, and advocates say many can't even reach the state to find out why. New Bedford saw 6,308 residents lose SNAP benefits between June 2025 and August 2026, an 18.65% decline in participation, according to the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance. Fall River saw 5,637 residents lose benefits, according to Project Bread. In other news, a New Bedford soldier missing since WWII identified after 80 years. U.S. Army Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr. of New Bedford, who went missing during World War II, has been identified more than eight decades after fighting in Germany. Gervais, 28, was accounted for June 18, according to a community announcement from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. His family recently received a full briefing on the identification, allowing additional details about the case to be shared. A milestone is being hit as New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is celebrating 30 years of preserving the city's history . Thirty years ago, New Bedford became home to a different kind of

New Bedford, MA · 15h

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Nearly 12,000 New Bedford, Fall River Residents Lose SNAP Amid New Federal Rules, Unanswered State Calls

Nearly 12,000 people in New Bedford and Fall River lost SNAP benefits between mid-2025 and mid-2026 amid new federal eligibility rules and severe state processing bottlenecks. New Bedford saw 6,308 residents drop off (an 18.65% decline) from June 2025 to August 2026, per DTA data. Fall River lost 5,637, according to Project Bread. Both are high-need Gateway cities where SNAP has long covered a large share of households.

New Bedford, MA · 6d
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Norwood DPW ready, prepared to tackle flooded prone neighborhoods

Local communities like Norwood are getting ready for the possibility of flooding. Back in 2020, flooding forced Norwood Hospital to evacuate.

Norwood, MA · 2d

fallriverreporter.com

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National Grid launches Fall River area no cost home battery pilot

WALTHAM, MA – National Grid is launching BackupBattery+, a new residential battery pilot program for income-eligible customers in the Fall River area. In partnership with Haven Energy, the program will provide up to 125 income-eligible households with no-cost home battery systems of up to 45 kWh. Home batteries provide backup power during outages and can help reduce strain on the local electric grid during periods of peak demand.

Fall River, MA · 2d
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Norfolk County real estate sales fall 12% amid higher borrowing costs in October 2026

Norfolk County real estate activity in October reflected many of the same challenges affecting real estate markets across the country, as higher borrowing costs continued to influence purchasing decisions and transaction activity. According to Norfolk County Registry of Deeds recording statistics, a total of 1,474 deeds were recorded in October...

Norfolk County, MA · 16h

CBS News

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Movie theater flooded in North Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA · 22h

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The Coziest Diner In Massachusetts Serves A Legendary Breakfast That Will Absolutely Rock Your World

Nobody warns you about Old Town Cafe in Abington, Massachusetts, and that’s a problem, because the first time you sit down with a plate of their eggs and home fries, you’re going to feel genuinely betrayed by everyone who knew about this place and didn’t say anything sooner.

Massachusetts · 4d

fallriverreporter.com

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Bally’s official tells lawmakers Tiverton hotel will stay closed; state rep pushes for property to be reopened or repurposed

Bally’s Corp. has no plans to reopen the hotel next to its Tiverton casino, which has sat empty since 2020, company officials told state lawmakers this week. During a meeting of the Permanent Joint Committee on State Lottery, Rep. Jay Edwards asked Craig Sculos, Bally’s senior vice president of Rhode Island regulatory relations, about the status of the structure adjacent to the casino. Sculos said the company’s property team continues to view reopening the hotel as not viable for the business.

Tiverton, RI · 3d

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Massachusetts flooding traps cars as roads go underwater

Flooding swept through southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod and parts of Rhode Island on Friday, Nov. 6, after two weather systems dumped as much as 7 inches of rain. As of early today, West Wareham had the highest reported total at 7.12 inches, according to The Boston Globe. Flash flooding shut down many roads Friday night in New Bedford and Acushnet.

Massachusetts · 1d

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Old South Shifts Focus to Elementary School

On Wednesday November 4th, the Braintree Town Council held a meeting at the Highlands on Peach Street Auditorium to discuss the future of the building formerly known as South Middle School. Superintendent Timothy MacDonald provided some background on the situation. ““The School Committee decided that since the Old South Middle...

