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New Bedford advances measure to ban data centers
The indefinite ban is meant to give city planners more time to research a potential process for approving data centers in the future.
Lang, Choquette call for Oliver’s resignation from City Council
Former Mayor Scott Lang and Ward 1 Councilor Leo Choquette say Ward 3 Councillor Shawn Oliver should step down after Oliver’s drunk-driving arrest.
City won’t renew Flock contract
Flock was given written notice on Oct. 8 that the city is canceling the contract, which expires Nov. 12.
Mayor fires two officers who used Flock to track romantic partners
Officer Emily Pacheco and Sgt. James Marinelli plan to appeal their terminations and seek reinstatement, according to the police union’s president.
City Council passes temporary ordinance continuing Flock shutdown
Councilor Shane Burgo says he doesn’t want to permanently ban Flock license-plate cameras, but wants “tangible” regulation in the coming months.
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▶︎ Budget and development
Slow progress on dilapidated State Pier causes waterfront squeeze
Seven years after part of the State Pier closed, the state seeks bids for a $31 million repair. The city, after $1 billion in port investment, is managing scarce dock space.
New England regulators won’t make scallop ‘permit-stacking’ a priority in 2027
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.
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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