UMass Dartmouth Set to Receive $73 Million from State
Massachusetts will spend $73 million on enhancing classrooms, labs, and other learning facilities at UMass Dartmouth, the school announced in a press release on Friday.
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New Bedford Airport to Get $5.8 Million for Improvements
The regional airport in New Bedford is set to gain nearly $5.8 million in funding for runway upgrades and other improvements after the Baker administration agreed on funding, according to an announcement from State Rep. Bill Straus.
State Announces Revitalization Effort for New Bedford’s North End
Acushnet Avenue may soon be getting an economic transformation, after the commercial area was one of 13 in the state chosen to receive $23.7 million in total state funding for economic development initiatives.
New Bedford Mayor Decides Against Run for State AG Office
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell wont' be running for state Attorney General, after previously stating he wasn't "ruling out" the possibility.
New Bedford Awarded $2.5 Million Infrastructure Grant
New Bedford has received $2.5 million from the state's MassWorks Infrastructure Program for bicycle and pedestrian improvements to the South End.
Mitchell Pushes for More State Funding for New Bedford Schools
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has taken issue with Governor Charlie Baker's latest recommendation for state aid to local schools.
The Governor recommended increasing Chapter 70 funding by just 2.6 percent, the lowest growth since education reform passed in 1993...
Lt. Governor To Visit State Pier
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito will be at State Pier Thursday afternoon.