“We need all our communities to do this. The cost of housing is too high and that is the greatest threat to the economic competitiveness of the state.” — Ed Augustus, secretary of the state’s Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, praising New Bedford’s housing plan
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Posted inOffshore Wind
Offshore wind expansion will rely on ports, including New Bedford
At a wind industry conference in New Orleans, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced up to 12 more lease sales by 2028. “This is so exciting because it means that developers and communities can expect predictability and transparency as they plan for future projects,” she said.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Essay: What the loss of the funding will mean for child crime victims
The Crime Victims Fund has assisted millions of victims of violent crime, sexual assault and domestic abuse in their recovery. In the face of devastating cuts, Children’s Advocacy Centers across the country including in Bristol County, are forced to make changes or shutter their doors.
Posted inHistory
‘I was there’: 50 years later, Dartmouth man recalls his role in Portuguese revolution
The morning of the coup, April 25, 1974, jubilant crowds sallied forth onto the streets of Lisbon to shower the soldiers with cheers, leftist political slogans, and red carnations that the troops proceeded to put in their gun barrels.
Posted inCourts and Justice
Audit finds lack of transparency in New Bedford court records
“If the Massachusetts Trial Court does not ensure that criminal case information is remotely accessible to the public, then individuals cannot access this information without physically visiting the courthouse.” — State Auditor Diana DiZoglio
Posted inInPerson
A teacher and coach, Dartmouth’s Joshua Rodrigues loves the game
A developmental coach with the Norfolk Tides, Rodrigues says: “To work in professional baseball you need to be someone who just loves baseball and loves being around a team … and in the end, honestly, I’m coaching a baseball game and it’s a kid’s sport.”
Posted inFishing industry
Fishery council considering Mitchell’s plea to open Northern Edge to scallopers
The New Bedford mayor cited challenging years ahead for the scallop industry, which is being strained by a slump in prices and fewer days at sea for fishermen; and he stressed the importance of the scallop fishery as a foundational part of the port’s economy.
Posted inSouth Coast Rail
Second property owner wins judgment in New Bedford land-taking case against MBTA
City is still negotiating in a separate dispute involving South Coast Rail, arguing that it was underpaid for about eight acres near the so-called “Whale’s Tooth” parking lot off Acushnet Avenue.
Posted inhealth care
Senators make new appeal to Steward landlords
Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey are urging the companies to reconsider their “aggressive posture” and seize “an important opportunity to help.”
Posted inCommunity Voices
How will you use your tax refund? Here’s five impactful tips
No matter how big your tax refund is, the most important thing you can do is spend it wisely. It provides you with an opportunity to make a positive impact on your financial goals.