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(WJAR) — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced he has appointed Jason Thody as the new chief of the police department on ...

Former Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody has been appointed as the new chief of police in New Bedford, Massachusetts. New ...

The New Bedford-Fairhaven Swing Bridge has been temporarily closed due to heat impacts.The bridge typically opens at the top ...

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — For the second straight day, the New Bedford-Fairhaven swing bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for several hours due to the heat.

After a combined 34 years with New Bedford EMS and New Bedford Fire Department, Chief Scott Kruger is set to retire.

Tuesday kicked off a new era for the New Bedford Police Department as Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the appointment of Jason Thody as the city’s chief of police.

Mayor Jonathan Mitchell announced the appointment of Jason Thody as the city's chief of police. I'm a heart surgeon and heart ...

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. (WHDH) - One day after being temporarily closed due to impacts from the heat, the New Bedford-Fairhaven Swing Bridge will once again closed. MassDOT announced that the bridge ...

NEW BEDFORD — Several New Bedford police officers were recognized June 9 for their ability to de-escalate high-intensity situations through communication, empathy and professionalism.