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Mass. Congressman William Keating is bringing the White Ribbon campaign to the Southcoast, and he's asking other men to join in. 

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The City of New Bedford is working on "Plan B" to replace air traffic controllers who are losing their job on April 7. 

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Mayor Jon Mitchell says his administration is ready to deal with the reported deficit in the School Department budget. 

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The head of the Bullard Street Neighborhood Association is hoping Mayor Jon Mitchell will talk about his plans for New Bedford neighborhoods during his State of The City address on Thursday. 

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Mayor Jon Mitchell says he's not a fan of government by referendum. 

Last November, Mass. voters supported a ballot question that called for the creation of medical marijuana dispensary centers in the state

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The New Bedford City Council says it has a plan to resolve the estimated $3-million deficit in the School Department budget. 

Finance Committee chair Jane Gonsalves said at a news conference Tuesday, the Council is prepared to transfer from free cash or reserve accounts the money the School Department needs to close the budget gap

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A crazy allegation.  That's how Mayor Jon Mitchell describes comments made by City Councilor Brian Gomes on Thursday, characterizing the city's Safer Grant for the fire department as "missing."  Mitchell describes the comment as "over the top"

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Medical marijuana dispensary centers are coming to Massachusetts, thanks to a state-wide vote last November. 

Ward Two City Councilor Steve Martins says based on a motion he filed several months ago, the Council is discussing the possibility of dispensary centers in New Bedford, and how residential neighborhoods can be protected

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The city's firefighting fleet is getting older, and Fire Chief Michael Gomes wants to do something about that.

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Mayyor Jon Mitchell addressed the Joint Committee on Transporation Oversight on Tuesday at the Statehouse, urging lawmakers to support Governor Patrick's tax plan to fund transporation projects like Southcoast Rail. 

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