Top stories: Strand Theatre renovation, new AD at Stang, shooting investigation
As we head into the week, let's take a look at the news from this past week.
Mayor Jon Mitchell's Administration "remains unwavering in its support" of South Coast Rail's two new pending city stations. But according to Solicitor Eric Jaikes, that doesn't mean New Bedford can't seek more money from the MTBA for land taken for the project. Threatening a lawsuit against the MBTA is "unnecessarily risky," "perplexing," and "concerning" to three state legislators.
Co-owners of Behavioral Connections on MacArthur Drive are finally ready to open a coffee shop in June on the first floor of their building. Ground Floor Coffee hopes to provide job skills to individuals with disabilities and give them a chance to train and learn under their supervision. It will be an upscale coffee shop where they will roast coffee in the roaster in-house as well as offer a cook-to-order kitchen for takeaway food.
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Here are the most-read stories of the week on https://www.southcoasttoday.com:
Renovation to bring new life, culture to New Bedford's historic Strand Theatre
The transformation of the historic Strand Theatre into a cultural center honoring the Cape Verdean residents of the city will be a celebration of the arts and the city's diverse cultures.
Since 1990, the nonprofit Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford (CVANB) started by first-generation immigrants has been interested in transforming the original Vien’s Theatre into an arts, culture and humanities center for the celebration of Cape Verdean history, heritage and culture.
In time, the Cape Verdean Cultural Center will be filled with the sights and sounds of live concerts and performing arts events and other programs. The Cultural Center will focus on cultural education, immigration services, and translation, economic development services and programs for all ages and backgrounds, and moving programs that are being offered off-site into new classroom space.
New purpose: Renovation to bring new life, culture to New Bedford's historic Strand Theatre
Bishop Stang's new athletic director wants to continue strong tradition
After serving as Stang’s assistant athletic director for the past two years, Nate Greene will take over the athletic director duties from Dennis Golden on July 1.
Greene was a three-sport athlete (soccer, basketball, and baseball) at Fairhaven High before graduating in 2008. He then graduated from Curry College with a bachelor's in politics and history in 2012 and went on to get a master’s degree in secondary education from UMass Amherst in 2014. Greene recently received a certificate in athletic administration from Providence College.
“The biggest thing is that I’m very passionate about it. It never feels like a job to me. I love working with young people and I love working with athletics," said Greene.
Greene: Bishop Stang's new athletic director wants to continue strong tradition
A New Bedford landlord who evicted tenants is out $8K in rent. But that's just the start.
In January 2022 Mark A. Quintal's tenants began having trouble paying the rent. He ended up having to hire an attorney and go through the eviction process through Housing Court, which he said was "excruciating." And it took over seven months.
The trial was held and the judge ruled in his favor, and the tenants were given 10 days to vacate or make an appeal, he said. The tenants didn't file an appeal or leave, he said. The constable informed Quintal he would have to hire a mover to move their stuff out and put it in storage. That cost $2,200, including $600 for three months of storage.
Quintal said he was left owed $8,000 in back rent and stuck paying another $8,000 in property repairs. He also paid legal fees and moving fees to re-take possession of the apartment.
Housing: A New Bedford landlord who evicted tenants is out $8K in rent. But that's just the start.
New Bedford police have responded to a shooting in the South End. Here's what we know.
City police say around noon on Monday, May 1, officers responded to the area of Division Street and Acushnet Avenue in the South End for reports of shots fired.
According to New Bedford Police Lt. Scott Carola, as police were investigating the scene, a male victim with an apparent gunshot wound or wounds made his way to St. Luke's Hospital where he received treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
Gun violence: New Bedford police have responded to a shooting in the South End. Here's what we know.
An inviting vibe: New Bedford restaurant Sixes & Sevens wants guests to feel at home
For decades, Cobblestones was a beloved restaurant in the heart of the Whaling City, but the shock of its sudden closure left the community reeling during the pandemic.
Now, the owners of Plymouth's Speedwell Tavern are combining the neighborhood nostalgia of Cobblestone's with something new and exciting as Sixes & Sevens officially opens. The menu features a pub vibe with smash burgers, quesadillas, and chicken tenders. There is also an array of hot dog choices from a Texas chili dog to pizza meets hot dog concoction.
An inviting vibe: New Bedford restaurant Sixes & Sevens wants guests to feel at home
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This article originally appeared on Standard-Times: Top stories this week: new inviting pub, new AD at Stang, Strand reno
