Vineyard Wind report: Project has created more than 3,700 jobs
The project also exceeded its local hiring goals, with more than 70% of union labor coming from counties in Southeastern Massachusetts, according to the report.
EDUCATION / CITY HALL
Joint convention flips, elects Brad Markey for School Committee
Eleventh hour deal-making led to the surprise election of Mayor Jon Mitchell’s preferred candidate, former City Councilor Brad Markey.
South Coast immigrant advocates gird for impact of Trump visa ban
The ban halts all immigrant visa processing from 75 nations, including Cabo Verde and Guatemala, countries with large populations in New Bedford.
New Bedford Light selected as a 2026 Report for America newsroom
The designation will allow The Light to launch a new Oceans beat focused on the blue economy, including research, fishing, aquaculture, and the restoration and protection of the sea.
Bristol County DA Quinn will not seek reelection
Thomas Quinn III’s decision leaves only one candidate in the 2026 race, Republican Seth Aitken.
With a looming state ban on food waste, is New Bedford ready to compost?
As landfill space tightens, some Massachusetts communities are looking at compost to reduce waste and lower hauling fees.
What happened to the nip ban?
Liquor store owners sued to halt New Bedford’s controversial nip ban. What’s next for the miniature bottles?
New Bedford officer may face unpaid suspension in excessive force case
The department has sustained six policy violations against William Mouyos, including use of excessive force and not activating his body camera in an incident involving a juvenile on a scooter.
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