facilities

Five area nursing homes, three of which are located in New Bedford, will soon be closing their doors amidst apparent financial troubles.

Mark Champagne, an experienced manager of facilities and construction projects, has been named the Director of Facilities and Fleet Management for New Bedford.

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has some lofty goals as they release an updated master plan for the 710-acre main campus, focusing on the renovation, repair, and replacement of buildings and infrastructure.