Gov. Baker put forward five nominees for newly-created seats on the court, which hears eviction cases, small claims cases, civil action suits, and others related to residential housing.
Mayor New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell reports workers are on top of the snow cleanup with progress being made on the main roads, the side roads however will take some time to clear. Mitchell is urging residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary
Shelters are open in most Southcoast communities, New Bedford has opened the Keith Middle School as a shelter, and the Pilgrim United Churc