New Bedford, Massachusetts
The human crisis in the ground fishing industry is a real crisis. It is not contrived, it is not looming, it is not a threat; it is here. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the New England Fisheries Management Council (NEFMC) have all realized, and admitted, that […] Read more »
Attorney Scott W. Lang, the former Mayor of the City of New Bedford, will be speaking at the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee meeting on Friday, January 11. Lang’s discussion will focus on the South Coast Rail project and other Massachusetts infrastructure projects. The Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee meeting will take […] Read more »
Engaged citizens require reliable, quality local media institutions. Our area has been fortunate to have a locally oriented newspaper, The Standard-Times. Say what you will about its news coverage, or its Opinion Page, from accolades to criticism, our local newspaper is the life blood of the region’s participatory democracy, and helps establish our region’s agenda. […] Read more »
You never know what’s going to take-off in a political campaign, so who knew that report last week by the Boston Globe confirming that Mitt Romney stayed at Bain Capitol longer than he claims would be such a hot item with both campaigns still going at it five days later. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors continue their […] Read more »
The city of Taunton approves a Mashpee Wampanoag tribal casino, Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren continue to debate over debates and Spain gets bailed out to the tune of 120 billion dollars. And speaking of bailouts, President Obama is looking for one after a week of accusations and gaffes. It’s Monday afternoon and that means […] Read more »
UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Dr. Jean MacCormack and former New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang were honored Saturday as part of commencement exercises at Bridgewater State University. MacCormack, who is retiring next month, received an honorary doctor of public education degree and Lang was awarded BSU’s distinguished service award. You can read the remainder of this […] Read more »
NEW BEDFORD – On the count of three, the rowers hoisted the eight-man shell high above their heads and rumbled down the metal ramp to the dock. A teammate bundled the oars like kindling and ran to catch up. The crew team lowered the boat gingerly into the water and they were on their way, […] Read more »
Massachusetts fishermen’s earnings sank by 14.2 percent in 2011 — a record drop that some blame on the first full year of new federal catch limits, the Herald has found. “They’re just killing us,” said Plymouth fisherman Jim Keding, who sold his boat and downsized into a smaller home because he couldn’t make ends meet […] Read more »
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following are remarks by former New Bedford Mayor Scott W. Lang to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 499 delivered on Vietnam Veterans’ Recognition Day, March 25. Today, I speak as a citizen of New Bedford and the United States. First, I want to once again recognize the tremendous service the military […] Read more »
Appropriate, and carefully drafted government regulations create necessary parameters in all facets of our complex society. Unfortunately, in many instances, regulations which are archaic, or not well-grounded, stunt economic development opportunities, resulting in job loss, and thwart new growth potential for our communities. Fortunately though, business owners voice their specific concerns about onerous regulations, and […] Read more »