New Bedford Mayor pushes for scallop fishing reform to save jobs, keep boats afloat

In a pivotal letter to federal fisheries officials, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is calling on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to fast-track a plan that could breathe new life into the city’s scallop fishing industry. You can read the full letter HERE. The proposal, known as “permit stacking,” would allow fishermen to …