Acushnet salaries and New Bedford's Samantha Irvin were the most read stories of the week
As we head into a new week, let's take a look at the news from this past week.
A proposal to create a downtown business district where property owners would annually fund improvements "above and beyond" city services was heard by the City Council Finance Committee. The purpose of the Downtown New Bedford BID is to fund additional maintenance and enhanced services to improve downtown's look and allure.
South Coast Rail's start will have to wait until safety testing has been fully completed. Important system features must be fully tested and OK'd before paying customers climb aboard, including 2,000 required tests of the Automatic Train Control system, which alerts the engineer to potentially unsafe conditions.
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Here are the most-read stories of the week on https://www.southcoasttoday.com:
Acushnet's top 20 highest paid employees in 2023
The top 20 paid town employees in 2023 included 10 members of the police department, seven school officials, one member of the fire department, the town administrator and the DPW director.
School Superintendent Paula J. Bailey was the highest-paid town employee in both years, making $174,056.34 in 2023 and $161,273.93 in 2022.
The range from highest to lowest in the top 20 in 2023 was $174,056.34 to $101,181.68 vs. $161,273.93 to $99,478.97 in 2022.
See who topped the list: Acushnet's top 20 highest paid employees in 2023.
New Bedford's Samantha Irvin gets high praise from WWE legend
The voice of "Monday Night Raw," Samantha Irvin, who has become a captivating female announcer for the WWE, took her fame to new heights this past weekend.
In front of thousands of WWE fans at WrestleMania 40 on April 6 and 7, Irvin cemented her spot as a dynamic announcer with a bright future in the industry.
Irving, a New Bedford native who is no stranger to the limelight, drew praise and set X, formerly known as Twitter, on fire with her performance at WrestleMania 40, even catching the eye of legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer. The icon known for his “Let’s get ready to rumble” catchphrase shared his accolades for Irvin on X.
WWE legend: New Bedford's Samantha Irvin gets high praise
A 30-year-old vision is becoming a reality for Steve Burgo
Thirty years ago, Steve Burgo had a dream of one day building an indoor sports complex for the area’s youth in Dartmouth.
He spent the last dozen years facing one hurdle after another. Burgo never took ‘no’ for an answer. His persistence has paid off.
Burgo recently signed a 30-year lease with the Town of Dartmouth so that he can build a 65,000 square foot facility on the land behind the Burgo Basketball Association’s outdoor complex on Slocum Road.
Hoop dreams: A 30-year-old vision is becoming a reality for Steve Burgo
New Bedford officials plan dedication for street honoring iconic music group Tavares
A dedication ceremony for Tavares Brothers Way - a street honoring iconic music group Tavares - is in the planning stages, but organizers hope that a date can be set soon.
Councilor Baptiste made the initial motion for the group's special recognition, which was unanimously approved by the City Council in January.
The new street replaces Griffin Court, from South Second Street to JFK Memorial Boulevard, which has no houses or businesses.
New Bedford officials: dedication planning for street honoring iconic music group Tavares
After six years in the making, this Fairhaven vineyard is ready to finally pour their wine
After six years, hidden on 52 acres off New Boston Road, the Nasketucket Bay Vineyard opened to the public on April 5.
This vineyard is a dream come true for owner Nicholas Christy, who has been making homemade wine for over 20 years with friends and family.
Thursday through Sunday, the vineyard offers a wine-tasting event where customers can sample five 1-ounce pours of wines they select using a provided card. They also have a wine flight option, with four 2-ounce pours of wine.
Six years in the making: Fairhaven vineyard is ready to finally pour their wine
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