▶︎ City Hall
Mitchell and Retirement Board spar over newest member
Mayor asks AG to nullify the board’s vote to add member Christopher Saunders, due to an open meeting law violation.
Builder’s complaint: ‘It’s tough to do business’ in New Bedford
Builders complain of delays, nit-picking and aggravation with the city’s building department, and Ward 6 Councilor Ryan Pereira wants to learn more.
No trespassing charges in case against City Council critics
Assistant clerk magistrate says no criminal proceedings will follow accusations against Carlos Felix and Craig Ptaszenski, or from their claims against At-large Councilors Brian Gomes and Linda Morad and City Clerk Dennis Farias.
City councilors’ dispute with vocal critics escalates to court hearing
Two residents accused of trespassing at City Hall say they were falsely accused and are trying to bring charges against At-large City Councilors Brian Gomes and Linda Morad, and City Clerk Dennis Farias for making false statements to police.
Mayor wants to end residency rule for some city employees
“The requirement has proven a major obstacle to the ability of the administration to successfully attract and hire qualified candidates to several critical department head positions …” — Mayor Jon Mitchell
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BUDGET/DEVELOPMENT
Bidders again push restaurant, wind center, fish market at State Pier
But local lawmakers press for greater transparency from MassDevelopment after earlier plans were scrapped amid complaints about secrecy.
New bids being accepted for State Pier development
A previous plan included a restaurant overlooking the Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey, a hub for offshore wind projects and a fish auction house where people could watch the daily catch being offloaded.
State rejects developer’s plan for shops and restaurants at State Pier
“While I’m glad that the process is now going to be reopened … my positive feelings are tempered by the fact that we’ve lost a year-and-a-half because of the detrimental way MassDevelopment leadership had been running the show.” — State Rep. Bill Straus
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