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Police · New BedfordNEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) – Tuesday kicked off a new era for the New Bedford Police Department as Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the appointment of Jason Thody as the city’s chief of police. Thody, who says he believes transparency will be the key to success for the department, has a 28-year career in law enforcement. Most recently, he was chief of police in Hartford, Connecticut, from 2019 to 2024. During that time, violent crime in the city fell…See the Story
Jason Thody Takes Helm of New Bedford Police Department; Promises Transparency
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New Bedford · New BedfordNEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — Route 6 closed at the New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge on Wednesday due to a crash. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) reopened the bridge to both vehicular and marine traffic several hours later. At the time of the closure, drivers were advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. The bridge was closed twice last week due to high temperatures.
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New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge Reopens After Crash
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Medicaid, Food Aid Recipients Worry About Safety Net Cuts
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New Bedford Names New Fire Chief
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New Bedford firefighters receive life-saving training in lifting large vehicles, emergency extrications
New Bedford, Fall River to host Independence Day celebrations, East Providence to mark Cape Verde milestone
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JUST ONE STATION: Body cam footage shows woman being arrested after crashing into New Bedford federal building - Boston News, Weather, Sports
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