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New Bedford, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Morning New Bedford! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How New Bedford’s tax collector changes could affect your property and budget.
  • Why two New Bedford police officers may soon lose their jobs
  • What New Bedford’s proposed data center ban could mean for your neighborhood.

Also on today's calendar: Reuse & Shred Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 70 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Bedford MA tax collector updates for residents (thedetroitbureau.com) — If you own property in New Bedford, the tax collector’s office is tightening digital systems, deadlines, and lien enforcement, making it crucial to monitor your account online and apply early for payment plans. The article explains how delinquent taxes affect city services, housing investment, and title issues, and notes that upcoming budget decisions could add staff to clear long-standing backlogs.
   

2. Two New Bedford officers face termination following internal Flock probe (shrewsburypost.com) — New Bedford residents are being asked for input on safeguards after two city police officers were found to have misused the department’s Flock license plate reader system and now face possible termination. The chief has suspended their access, placed them on leave, and is reviewing policies to better protect privacy while preserving public safety benefits.
   

3. New Bedford Mayor Proposes Data Center Ban Amid AI Growth (wbsm.com) — New Bedford’s mayor is seeking a temporary citywide ban on new data centers while the city studies their impact and drafts regulations, citing risks to power, water, and neighborhoods. The proposal, already filed with the City Council, would change zoning rules that currently allow data centers by-right. City planners are now researching case studies to shape future local standards.
   

4. 21-year-old motorcyclist dies after New Bedford crash (nbcboston.com) — A 21-year-old New Bedford resident, Anthony Navarro Rodriguez, has died after his motorcycle collided with a car at Walnut and South Sixth streets in New Bedford Friday night. He was first taken to a local hospital, then flown by Med Flight before succumbing to his injuries Sunday. The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office and New Bedford police continue to investigate the cause.
   

5. The Trump administration has ended TPS for several countries. El Salvador may be next. (newbedfordlight.org) — New Bedford’s Salvadoran community is bracing for the possible end of Temporary Protected Status, which could upend the lives of an estimated 1,900 local residents. Community leaders describe growing fear, economic worries, and mental strain as federal officials remain silent ahead of a key deadline that could strip many neighbors of their legal status and work authorization.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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