Joseph Lopes

City councilors expressed their frustration with impending changes to New Bedford's FEMA flood map. The council's Ordinance Committee sent the changes to the full council without a recommendation. Council President Joseph Lopes, whose South End district could be heavily affected, said he is working with the mayor's office to appeal some of the changes...

The New Bedford City Council has unanimously elected Ward Six Councilor Joseph Lopes as the new Council Presdient for 2014. In his acceptance speech, Lopes said he was honored to be chosen as president..... Lopes recognizes the importance of education in the city and hopes the Council can work together with the Superintendent and School Committee moving forward. ...

Members of the New Bedford City Council says it's time to spend some money on the city's Fire Department.