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New Bedford Honors Melville and More | New Bedford News
New Bedford is finally honoring Herman Melville by renaming its downtown park after the literary legend whose “Moby Dick” made the city famous — a long-overdue tribute. But the city’s story isn’t just about celebration: Custom House Park, now a haven for unhoused residents, sparks debate over balancing compassion with public access; a controversial 3% raise for retirees and union workers looms despite looming deficits; and locals demand a grander memorial for “Grey’s Raid,” the 250-year-old British burning of the city — currently marked only by a hidden plaque. New Bedford’s navigating a…
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