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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Opponents’ argument reads as fighting words Oct 31, 2009
Christopher Markey New Bedford. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Local officals plea for chance to detain illegal gun carriers Oct 29, 2009
The South Coast officials, including the mayors of New Bedford, Taunton and Fall River, urged the Legislature s Judiciary Committee to back a proposal (H 1300) to include illegal gun possession on the list of crimes that may subject suspects to dangerousness hearings and pretrial detention ... Antonio Cabral (D-New Bedford) filed the bill in January, anticipating the court s decision. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
DA seeks to alter offender laws Oct 27, 2009
Leone and state Senator Steven A. Baddour, a Democrat from Methuen, introduced the reform bill in February 2008 after Corey Saunders, a convicted sex offender, was arrested on charges of raping a 6-year-old boy at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Saunders had been convicted of attempting to rape a 7-year-old boy in 1999. (Boston Globe)
Cambridge Falcons routed by Malden in league opener Oct 27, 2009
The Falcons (0-7, 0-1) will take a break from GBL play next week as they travel to take on the New Bedford Whalers ... New Bedford, of the Big Three Conference, are led by running back Jon Williams (9 touchdowns) and quarterback Nate Lewis. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Rose heart and soul of Dighton-Rehoboth Oct 26, 2009
Tuesday: No. 3 New Bedford (12-0-1) at No. 7 Brockton (10-2-2), 5:30 p.m. - The Big 3 title is on the line as these two Division 1 powers square off. Wednesday: No. 19 Brookline (12-2-2) at No. 2 Framingham (12-1-3), 4 p.m. - Brookline hasn t allowed a goal since a 1-1 tie with BC High on Oct. 4. (Boston Globe)
Once-beaten Mashpee next for Bourne gridders Oct 23, 2009
The Canalmen rolled to a 36-20 victory over New Bedford Tech Friday, but they ll be up against a Mashpee team that suffered its first defeat of the season to undefeated Cohasset and the Falcons will be out to keep their playoff hopes alive this Friday ... We knew we were going to be able to move the football [against New Bedford Tech]; they scored points but hadn t played overall good defense for a whole ballgame ... The Canalmen (11-0-3) remained unbeaten in girls soccer with a 5-0 whitewash of... (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Lexington joins elite 'certified' group Oct 23, 2009
There are now 19 Certified Local Governments in Massachusetts: Bedford, Boston, Brookline, Danvers, Eastham, Falmouth, Grafton, Hingham, Lexington, Lowell, Medfield, Methuen, New Bedford, Newton, Plymouth, Quincy, Salem, Somerville and Worcester. Loading commenting interface. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Trailblazing state police K-9 officer gets her due Oct 23, 2009
Her cases ranged from the search for 13-year-old Melissa Benoit, the murdered Kingston girl found buried in a neighbor s basement in 1990, to the 1989 search for suspected serial-killing victims in the New Bedford area. Barrett also was among the K-9 officers who combed the rubble for bodies at the World Trade Center in New York City after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Creditor backs off on Turnpike debt Oct 22, 2009
Senator Mark C. Montigny, a New Bedford Democrat who has been a longtime critic of the complex financing deals, said he remains troubled that the Patrick administration has resisted a thorough investigation into the origins of the deals, pointing out that they have already cost millions of dollars. They re so complex and there s so many hands dirty, he said. (Boston Globe)
Governor lists OpenCape as priority for federal broadband funds Oct 20, 2009
OpenCape is a broadband expansion program that will expand broadband infrastructure across the Cape, out to Martha s Vineyard, and along the south coast serving Fall River, New Bedford and Wareham up to Kingston, Plymouth and Brockton. For more information on the project and its benefits to the Southeastern Massachusetts region and Cape Cod, please visit www. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
A state of economic anxiety Oct 19, 2009
For Colleen Pina-Garron of New Bedford and her husband, Christopher Garron, these are particularly anxious times. Both are state employees. (Boston Globe)
The good food revolution Oct 19, 2009
For example, the institute recently helped build 17 raised vegetable beds at the Global Learning Charter Public School in New Bedford, providing children the opportunity to eat well, learn, and experience a bit of greenery on an otherwise wall-to-wall concrete campus. The good food revolution cannot stop at farmers markets or natural food stores in suburban or wealthier urban neighborhoods. (Boston Globe)
Study shows most Brazilian immigrants here illegally Oct 18, 2009
Fatinha Kerr, the executive director of the nonprofit Marlborough Community Services, said the percentage of those here illegally needed to be updated in light of the flattened economy and fallout from raids in New Bedford and elsewhere. "From my own experience, the numbers seem way high to me," she said. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Budget misery grows for cities and towns Oct 17, 2009
Class sizes in New Bedford ballooned to as many as 34 students ... New Bedford s mayor, Scott Lang, whose city has lost $11 million in state aid this year, had to let go 157 employees ... Like other cities, New Bedford has instituted mandatory furloughs, with about 500 nonessential employees required to leave their jobs by noon on Fridays. (Boston Globe)
