Councilor Shane Burgo says he doesn’t want to permanently ban Flock license-plate cameras, but wants “tangible” regulation in the coming months.
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State grants $1.3 million to keep New Bedford’s Fire Station 9 open
After months of budgetary back-and-forth, the city announced Wednesday that the state would appropriate the funds to keep the North End station open.
Posted inStatehouse
Data centers subjected to local approvals under Healey order
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes a ban on data centers in the city, while Gov. Maura Healey creates new state restrictions on them.
Posted inCity Hall
City Council advances four motions on Flock cameras
The council is asking the mayor and Police Department to cover or remove the license-plate cameras while the program is suspended. Council committees will debate Flock’s future in two weeks.
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Council meeting on Flock cameras erupts into chaos, delaying vote
The council president suspended the session amid shouting from members of the public, delaying action on the controversial license-plate readers.
Posted inArts and Culture
With great fanfare, Melville returns home to his Whaling City
The Herman Melville statue, unveiled at Seamen’s Bethel, solidifies the integral legacy of one of the greatest figures in American literature.
Posted inCity Hall
New Bedford denies Justice Dept.’s request for voter records
Mayor Jon Mitchell said he’s concerned the request was “a pretext for unwarranted federal intrusion.”
Posted inCity Hall
Traffic Commission passes new, higher parking fees
The increases are based on the severity of each violation, with higher fines reserved for those that pose greater safety concerns or create recurring issues.
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How New Bedford’s budget compares to other Gateway Cities
Five other mid-sized cities also face financial pressure.
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City, state reps question Justice Dept. motives for voter list request
The city says it will comply with Justice’s request for voter information “as required by law.” State representatives call the request “federal overreach” and “voter intimidation.”
