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NextGrid argues that the ZBA had no basis for denying a permit for the Bowman Road project.

Developer Michael Panagakos and his legal team believe City Councilor Brian Gomes is trying to interfere with one of Panagakos' tenants, a cannabis retailer.

The City of New Bedford closed its application period for recreational cannabis stores on Monday, May 6. Four applicants met the deadline to apply.

As of today, there are zero medical or recreational cannabis shops operating in New Bedford. The city has just implemented a May 6 deadline for applications.

As the state rolls out recreational marijuana shops, the issue will heat up. The 2019 local elections will shape the future of this industry.

It isn't official and it hasn't been declared, but the City of New Bedford has effectively banned recreational marijuana sales within the city limits.

The wait will soon be over for those looking to purchase retail recreational marijuana from a dispensary in Fairhaven.

On this weekly radio segment, one of the topics covered by New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell was the status of recreational marijuana dispensaries in the city.

Mayor Jon Mitchell said he's once again pushing for a moratorium on recreational marijuana sales in New Bedford, and more money is needed for anti-gang programs.

NEW BEDFORD - The City Council's Special Committee on Licensing & Zoning for Cannabis met for the first time Monday evening at City Hall to hear comments and concerns from both sides of the legalization legislation.