The state Attorney General’s office alleges that between March and July of 2023, the company failed to make timely payments and issue appropriate pay stubs to approximately 384 workers.
Category: Business
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
The downtown restaurant scene: challenges and rewards
What does it take to succeed running a restaurant in downtown New Bedford? These guys know. Devin Byrnes of Destination Soups and Brandon Roderick of The Baker joined The Chat host and Light columnist Jack Spillane for a fascinating hour-long discussion.
Posted inBusiness
Backers pull the plug on downtown business district
“The participating property owners within the proposed BID are ceasing their efforts to have the plan and petition adopted by the Finance Committee and full City Council.” — letter from BID consultant Marco LiMandri
Posted inWaterfront
Inside look at the plans for State Pier
Seven separate proposals from businesses, nonprofits and coalitions are vying to secure a slice of the 8-acre wharf. MassDevelopment will select a combination of the proposals.
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 inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Video: Opposing views join the Chat to discuss New Bedford’s recently passed nip ban
Both sides of the controversial nip ban in New Bedford have been heard. Which side do you agree with?
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PAACA’s Carl Alves: ‘I’m focused on lives touched’
“It’s about living in gratitude, and I think that’s the No. 1 thing that I’ve learned in my experience here, is to live in gratitude, even during the dark times.”
Posted inArts and Culture
Montigny brokers deal for state to buy Star Store, keep arts college in New Bedford
The deal will also require the state to set aside $30 million in long-term bonding authority for upgrades to the campus and to immediately address deferred maintenance in this year’s budget.
Posted inBusiness
Dartmouth Tonix facility ramping up to produce vaccines for COVID-19 and monkeypox
Tonix CEO Dr. Seth Lederman said he thinks his company’s live virus platform could offer the long-lasting, transmission-blocking protection against COVID-19 that the mRNA vaccines so far haven’t been able to.