Newton North grad Brecher bounced back for Bates cross-country Nov 19, 2009
Here and there The Wellesley College swimming and diving team will host a clinic Saturday at 8:30 a.m. for swimmers of all ages and levels, featuring instruction by Olympic gold medalist B.J. Bedford Miller and former national team coach Jonty Skinner. To register, go to. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cargo ship crew fends off pirates Nov 19, 2009
BOURNE - The sea is in the blood of Captain Paul Rochford, a great-grandson of a New Bedford whaling skipper, who leaves home for months at a time and travels some of the most dangerous shipping lanes. Still, in a household accustomed to dealing with uncertainty, Rochford s wife was shocked at breakfast yesterday by the television news that her husband s ship, the Maersk Alabama, had been attacked off East Africa for the second time in seven months. (Boston Globe)
Lizzie Borden on trial again in Taunton Nov 19, 2009
Bristol County has already held Lizzie Borden mock trials in Fall River and New Bedford ... Cuffe was a 14-year-old black resident of New Bedford who was accused of murdering a white man in 1871 and defended by the city s first black lawyer ... In Fall River and New Bedford, the juries found reasonable doubt and acquitted her, O Boy said. (Easton Journal, MA)
Local meals tax increase approved Nov 18, 2009
So far, 49 communities have adopted the new tax, including Bedford, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville. The additional tax applies to any food or beverages prepared for immediate consumption and sold at a restaurant. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
In Concord, Lexington residents rally for climate change Nov 18, 2009
It was just wonderful to see so many people turn out and volunteer their time, said GWEN founder Roger Shamel, a Bedford resident who spearheaded the event with his wife, Susan ... In Concord, a fife-and-drum outfit from Bedford led activists from 40 Massachusetts communities and several other states to a photo-op in front of Daniel Chester French s Minuteman statue. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
To derail economy, put the T on hold Nov 18, 2009
Neighborhoods along the Fairmount Line and Urban Ring corridors and cities like Somerville, New Bedford, and Fall River will remain poorly connected to the regional economy if expansion projects are slowed or shelved. The problem, according to D Alessandro s report, is that the MBTA can no longer afford to grow. (Boston Globe)
Suffolk's next challenge Nov 17, 2009
Here you have an average university and you re paying your chief executive more than the best institutions in the world, said state Senator Mark Montigny, a Democrat from New Bedford and chairman of the Senate committee on bonding, capital expenditures, and state assets. The fact that anyone would defend that is laughable. (Boston Globe)
Alderman thinking of seeking auditor's post Nov 17, 2009
Democratic New Bedford state Sen. Mark Montigny has also eyed the post. (Newton Tab, MA)
Lawmakers must take aim at gun loophole Nov 17, 2009
New Bedford had 38 shooting victims in 2006 ... The ramifications were countywide: Police calls of shots fired decreased an average of 33 percent in Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton when dangerousness hearings were applied to gun crimes ... Scott Lang is mayor of New Bedford. (Boston Globe)
Loans sought for jobless homeowners Nov 17, 2009
Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, appeared in Fall River and New Bedford with the US Housing and Urban Development secretary, Shaun Donovan, saying that he favors providing government loans to homeowners who have lost their jobs. Frank, a Massachusetts Democrat, said the program would be funded using interest banks pay on the $700 billion Wall Street bailout. (Boston Globe)
Spitz: Our 'heroes' need more than a day Nov 16, 2009
And though she lost her son, PFC John Hart, in 2003, "a lot of families have it worse," the Bedford mom said. Families whose sons and daughters return with injuries of the body and mind that may never heal. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
City’s Christmas tree arriving Friday Nov 16, 2009
Shaun Donovan, US secretary of Housing and Urban Development, will visit Fall River and New Bedford today at the invitation of US Representative Barney Frank ... In New Bedford, he will join Governor Deval Patrick to visit Bay View Village, which recently received $1. (Boston Globe)
L-S, New Bedford advance to semis Nov 15, 2009
Coach Judy Katalina s Warriors, who came up one win shy of a state title a year ago, will meet South champion New Bedford Tuesday in Milton ... Division 1 South - New Bedford may not be the tallest or most athletic team, but it is the best in the South, as the Whalers captured their first sectional title in 15 years with a 3-0 win over rival Brockton ... We re just solid all the way around, said New Bedford coach Neil Macedo after his team s 25-23, 25-21, 25-23 victory. (Boston Globe)
