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Pause on Pot Sales Voted Down
Pause on Pot Sales Voted Down
Pause on Pot Sales Voted Down
  The New Bedford City Council's Committee on Ordinances voted down a proposal by Mayor Jon Mitchell Wednesay night to impose a moratorium on recreational marijuana sales in the city until September 30th, 2018. Ordinances Committee Chairman Steve Martins told WBSM's Brian Thomas that the committee had some specific concerns about the proposed moratorium, the biggest of which was going against agai
Homeless Ordinance
Homeless Ordinance
Homeless Ordinance
The New Bedford City Council discussed a proposed ordinance during their meeting Tuesday night that would convert homes that have either been foreclosed on or taken through tax title by the city and provide them to the homeless.
Pot Motions Move Along
The New Bedford City Council passed along four proposed items to one of their committees Thursday in preparation of the passing of Question 4 on the November ballot, which would legalize the recreational use of Marijuana in Massachusetts.
New Bedford Pot Laws: "High" On List Of Agenda
New Bedford Pot Laws: "High" On List Of Agenda
New Bedford Pot Laws: "High" On List Of Agenda
We live in a nation whose laws currently ban possession and use of marijuana without a medical license. However, we also live in a state (Massachusetts) which decriminalized marijuana possession and use of, and now in a city (New Bedford) in this state which wants to fine public smoking consumption, if you are confused by marijuana laws, you aren't alone...
City Ban on Pot?
City Ban on Pot?
City Ban on Pot?
Just weeks before registered voters take to the polls to decide the legalization of recreational marijuana, the New Bedford City Council is taking a preemptive approach in banning the substance in public areas across the city.
Evicting Gun Criminals
A New Bedford City Councillor wants to give more power to landlords when it comes to evicting problem tenants. Ward 6 Councillor Joe Lopes is asking the council to draft a home rule petition that would expand the existing state nuisance law to give landlords the authority to evict tenants that are involved in crimes related to the use or illegal possession of guns...

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