More than 1,200 New Bedford cases, and nearly 3,700 for all of Bristol County, could result in refunds as part of a class action suit filed in 2019 after the Supreme Judicial Court had vacated many convictions.
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Posted inEducation
Innovators Charter School withdraws its application
“We need additional time to continue to share the vision for our proposed educational model in the community.” — Meg Mayo-Brown
Posted inArts and Culture
New Bedford Half Marathon, folk fest, Feast and other events prepping for return
“We’re excited about the possibility of the return of outdoor events, as we continue to observe sensible public health precautions,” Mayor Jon Mitchell said. “The city’s traditional events help create a sense of community and connectedness, which are more important than ever right now.”
Posted inJack Spillane column
Community Preservation Act could fuel 3 affordable housing projects
These government incentive-grants have enabled the preservation and reuse development of historic structures across the city for what New Bedford greatly needs right now — a larger and better-quality affordable housing stock.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
‘The Chat’ delves into covering New Bedford’s immigrant workers
“Essential But Excluded” revealed the plight of Guatemalan workers who kept the seafood industry running throughout the pandemic, but were shut out of federal COVID-19 relief money.
Posted inEmbattled former hospital president
Trustees: Hovan will not return to Southcoast Health CEO position
“…the Board of Trustees has determined it is in the best interest of Southcoast Health for Keith Hovan not to return as the President and CEO,” stated an email to staff, signed by the Board of Trustees. “We thank Mr. Hovan for his past service.”
Posted inJack Spillane column
Innovators Charter School sparks now-familiar struggle in New Bedford
There is nothing quite so discouraging to the hopes for the future of New Bedford as this never-ending, always acrimonious debate over each new charter school as they open or expand.
Posted inEducation
Black and Hispanic students account for most New Bedford school arrests
“We’ve added more school counselors and we work with our staff to try to identify certain signs to help de-escalate situations.” — New Bedford Superintendent of Schools Thomas Anderson.
Posted inJack Spillane column
Hovan takes advantage of closed hearing and connected lawyers
People who live here would want to know why Keith Hovan has chosen to accumulate all these guns and ammunition in a town that is more and more like a suburb than a rural community.
Posted inEmbattled former hospital president
SJC justice denies The Light’s appeal to open Keith Hovan hearing
A justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on Friday denied The New Bedford Light’s petition to open the show cause hearing for Southcoast Health CEO Keith A. Hovan on a potential felony charge for illegal firearm magazines.
