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.
State Pier in New Bedford could soon see a seafood offloading and auction house along with restaurants and retail, under a development agreement announced Thursday.
The state's environmental agency is extending the public comment period on proposed septic regulation changes affecting SouthCoast residents in response to a letter from two state lawmakers raising concerns with the new rules.
More amenities could be coming to New Bedford's waterfront, after MassDevelopment announced Wednesday it is seeking to redevelop the city's State Pier.
Nero’s Law, inspired by the tragic killing of New Bedford native and Yarmouth Police Sergeant Sean Gannon and injuring of his K-9 partner Nero, is now official.
A plan to redevelop a municipal golf course into a manufacturing park has gotten the green light from Beacon Hill, as the state senate today approved a land swap for conservation protections that will allow the project to move forward.
The outspoken New Bedford School Committee member says he is considering a run at either Rep. Antonio Cabral or Sen. Mark Montigny in the next election.
New Bedford is receiving just over $224,000 in funding to help bring people back to the downtown area as the COVID-19 pandemic hopefully continues to wane.