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MassHealth lowers estimate of members facing new work rules
Roughly 50,000 fewer MassHealth members are predicted to be impacted by Medicaid work and education requirements.
An unconventional book club becomes ‘found family’ in New Bedford
“These are my people. These are the people I’m going to spend time with. Life with. I’m gonna cry with them. I’m gonna be there for them.” The post An unconventional book club becomes ‘found family’ in New Bedford appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
New Bedford’s Victor Fonseca, ‘an ambassador of joy’
Whether he’s greeting customers at The Baker or theatergoers at The Zeiterion, his warmth and charm shine through. At 81, he’s measuring success in terms of hugs and kisses. The post New Bedford’s Victor Fonseca, ‘an ambassador of joy’ appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova reach settlement over contract
The terms of the agreement are confidential, but GE Vernova withdrew its notice of contract termination, and “both parties have agreed to dismiss all pending legal claims.” The post Vineyard Wind, GE Vernova reach settlement over contract appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
On Fall River’s waterfront, the debate over market-rate housing unfolds
The South Coast community is on track to see its 20-acre waterfront transformed by a massive mixed-use development consisting of up to 1,500 new housing units, all of which the city has indicated should be market rate. The move has angered affordable housing advocates and sparked a familiar debate, where pro-development and pro-affordability ideals seem to be at odds.
Our offshore wind tracker: What’s new with wind projects off Massachusetts and beyond?
Offshore wind is changing fast. Here’s our tracker, first published in April 2025, and the latest on where the Northeast’s wind projects stand as of Sept. 17, 2026. The post Our offshore wind tracker: What’s new with wind projects off Massachusetts and beyond? appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
A Massachusetts diploma should come with a plan
One of the most consequential recommendations in the state graduation council's report is its emphasis on postsecondary planning and the implementation of My Career and Academic Plan, or MyCAP.
History finds a home at the Fort Taber Fort Rodman Military Museum
The museum now holds donated objects from more than 2,000 people, nearly all veterans and their families. The post History finds a home at the Fort Taber Fort Rodman Military Museum appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
Deep-pocketed donors flood the ballot-question field with cash
Millions of dollars have already been spent, even on questions with no opposition. The post Deep-pocketed donors flood the ballot-question field with cash appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
Political Notebook: Teachers vs. Smith & Wesson
The state's largest teachers union is now the single biggest financial backer of keeping a 2024 gun control law on the books.
Will Massachusetts go deep in the health care affordability playoffs?
Like the Red Sox season, the health care picture in the state this year has been marked by big ups and downs.
Report magnifies ‘time lost’ aboard slowest MBTA buses
The report recommends advancing planned projects, restoring, and expanding bus lanes, headway management to keep buses evenly spaces, and rolling out automated enforcement to address vehicles blocking bus lanes and bus stops.
Galvin defends ballot questions as a ‘safety valve’ amid reform push
The secretary of state, lawmakers and a think tank split on reforming the ballot question process. The post Galvin defends ballot questions as a ‘safety valve’ amid reform push appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
Mural honors civil rights activist Jibreel Khazan
The three-paneled mural celebrates the life and legacy of the New Bedford resident, 84, who led a pivotal 1960 sit-in. The post Mural honors civil rights activist Jibreel Khazan appeared first on The New Bedford Light.
Artificial intelligence enthusiasm and energy needs clash on Healey’s docket
Gov. Maura Healey is all-in on artificial intelligence, but she's also trying to get a handle on soaring energy costs and a growing backlash to the very structures supporting the AI boom — data centers. This week on The Codcast, CommonWealth Beacon reporters Jennifer Smith and Jordan Wolman discuss the governor's new executive order trying to make data centers greener...