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Council Delays Ordinance
The New Bedford City Council has once again tabled Mayor Jon Mitchell's "Problem Properties" ordinance. The Council's Committee on Ordinances last night weighed the third version of the ordinance, which has been whittled down to bring action against landlords after eight valid complaints of a criminal nature, instead of ten complaints that would have included criminal, code, and zoning v
Council Takes Up Beekeeping
Council Takes Up Beekeeping
Council Takes Up Beekeeping
A local man says he would like to see beehives and beekeeping in New Bedford. There's one problem though....a 1976 ordinance bans the practice in the Whaling City. Ecotoxicologist Dr. Michael Patnaude says he wants to see the City Council take steps to either repeal or revise the ordinance...
City Council Debates New “Problem Properties” Ordinance
City Council Debates New “Problem Properties” Ordinance
City Council Debates New “Problem Properties” Ordinance
Mayor Jon Mitchell is touting a new ordinance to address "problem properties" in the city, and that's not sitting well with some City Councilors. The Council debated the recently-drafted ordinance Thursday, which would bill property owners for excessive police calls or code violations...