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State Pier Refrigeration Completed
State Pier Refrigeration Completed
State Pier Refrigeration Completed
NEW BEDFORD — This Thursday marks the completion of the $3.5 million refrigeration installation at State Pier in New Bedford, which will help expand shipping and help create more jobs. Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) and Representative Antonio F...
Liable for Murder?
Liable for Murder?
Liable for Murder?
The Senate passed legislation early Friday that could make drug traffickers in Massachusetts liable for murder while substantially reducing other criminal penalties for drug dealing in an effort to reduce the state's prison population and give offenders a better chance at turning around their lives.
Going After The Drug Dealers
Going After The Drug Dealers
Going After The Drug Dealers
New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes appeared on the Phil Paleologos Morning Show Wednesday promising to file a motion for the City Council to support Governor Baker's proposing to make drug dealers whose distribution leads to the death of a customer, subject to prosecution for "manslaughter," and further that our State Delegation support support Governor Baker's proposal in targeting
State Senate Passes Bill Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving
State Senate Passes Bill Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving
State Senate Passes Bill Banning Cell Phone Use While Driving
The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation today that will prohibit the use of handheld mobile devices while driving, unless they are in hands-free mode. The so-called "Distracted Driving bill" was spearheaded by Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford, a longtime advocate of the prohibition of mobile phones and devices being used while driving...

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