The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority has a history of lawsuits brought against them for unfair compensation, according to New Bedford City Solicitor Eric Jaikes.
The New Bedford City Council gave the go ahead for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to build a $21 million pedestrian bridge over Route 18.
Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell says housing and commercial development projects have begun in anticipation of the completion of the South Coast Rail project.
Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) said that party differences aside, South Coast Rail would never have happened without Republican Governor Charlie Baker.
On Monday morning, outgoing Governor Charlie Baker and other state and local officials officially cut the ribbon on the new Freetown commuter rail station.
Mayor Jon Mitchell admits the housing situation in New Bedford is concerning and doesn't expect South Coast Rail to impact the situation one way or the other.
New Bedford's Whale's Tooth lot is seasonal. When the new South Coast Rail station opens nearby, will rail or ferry customers have use of the Whale's Tooth lot?