Zeb Arruda

Hermine Disappoints
Hermine Disappoints
Hermine Disappoints
Mother Nature spared the Southcoast of any significant damage as the remnants of Tropical Storm Hermine continue to dissipate. In New Bedford, Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Zeb Arruda says about six trees were toppled by strong gusts of wind, and over a dozen tree limbs had fallen throughout the City Monday...
Drought Watch for SE Mass
Drought Watch for SE Mass
Drought Watch for SE Mass
92% of Massachusetts is experiencing some level of drought conditions. The State Executive Office of Energy and Environment has upgraded Southeastern Massachusetts from "drought advisory" to "drought watch". New Bedford Department of Public Infrastructure Commissioner Zeb Arruda tells WBSM News the lack of rain has depleted the City's reservoir by a foot of water...
Arruda to Head DPI
Arruda to Head DPI
Arruda to Head DPI
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced his appointment to replace the City's outgoing DPI Commissioner. Mitchell says he has chosen Deputy Commissioner Euzebio "Zeb" Arruda to step into the chief position of the Department of Public Infrastructure to replace Ron Labelle, who retired at the end of June...
Route 18 Flooding
Route 18 Flooding
Route 18 Flooding
If you don't need to go out Tuesday afternoon, you should probably stay put. Lots of localized flooding is reported around the City of New Bedford. Deputy D-P-I Commissioner Zeb Arruda has toured some of the flooded areas, and doesn't like what he sees. ...
Pipe Burst
Pipe Burst
Pipe Burst
Water was shut off for many North End residents after a pipe burst Tuesday night at the corner of Holly Street and Ashley Boulevard. Zeb Arruda, the Deputy Commissioner for New Bedford's Department of Public Infrastructure, says a 12-inch water pipe on Holly Street burst around 4:30 p...