NEW BEDFORD — The late Capt. Martin "Marty" Manley was honored Thursday with the unveiling of a memorial sign at the city's Popes Island Marina, the building of which was one of his life's accomplishments.
Mayor Scott W. Lang led a series of remembrances of Manley, a waterfront and fishing industry stalwart who died in August 2009 at the age of 76.
Many of those present knew Manley for decades, including former Mayor John K. Bullard, who put Manley in charge of the Harbor Development Commission during his term in office.
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