Braintree, MA · 2d

fairhavenneighborhoodnews.com

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Legal Notice Fairhaven Housing Authority

The Fairhaven Housing Authority is seeking proposals from qualified developers for the development of approximately 50 units of affordable senior rental housing at a range of incomes on surplus land it owns adjacent to an existing public housing site, Oxford Terrace. The most advantageous proposal, from a responsive and responsible proposer, considering all evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP, will be selected.

Fairhaven, MA · 4d

The Standard-Times

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SouthCoast honoring those who served at these 2026 Veterans Day events

Veterans Day is just around the corner, and communities across the SouthCoast are coming together to thank the neighbors, friends and family members who have served in the Armed Forces. A veteran is defined as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.” U.S. veterans make up less than 6.1% of the total adult population, with about 15.8 million veterans living in the U.S. Originally called Armistice Day , Veterans Day became a legal holiday on May 13, 1938, to be observed each year on Nov. 11. The holiday traces its roots to World War I, the “war to end all wars,” which ended with an armistice signed in Europe on Nov. 11, 1918. Today, it’s a chance to say thank you to the members of our community who have served, and to those who are serving now. Looking for a way to show your gratitude? Here’s a list of events across the SouthCoast where you can mark Veterans Day and celebrate the veterans in your hometown. Acushnet Veterans Day Parade: Nov. 8, 10 a.m. Come cheer on Acushnet’s veterans at the town’s Veterans

Acushnet, MA · 2d

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“He Never Made It Back”: New Bedford Ranger Missing 82 Years Finally Coming Home on the Anniversary of His Death

NEW BEDFORD — The remains of Pfc. William A. Gervais Jr., a 28-year-old New Bedford man missing since World War II, have been identified and will be buried Dec. 7 in Bourne. Gervais served with Company F, 2nd Ranger Battalion. On Dec. 7, 1944, his unit captured Hill 400 near Bergstein, Germany, in the Hürtgen Forest. During a German counterattack, he and another soldier were sent to contact another platoon but never arrived. He was listed as missing in action and later declared non-recoverable in 1951.

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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Downtown Exit Gone Till ’29: New Bedford’s I-195 Rebuild Hits the Gas: 9 Months Ahead of Schedule

A key exit into downtown New Bedford will shut for more than two years starting this December as MassDOT’s $400 million I-195/Route 18 interchange rebuild moves into Phase 3 about nine months early. The ramp from I-195 eastbound to Route 18 southbound (Exit 26) closes completely from December 2026...

New Bedford, MA · 3d

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Residents clear the clutter at recycling event

Gil Ricci of The Great White Shred helps William Harrison of Plymouth unload his old documents. Photo by Erin Darling. Over a ton of paper was shredded during Saturday's recycling event. Photo by Erin Darling. Volunteers like Ron Johnson helped residents unload their recyclables at the Wareham Recycling Center on...

Wareham, MA · 1d

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Annual Veteran's luncheon welcomes around 200 guests

The Auxiliary Color Guard presents a donation to the Friends of the Elderly. Members of the Vocational Technical High School give a gift to Robert Brown. Matthew Brouillette from the Veteran's Service office shows the plaque they gave Robert Brown. Heidi Silva-Brooks of the Select Board reads off Robert Brown's...

Dartmouth, MA · 1d

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YOUR VIEW: Parking plan ‘deserves more scrutiny’

Apparently, Plymouth has a parking problem. The proposed solution is to pave more of the town. According to the Plymouth Independent, the town is considering a $1.2 million to $1.5 million project to expand parking behind Nathaniel Morton Elementary School from 60 spaces to 150. The project would add nearly 10,000 square feet of pavement and provide free public parking outside school hours. Officials describe it as a “win-win.”

Plymouth, MA · 3d

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Cabral wins 18th term in state House; Hendricks wins 5th term

Longtime state Rep. Antonio Cabral won an 18th term to represent the 13th Bristol district Tuesday, while Rep. Christopher Hendricks won a fifth term in the 11th Bristol district. Cabral and Hendricks both ran uncontested. They both received about 97% of the vote, with write-ins their only opposition. Cabral said...

New Bedford, MA · 1d