Economy

LifeStream, Inc. one of the largest human services providers in southeastern Massachusetts, has named Bonnie Mello President and Chief Executive Officer, it was announced by Janice Robbins, LifeStream’s Chairman of the Board. Ms. Robbins also announced that long-time President and Chief Executive Officer John Latawiec retired on August 11, 2019. …

Eileen M. Danahey, President & CEO of St. Anne’s Credit Union and First Vice Chair of the Bristol County Chamber’s Board of Directors, was recently presented the Chairman’s Award at their Annual Meeting. This award recognized her consistent embodiment of the Chamber’s mission and goals – including her involvement in …

Four Dunkin’ locations in New Bedford and one in Fairhaven closed on Wednesday. The locations are: – 27 Alden Road in Fairhaven – 113 Conway Street in New Bedford – 807 Ashley Blvd in New Bedford – 245 Coggeshall Street in New Bedford – 1014 Kempton Street in New Bedford …

As reported on Tuesday, the Dunkin’ (formerly and better known as Dunkin’ Donuts) at 113 Conway Street just off Route 18 in New Bedford is closing – planning to open at a different spot in New Bedford in the future. Carlos Mota, the owner of several Honey Dews already operating …

The Bedford Regional Airport announced that long-time airline Cape Air has added to their Summer/Fall schedule, running from June 21 to October 15 of 2019. The Airport will see a total of five daily departures to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Fridays will receive one additional departure, for …

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation Board of Directors and MBTA Fiscal Management and Control Board today voted to approve the five-year $18.3 billion MassDOT and MBTA Capital Investment Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, an increase of approximately $1 billion over the last five-year CIP. The CIP includes all MassDOT …

Parallel Products is inviting community members of New Bedford, MA to a series of round-table discussions on June 11, 13, and 20, about their expansion to the 100 Duchaine Blvd location. “Our goal is to open up a healthy dialogue with the community members of New Bedford,” says Gene Kiesel, …

Mayor Jon Mitchell presented his Fiscal Year 2020 City Budget before the New Bedford City Council on Wednesday, May 8, 2019. The $356.5 million General Fund spending proposal continues to reflect pressure in nondiscretionary areas, including state mandated school spending, pension costs, employee healthcare, and public safety payroll obligations subject …

Eileen M. Danahey, President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of St. Anne’s Credit Union, along with its Board of Directors, are pleased to announce the promotion of Jody Lauzon to Commercial Loan Officer. Ms. Lauzon has been with St. Anne’s Credit Union since 2005, most recently serving as Credit Analyst/Portfolio …

The Community Preservation Committee has submitted its Community Preservation Act FY19 Project Funding recommendations totaling $1,547,875.00 for seventeen projects. Here’s a details look at each project: