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NEW BEDFORD — The state's environmental office earlier this month issued a certificate stating the final environmental impact report submitted by Parallel Products for its proposed expansion into a solid waste processing facility did not adequately and properly comply with state policy. Kathleen Theoharides, secretary of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA), said the report did not comply with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) and as a result, Parallel Products must submit a supplemental final environmental impact report.  "I find th...

The New Bedford Fire Department Is in Sad Shape [OPINION] The New Bedford Fire Department's new quint apparatus is in the shop for unspecified reasons and is not ready to be pressed into service any time soon, according to New Bedford Firefighters IAFF Local 841 President Billy Sylvia. The $250,000 truck is supposed to replace Engine 8 when it is eventually taken out of service. The Mitchell Administration has delayed the mothballing of Engine 8 several times and has even asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a SAFER grant to keep the piece operational. Sylvia told me the 15-year-...

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro's decision to retire means a search must begin for a new police chief. Cordeiro has been a member of the New Bedford Police Department for 35 years, the last five years as chief. That kind of knowledge and experience at the top is difficult to replace. That is why the next chief should come from the ranks. When a Chief of Police retires, there is often the urge to conduct a nationwide search to find the best possible replacement. In doing so, the best candidate just might get overlooked. Mayor Jon Mitchell understood that in tapping Cordeiro to lead th...

Despite expressed support from Mayor Jon Mitchell to retain his position and earn a new contract with the City, New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro has decided to retire after five years as the city's top cop. His tenure will be marked by positive changes such as a departmental policy shift towards community policing, technological upgrades in the department, and new use of force policies that were codified in a commission established by Mayor Mitchell last summer in response to civil rights protests in the city. It will also be marked by some controversy, such as a very long and publ...

New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro Announces Retirement NEW BEDFORD — New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro has announced that he is retiring from the department. Cordeiro, who has been serving on the force in New Bedford for 35 years, including the last five as Chief of Police, will wrap up his career on April 23. Deputy Chief Paul J. Oliveira will take over as Acting Chief of Police on April 24, the City of New Bedford announced in a press release. “I am grateful to have worked with the amazing men and women of the New Bedford Police Department over the course of my career. I p...