Skip to main content

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Bedford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

🌱 How New Bedford’s waterfront is locking down for this weekend’s storm

New Bedford, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 5 min read

Morning New Bedford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Bedford’s waterfront is locking down for this weekend’s storm
  • Will New Bedford’s new rules dim police license plate cameras?
  • How New Bedford officers turned dinner out into Special Olympics support

Also on today's calendar: S.H.E. Strides 5K for Domestic Violence Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Downpours; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Monday: Periods of rain, temps: high: 67, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Bedford's Cove Walk and Harbor Walk close as businesses prepare for storm (wcvb.com) — New Bedford’s Cove Walk and Harbor Walk are barricaded as the city braces for a weekend storm, with businesses along Rodney French Boulevard racing to protect property. Cisco Brewers has tied down furniture, removed outdoor TVs, and shifted large parties indoors, but the shutdown means many bartenders will lose crucial weekend shifts and tip income.
   

2. Tempers flare in New Bedford as Flock cameras are discussed (turnto10.com) — New Bedford city councilors are debating new rules that would sharply limit future Flock license plate readers, requiring public hearings and disclosure of camera locations before any new systems are added. Supporters say the ordinance boosts transparency, while critics worry it could hinder police investigations, especially with existing cameras already shut off after alleged misuse.
   

3. New Bedford, Dartmouth Police Officers Raise Funds for Special Olympics at Texas Roadhouse Tip-A-Cop event (newbedfordguide.com) — New Bedford police officers recently volunteered as “celebrity waiters” at Texas Roadhouse in Dartmouth, raising money and awareness for Special Olympics Massachusetts. During the busy dinner shift, officers helped serve guests while the restaurant donated a portion of food sales, giving New Bedford families and Special Olympics athletes a chance to connect over a community-focused night out.
   

4. Used Bikes, a Tight Budget, a Push From Beacon Hill: How a New Bedford School Program Got Students Rolling (newbedfordguide.com) — New Bedford students who walk to school now have access to a growing bicycle rental program that started at Keith Middle School and has expanded across several city campuses. Backed by local donations and a state-supported grant, the initiative provides used bikes, helmets, and repair gear, giving families a new transportation option even as detailed rental rules are still being finalized.
   

5. Bristol Community College to host open house event (heraldnews.com) — Bristol Community College, which operates a New Bedford campus, is inviting local residents to an Oct. 24 open house at its Fall River campus to explore programs, admissions, and financial aid, including Massachusetts’ new free college initiative. New Bedford students can learn about career pathways, dual enrollment, English language programs, and workforce training that may be available at the New Bedford site as well.
   

📸 Around New Bedford

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in New Bedford

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 New Bedford Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making New Bedford PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors, I was wondering if anybody found a wallet with my name on it my ID is on the inside.
    It is a brown and black leather checkered wallet . Last time I used it was that high low gas on Acushnet Avenue a couple hours ago. I am mainly in… (Nextdoor Phillips Road)
  • PriceRite Marketplace posted a job opening for Price Rite - Night Crew Clerk (PRRC) Salary Range $15.75 - $20/hr in New Bedford. Apply here.
  • Restaurant Depot posted a job opening for Front End Supervisor in New Bedford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Bedford here.

Ok New Bedford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Support These Local Businesses

+ Get My Business Found

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Bedford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in New Bedford

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.