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Lease approved for Middletown Center property. A look at what's planned
The Town of Middletown has signed a 99-year lease with a group of developers to turn its vision for a gateway into town into a reality. “There’s an unbelievable level of complexity with an agreement of this nature,” Town Administrator Shawn J. Brown said in a press release announcing the lease agreement. “We wanted to make sure we considered every contingency and possibility, so we’re protecting the town’s interests. All of that takes time, but I know...
New Bedford’s Pulaski School Was Named for a Revolutionary Hero
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Students in New Bedford’s Far North End have been attending the Casimir Pulaski Elementary School for nearly 50 years, but those who don’t go there and learn of the history of its namesake may be wondering who he was and why there is a school in the city named for him.
"One man with a lot of power": How SouthCoast pizza shops handled a Dave Portnoy visit
Imagine being in the pizza business for only a year when the most famous pizza critic in the country stops by for a slice. Josh Gagne, owner of The Dipper Café in New Bedford, and his partner Ryan Packer know this stomach-dropping feeling all too well after a weekend visit from Dave Portnoy. The...
Fall River Eats: Blessed Trinity Parish Polish Food Fest; White's George Harrison tribute
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Fall River area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and...
A haunting in Swansea: Neighbors' outdoor attraction scares up some fun for a good cause
SWANSEA — Robert Johnstone and his neighbor, Brian Avellar, say they've always had a penchant for spooky season. The past couple of Octobers their yards transformed into gnarly graveyards and terrifying clown covens. Many houses sport stunning Halloween decorations, but the Johnstone’s and Avellar’s have taken it a step further, and for the second time, they’re inviting the public to take part in the thrill of walking through their homemade haunted “house” for free. ...
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