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February 20, 2025 56 mins

In this episode of The New Bedford Podcast, host Steven Richard sits down with two influential local figures: Ian Abreu, City Councilor at Large, and Michael Silvia, owner of New Bedford Guide. Together, they dive into the biggest stories shaping the city and beyond.


Topics include:

New Bedford Police Chief Paul Oliveira’s Retirement – What’s next for the department?

"Sunbeam Bread Factory" Transformation – The former “Sunbeam Bread” factory is getting a major commercial facelift.

Police Transparency Debate – Why doesn’t the New Bedford Police Department release criminal headshots?

South Coast Rail is Finally Here – What does this mean for commuters and the local economy?

Governor Healey’s Controversial Taxes – How will they impact Massachusetts residents?


All this and much more in a must-listen conversation about the future of New Bedford.

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