Task Force

The Greater New Bedford Opioid Task Force has received a federal grant of more than 1.8 million to continue its work to fight opioids in New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Fairhaven.

Two people have been arrested after a lengthy investigation into gang operations in Fall River.

Orsted U.S. agrees to partner with fishermen and listen to their concerns.

A task force created by Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg is reportedly pushing for an increase to the state's alcohol excise tax.

The Coast Guard has added more resources to an ongoing search for a possible mariner in distress after receiving several "mayday" calls Wednesday night.

NEW BEDFORD — Mayor Jon Mitchell has established a Task Force on Facilities Fees that will examine the schedule of fees for the use of parks and city-owned facilities by private organizations, as well as city services that support private events...

Officials in Fall River are expressing concern after a series of suspicious fires have taken place near the Ruggles Park area.

The Massachusetts State Police Cape Cod Task Force along with Yarmouth Police and Harwich Police made a massive heroin trafficking bust on Friday.

A task force created by Gov. Charlie Baker says drug addiction must be considered a medical disease and has outlined a series of steps to fight opioid abuse.