An extension of the shared-use path that runs from Mattapoisett to the New Bedford Hurricane Barrier in Fairhaven will likely be constructed by DW White of Acushnet.
NEW BEDFORD - Mayor Jon Mitchell and local elected officials were joined by Governor Charlie Baker and Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack Wednesday for the official opening of the city's newest south end waterfront path, the CoveWalk.
Details are scant at this time but police say a man walking along the newly installed cement walkway atop the New Bedford hurricane barrier Monday afternoon suffered serious injuries.
Lt. John Chaves of the New Bedford Police Department says the man's injuries were severe enough to warrant transportation to Rhode Island Hospital...