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Beaches Closed
Beaches Closed
Beaches Closed
If the weather wasn't deterring you from visiting a New Bedford beach today, the City's Health Department sure will. The Health Department says that due to the significant rainfall, bacteria levels at East Beach, West Beach, and the beach in Fort Taber Park are sure to be elevated beyond acceptable levels...
Senate Removes Surcharge
Senate Removes Surcharge
Senate Removes Surcharge
BOSTON (AP) _ The Massachusetts Senate has voted to join the House in softening the impact of the new state law that requires motorists to turn their headlights on whenever they are operating their windshield wipers. Under a state budget amendment unanimously approved by senators on Tuesday, those who violate the law will not be subject to a surcharge on their auto insurance premiums...
Swansea Shellfish Beds Reopened
Swansea Shellfish Beds Reopened
Swansea Shellfish Beds Reopened
The Swansea Shellfish Beds have reopened, according to an announcement on the town's website. Relay areas are excluded from this announcement. The shellfish beds were closed Monday with officials citing increased rainfall as the reason for the closure...
Rain on Snow Could Collapse Roofs
Rain on Snow Could Collapse Roofs
Rain on Snow Could Collapse Roofs
With the latest round of dry, fluffy snow that has piled on our roofs, experts are warning us that the snow can become just like a sponge, absorbing a lot of weight when it rains, that could collapse roofs. Flat commercial roofs are most susceptible when rain on top of snow adds so much more stress and weight to structures...
Tuesday's Wild Weather
Tuesday's Wild Weather
Tuesday's Wild Weather
It was a wild afternoon in New Bedford Tuesday. Three buildings in the city were struck by lightning, a highway off-ramp was closed and several roads were flooded as a cold front moved across Southcoast and pounded the region with heavy rain.