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Weis Stepping Down
Weis Stepping Down
Dr. Brenda Weis, Director of the Health Department for the City of New Bedford, is stepping down from her position, WBSM News has learned. Sources tell WBSM News that Weis will relinquish her position sometime in the next two weeks. Mayor Jon Mitchell issued the following statement to WBSM News regarding Weis' resignation: "Dr...
Syringes Found In North End
Syringes Found In North End
New Bedford Police say they're conducting an active investigation following the discovery of dozens of syringes in a wooded area of the North End. Lt. Amos Melo says the needles were discovered Friday morning in a wooded area off Nash Road, about 20-30 yards from the roadway...
New City Cars
New City Cars
New Bedford officials announced the newest additions to its electric vehicle fleet Tuesaday afternoon at the International Marketplace Parking Lot at the corner of Cogshall St. and Route 18.
City Smoke Shops
The New Bedford City Council will create a special committee to explore the possibility of allowing smoke shops to offer on-site consumption of tobacco products, such as cigars and hookah.
Opioid Grant
Opioid Grant
The New Bedford Health Department receives a substantial grant to further the fight against opioid abuse in the city. Health Department Director Dr. Brenda Weiss says the Baker-Polito administration has awarded $85,000 to the department to go towards the prescription drug misuse prevention effort...
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...

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