Federal policymakers are working to reduce coastal redevelopment subsidies through small changes, such as implementing a new flood insurance pricing model that is driving up premiums on beachfront properties.
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Posted inEnvironment
Treatment plant at Sullivan’s Ledge Superfund site needs costly repairs
The treatment plant requires “extensive repairs and part replacements,” New Bedford wastewater superintendent James Costa said in the 2023 EPA report. He said the site “would benefit from an overhaul or replacement of the facility.”
Posted inEnvironment
State delays Parallel Products decision again
Department of Environmental Management waiting for noise pollution report on proposed trash transfer station at New Bedford Business Park
Posted inEnvironment
State targets nitrogen pollution in New Bedford harbor
MassDEP plan will guide New Bedford, Fairhaven, and four inland towns on the Acushnet River towards upgrading their wastewater systems. Its goal is to reduce nitrogen pollution in the inner harbor.
Posted inPublic health
‘Half of our shelves are empty’: Hunger is rising on the South Coast, but pandemic emergency funds for food pantries are gone
About 66,000 people in Bristol County are turning to a food pantry for help per month, an increase of 23% from a year ago.
Posted inEnvironment
DEP extends trash transfer site review deadline to Dec. 18
Parallel Products’ Tim Cusson said the need to conduct additional traffic modeling and noise level analysis were two key factors in the request to extend the deadline.
Posted inEnvironment
North End neighbors fight Parallel Products over transfer facility in business park
The plan would give New Bedford a new outlet for its trash, to help replace the Crapo Hill landfill in Dartmouth, which will reach its capacity and close in the next decade.
Posted inHurricane Lee
Lee weakens, but still poses threat to South Coast
“It can’t be stressed enough, that regardless of Lee’s designation, it will remain a large and dangerous cyclone while it approaches eastern New England and Atlantic Canada.” — National Hurricane Center
Posted inHurricane Lee
Hurricane Lee edges closer, increasing threat to South Coast
Vineyard Wind halted construction on its offshore wind site Monday, and the company is bringing boats back into the Port of New Bedford with parts onboard, ahead of the expected storm.
Posted inWeather
New Bedford braces for Hurricane Lee
Local meteorologists say residents should expect tropical storm-force winds, dangerous rip currents, and rainy conditions starting Friday morning.