Port Director Ed Anthes-Washburn

In a $40 million deal, Quinn Fisheries, of New Bedford, will purchase six of the remaining 11 vessels in Rafael’s fleet.

Mayor Jon MItchell and Port Director Ed Anthes-Washburn joined representatives of the aquaculture industry to speak about the potential benefit of bringing that industry to New Bedford.

Despite hundreds of years of success, port leaders and city officials are planning to grow and diversify it even more.

City leaders and economic development associates hosted a public meeting on Tuesday night to review Phase Two of the New Bedford Waterfront Redevelopment Plan.

Mayor Jon Mitchell and representatives from Deepwater Wind announced plans to establish a significant construction and long-term operations center in the city on Friday.