Is it time to bring rent control back to New Bedford? A member of the New Bedford Facebook group thinks so: “I think it’s time rent control makes a comeback. The house my sister lives in was just sold. The new landlord wants to go up $140 a month on …
Read More »OPINION: New Bedford resident warns of pushy energy people
A concerned New Bedford resident wants to warn others about aggressive energy people aggressively knocking on doors in the city today. “There are some guys knocking on doors on Independent Street in New Bedford claiming to be city workers. They are asking for electrical bills. Spread awareness! They ask for …
Read More »OPINION: The medical system is failing those of us who need it most
“I have been a community worker for over 14 years, worked at the YWCA as a Volunteer for over 15 year and worked as a minister since 2010. I have a 22-year-old disabled son who is certified legally blind, and has Global Developmental Delay – he’s non-verbal. This winter, he …
Read More »OPINION: New Bedford Public Schools must not be extorted
State Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley has rolled a proverbial Trojan horse into New Bedford with his plan to allow expansion of the Alma del Mar charter school. This scheme hands over public assets at no charge to a private company and carves out a neighborhood district that will automatically feed …
Read More »OPINION: “Let’s place a tribute on the hurricane dike to represent human souls lost at sea.”
“To Whom it may Concern: I am writing to you concerning the New Bedford Hurricane Dike. I had a vision this morning of cement statues, standing at attention, facing the ocean front. Each one represents a human soul who was lost at sea thru the years, be it whaling, or …
Read More »New Bedford should change its name from ‘Whaling City’ to ‘No Bail City’
New Bedford judges have been on a “no bail” roll in the past week. On Friday, Jan. 4, 37-year-old Elizabeth Pina was arrested for seven outstanding warrants. Clearly, she is someone who doesn’t care much about authority or court decisions. She was released by the judge anyway. A few days …
Read More »OPINION: Stop Cumberland Farms from building on busy part of Acushnet Ave
The following was submitted to New Bedford Guide by a concerned resident: “North [End] Residents, Business Owners and Employees in Far North End, Voc Tech Faculty, Staff, Travelers, & Any Concerned Citizens: Your Presence and Support is Needed Wed. night, Jan. 9th at 6 PM, Downtown Library, 3rd Floor The …
Read More »OPINION: “Concerned Citizens: help stop Cumberland Farms from building a gas station with car wash!”
“North [End] Residents, Business Owners and Employees in Far North End, Voc Tech Faculty, Staff, Travelers, & Any Concerned Citizens: Your Presence and Support is Needed Wed. night, Jan. 9th at 6 PM, Downtown Library, 3rd Floor The New Bedford Planning Board will decide to approve or disapprove a new …
Read More »Pope’s Island – good enough for a strip club, but not retail marijuana sales?
Whisk & JANE LLC is one of at least three businesses that have started the process of opening a recreational marijuana facility in New Bedford. They are hoping to open their business at the former Temptations strip club at 161 Popes Island in New Bedford, but have hit some significant …
Read More »New Bedford has talent: “3 God” Poem by Kalie Brum
Taking some time to sit and reflect on myself For me when it comes to my healing I have to pull every problem off the shelves Then I’m faced with many problems from not only from this lifetime but many other lifetimes And for myself, the first step is facing …
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