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'People are going to die': Fall River passes anti-homeless law; advocates say it will fail
FALL RIVER — The City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to ban “unauthorized camping on public property,” essentially outlawing homeless encampments with the potential to fine people for living outdoors. The measure calls for no fines if a person is homeless, if there are no shelter beds available, and if the person is willing to “immediately go to a shelter if/when space becomes available.” ...
Lakeville and Fairhaven Police Bust Up Dirt Bike Stealing Spree
A weekend dirt bike stealing bonanza was cut short over the weekend thanks to a quick thinking victim and two SouthCoast area police departments. Tyler Tiernan says he was awake for some reason at 2:30 in the morning on Saturday when he noticed a slow moving car in his neighborhood that stopped in front of his home. The motion detector in his shed went off and triggered his security cameras. "I couldn't believe my eyes, someone was in my shed trying to steal my dirt bikes."
Find a duck get a drink, chowder fries, and potato skin pizza: New Bedford Eats
Foodies, are you ready to taste test a new dish or find your new favorite restaurant? The SouthCoast is flooded with great spots to indulge in each week, but it can get a little overwhelming, especially when you are "hangry." New Bedford Eats helps you narrow down the list of places to try by...
See Inside Spectacular Time Capsule Home in New Bedford
When most of us think about historic homes here on the SouthCoast, waterfront Colonials or huge Gilded Age mansions on cobblestone streets probably first come to mind. Yet a recent listing on Harding Street in New Bedford is giving us a much different moment in time. The 2,586 square foot...
New Bedford’s Power Line Mystery: The Tree That Left a Tangled Legacy
If you’re ever in New Bedford’s West End and spot something peculiar hanging from the telephone wires, there’s an interesting story behind it. It all began back on November 2, 2021, when I noticed a dangerously overgrown tree looming over the street near my home. It wasn’t just an eyesore—it was a safety concern. The tree hung directly over the spot where neighborhood children gathered to catch the bus, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something bad might happen. Making matters worse, the tree’s heavy branches were pressing down on the power lines, adding to the risk.
Fairhaven’s Sconticut Neck Water to Be Shut Off
For those that live and work in Fairhaven, there is an unusual occurrence that is set to happen late tonight. As town workers continue to work on the road construction by the bike path at the top of Sconticut Neck, a water main leak has presented itself. In order to get access to the water main leak, it has become necessary to shut off the water supply to everyone south of Route 6 on the Neck down to Manhattan Road.
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