A scathing report was issued today regarding UMass Dartmouth's abandonment of the Star Store building that formerly served as a its New Bedford arts campus.
Sen. Mark Montigny is pushing for the unspent budget for UMass Dartmouth’s operation of the Star Store in New Bedford to go to students impacted by its closure.
Sen. Mark Montigny announced the Senate Committee on Ways and Means has provided $4 million to complete the renovation of New Bedford’s Zeiterion Theatre.
The City of New Bedford and the surrounding towns of Dartmouth and Mattapoisett have been awarded $830,000 in state Seaport grants for waterfront projects.
After the SouthCoast legislative delegation expressed concerns over the permanent closure of the only direct New Bedford - Boston bus route, state transportation officials say they're working on a stopgap solution.
A statewide grant program created by Sen. Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) will provides police officers with access to mental health services and peer support.