As thousands wait to gather in the north end of New Bedford for the 105th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, officials have decided to step up safety precautions.
The Bristol County Mosquito Control Project is going to work early Thursday morning in New Bedford.
They'll be conducting ground spraying for mosquitos, starting at 2am and will continue till sunrise, weather permitting.
The targeted area will include around most city parks, Custom House Square and Madeira Avenue in the North End...