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New Bedford Council Tables School Funding, Seeks Accountability

Taylor Cormier — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:39:10 +0000

"Accountability" was the buzzword at Thursday night's City Council meeting, as the council voted to table the tranfer of $3.5-million to the school department.

The council laid into the department for nearly an hour, reluctant to transfer the free cash to cover the department's deficit, for fear that more money may be needed, and transferred funds may not be replaced

New Bedford Council Denies School Department Funds – For Now

Taylor Cormier — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:45:29 +0000

While the police department, the zoo, and other departments will receive funds from the City's free cash account, the school department is being forced to wait for a much needed $2-million.

The City Council tabled the request for the funds Thursday night, citing a lack of response from Mayor Jon Mitchell

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Hosting Campus Forum Today

Taylor Cormier — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 15:49:54 +0000

UMass Dartmouth Chancellor Divina Grossman is hosting a "town meeting" style forum at the university today.

Some reports say faculty and staff members believe the meeting will address a multi-million dollar deficit that is causing the campus to cut back on spending