New Bedford is not a steppingstone and should not be used as such. The goal of our municipal workers should not be to make enough money to leave, it should be to work together to make New Bedford the kind of city people WANT to live in. I believe the …
Read More »OPINION: Shouldn’t New Bedford’s Assessor live in New Bedford?
Many have noticed their properties being assessed at higher and higher values, especially recently. New Bedford assesses all properties each year by the first day of January. Every three years this information is sent to the Department of Revenue and certified. The City of New Bedford prides itself on its …
Read More »OPINION: A nation divided – an optimistic west and a pessimistic east
During the Civil War, in 1862, the United States created a piece of legislative history entitled The Homestead Act. This important piece of American history served many purposes and essentially said that any U.S. citizen or an intended citizen could claim a parcel of land up to 160 acres in …
Read More »Woman stopped from buying turkeys at Wareham Shaw’s Supermarket that were to benefit needy families
“I have never done this type of thing before on Facebook but I have an interesting story that I feel compelled to share with you. I went to Shaw’s in Wareham to buy 5 turkeys for the K Kids Club at the Minot Forest School. The K Kids Club is …
Read More »OPINION: New Bedford’s Subsidized Slumlords
New Bedford is a city with a high rate of rental units. While the average rate of owner-occupied homes in the U.S. is 63.9%, New Bedford’s rate of owner-occupancy stands at just 41%. This is a problem for many reasons, but many would agree, properties with absentee landlords present the …
Read More »New Bedford resident disgusted after cab keeps running meter after accident
“You take a cab and the cab is in an accident should you still be responsible to pay for the ride? My girlfriend got a ride from Yellow Cab yesterday around 1:00 pm. They were around the Route 18 and Cove St. area when the cab was struck on the …
Read More »Do I have to stop at a sobriety checkpoint? You bet you do. What are my rights?
What is the law when it comes to a sobriety checkpoint in Massachusetts? Is it mandatory to stop? Do I have to show my ID and/or registration? What happens if I don’t? Will I be fined or arrested? What is the purpose of these checkpoints? Is this just the Illuminati, …
Read More »6 best lunch deals in New Bedford for $10 or under, Part 1
Everyone loves a good deal… especially those that involve food! America is a foodie culture par excellence. We love our food, we love trying new dishes and cuisines, we love discovering new restaurants. Unfortunately, that can often come at a high price. That puts a serious damper on our beloved …
Read More »Concerned New Bedford mom warns people about man assaulting kids to steal their phones
“On Thursday, Nov. 7 my son was walking home near Parker and Cedar St. and this guy wearing a ski mask approached him. The guy said he was in a gang and was recently released from jail and that he just wanted to listen to music. My son then proceeded …
Read More »It’s time to tie Massachusetts legislator pay to the income of the communities they represent
New Bedford’s per capita income is nearly half the state average. That would change if we started to tie Massachusetts legislator pay to the income of the communities they represent. Two years ago, I reported that New Bedford Senator Mark Montigny received a whopping 79% increase, going from a $82,233 …
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