For most younger generations, owning a home is a considerable long-term life goal, but many worry about it being unattainable.
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How to read your new gas bill
Once-obscure delivery charges are now broken down into two separate components: Public Benefits, and Maintenance & Infrastructure Investment.
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Why are there no bikes for rent in New Bedford?
Lack of demand and high costs mean bike rentals are a tricky business in New Bedford.
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How to use the MassHire Career Center
The resource is free to all state residents and provides services for employers and employees.
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Is recycling worth the effort?
Recycling is cheaper for towns — and the taxpayer — than solid waste disposal. So, it’s in every resident’s interest to recycle as much as possible.
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Grassroots movement takes on Eversource
Citizens Against Eversource needs 74,000 signatures on their ballot initiatives by Nov. 19. Can they do it in time?
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How to enroll in MassHealth or the Massachusetts Health Connector
The biggest tip from MassHealth customer service representatives is to have all of the documentation you might need readily available.
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How do residents get dead trees, trash removed from streets?
Residents can contact the city to remove dead trees as well as trash and leaves on their street — but there may be a waiting period.
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How much committee work gets done by the city’s legislative delegation?
The Massachusetts Legislature has over 50 committees, and legislators are paid to run them. What have New Bedford’s committee members done so far?
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State House and Senate: Epic rivalry or functioning government?
The House and Senate have disagreed on key pieces of legislation, which sit in the Legislature’s ever-growing pile of unpassed bills.