state pier

With Southcoast Rail's future still cloudy, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell says the State could focus on other housekeeping items in the interim. Speaking on his weekly radio program, Mitchell says the replacement of the more-than-a-century-old New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridge is at the top of his wish-list...

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) - The Mayflower II is sailing back to Plymouth this week. The replica of the famed ship that carried the Pilgrims to Massachusetts in 1620 has been undergoing an extensive restoration in the run-up to Plymouth's 400th anniversary in 2020...

Some much-needed renovations will soon be underway at New Bedford State Pier after the state announced $3.5 million in funding toward the installation of a refrigeration system.

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito will be at State Pier Thursday afternoon.

The largest commercial marine event on the Atlantic Coast is happening at the State Pier in New Bedford. The Commercial Marine Expo has more than 100 exhibits displaying various machinery and devices used for commercial fishing and other marine related professions...

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito visited the Southcoast Thursday, talking economic development in Fall River and other communities. One area where Polito sees a lot of promise is the Commonwealth's state piers. The City of New Bedford is exploring the feasability of taking control of the State Pier downtown from the State, and revitalizing it...

Consultants hired by the City of New Bedford this week offered plans for a new-look waterfront in the city, spelling out some changes for the city's struggling fishing industry. The plans call for mixed use at the State Pier, with the fish auction house located there, along with the ferry terminal and commercial shops...

The New Bedford Economic Development Council released redevelopment plans for the city's waterfront on Thursday.

The political slogan, 'Good Government', was used in English-speaking countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Thomas Jefferson often referred to the term good government. In his opinion, the government ought to be judged by how well it meets its legitimate objectives...

At Thursday night's City Celebrates! New Year's Eve celebration in New Bedford revelers will not be allowed to view the fireworks show on State Pier.