New Bedford Developments

[Lrfox]

Elite Airways wants to add a second destination from EWB in the spring.

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20180109/elite-airways-soars-at-new-bedford-regional-airport

Interesting bit about this, there's an email in the article to "suggest routes." I found that funny, but it's a good way to make locals feel like their input is heard and get the word about the service out there. I like the strategy. I emailed her just for the hell of it and got a really quick reply. I doubt anything will come of it, but it's kind of cool that they're that communicative.

 

[gregrc75]

Yes, agreed. It is interesting. I think they are weighing the options of Newark and Myrtle Beach. Maybe they are trying to gauge which would have more demand, but that is just a guess.

It has been great seeing the increased activity at the airport. I’ve seen larger aircraft in the past at EWB (DC-9’s, C130’s, ATR 72) but it’s nice to see a larger regularly scheduled flight. They used the larger CRJ700 on one trip instead of the normal CRJ200.

 

[gregrc75]

Proposal for a new 5 story mixed use building for downtown New Bedford

https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20190618/15m-plus-building-slated-for-union-street-in-downtown-new-bedford

 

[Lrfox]

Proposal for a new 5 story mixed use building for downtown New Bedford

https://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20190618/15m-plus-building-slated-for-union-street-in-downtown-new-bedford

I wish it was across N. 2nd replacing the St. Anne's Credit Union building/parking lot, but this is a good development if it ever happens.

 

[gregrc75]

I wish it was across N. 2nd replacing the St. Anne's Credit Union building/parking lot, but this is a good development if it ever happens.

Those were my thoughts too!

 

[GP40MC]

Revere Copper & Brass plant has been sold:

https://wbsm.com/mayor-revere-copper-and-brass-property-sold/

 

[gregrc75]

Sunrise this morning from Fairhaven

 

[Lrfox]

Looks like offshore wind is gaining some momentum in New Bedford. Last week, an offshore wind training facility was proposed at an former seafood packaging plant. This week, a large staging facility was proposed for 29 waterfront acres just south of downtown that currently houses the unused Cannon St. power station. It also looks as if this project will include a small mixed use component (adjacent to the existing hotel).

 

[gregrc75]

Downtown New Bedford. Replacing a one storey building and parking lot.
The Caravella

 

[gregrc75]

A few cell phone photos from last weekend.

 

[Lrfox]

A couple of New Bedford updates.

The building slated for 117 Union St. finally broke ground this week. It'll be great improvement to that corner.

On the other side of the coin, UMass Dartmouth is leaving downtown's Star Store. On one hand, it's hard to see the prominent structure remaining vacant for long. But it is New Bedford, and it wouldn't be out of the realm of possibility. The mayor is making a pitch for NOAA to consolidate its regional offices in New Bedford. I personally think it's more likely that the space would be converted to housing. Either way, the loss of the CVPA campus means the loss of some foot traffic, vibrance, and energy on that corner. Hopefully the wait for a new tenant won't be too long.