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New piers coming to Somerset and Salem thanks to fees collected from Massachusetts saltwater recreational fishing permits
By Massachusetts law, one third of the fees collected from the sale of saltwater recreational fishing permits are dedicated to supporting public access for saltwater fishing. Over the years, this funding source has supported projects ranging from multi-million-dollar fishing piers to forty-five-dollar garbage receptacles. Here’s what your saltwater license fees have been funding lately.
Judge orders Bristol DA to reveal all New Bedford cases involving confidential informant
FALL RIVER — A judge has ordered the Bristol County District Attorney’s office to hand over all criminal cases it prosecuted that relied on a confidential informant who worked with the New Bedford Police Department. The judge ruled that a detective had engaged in “gross misconduct” by having a sexual relationship with the informant.
17 new condominiums, new apartments, 19,000 sq. ft. manufacturing/warehouse facility eyed for Fall River
Several proposals for an increase in housing and manufacturing are up for approval in Fall River. NORTHERN STAR, LLC seeks a Variance next month at the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals meeting to construct a 19,000 sq. ft. manufacturing/warehouse facility at 161 Robb Way (across from Whirlpool on Sykes Road) waiving lot coverage, front, side, and rear yard setback requirements in an IP (Industrial Park) Zoning District. Additionally, the petitioner is requesting a Special Permit to waive parking requirements for manufacturing.
Driver injured after morning rollover crash in Tiverton
One person was injured after a serious crash Friday morning in Tiverton. Just before 11:00 a.m., Tiverton crews responded to a motor vehicle crash with rollover in the area of Stafford Road & Bulgamarsh Road. According to witnesses, the driver didn’t appear to be seriously injured and suffered a medical...
Illegal dumping at Fall River park leads to citations for 36-year-old Fall River resident
A city resident has been cited after a dumping at a Fall River park. Four days ago, the above image was shared on Fall River Reporter after a large amount of household trash was illegally dumped at Father Travassos Park. According to Fall River Police, the image was brought to...
Unemployment in Fall River Rises in June
The unemployment rate in the City of Fall River in June rose to 5.6%, up from 5.4% in May. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development reports that the labor force in Fall River in June totaled 42,018 employees. 2,373 people were recorded as unemployed. The 5.6% unemployment rate for June compares to the 5.0% unemployment rate for June 2023.
News from the Rehoboth Lions
Fellow Rehoboth Residents, our "Lion Year" starts in July with the swearing in of new officers, but as promised, I wanted to provide an update of the 2nd half of the Lions Year! Our last update shared all the wonderful events from the 2024 half of our year. Please visit the Lions website at rehobothlions.org to get up to date information about all we do!
Live With Purpose Wreaths across America Rehoboth Village Cemetery December 14, 2024
Local Wreaths Across America volunteers are working hard to ensure that all veterans laid to rest at the Rehoboth Village Cemetery are honored this December as part of National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, December 14, 2024. This is first year that the cemetery will participate in the national program and will join more than 4,200 participating locations, placing more than 3 million wreaths for interred veterans.
Sneaky Westport Paving Scam Costing Residents Thousands
Another day, another scam. This time, the warning comes out of Westport, where people are being billed much more than expected for paving work. Westport Police warned residents on social media this week:. "There is an asphalt company going around town claiming to be providing asphalt paving services at a...
Rehoboth Officials Searching for Ambulance Service
Town officials are looking to provide ambulance service to residents, but there are no promises that Rehoboth Ambulance will continue to provide that service. Board of Selectmen Chair Skip Vadnais, Selectman Rob Johnson, and Sue Pimental, the town’s Chief Financial Officer, are handling the situation. Vadnais explained an executive...
Residents Speak in Opposition to Multifamily Housing
Rehoboth residents voiced their concerns on the state’s MBTA law at Wednesday’s Planning Board meeting. The MBTA Communities Act requires 177 cities and towns in Eastern Massachusetts — designated as rapid transit, commuter rail, adjacent, and adjacent small town communities — to rezone near T stops to allow for multi-family housing as of right. “As of right” means multi-family housing would be allowed to go up in the rezoned areas without special permits or other discretionary processes.
Swansea Childcare Donating 500 Backpacks to Kids in Need at Community Block Party
When a community comes together to help one another, amazing and selfless things come to life. The Pumpkin Patch Childcare LLC, owned by the dedicated and community-focused Natashia Machado, is making a significant impact on local children this year. With a heartwarming initiative, they will be donating 500 backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies to children in need.
AB’s “boys of summer” play in Massachusetts State Tournament
Although they all went to different grade schools, the boys on the Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball (ABYB) U12 Little League World Series (LLWS) baseball team have united to do something that hasn’t happened since the year they were born: to possibly represent Massachusetts in the Little League World Series. They are now just two steps away from the big show in Williamsport PA.
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Mass. Lottery’s Biggest Prize Winner Ever
What's the most amount of money you'll part with for a scratch ticket? Massachusetts has offered a $50 instant ticket for about 18 months now, but I've only purchased one. Scratch tickets are a great gift idea for gambling enthusiasts and are super fun to receive as well, but we all know Powerball is where the big money is at.
New Bedford Research & Robotics Elevates City’s Innovation Efforts
NEW BEDFORD – Many have held the City’s ceremonial gold scissors at ribbon-cutting events over the years to celebrate the opening of businesses, parks, and schools. But for the first time in the City’s long and storied history, a robot did the honor of cutting the ribbon Thursday morning to celebrate the opening of New Bedford Research & Robotics on Purchase Street.
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