City Hall
City Council advances four motions on Flock cameras
The council is asking the mayor and Police Department to cover or remove the license-plate cameras while the program is suspended. Council committees will debate Flock’s future in two weeks.
Council meeting on Flock cameras erupts into chaos, delaying vote
The council president suspended the session amid shouting from members of the public, delaying action on the controversial license-plate readers.
With great fanfare, Melville returns home to his Whaling City
The Herman Melville statue, unveiled at Seamen’s Bethel, solidifies the integral legacy of one of the greatest figures in American literature.
New Bedford denies Justice Dept.’s request for voter records
Mayor Jon Mitchell said he’s concerned the request was “a pretext for unwarranted federal intrusion.”
Traffic Commission passes new, higher parking fees
The increases are based on the severity of each violation, with higher fines reserved for those that pose greater safety concerns or create recurring issues.
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▶︎ Budget and development
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.
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.
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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