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The Election Commission decided on the residency of candidate for City Council Mike Janson on Friday night.

Steve Martins announced today that he will withdraw his candidacy for Assessor of the City of New Bedford.

36 people, including eleven incumbents, are running for political office in New Bedford ahead of the upcoming elections.

On Wednesday, the City Council's Committee on Public Safety and Neighborhoods met and invited New Bedford Police Chief Joseph Cordeiro and Fire Chief Michael Gomes to talk about the recent rash of suspected arson cases across the city, as well as gang violence and other crime issues in city neighborhoods.

A City Council candidate claims his spouse was stuck with a hypodermic needle at Buttonwood Park.

City Council voted on a motion Thursday night that would further discussions of implementing signage encouraging responsible donating at popular panhandling areas.

City Council voted unanimously to elect former City Councilor Henry Bousquet to the Election Commission.

NEW BEDFORD — It's shaping up to be a busy election season in New Bedford. Tuesday was the last day for candidates to hand in their signed nomination packets for this year's city elections. In the race for mayor, incumbent Jon Mitchell is seeking a fourth term, but faces several challengers...

NEW BEDFORD - New Bedford Councillor-At-Large Debora Coelho is urging residents to band together and keep a collective eye on each other as police and fire officials search for a possible serial arsonist. Coelho tells WBSM's Brian Thomas not only does that mean keeping an eye out for suspicious activity, but also taking preventative measures around the house...

NEW BEDFORD — Ward Three City Councilor Hugh Dunn filed a motion, co-sponsored by City Council President Joseph Lopes, and Councillors Ian Abreu and Kerry Winterson, aimed at curbing panhandling by giving city residents and visitors a more effective way to donate their money, while also supporting services for this at-risk population...