stephen sheldon

Sober House Update
Sober House Update
Sober House Update
Stephen Sheldon, the owner of the so-called "Sober House" on Hawthorn St. in New Bedford, speaks with Brian Thomas about the status of the project.
Sober House Debate
Sober House Debate
Sober House Debate
Developer Stephen Sheldon isn't giving up his effort to open a house for sober living at 49 Hawthorne Street in New Bedford. Neighbors and members of the City Council are strongly opposed to the proposal, and the city's Building Department has ordered Sheldon to "cease and desist" saying his plan violates zoning in that neighborhood...
Hawthorn Street Answers
Hawthorn Street Answers
Hawthorn Street Answers
Stephen Sheldon, the new owner of 49 Hawthorn Street (pictured above), joined Brian the Cab Driver on WBSM to discuss his plans to lease the eight bedroom home out to adults living in sobriety. Callers, both for and again his proposed plans, called in to ask Sheldon questions about his property and how it will or will not affect its Hawthorn Street neighbors.
Hawthorn St. Hubbub
Hawthorn St. Hubbub
Hawthorn St. Hubbub
Stephen Sheldon is the new owner of 49 Hawthorn Street (pictured above) bought the historic home in October of this year with plans to lease out rooms to people who live sober lifestyles.  Neighbors who found out about Sheldon's plans quickly alerted the city to the alleged "sober house" in a residential neighborhood, calling for action to be taken.