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At long last, MassDevelopment has formally voted to take charge of management and capital planning for New Bedford State Pier.

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined members of the legislative delegation and local leaders Thursday in cutting the ribbon inside the new refrigerated warehouse at the New Bedford State Pier. State officials say the refrigerated facility will serve as a central hub in the Northeast for imported clementines and other perishables which are distributed throughout the Northeast and Canada...

NEW BEDFORD — This Thursday marks the completion of the $3.5 million refrigeration installation at State Pier in New Bedford, which will help expand shipping and help create more jobs. Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) and Representative Antonio F...

State officials looking to maximize the return on port investments in New Bedford and elsewhere on Tuesday released a report detailing 18 sites of interest for offshore wind energy developers, and 320 businesses that could shape a supply chain.

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matt Beaton spoke with the House Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures and State Assets Wednesday, and State Rep Antonio Cabral grilled him on State Pier and other issues concerning New Bedford.

WBSM's Jim Phillips talks with Kevin Trahan of the Southcoast Business Alliance about Oktoberfest, coming up Saturday, October 14th at the State Pier.

A new plan could be in the works that would see freight shipping between New Bedford and Martha's Vineyard. On his weekly radio program "Midweek with Mayor Mitchell" hosted by Barry Richard, Mayor Jon Mitchell discussed the possibility of bringing freighters into the city, possibly at State Pier or the new Marine Commercial Terminal, that would ship freight to Martha's Vineyard and possi

BOSTON — Today, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) and Representative Antonio F.D. Cabral (D-New Bedford) were notified by officials within the Baker Administration that two key projects in New Bedford will receive significant state capital funds through the annual Capital Investment Plan...

MassDevelopment is now in charge of State Pier in New Bedford, taking it over from the Department of Conservation and Recreation a few weeks ago. In an appearance in New Bedford earlier this week, Governor Charlie Baker says MassDevelopment was the right choice to take it over because they've had experience dealing with similar projects...

Less than a week after MassDevelopment took over management of State Pier in New Bedford, the longtime head of that organization is leaving. State House News Service is reporting that Marty Jones, who was hired in April of 2011 under former Governor Deval Patrick, was voted out by Mass Development's Board of Directors Thursday...