Voters Deliver Few Surprises in New Bedford Election [OPINION]Voters Deliver Few Surprises in New Bedford Election [OPINION]Bad weather and the lack of a competitive mayor's race kept turnout low.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Field of Local Candidates Less Than Inspiring [OPINION]Field of Local Candidates Less Than Inspiring [OPINION]Too many local politicians stick around too long.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Don't Fear Change, Embrace It [OPINION]Don't Fear Change, Embrace It [OPINION]Low voter turnout makes it impossible to dislodge entrenched incumbents and discourages new candidates from seeking office.Barry RichardBarry Richard
NB Election ResultsNB Election ResultsHere's the results from New Bedford's Municipal Election Tuesday. The outcome of the at-large council race contained a major surprize. Former Councilor Naomi Carney edged incumbant John Saunders for the fifth and final at large seat. T...Jim PhillipsJim Phillips