Senator Mark Montigny

The state legislature passed a $350 million transportation financing bill Thursday providing support for road and bridge repairs — and more than $4.3 million of it will go to SouthCoast communities.

The competitive grant program will help departments purchase a variety of safety gear, including thermal imaging cameras, radios, and rescue equipment.

Senator Mark Montigny recently announced New Bedford will receive a $400,000 grant to construct raised bikeways along West Rodney French Boulevard.

Sen. Mark Montigny said the site near the Dartmouth Mall will be able to administer many shots per day.

An initial map released by MassDPH showed no coronavirus vaccination sites for the Southeastern region of Massachusetts. New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and Senator Mark Montigny pushed back.

Today the Massachusetts State Senate approved several local economic development projects sponsored by Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) as part of its latest economic recovery bill, S2842, the senator's office announced in a media release...

The Democratic Senator said he procured an additional $250,000 for coronavirus testing and PPE.

The historic schooner will be under the care of Massachusetts Maritime Academy and spend plenty of time in New Bedford.

Drivers won't be allowed to talk on or dial their phones unless they have a hands-free device.

Governor Charlie Baker signed into law legislation, Monday afternoon, to finally ban the use of handheld electronic devices while driving.