This may sound petty but I don't think New Bedford residents should have to pay to park at the beaches or at Fort Taber Park.
I took a ride to Fort Taber Park late on Sunday afternoon to beat the heat for just a bit and was met by signs and a young man telling me I had to pay $5 to park my car...
The New Bedford Health Department says East Beach located along East Rodney French Boulevard and West Beach located along West Rodney French Boulevard, as well as the beach inside Fort Taber Park are closed to swimming today.
Officials say rainfall over the weekend has increased the threat of elevated bacteria levels and the closures were made to protect the public...