The Buzzards Bay Coalition just closed a deal on the 1,652-acre Slocum-Gibbs Cranberry Company property on June 12.
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New Bedford Whaling Museum takes first public step in expansion set for 2026
The museum launched the public phase of its $31.5 million project Thursday morning.
Posted inEnvironment
South Coast towns will continue PFAS remediations despite changing federal regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the removal of regulations for four PFAS chemicals and plans to potentially change the compliance deadlines.
Posted inCity Hall
Major rat infestation plagues Shawmut Avenue neighborhood
The infestation may have been caused by a fire and resulting cleanup at EL Harvey Waste & Recycling Services last week.
Posted inArts and Culture
Summer 2025 shaping up to be an event-filled season in New Bedford
Ashley Payne, the city’s director of tourism and marketing, said the city aims to create events that bring in people from outside of New Bedford while still catering to local residents.