C-C football downs Tyngsboro to set up title showdown with Bedford Nov 14, 2009
Concord-Carlisle (7-3, 4-0 in the Dual County League Small School Division) will play Bedford on Thanksgiving for the league title and a berth in the MIAA Eastern Mass. Division 2A playoffs. (Concord Journal, MA)
Robin Hood Says `Hell Yeah' to Wall Street Recovery Led by Goldman Bonuses Nov 14, 2009
Robin Hood is a pretty rigorous foundation because they go through a pretty extensive process to determine the impact of the dollars they spend, said Colvin Grannum, president of Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corp. in Brooklyn, which aids the working poor with the charitys grants. You have to be committed to working toward specific goals, you have to be responsive to them, and we have to demonstrate what weve done. (Bloomberg)
Police log excerpts, Nov. 12 edition Nov 14, 2009
The bank said another Minot Road resident was unsuccessful cashing a $100 check at branch in Bedford but was able to cash a check for an unknown amount in Concord. Thursday, Nov. 5. (Concord Journal, MA)
Abington Police Log, Oct. 4-10 Nov 14, 2009
7:31 p.m. Bedford St., hit and run accident; dispatch narrative ... 3:30 p.m. Bedford St., accidental 911 ... 7:29 a.m. Bedford St., animal complaint; transferred to other agency. (Abington Mariner, MA)
DeNucci hangs up political gloves Nov 14, 2009
Potential Democrats include former state Senator Guy Glodis, now sheriff of Worcester County; Councilor at Large Stephen Murphy of Boston; Governor Deval Patrick s labor secretary, former state representative Suzanne Bump, and state Senators Marc R. Pacheco of Taunton and Mark C. Montigny of New Bedford. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
High-tech firms in high demand in Bay State Nov 13, 2009
O Leary said iRobot Corp., the Bedford maker of military and consumer robots, is another desirable-but-unlikely acquisition target. It s a wonderful company, said O Leary, but the best acquistions are pure play companies that focus on serving a single, clearly defined market. (Boston Globe)
Local calendar Nov. 12 edition Nov 13, 2009
Groups available in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Bedford, Winchester, Woburn, Wilmington, Burlington, Tewksbury, Billerica, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Stoneham, Wakefield, Reading, North Reading, Lynnfield, Everett. Free. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Towns plan new regional paramedic service Nov 13, 2009
Three towns Bedford, Wayland and Westford have opted not to participate in CMERA, although Lincoln Fire Chief Arthur Cotoni said those communities could still receive coverage through mutual aid agreements. We may not be able to come up with a solution that works for all communities in the same manner, but we think there s a flexibility to have members and affiliates, Cotoni said. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Unbeaten Hiller field hockey team wins 2 tourney games Nov 13, 2009
The second-seeded Hillers opened the the Division 1 South Sectional with a 3-0 victory over 15th-seeded New Bedford last Friday. Hopkinton senior captain forward Mallory Bannon netted what proved to be the game-winning goal just one minute into the game. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Wednesday's scores Nov 12, 2009
Wed Nov 11, 2009, 10:48 PM EST. Loading commenting interface. (Concord Journal, MA)
How good is Barnstable? Nov 12, 2009
Barnstable beat Dartmouth Tuesday 3-0 to up its record to 17-3 and will travel to undefeated No. 1 seed New Bedford Thursday for a South Sectional Division 1 semifinal match. The teams did not meet during the regular season. (Cape Codder, MA)
UPDATE: Plymouth South grad dies in Afghanistan Nov 12, 2009
Army Paratrooper Benjamin Sherman, a 2006 Plymouth South High grad, has been identified by friends and family on a tribute Facebook page as one of two soldiers reported missing in Afghanistan Nov. 4 whose bodies were recovered Tuesday. (This photo of Sherman was posted by his family on Facebook. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
C-C boys soccer defeats Bedford in tourney Nov 12, 2009
Bedford senior Alex Kovacs (left) watches as CCHS sophomore defenseman Chris Walker-Jacks goes up for a header during Wednesday afternoon's Div 2 North quarterfinal game. Concord beat Bedford, 2-0, eliminating them from post-season play ... After playing Bedford five times in the last two seasons without a victory, the Concord-Carlisle boys soccer team turned the tables on the Buccaneers, defeating them, 2-0 in the MIAA Division 2 North quarterfinals Wednesday at Doug White Field. (Concord Journal, MA)
Veterans hold successful white clover event Nov 11, 2009
