The granting of residency waivers to New Bedford city employees has a been contentious issue for years. Now the city council may be forced to address it.
The City of New Bedford has a residency requirement for certain employees. This city ordinance has now been brought into focus by Councilor Linda Morad.
Elections Commissioner Manny DeBrito is providing some clarity after receiving multiple inquiries on the ability to run for two offices in New Bedford.
Longtime New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has submitted nomination papers for mayor and at-large city councilor in time for the Friday deadline. This will be his second run for mayor.
This has been a strange year in the world of New Bedford politics...