THIS OLD TOWN: The rum rebellion terrified Mansfield Oct 17, 2009
Their ringleaders were hauled before Taunton court, found guilty by a jury not of their peers but of unsympathetic Yankees and sentenced to breaking rocks at New Bedford jail, not unlike what they d been doing for the railroad, but without grog. Those Corkies not charged or sentenced were allowed to return to the work gangs and their buckets of water and cold tea. (Easton Journal, MA)
Sports roundup Oct 17, 2009
s inductees are Jane Bergin, Lexington High School; Jean Fedak, Algonquin Regional High School; Judy Katalina, Lincoln-Sudbury High School; Peter Lepore, Marlborough High School; Neil Macedo, New Bedford High School; Robert Murray, St. Bernard s High School; Gladys Perez Byrd, Madison Park High School; Joe Reardon, Bishop Feehan High School; George Sullivan, Andover High School; and Tammy Webber, Milford High School. The ten honorees will be formally presented at Joes on the Waterfront in Boston... (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Saturday run was a chance for youngsters to shine Oct 16, 2009
New Bedford run great experience ... While the seniors were taking SAT s, Scituate s younger runners had a chance to shine at the South Coast Challenge at Brooklawn Park in New Bedford. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Allston man is held in assault on woman Oct 15, 2009
DARTMOUTH Wrongway driver triggers fatal crash A wrongway driver caused a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 195 in Dartmouth, killing a 46-year-old New Bedford woman, police said ... Police said Jones was driving west when her car crossed the median strip and struck a Ford Mustang driven by the New Bedford woman, who was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. (Boston Globe)
Holbrook, Braintree spar about transfer station Oct 14, 2009
Prior to the vote, Clifford told his colleagues that the resolution was especially timely given the Aug. 3 incident at a trash disposal station in New Bedford when noxious fumes sickened at least 119 people, two of whom suffered severe respiratory problems that left them in critical condition at a local hospital. Clifford said that Braintree and Randolph would gain absolutely nothing good from the transfer station in Holbrook. (Holbrook Sun, MA)
Stoughton works with Easton in seeking rail extension money Oct 13, 2009
Rail extension through Stoughton and Easton is one of three alternatives the state is considering to provide public transportation from Boston to New Bedford and Fall River. The other alternatives include rail extension through Attleboro and an express bus route. (Easton Journal, MA)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: House approves pandemic flu bill Oct 13, 2009
Jill from New Bedford arguing in favor of a bill requiring employers to give workers up to seven sick days per year. HOW LONG WAS LAST WEEK'S SESSION. (Needham Tab, MA)
T’s board of directors livens up final meeting Oct 11, 2009
When Transportation Secretary James A. Aloisi Jr. said a financing plan for expanding the commuter rail to Fall River and New Bedford would be finished in January, board member Grace Shepard, a stately grandmother from Sherborn, responded with some colorful skepticism. As long as there s not too much LSD or something like that involved, I think it s wonderful, she said. (Boston Globe)
Inmate who died had a heart condition Oct 10, 2009
NEW BEDFORD 2-alarm fire kills unidentified woman A woman was killed Thursday night when a two-alarm fire swept through her apartment. The woman, who was unidentified pending notification of relatives, lived in a first-floor apartment where the flames apparently started, said fire Captain Scott Kruger. (Boston Globe)
Halloween Happenings Oct 10, 2009
Halloween fun for the entire family 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29 and 30, 425 Hawthorn St., New Bedford. Features candy, a hay maze, two haunted houses for younger and older kids, a lighted pumpkin patch, wagon rides and train rides, a touch table, and kids1 craft time. (Canton Journal, MA)
State reduces five-year capital spending plan Oct 10, 2009
5 million for Department of Conservation and Recreation parkways and bridges, and under $16 million for the planning phase of a project extending commuter rail service to Fall River and New Bedford. Gonzalez said the borrowing controls the administration had imposed on itself had helped guide the spending plan through the downward-spiraling economy. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Magnet for hopeful newcomers Oct 10, 2009
So, providing more education and training programs is especially crucial in so-called gateway cities such as Chelsea, Fall River, Lawrence, Lynn, and New Bedford. In recessionary times, these initiatives are harder to put in place. (Boston Globe)
Kingston included in first round of stimulus funding to Massachusetts fire departments Oct 10, 2009
2 million will be used to rehire 136 laid off firefighters in Kingston, Marshfield, Methuen, Walpole, Hull, Quincy, Easton, Lawrence, North Attleboro, Bridgewater, Fall River, Lakeville, Monson, New Bedford and Worcester. We know that our cities and towns have been hit hard by these difficult economic times, Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Split looked good to Scituate cross country Oct 9, 2009
This weekend we are bringing some of the younger kids to a meet in New Bedford where they will compete against some schools we aren t familiar with, south coast and Rhode Island schools. Loading commenting interface. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Bill would help struggling bottle redemption centers Oct 9, 2009