Members distributed more than 1,000 White Clovers to shoppers in Bedford, site of the Edith Nourse Rogers Hospital VA Complex. In return, they collected hundreds of donation dollars from generous shoppers, to meet annual demands of donations and expenses. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Danvers girls soccer team runs away from Swampscott with 6-0 win, prepares for Fenwick Thursday Nov 11, 2009
The first 20 minutes against Bedford on Sunday, we were jumpy. When you play a team like Danvers, they re going to capitalize. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Fontbonne next for No. 1 seeded Bourne volleyball team Nov 11, 2009
21 Bourne 3, New Bedford Voke 0 ... 19 Bourne 3, New Bedford Voke 0. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Patriot League title on the line Friday against Rockland Nov 11, 2009
A year ago, Hanover won the Patriot League Fisher Div. title and held off Bedford, 19-18, in the Patriot Bowl game. It helps, said King about the post-season experience. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Northampton man pleads guilty to '07 hit and run of Norton cyclist Nov 11, 2009
During what was supposed to be the opening day of his trial in New Bedford Superior Court, Timothy Corbin, 41, pleaded guilty Monday, Nov. 9 to seven separate charges, including manslaughter, leaving the scene of an accident, and a sixth offense operating under the influence. While riding his bicycle along Route 123 in Norton on the night of July 19, 2007, 48-year-old Bryan Nadeau was struck and killed by a stolen motor vehicle operated by Corbin. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Cities, towns face PILOT cuts Nov 11, 2009
New Bedford, which has little state-owned property, would be cut by only $12,000. So-called Quinn Bill cuts would have a less severe and more even impact on towns. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
House leader: Early ed system focus not on par with K-12 Nov 10, 2009
Jen Benson (D-Lunenburg), Jonathan Hecht (D-Watertown), Katherine Clark (D-Melrose), Sean Garballey (D-Arlington), Alice Peisch (D-Wellesley) and Stephen Canessa (D-New Bedford) attended the forum. Education Committee co-chair Rep. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Cough into your cell phone, get diagnosis Nov 10, 2009
The Bedford, Massachusetts scientists think there is much more information hidden in coughs though, and are trying to tease out that information by analyzing specific sounds inside coughs. A cough has a specific structure. (MSNBC -- Health)
Beacon Hill Roll Call Nov 9, 2009
Tony Cabral (D-New Bedford) speaking in support of a bill that would require the state pension fund to divest its holdings in foreign companies doing business related to petroleum with Iran. I don t think there s two people in the city that I represent that care one iota about me standing here talking about problems in Uzbekistan. (Medfield Press, MA)
Football falls to Bedford Nov 9, 2009
AHS senior Cory Dirico leaps over a teammate during an offensive play in Friday night's game between Bedford High School and Arlington High School ... The Arlington High football team lost to Bedford on Friday night by a 28-14 score ... AHS tied the game at 14 before Bedford eventually pulled away. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Kilday called it - senior nets a pair in Marshfield soccer victory Nov 8, 2009
The Rams (9-6-4) head to New Bedford Monday at 6 p.m. to take on the No. 1 seed Whalers (15-0-1) in the first round. The winner of that games heads to the Division 1 quarterfinals to take on the winner of No. 8 Attleboro (10-4-4) and No. 9 Needham (12-6), a game that takes place Sunday at 1 p.m. A time and date of the quarterfinals has not yet been determined. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Veterans Day events planned across state Nov 8, 2009
Next week, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition is slated to visit New Bedford, Northampton, Pittsfield, and Lowell to discuss the English Works Campaign ... The grants come after a coalition of business, labor, and civic leaders in New Bedford launched a campaign to improve immigrants English proficiency by supporting reforms and investment in English programs. (Boston Globe)
Veterans account for large percentage of nation’s homeless Nov 8, 2009
In Haverhill, the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center runs the largest transitional housing and counseling complex - with the exception of the VA in Boston and Bedford - in this area of the state. The center is located on the grounds of a former Catholic church and is funded by the VA, HUD, the Department of Labor, and the state. (Boston Globe)
Transportation payroll soared under Patrick Nov 8, 2009
