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For a few weeks in July 1970, parts of Kempton Street in New Bedford were a no-go for some residents, with barricades made of burnt out cars — and the violence culminated in the murder of a teenager in broad daylight.

The 40-year project to clean New Bedford harbor of cancer-causing chemicals is on track to wrap up in the next three years, after officials announced Tuesday a $73 million injection thanks to the federal infrastructure bill.

On Tuesday, Old Bedford Village will host Dr. David Cash, Regional Administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, for a 20-minute meet and greet.