The New England Fishery Management Council says it “lacks the operational capacity” to take action, so crafting the policy may be left in the federal government’s hands.
Category: Waterfront
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New Bedford-Fairhaven harbor plan could bring big changes to the waterfront
New Bedford officials hope a proposed harbor plan update will strengthen the commercial fishing industry and increase tourism. Waterfront workers are skeptical.
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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.
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Port Authority says marina investigation flawed, blames DCR for issues
The Port Authority’s letter defends its management of the Pope’s Island Marina and blames the state for maintenance problems.
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Companies adapt to State Pier closure
Businesses are relocating after an engineering review forced the closure of most of the pier. Repairs will take about four years.
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Inspector General uncovers ‘grossly mismanaged’ Pope’s Island Marina
The New Bedford Port Authority and DCR failed to account for repair funds, decades of rent, and public documents.
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Dredging clears way for cleaner, bigger harbor
How a project led by the New Bedford Port Authority helped clean decades of contamination and expand the city’s working waterfront.
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Two designs unveiled for State Pier
The new designs include plans to move the ferry terminals to the other side of the pier, continue to use the pier for industrial and storage space, and expand its use to retail space, including a restaurant.
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Steamship Authority considering freight service between New Bedford and Nantucket
A company has applied for a license to carry recyclables and other materials from the island to New Bedford’s port.
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Dock collapses on waterfront, the third failure in two years
No one was injured in the collapse, which again raises red flags about neglected port maintenance.
