The New Bedford Police Union says it filed a Charge of Prohibited Practice against the city on Friday with the Massachusetts Department of Labor (DLR).
The Mayor says that while mass shootings are 'not entirely preventable,' the City has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars to make them as safe as possible.
Mayor Jon Mitchell has announced he is running for re-election and as of now, he has no serious competition. The deadline is August 16 for all candidates.
As thousands wait to gather in the north end of New Bedford for the 105th Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, officials have decided to step up safety precautions.
Mayor Mitchell says the restoration effort is “coming along” and that more details will be available as technology experts continue to address the issue.
It’s been two weeks since the Interior Department announced it was not yet ready to grant approval for the Vineyard Wind project, and nobody seems to know why.
Local elected officials and environmental activists will discuss the results of local clean energy initiatives at a press conference at the City Yard on Friday.