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Jon Faria
Fairhaven To Partake In Casino Impact Report
With the casino in New Bedford approved, surrounding communities are starting to wonder how they'll be effected.
That's why on Monday, the Fairhaven Board of Selectmen voted to conduct an "impact report" by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission...
The Whaling Museum Celebrates Cape Verdean Recognition Week
With the 40th anniversary of Cape Verde's independence from Portugal coming up this July 5th, the New Bedford Whaling Museum held a presentation to commemorate the day on Tuesday.
The presentation featured Julius Britto, an American-born Cape Verdean...
Manuel Branco, Longtime Dartmouth DPW Member Retiring
After more than 40 years with the Dartmouth Department of Public Works, Manuel Branco will leave his position on the board.
Branco began working with the DPW in 1972 as a consultant. He joined the department a year later as an engineer, and later became director...
New Drug Treatment Facility Denied In New Bedford
New Bedford residents living near the proposed drug treatment facility on Brigham street showed up in mass to Thursday's Zoning Board of Appeals hearing.
After over an hour of testimonies, the Board unanimously denied the facility a special permit to be in a residential district...
Fairhaven Homeowners Look For Help With Flood Insurance Premiums
High flood insurance premiums in Fairhaven are leaving residents out to dry.
At Monday's Selectmen's meeting, representatives spoke about FEMA's Community Rating System that gives discounts to participating communities going beyond the minimum standards for flood preparation...
New Burgo Basketball Complex Waiting On Lease Approval
Investors want to know that Burgo Basketball Association's upcoming $4.2 million complex will be around for a while.
That's why the BBA is asking the Dartmouth Select Board for an extended 30-year lease on the town-owned property where their current facilities are located...
No Escaping Malasadas For Day Of Portugal Celebration
For the weekend, vehicle traffic on part of Acushnet Ave will be replaced with people, vendors, and of course, malasadas.
New Bedford's Day of Portugal celebration began on Friday with city officials cutting the ribbon, and joining the fun...
New Bedford High Grads Look To The Future
After four years of hard work, the class of 2015 is moving on from New Bedford High School.
A long line of students in crimson caps and gowns marched onto Walsh field Thursday evening, as proud parents snapped photos and cheered.
Honors student, Zachary Carneiro tells WBSM News that moving on from New Bedford High is a big step...
Getting Through New Bedford’s FY 2016 Budget
New Bedford's already tight 2016 budget looks to get even tighter as city officials try to make do.
Monday night, more department heads met with the City Council to go over individual cuts and increases for next year's budget. Some officials described needing to eliminate positions in money-saving moves, with those responsibilities spread out to others...
New Hannigan School To Feature 20-26 Student Classrooms, Family Learning Center
The closed New Bedford school who's roof collapsed in 2006 could soon become the city's best.
On Thursday, the School Committee voted to send plans for a rebuilt Hannigan Elementary School to the Massachusetts School Building Authority on Jun 11 for approval...