New Bedford Harbor Development commission

The New Bedford Harbor Development Commission is now the New Bedford Port Authority, which oversees a major part of the city's economy, the Port of New Bedford.

Look, I've got nothing against the fishing industry.  I've got nothing against fish. I love seafood.  But, why do my tax dollars have to be spent promoting a multi-billion dollar industry?  Can't the "richest seaport in the nation" afford it's own website...

A new study finds the Port of New Bedford generates nearly ten billion dollars in total economic value. That's the finding of consultants Martin Associates and Apex Companies who were hired by the New Bedford Harbor Development Commission...

Foreign fish processors and buyers are in Boston this week attending Seafood Expo North America. Many are also taking time to visit the Port of New Bedford. Harbor Development Commission Director Ed Anthes-Washburn is hosting tours all this week...