McLean said her Waltham business often has to take bottles as far as New Bedford and Taunton. "A couple of months ago when the gas was high, it was killing us," she said. (Framingham TAB, MA)
In nursing home slaying, only questions Oct 9, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Protesters opposed to closing of Bridgewater drug abuse center bring their message to the Statehouse Oct 8, 2009
Women are sent to a program run by High Point in New Bedford and to Framingham state prison. On Tuesday, protestors argued that losing MASAC will be hard to overcome. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Easton receiving funds to hire back firefighters Oct 8, 2009
1 million will be used to rehire 127 laid off firefighters in Bridgewater, Easton, Fall River, Hull, Lakeville, Lawrence, Methuen, Monson, New Bedford, North Attleboro, Quincy, Walpole and Worcester ... I am very pleased that the people of Fall River and New Bedford will be benefiting in a very direct way from this allocation by Governor Patrick of significant funding to put firefighters back on the street in both cities, said Congressman Barney Frank ... But even at this level, the number of... (Easton Journal, MA)
Expectations high for Bourne boys soccer Oct 8, 2009
Junior and tri-captain Devin Delfino was able to deflect this shot on goal by Greater New Bedford in a game earlier this season. Expectations high for Bourne boys soccer. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Bill aims to toughen license laws Oct 7, 2009
The legislation, sponsored by state Representative Stephen R. Canessa, a Democrat from New Bedford, and state Senator Marc R. Pacheco, a Democrat from Taunton, would require paratransit vehicles to have an up-to-date wheelchair tie-down and safety belt system that is properly installed and maintained. It also calls for the state to establish a mandatory training course for employees and volunteers who transport wheelchair-seated passengers, and requires those attendants and drivers to make sure... (Boston Globe)
Western Mass. legislators draw line on casinos Oct 6, 2009
Several sites have been discussed, including East Boston, Plainville, Raynham-Taunton, the New Bedford area, Warren, and Marlborough. The move by members of the western delegation to impose conditions on their support for casinos represents a threat to casino proponents in other parts of the state. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Media will live to regret their support of shield laws Oct 6, 2009
William H. Carey, New Bedford The writer is a retired justice with the Massachusetts Superior Court. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Leader picks right up where he left off in Southeastern Amateur Oct 3, 2009
A former Massachusetts junior golf standout who once out-dueled PGA Tour legend Johnny Miller at a national tournament, the 55-year-old New Bedford native hung up his clubs at the age of 26 and didn t pick them up again for 20 years. When he did pick them up, it didn t take long to regain his old form. (Easton Journal, MA)
Young Barnstable booters have growing pains Oct 2, 2009
He is the only returnee from last year s 9-8-2 team that played well in the tournament, beating Falmouth in the first round before losing to New Bedford Vo-Tech 2-1 in four overtimes. He s our leader, says Cass. (Cape Codder, MA)
Two big plays come back to haunt Silver Lake Oct 2, 2009
After three games with Coyle-Cassidy, New Bedford and now Plymouth North in the books, I m really excited about the potential of this team, Silver Lake Head Coach Dana Battista said. His squad also scrimmaged B-R and Brockton during the pre-season. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Seeing and being seen Oct 1, 2009
For rail The state will use $100 million in transportation bonds to move ahead with a South Coast commuter line by gaining a fork from Taunton to New Bedford and Fall River and bolster service frequency between Worcester and Boston, purchasing tracks and a rail yard from CSX, the international railroad firm. The deal left taxpayers exposed to liability payments in case of freight train crashes, but officials called the final package, with payments of $500,000 per year and a $7. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Canalmen aim to make their Case at Homecoming Oct 1, 2009
Wicked Local photo by David Colantuono. Bourne football coach Karl Armstrong sees brighter days ahead for his 0-3 team, starting Friday against Case. (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Mayors beg Beacon Hill for tax breaks to lift urban economies Oct 1, 2009
Mayors and city managers from Brockton, Fall River, Fitchburg, Haverhill, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lowell, New Bedford, Pittsfield, Springfield and Worcester took their case first to the Legislature s Revenue Committee and then to the steps of the State House, where they described cities where many more people once traveled to work and live ... 9 percent), Lowell (10 percent), New Bedford (12 ... Antonio Cabral (D-New Bedford), sponsor of the bill and chair of the legislative caucus that advocates for... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Weymouth youth charged in two Quincy stabbings Sep 30, 2009
He is being held at a New Bedford juvenile facility and is scheduled to answer the charges later this week. Quincy police reported that Zhong Quan Pan, a senior, received several stab wounds in his back while walking on Elmwood Avenue. (Weymouth News, MA)
