The developers are reimagining the city’s architectural anchor as a “living room” for the arts – and a permanent home that artists can afford.
Author Archives: Jack Spillane
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Ryan Pereira has the votes to be new City Council president
The 28-year-old councilor is considering reducing the size of some council committees and taking up some motions more quickly.
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The new National Club marks a milestone in New Bedford history
The new National Club is an important step forward in New Bedford’s long fight for rehabilitation from the decline of whaling and departure of the mills.
Posted inArts and Culture
Director Suzanne Houbre brings another powerful drama to Your Theatre
Fuller and McCaughey carry the amazing “The Humans” in its two-week run in New Bedford.
Posted inOpinion
New Bedford elections are won on doorsteps and in mailboxes
Discussion of the issues seems not to be the driving force behind New Bedford election results.
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The Great New Bedford election ‘plunking’ controversy
‘Plunking’ gives a voter’s favored candidate an advantage over opponents, and the city’s misleading ballot instructions have permitted it.
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Will the war against offshore wind kill the industry?
New Bedford and the world could suffer if opponents snuff it out
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Two challengers startle city politics in at-large race
For the first time in at least 25 years, two newcomers finish in the top five of the City Council at-large contest.
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Andrea Sanchez: the city worker who questioned longevity pay for pols
She was on the job for less than a year before she started to ask why elected officials were getting the same longevity pay as management.
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New Bedford Business Park could be second victim of Parallel Products
The beautifully landscaped business park could join its suburban neighbors as victims of a trash transfer station that will allow 368 truck trips a day.