Charlie Perry

Longtime police officer and former mayoral candidate Charlie Perry announced his retirement from the New Bedford Police Department this afternoon on social media.

The region's mayors win new terms by wide margins suggesting the voters are happy

The polls are open until 8 pm and the weather is perfect so there is no excuse not to vote.

WBSM News was streaming live from the Candidates Night at the Alfred J. Gomes School on Monday night, as those running for School Committee, At-Large Councillor, Ward 4 Councillor and Mayor were in attendance.

Charlie Perry deflected questions about his accusations against the police chief, and Mayor Jon Mitchell got heated when his family was brought into the debate.

Officer Charlie Perry has yet to provide any evidence to substantiate his claims of racism and sexual harassment by Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro

These developments will likely impact the upcoming mayoral election

Candidates running for City Councilor At-Large, School Committee, and Mayor were participated in a public forum at the Whaling Museum on Thursday.

Mayoral candidates Mayor Jon Mitchell and challenger Charlie Perry joined WBSM's Barry Richard in separate interviews to discuss Tuesday's double homicide on Central Avenue, as well as crime in the city overall.

The results of the preliminary election for Mayor of New Bedford were tallied Tuesday night at City Hall as two of the three candidates were voted to move on to the final elections.