“We’re going to provide safe and affordable housing for the people in New Bedford.” — Attorney Chris Saunders, representing developer Duane Jackson.
Category: Housing
Posted inCommunity Voices
Discourse: Let’s confront housing challenges the New Bedford way
Our region leads the state in evictions, not because of pandemic-related non-payment of rent, but because investors are tossing out families so they can renovate and re-rent at the higher rates they need to make their investments worthwhile.
Posted inHousing
Lawmakers demand answers on Bristol County evictions
“The Southeast Housing Court needs to better connect people with the resources available to them rather than moving to evict … The fact that this does not appear to be the case in our cities needs to be addressed immediately.”
Posted inHousing Crisis
After 17 months, eviction lawyer program launching in Bristol County
The state’s Lawyer for a Day program may be ‘too little too late’ for many tenants, after more than 600 eviction executions.
Posted inHousing Crisis Looms
New Bedford eviction actions mount as legal services languish
In Bristol County, 557 executions of eviction have been issued to renters since October 2020 … housing advocates say the number could soar in August.
Posted inSeeking Shelter
Moratorium on evictions extended; where to get help in New Bedford
For tenants, landlords and homeowners, a large amount of rental relief funds are available to those in need.
Posted inSeeking Shelter
Facing eviction? Here’s where to get help
Here are some of the organizations working in New Bedford and Bristol County to help those facing eviction.
Posted inSeeking Shelter
Wave of evictions expected in New Bedford
The federal moratorium on evictions expires at the end of June. Many have already fallen through the cracks.
Posted inColumn
Battle brewing over future of New Bedford neighborhoods
As real estate prices increase, there is evidence that low-income residents are being forced out of homes in New Bedford.
Posted inColumn
Gentrification a solvable problem in New Bedford?
“If the city has the political will, it can make any of this work,” said Robert Terrell, a lecturer at Tufts University.