FISHING INDUSTRY
Blue Harvest bankruptcy leaves millions in unpaid debt to local businesses
It’s all part of the private equity firm playbook. “They buy a company, they strip it, they declare bankruptcy and they walk away.” As for the small businesses with unpaid invoices? “That money is gone.” — Eileen Appelbaum, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research
CITY HALL
Zeiterion CEO worries City Council action could sink $32 million renovation
“I support the Zeiterion, I frequent the Zeiterion. I don’t feel comfortable voting for a 99-year lease … That’s why we’re holding a hearing.” — Ward 2 City Councilor Maria Giesta
COMMUNITY VOICES
Opinion: Massachusetts needs a leader to take action on Star Store ‘debacle’
“We seem to lack a leader at the state house like Gov. Paul Cellucci, or Gov. Michael Dukakis, who understood” economic development goals and priorities.”
HOUSING
570 New Bedford homes stand vacant
City Hall to address the housing crisis by hiring a vacant property development manager. The new hire will work with property owners, developers, banks, courts, and other city departments to bring vacant properties back into use.
INPERSON
‘This is my mission.’ Helena DaSilva Hughes and the Immigrants’ Assistance Center
“My parents emigrated to give us a better life. … I have an obligation to my parents to make sure their immigration was not in vain. I think that’s probably why I’ve been here for 39 years, because I really feel that I live the mission of this organization every day.”
CITY HALL
Neighbors oppose sober home, but owner isn’t revealing his plans
Residents say a sober house does not belong in their historic single-family home neighborhood, which is also home to Mayor Jon Mitchell, State Rep. Antonio Cabral, state Sen. Mark Montigny and former mayor Scott Lang.
OFFSHORE WIND
Governors say rising costs threaten offshore wind
“Without federal action, offshore wind deployment in the U.S. is at serious risk of stalling because States’ ratepayers may be unable to absorb these significant new costs alone.” — Letter from six governors, including Maura Healey
EDUCATION
Complaint against Westport teacher follows growing trend of book challenges
Last year, Massachusetts experienced the fourth-highest number of library book removal requests at 45. That’s more than in Florida or California, according to data from the American Library Association
ARTS AND CULTURE
First taste of fall, apple picking, New B Legends at Kilburn
Mark the change of seasons with apple picking at Keith’s Farm, a corn maze at Buzzards Bay Brewing and First Taste of Fall at the Buttonwood Park Zoo
CIVIC LIFE
Early voting begins, plus Licensing Board, City Property committee and more
Early voting begins this week for the New Bedford preliminary city election. Find out when and where you can make your voice heard. Plus the Licensing Board, and two city council committees will meet, with the Committee on City Property possibly deciding the long-term fate of the Zeiterion.
FISHING
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WIND
Windfall podcast: Listen to the series here
New Hampshire Public Radio examines the potential for wind power to reshape our energy future in this multi-episode series.
COVID-19
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