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Ward Three Election
NEW BEDFORD - The special election to fill the Ward Three vacancy is Tuesday in New Bedford. The winner of the election will complete the term that had been awarded to Henry Bousquet before he stepped down earlier this year. Election Commissioner Maria Tomasia says even though the winner of Tuesday's election is serving for less than a year, they can get a head start on the next campaign if they w
$100K Payment
$100K Payment
BOSTON (AP) — A landlord who owns and operates dozens of properties in New Bedford will pay $100,000 in civil penalties to settle allegations he allowed contractors to perform illegal asbestos work on four homes he was renovating. Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey says the consent judgment entered Wednesday in Suffolk Superior Court settles a lawsuit filed by her office in October 2012 a
Problem Properties
Problem Properties
The New Bedford City Council is getting set to once again discuss Mayor Jon Mitchell's proposed "Problem Properties" ordinance. Speaking on his weekly radio program, Mitchell says the ordinance has been in and out of committee for nearly two years, and needs to be passed...
Voting Goes Hi-Tech
Voting Goes Hi-Tech
Getting the next generation engaged in the democratic process is a constant concern of many, and a local university may be making strides in that department. UMass Dartmouth is launching a new program that will allow students to receive real-time updates on upcoming elections and their voter status...
Absentee Ballots Ready
The Massachusetts State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and the New Bedford Elections Commission has announced that absentee ballots for this election are now available through the Elections Office at New Bedford City Hall ...