Police officers in Dartmouth, Fairhaven and Acushnet are helping Jerry Pinto fill three buses full of new, unwrapped toys for families in need Dec. 10 and 11.
Organizer from Neighborhoods United Jerry Pinto says the group has been consulting with City health officials and reached a decision to reschedule the event.
Protestors have gathered outside of New Bedford Third District Court on Wednesday morning to voice concerns over the lenience of the state's judicial system.
The 7th Annual Safe Zones Fill the Bus Toy Drive is taking place this coming Saturday, as the organization teams up with police departments in New Bedford, Acushnet, Dartmouth and Fairhaven to collect toys for local children and families that can't afford gifts.
Jerry Pinto isn't going anywhere.
The chairman of Neighborhoods United had said back in May that he planned to step down from his position, which he had held since 2013, following the National Night Out Against Crime event that took place on Tuesday evening...