One tenant is struggling to afford her new apartment. Another said the stress of moving led to an injury at work, and now he’s homeless and couch surfing. A third tenant found an affordable place, but he won’t give up the fight to save his neighbors from gentrification.
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Posted inJack Spillane column
New Bedford board tries to balance needs of recovering addicts with downtown merchants
RCCA lawyer Benjamin Fierro came before the ZBA last week and basically threatened that if New Bedford did not allow his client to open its medical office to dispense Suboxone prescriptions on Union Street, it would sue.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Let’s talk turkey this Thanksgiving
While we crave meaningful relationships with those around us, we are often scared to engage in the meaningful conversations that could create those bonds.
Posted inHousing
Homeless students are the unseen victims of New Bedford’s housing crisis
“The housing crisis is very real. I think there’s kind of this esoteric idea of what the housing crisis looks like, and all of us in the school department see it every day. We see it every day with students who don’t have a reliable place to stay at night.” — Margaret Silva, housing specialist for New Bedford schools
Posted inPublic health
Council president Abreu urges action on New Bedford’s lead pipes, but it’s up to mayor
“If we can’t have a safe, healthy, well-functioning group of residents, then we are greatly failing our community for which we are elected to serve.” — New Bedford City Council President Ian Abreu
Posted inJack Spillane column
Counting votes isn’t what it used to be
In light of media scrutiny, New Bedford’s elections chair says new procedures resulted in significant changes to counting and reporting of votes.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Opinion: Encouraging signs for the future
Bristol County will now have a sheriff who will honor the oath of office, respect the staff and make every effort to provide the incarcerated and detained an opportunity to become contributors to the community and not be re-offenders.
Posted inPublic health
Dangerous lead pipes carry drinking water to thousands of city homes … Is yours one of them?
New Bedford’s efforts to remove the pipes have lagged in recent years and the cost of replacement can fall on residents.
Posted inInPerson
The ‘1850s ladies’ bring New Bedford’s rich history to life
Judy Roderiques and Lucy Bly have been time-traveling back to the 19th century for 15 years, portraying Abby Almy and Ruth Bly at the Whaling National Historical Park.
Posted inCity Hall
New Bedford City Council to order special election for Hugh Dunn replacement
“Please accept this letter as my official resignation from the Office of New Bedford Ward Three City Councillor. My resignation shall take effect as of midnight on December 3, 2022.” — Full text of Hugh Dunn’s resignation letter.