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New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest Returns October 12
What's your favorite clam chowder or soup? You'll have a chance to compare and contrast on Saturday, October 12 at the 19th Annual Blount Fine Foods New Bedford Seaport Chowderfest, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Pier 3 on the city's waterfront. One SouthCoast Chamber puts on Chowderfest every...
Taunton mayor asks judge to dismiss domestic violence case against her. Here's her reason
TAUNTON — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's lawyer has asked a judge to dismiss the domestic violence case against her. According to the motion to dismiss filed by her attorney, James McMahon, Shaunna O'Connell's husband, Ted O'Connell, will not be testifying as a witness in the case. "The Victim [Ted O'Connell] will be exercising his right...
Trunk or Treat volunteers and cosplayers: Help New Bedford police share Halloween fun
NEW BEDFORD — For those who remember past eras, the streets of many New Bedford neighborhoods may look strikingly empty on Halloween compared to the trick-or-treat-filled evenings of old. While there are some exceptions, the area around the city's South Public Safety Center on Brock Avenue doesn't tend to be one of them. "A lot of these kids who live in this neighborhood, they probably will not come out on Halloween night," New Bedford Police Deputy Scott...
Immigrant Voices Exhibit Coming to New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center has a new look and a host of events coming up in October and November, including interesting films, live music and a new exhibit entitled "Casting a Wider Net." We talked this week with Joe Ritter, the FHC's Director of Programs, about the upcoming...
A first look into the Zeiterion's reno, waterfront development proposal: Top stories
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week. The New Bedford City Council vote may remove stumbling block to offshore wind jobs at New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal. The current zoning regulations won't allow for new warehouses to be built on the 27-acre property. The City Council took a giant step toward removing that stumbling block with an 8-3 vote Thursday, Sept. 26, to amend city zoning...
Top stories: Morton Hospital sale finalized; new Taunton City Hall parking restrictions
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. Top stories this past week included: Readers' choices for the Fall 2024 Taunton Daily Gazette Early-season Players of the Year. ...
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