A judge ruled that until the case is resolved, the city cannot enforce the ban on ‘nips’ adopted by the New Bedford Licensing Board, but the state is not barred from doing so.
Author Archives: Arthur Hirsch
Posted inCity Hall
Mitchell: School and police costs driving city’s budget higher
“Services that residents count on every day — from public safety, to trash collection, to road and park maintenance, to water and wastewater services — together make up less than a quarter of the city’s budget.” — Mayor Jon Mitchell
Posted inCity Hall
Downtown businesses split over improvement plan
A Business Improvement District — which collects fees from property owners to pay for services — is proposed for downtown New Bedford, revisiting an idea that went nowhere when it first surfaced 10 years ago.
Posted inAddiction Factor
Roadwork on the path to recovery
An effort is unfolding on the South Coast to improve what some call the “continuum of care” — lining up the steps toward addiction recovery through various treatments and shelters.
Posted inCity Hall
Mitchell and Retirement Board spar over newest member
Mayor asks AG to nullify the board’s vote to add member Christopher Saunders, due to an open meeting law violation.
Posted inSouth Coast Rail
Second property owner wins judgment in New Bedford land-taking case against MBTA
City is still negotiating in a separate dispute involving South Coast Rail, arguing that it was underpaid for about eight acres near the so-called “Whale’s Tooth” parking lot off Acushnet Avenue.
Posted inCity Hall
Builder’s complaint: ‘It’s tough to do business’ in New Bedford
Builders complain of delays, nit-picking and aggravation with the city’s building department, and Ward 6 Councilor Ryan Pereira wants to learn more.
Posted inBristol County Sheriff
Dear Sheriff Heroux …
Inmates’ letters to Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux offer a glimpse of life inside the House of Correction and the Ash Street Jail.
Posted inElection 2024
Biden, Trump sail through as 14.6% of city voters cast ballots
Biden won 76% and Trump 79% in Tuesday’s primary, according to results released by the New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners.
Posted inElection 2024
Presidential primary not expected to bring ‘Super’ turnout on Tuesday
A new ballot-counting machine should make the job easier for the Elections Office, but otherwise presidential primary day is expected to generate little excitement.
