At a Tuesday night meeting, Police Chief Jason Thody will answer questions about the 20 Flock license plate readers operating in the city.
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Posted inOpinion
City’s premier downtown park becomes refuge for unhoused
New Bedford needs to help people in Custom House Park but also make it inviting for the general public again.
Posted inCommunity
Whaling Museum goes viral for ‘worst aquarium ever’ T-shirts, totes
Customers placed 738 online orders after a CBS News broadcast about the museum’s cheeky hoodies, T-shirts, crewnecks and tote bags.
Posted inEducation
UMass Dartmouth students decry non-renewal of journalism professor’s contract
Students are concerned about a First Amendment crackdown at UMass Dartmouth, but administrators say it’s an unfortunate consequence of budget decisions.
Posted inTransportation
SRTA buses to remain fare-free through summer 2027
“We are confident that we’ll be over four million trips for the first time ever.” — Erik Rousseau, administrator of SRTA, on increased bus ridership in recent years.
Posted inEnvironment
State announces critical drought, limits outdoor water use
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said the city’s own drinking water supply, the Assawompset Pond Complex in Lakeville and Rochester, remains at a healthy level.
Posted inStatehouse
Mass. Senate wants to address primary-care doctor shortage
Thirty percent of Massachusetts residents have had difficulty accessing primary care. Will the House take up the bill this month?
Posted inWaterfront
Sagres, Portuguese naval tall ship, in New Bedford until Thursday
It’s the ship’s first visit to New Bedford since 2015. It’ll be open for tours July 19 through July 22.
Posted inCity Hall
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.”
Posted inStatehouse
New sexual misconduct protection for students becomes law
The long-awaited law prohibits sexual relationships between school staff and students who are 16 and 17.
