New Bedford Port Projects to Get $80 Million From State
Big changes are coming to New Bedford's bustling waterfront, as four major port projects are set to receive $80 million in funding from the state.
New Bedford Port Authority
Greater New Bedford Sees $2.3 Million in State Seaport Grants
The Greater New Bedford area — including the towns of Dartmouth and Fairhaven — is set to receive more than $2.3 million in state Seaport Economic Council grants for projects relating to coastal access and the maritime industry.
Massport Official to Lead New Bedford Port Authority
Gordon Carr is the current Deputy director of Real Estate Strategy and Policy at Massport.
New Bedford’s Pope’s Island Marina Needs $5.5 Million Replacement
A 2020 inspection report suggested New Bedford's Pope's Island Marina, which is owned by the state DCR, needs a $5.5 million replacement.
Parking Free for Some at Noah’s Place Playground but Concerns Remain
New Bedford's Port Authority is responding to the controversy surrounding the Park Board's decision to charge for parking at the city's handicapped-accessible playground.
As first reported by WBSM's Marcus Ferro, the New Bedford Board of Park Commissioners has unanimously approved a new pay-to-park program for the lot that serves Noah’s Place Playground. Mult...
Acushnet Firm Awarded $27.9 Million Contract for North Terminal Expansion
New Bedford's Port Authority last week awarded a $27.9 million contract to an Acushnet construction company for the North Terminal waterfront expansion project.
New Bedford Port Authority Director Steps Down
Eight months after taking on the New Bedford Port Authority Executive Director position, Justin Poulsen has announced he will be stepping down in April.