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Councillor Brian Gomes wants New Bedford to join in a class action suit against opioid manufacturers, but Mayor Jon Mitchell says it may not make sense to do so.

Mayor Jon Mitchell is hoping what went on in a special meeting of the New Bedford City Council Tuesday night did not scare off the only company interested in taking over management of the Whaling City Golf Course.

I feel sorry for anyone who has been impacted by the so-called opioid crisis. It must be a horrible nightmare. I am also happy to hear that through public awareness the number of overdoses and deaths locally have begun to decline. Part of the solution has been to scare the "bejesus" out of people about the addictive nature of these drugs and to limit the number of pills being prescribed

Despite hundreds of years of success, port leaders and city officials are planning to grow and diversify it even more.

Local arts stakeholders and city officials announced a formal cultural relationship on Thursday, which aims to connect the local government with cultural leaders in the city.

Mitchell says he believes New Bedford is already taking important steps to keep kids and staff members safe.

During a Thursday night meeting, the council acted on two motions that call for security enhancements in reaction to active shooter situations.

New Bedford Police are becoming increasingly frustrated with judges allowing repeat offenders back on the streets, despite having lengthy criminal records.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell joins Chris McCarthy for a wide-ranging interview covering topics such as school safety, the recreational marijuana industry, the fishing industry and New Bedford's economic future.

Earlier this week, New Bedford Schools Superintendent Dr. Pia Durkin outlined her initial budget proposal, asking for nearly $147 million, including over $7 million more in enhancements. In his weekly appearance on WBSM, Mayor Jon Mitchell said it's too soon to tell if the City will be able to fund the requested budget.