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Bryan Booker

Bryan began his career in radio as a WBSM intern in June 2006. Soon after, Bryan was hired on as a part-time reporter and occasional news anchor. He expanded his role at the station to include Saturday morning news anchor in 2010. Despite leaving this post in late 2012, he continues to cover local meetings and community events during the week. A graduate of UMASS Dartmouth, Bryan lives in New Bedford and enjoys travelling, talking sports, and the outdoors.
Acushnet Girl Scouts eagerly await Town Meeting's vote on holding a special election for a new library and community center (Credit: TSM)
Acushnet Girl Scouts eagerly await Town Meeting's vote on holding a special election for a new library and community center (Credit: TSM)

Scouts Lead Movement for New Acushnet Library

By Bryan Booker 2 days ago

A grassroots campaign to bring a new library and community center to Acushnet has scored another victory.

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Jean-Pierre Trahan speaks next to a photo of his late son Tyler, during dedication ceremonies of the Tyler Trahan Memorial Roundabout in Freetown. (Credit: TSM)
Jean-Pierre Trahan speaks next to a photo of his late son Tyler, during dedication ceremonies of the Tyler Trahan Memorial Roundabout in Freetown. (Credit: TSM)

Freetown Honors Naval Officer Tyler Trahan

By Bryan Booker 4 days ago

A permanent part of Freetown now bears the name of one of its fallen heroes.

The town gathered at Crossroads Common Saturday for the dedication of the Tyler Trahan Memorial Roundabout. Trahan was killed in combat on April 30th, 2009 in Iraq, just days shy of his 23rd birthday

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School District Battles Multi-Million Dollar Shortfall

By Bryan Booker 2 weeks ago

The city's School District is facing a budget shortfall, and is looking to the City Council for help.

The School Committee discussed the $3.5 million dollar gap Monday, most of which lies in salaries and pay-outs to retired employees

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Economic Development Director Matt Morrissey speaks with residents at a South Central Neighborhood meeting.
Economic Development Director Matt Morrissey speaks with residents at a South Central Neighborhood meeting.

Trade Mission Promotes City’s Marine Commerce Terminal

By Bryan Booker 4 weeks ago

A recent trade mission to Europe for the South End Marine Commerce Terminal was the subject of a South Central neighborhood meeting Tuesday.

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City Council Rips State Leaders on Transportation Funding

By Bryan Booker April 11, 2013

Legislative leaders and local state representatives were taken to task Thursday by the City Council, over their treatment of the Southcoast Rail project.

 

Several councilors blasted House leadership and local representatives for supporting a weakened transportation bill, that does little for advancing Southcoast Rail. Cou

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Photo Credit: TSM, Rabbi Raphael Kanter delivers remarks in front of the New Bedford Holocaust Memorial.
Photo Credit: TSM, Rabbi Raphael Kanter delivers remarks in front of the New Bedford Holocaust Memorial.

Holocaust Victims Remembered in New Bedford

By Bryan Booker April 11, 2013

Dozens gathered as the sun set in New Bedford Thursday, to pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust.

The traditional Yom HaShoah memorial observance took place at the monument on the south side of Buttonwood Park

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