How much more the proposal moves the needle on the clean energy transition depends on the outlook of SouthCoast Wind and Commonwealth Wind. With as many as 2,400 megawatts of previously authorized wind power facing uncertainty, the next round of procurement might not be entirely additive.
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Making sense of the ‘home equity theft’ case before the U.S. Supreme Court
The case could have big implications for New Bedford, where dozens of property owners have lost their houses over tax debts that were just a fraction of the property’s value.
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Watch The Chat with new Sheriff Paul Heroux
In the wake of the first big challenge of his tenure as Bristol County sheriff, Paul Heroux will be the special guest of The Chat on Wednesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. As always, The Chat is free to attend, simply register below.
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The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane discusses rooming house sprinkler system laws and more on WBSM
Light columnist Jack Spillane sat down with WBSM’s Jim Phillips on Townsquare Sunday to discuss the need for increased enforcement of sprinkler system laws in rooming houses following a series […]
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Video: Public speaks out on rent stabilization, but there will be no vote
The vote on the rent question — which has generated the most comment of the three motions — came after nearly an hour of remarks by council members in a room that was packed to overflowing with spectators, as many people who had rallied outside City Hall before the meeting to support the rent question flowed into council chambers once the session began.
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City Council chooses not to override mayor’s veto on rent control, other ballot questions
“I am disappointed to see some of my colleagues change their vote,” said Councilor-at-Large Shane Burgo, the main sponsor of the rent control question. He said he understands that “overriding a mayor’s veto is not something you take lightly.”
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‘The burger people’ on success, surviving the pandemic and the state of the downtown restaurant scene
Josh Lemaire and Amelia Ruvich of DNB Burgers, Union Flats thrive with big, out-of-the-box ideas.
Posted inOffshore Wind
Panel of scientists to study impact of wind turbines on endangered right whales
Right whales have been harmed by modern threats: vessel strikes, entanglements with fishing gear, and climate change. Offshore wind development, a tool to address the climate crisis already changing ocean ecosystems, presents another possible threat.
Posted inJack Spillane column
A tale of two sheriffs
The new sheriff got control of the situation and took back the unlocked units the inmates had taken over. He did a good job. … It would also be good if former Sheriff Hodgson gives his successor a chance to do that job, without second guessing everything he does.
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The Light’s new Report For America writer to focus on climate, environmental issues
Adam Goldstein, a graduate student at the University of Missouri with a passion for the environment, will join the staff beginning in July