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Where Are The Jobs?
Where Are The Jobs?
Where Are The Jobs?
New Bedford area residents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting Tuesday night, regarding the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center will update the public on the construction of the project, and answer any questions the public may have...
Local Improvement Funding Included in Bond Bills
Local Improvement Funding Included in Bond Bills
Local Improvement Funding Included in Bond Bills
Two bond bills soon heading to the House and Senate contain plenty of local provisions. State Rep. Antonio Cabral has requested nearly $15 million dollars in the Transportation Bond Bill for rail, vehicle traffic, and pedestrian improvements in and around the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal Project...
Markey Talks Up Wind Power
Markey Talks Up Wind Power
Markey Talks Up Wind Power
U.S. Senator Edward Markey toured Downtown New Bedford Wednesday with Mayor Jon Mitchell and discussed challenges the city is facing. The Senator said the major talking point was a focus on wind energy and having New Bedford become a major producer of wind power...
Union, or Non-Union?
Union, or Non-Union?
Union, or Non-Union?
A community organizer says the labor agreement for the Maritime Commerce Terminal project planned for New Bedford gives labor unions the upper hand in hiring for the project.  John "Buddy" Andrade of the Old Bedford Village Development Corporation says city officials didn't push hard enough to make a place for local residents, who do not belong to a union...
New Bedford EDC Director Attends Offshore Wind Conference
New Bedford EDC Director Attends Offshore Wind Conference
New Bedford EDC Director Attends Offshore Wind Conference
New Bedford Economic Development Council Director Matt Morrissey spent several days in Virginia Beach last week, attending an offshore wind conference. The AWEA Offshore Windpower Conference and Expo welcomed business leaders and officials from the East Coast, providing essential information on the future of offshore wind in the U...