Senator Mark C. Montigny, a New Bedford Democrat who chairs the Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets, said Patrick should have imposed a hiring freeze. For a year now many of us in both parties have said we need a complete hiring freeze, but we haven t seen it yet, said Montigny, who opposed creating a new transportation agency. (Boston Globe)
Breaks at night continue;thieves grow bolder Nov 7, 2009
And Bourne detectives routinely travel to pawn shops in the New Bedford area as well as other cities. But this takes time and few valuables are retrieved. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Clothing/book drive organized by local mothers Nov 7, 2009
The collections will be held on Monday, Nov. 9 through Friday, Nov. 13, at locations including the Edge Sports Center in Bedford, Jump on In in Woburn and the Tyngsboro Sports Center ... Monday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. The Edge Sports Center, 191 Hartwell Road, Bedford. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Waves of concern Nov 7, 2009
New Bedford planner David Kennedy walked atop the New Bedford-Fairhaven hurricane barrier yesterday ... New Bedford must decide whether it can afford to recertify its hurricane barrier, a 3 ... David Kennedy, the New Bedford planner director, said the city is wrestling with how to pay for engineering studies that could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. (Boston Globe)
Beacon Santa is coming Nov 6, 2009
Originally started through The Beacon, one of the Journal s sister papers, the fund now helps families in Acton, Bedford, Boxborough, Billerica, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Lexington, Lincoln, Littleton, Maynard, Stow, Tewksbury, Westford and Wilmington. How it works. (Concord Journal, MA)
Bank celebrates anniversary with contest Nov 6, 2009
The nonprofits competing in the community gift contest include: Homeowners Options for Massachusetts Elders of Acton, Belmont and Burlington; Bedford Vets Quarters and the Lexington Housing Partnership. The contest will guarantee 10 local non-profits gifts of at least $5,000, with the grand prize determined through the community competition where members of the public can vote for their favorite non-profit at www. (Burlington Union, MA)
Hopkinton Notebook: Hiller boys earn TVL soccer title Nov 6, 2009
The Hillers will host the winner of the preliminary-round game between Dartmouth and New Bedford tonight at 6 p.m.. Emma McWilliams scored the game's lone goal with six minutes left after receiving a long pass from Mallory Bannon. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Police return fire, kill suspect in New Bedford Nov 6, 2009
The shooting rattled the middle-income neighborhood of narrow streets and multifamily homes in New Bedford ... NEW BEDFORD - A State Police special operations trooper was shot, and the alleged gunman was killed, during a heavy exchange of gunfire in a drug raid at the break of dawn yesterday ... It s dangerous police work, and it s a difficult balance for officers to be as community-friendly as they should be and as safe as they must be, said New Bedford police Lieutenant Jeffrey Silva. (Boston Globe)
Burlington police log Oct. 26 to Nov. 2 Nov 6, 2009
9:42 a.m. Police investigated a report of identity fraud on Bedford Street ... 5:27 p.m. A caller from the pediatrics office on Bedford Street reported a 3 1/2-month-old infant was bitten by a cat ... 6:20 p.m. A caller reported being harassed at Burlington Citgo on Bedford Street. (Burlington Union, MA)
Keynotes for Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
Coverage area will be Marlborough, Emerson, Bedford VA Hospitals, and Boston area and VA Hospitals. For more information or to donate to the program contact VetRides, P.O. Box 357, Hudson MA 01749. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Oliver Ames boys' soccer draws No. 3 seed Nov 6, 2009
Barata knows the road through Division 1 South won t be easy, especially with teams like New Bedford, Brockton, BC High, Catholic Memorial, Whitman-Hanson, Attleboro and Bridgewater-Raynham. The Tigers got a test of Division 1 by playing Attleboro and Bridgewater-Raynham during the regular season. (Easton Journal, MA)
Bristol DA Sutter interested in AG's position if Coakley wins Senat... Nov 5, 2009
Bristol DA Sutter interested in AG's position if Coakley wins Senate seat - Fall River, MA - The Herald News. Bristol DA Sutter interested in AG's position if Coakley wins Senate seat. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Inspection, assurances after Red Line warning Nov 5, 2009
While the independent review recommended halting all of the T s expansion projects, Patrick refused yesterday to put the brakes on two costly initiatives: the expansion of the Green Line into Somerville and Medford and the extension of commuter rail to Fall River and New Bedford. Despite disagreement over some of the report s findings, there was a strong sense among political leaders and advocates yesterday that the report would join a short list of others that have altered the debate... (Boston Globe)
