If you missed The Chat, watch it in its entirety here. Chat host Jack Spillane was joined by advocates who spoke passionately about what’s going on in the city and ways to help.
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The future for New Bedford scallopers: ‘Tough year ahead’
Federal regulations, the new Trump Administration, the economy, climate, and offshore wind all play a part in the livelihood of South Coast scallopers and the most lucrative port in the nation.
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The downtown restaurant scene: challenges and rewards
What does it take to succeed running a restaurant in downtown New Bedford? These guys know. Devin Byrnes of Destination Soups and Brandon Roderick of The Baker joined The Chat host and Light columnist Jack Spillane for a fascinating hour-long discussion.
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‘We need to build all forms of housing’
What’s being done at the city and state level to combat the housing crisis? State Sen. Mark Montigny, Reps. Chris Hendricks and Antonio Cabral, and New Bedford’s Office of Housing and Community Development Director Josh Amaral joined The Chat to discuss.
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‘Housing is a human right’
Housing advocates join host Jack Spillane in a conversation about what they say is an inadequate approach to a crisis, possible solutions, and as City Councilor Shane Burgo said, “hope” for the future.
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Capitol Theater project a boost to the community, will be an anchor on Acushnet Avenue
The rebirth of the historic building, empty for 40 years, stands to bolster and serve the mostly immigrant community in the near North End.
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‘I want all of the schools in the state to have librarians’
The Light gathered librarians, directors, and school administrators to discuss the state of school libraries and their future. They are unified. Libraries offer “a social and emotional support space in the school.”
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Former Mayor Bullard: Art students ‘being pushed out by their own protectors’
The Chat tackles the Star Store issue. Former Mayor Lang: “These are world renowned artists and we have shut the door on them by allowing an unstable university system with intransigent leaders coming into our area and telling us what’s good for us. I am tired of people treating us like a colony.”
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Video: Opposing views join the Chat to discuss New Bedford’s recently passed nip ban
Both sides of the controversial nip ban in New Bedford have been heard. Which side do you agree with?
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Video — Ian Abreu on bid for mayor: ‘Right now I’m focused on being a great councilor’
Chatting with host Jack Spillane, the city councilor at-large discussed his dedication to constituent services, his moderate positions on most issues and whether he would consider running for mayor.