November 20, 2013 — The following was released by the Port of New Bedford:
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts in coordination with the port cities of Boston, New Bedford, Fall River, Gloucester, and Salem has prepared a strategic plan designed to capitalize on the resources of the seaports to boost economic development and create private sector jobs. The purpose of the Strategic Plan is to sustain and strengthen the vibrancy of the Commonwealth port system, study ports as a cohesive group, identify opportunities and targeted investments, and increase the competiveness of each port.
A public meeting will be held Monday, November 25th starting at 6:00 pm at the downtown New Bedford Public Library to review the draft recommendations for the Port of New Bedford/Fairhaven and the Port of Fall River. Representatives of industry and the public are invited to attend to learn more, ask questions and give input. The strategic plan will make recommendations regarding the fishing industry, cargo operations, offshore wind development, recreational boating, passenger vessels and ferries, the management and repair of facilities, dredging and other key topics. Your attendance and opinions are greatly appreciated and we hope to see you there.
The draft recommendations and other important information can be found at:
http://www.portofnewbedford.org/
http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/planning/Main/StatewidePlans/PortsStrategicPlan.aspx
http://www.ebcne.org/fileadmin/pres/10-17_and_10-18/10-17-12_MASTER_Matt_Ciborowski.pdf
http://www.mass.gov/governor/pressoffice/pressreleases/2012/2012430-port-compact.html