cobblestones

New Bedford has rearranged the cobblestones on the median strip at Route 6 and Pleasant Street in the hopes of further combatting panhandling. Will it work?

Mayor Jon Mitchell addressed the city's continued efforts to prevent panhandlers from standing on busy intersections, saying it is a very dangerous practice.

Councillor At-Large Brian Gomes presented a motion that calls for the placement of the cobblestones at even more busy intersections in New Bedford. The Council voted for the motion to be sent to the Public Safety Committee for review.

In this video, Gazelle proves that the New Bedford spiked cobblestones at the "octopus" median are actually beneficial, despite the popular stigma.

Three New Bedford City Councillors have sent a letter to Mayor Jon Mitchell, condeming the use of "spiked cobblestones" to deter panhandlers.