New Bedford Gets Two New Historic Districts
New Bedford is getting two new historic districts, after the city council approved a proposal from Mayor Jon Mitchell establishing them at Abolition Row and Mechanics Lane.
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WHALE Pledges To Increase Preservation Efforts
The Waterfront Historic Area League or WHALE is pledging to increase preservation efforts in the city of New Bedford, beyond the downtown historic district.
The strategic plan was announced Wednesday night during the organizations Annual Meeting at the Waypoint Event Center.
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Rhode Island Men Sentenced In Downtown “Tagging” Case
Two Rhode Island men must perform community service and pay restitution, but will serve no time in jail for defacing historic buildings in Downtown New Bedford in October, 2011.
Reddick Vaughn and Shawn Marrow were sentenced Wednesday in New Bedford District Court...