WBSM - New Bedford's Local Source For News, Talk, and Sports! » federal http://wbsm.com For over 60 years, WBSM has been the #1 source for News, Talk, and Sports in New Bedford! Sat, 18 May 2013 03:01:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 New Bedford Mayor Appoints Special Counsel to AVX Settlement http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-mayor-appoints-special-counsel-to-avx-settlement/ http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-mayor-appoints-special-counsel-to-avx-settlement/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:58:35 +0000 Taylor Cormier http://wbsm.com/?p=48760 A familiar name in the world of law has been named Special Counsel as the City prepares to implement a $366-million settlement between AVX and the EPA.

Mayor Jon Mitchell has appointed former attorney David Waxler, who will help develop policy, review regulations, and evaluate legal documents related to the remediation efforts in the New Bedford Harbor

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]]> http://wbsm.com/new-bedford-mayor-appoints-special-counsel-to-avx-settlement/feed/ 0 Environmental Protection Agency AVX to Pay $366mil to Fund New Bedford Harbor Cleanup http://wbsm.com/avx-to-pay-366mil-to-fund-new-bedford-harbor-cleanup/ http://wbsm.com/avx-to-pay-366mil-to-fund-new-bedford-harbor-cleanup/#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 19:23:11 +0000 Taylor Cormier http://wbsm.com/?p=21993 The parent company of Aerovox has reached a settlement with the EPA regarding the New Bedford Harbor Superfund Site.

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]]> http://wbsm.com/avx-to-pay-366mil-to-fund-new-bedford-harbor-cleanup/feed/ 0 TSM State Rep. Orrall Seeks Mitigation for Casino Neighbors http://wbsm.com/state-rep-orrall-seeks-mitigation-for-casino-neighbors/ http://wbsm.com/state-rep-orrall-seeks-mitigation-for-casino-neighbors/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:56:09 +0000 Taylor Cormier http://wbsm.com/?p=21339 State Representative Keiko Orrall is looking for some sort of compensation for communities that will be subjected to a nearby casino.

The Lakeville representative is firing off two letters to the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs, voicing her concerns over mitigation for other Southeastern communities who will be faced with the reality of a proposed tribal casino in neighboring Taunton

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]]> http://wbsm.com/state-rep-orrall-seeks-mitigation-for-casino-neighbors/feed/ 0 Keiko Orrall for State Rep., flickr Fishing Disaster Declared in New England http://wbsm.com/fishing-disaster-declared-in-new-england/ http://wbsm.com/fishing-disaster-declared-in-new-england/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:38:42 +0000 Taylor Cormier http://wbsm.com/?p=14839 The U.S. Commerce Department has declared a national fishery disaster in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for fishermen.

U.S. Sen. John Kerry said he's secured a commitment from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to include $100 million for fishermen and fishing communities in emergency assistance legislation

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]]> http://wbsm.com/fishing-disaster-declared-in-new-england/feed/ 0 }{enry/flickr Mitchell Attends Arguments for Fishing Lawsuit http://wbsm.com/mitchell-attends-arguments-for-fishing-lawsuit/ http://wbsm.com/mitchell-attends-arguments-for-fishing-lawsuit/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:09:55 +0000 Taylor Cormier http://wbsm.com/?p=13129 New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell was in Boston this morning, as part of an oral argument session presented to the Federal Appeals Court.

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