Eric Jones, 29; Marine pilot served in Afghanistan Nov 5, 2009
Born in Pound Ridge, N.Y., Captain Jones was a 1999 graduate of Fox Lane High School in Bedford, N.Y., where he swam competitively and played football. He played lacrosse during his freshman year at Northeastern and considered a career in finance before joining the Marines in 2004. (Boston Globe)
Letter: New library should make Cambridge feel proud Nov 5, 2009
Wicked Local Cambridge Posted Nov 04, 2009 @ 11:47 AM. When my father took over as the director of Cambridge Public Library I was just a baby, and by the time he retired, I had graduated college. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
No. 2 seed Marshfield volleyball plays Tuesday Nov 5, 2009
No. 1 New Bedford went 18-0 this season ... Barnstable and New Bedford are on the other side. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Marine alum remembered Nov 5, 2009
Originally from Pound Ridge, N.Y., Capt. Jones, 29, graduated from Fox Lane High School in Bedford, N.Y., before coming to Northeastern in 1999. He was a third-generation Husky: Both his father, Kenneth, and late grandfather, Alton, graduated from Northeastern. (Northeastern News, MA)
South Coast Rail opponents losing steam Nov 4, 2009
A decade ago, Kevin Paicos, then Easton town administrator, did not mince words about the proposed commuter rail line to New Bedford and Fall River that would cut through his town ... It would then split into two tracks heading to Fall River and New Bedford ... New Bedford and Fall River strongly support the commuter rail as a key to linking those South Coast cities to Boston. (Canton Journal, MA)
Environmentalists still trying to stop rail extension through Stoughton Nov 4, 2009
4 billion South Coast rail line to connect Boston with New Bedford and Fall River ... New Bedford and Fall River strongly support the commuter rail as a key to linking those South Coast cities to Boston. (Canton Journal, MA)
2 gifts to Amherst College total $125m Nov 4, 2009
NEW BEDFORD Trial set to start in fatal boat crash The trial of a Gloucester power boat operator in a fatal collision off the Massachusetts coast is scheduled to start Thursday. Fred Bevins III faces a charge of boat homicide by negligent operation in New Bedford District Court. (Boston Globe)
Williams leads New Bedford past Cambridge Falcons Nov 3, 2009
The woes of the Cambridge Falcons football team continued Friday night, as they were defeated by the New Bedford Whalers, 29-12 in New Bedford ... Camilio Calderon, who missed the entire week of practice due to injury, fumbled the ball in the second quarter and set up New Bedford s first score ... Williams struck again in the third quarter, this time on a 13-run, extending the New Bedford lead to 19-6. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Minuteman High classes to reunite Nov 2, 2009
The Minuteman Regional Technical High School Reunion Classes of 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1981 will host a reunion Friday, Nov. 27 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 177 Bedford St. in Lexington. Tickets are $30. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
American Legion celebrates 90th anniversary Nov 2, 2009
The post, with 378 of the 51,346 members in the state, was incorporated in 1934 and remains an active participant in local veterans matters, including American Legion Baseball, VA Hospital, Bedford, State Trooper Program, Boys State, Fidelity House, Arlington Food Pantry, First Step Program, Marianne Greely scholarship, Pop Warner, Arlington Police Association. R.O.T.C., and Jr. R.O.T.C., fuel assistance, Town honor rolls, Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities, among others. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Falling tree kills trick-or-treater Nov 1, 2009
The grants partly restore the state s 10 percent cut in June in Adult Basic Education programs, and are being awarded after a coalition of business, labor, and civic leaders in New Bedford launched a campaign in August to improve immigrants English proficiency by supporting changes and investment in programs. Immigrant advocates say some 17,000 people are on waiting lists for state-funded English classes. (Boston Globe)
Budget, politics have changed, but divisions remain on expanded gambling Nov 1, 2009
Koczera, of New Bedford, told Guzzi it s a nightmare for his constituents to drive to Boston and reminded Guzzi that his region is among several in the state that are hurting. Under questioning from Rep. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
I-195 visitors center in Swansea shutting down Nov 1, 2009
for more than 13 years, the Fall River resident has been helping eastbound travelers at the rest stop. But, all that ends today. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
