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New Bedford Police Detective Chris Cotter has been removed from his position on the department's Juvenile/Sexual Assault Unit, he confirmed to WBSM News Tuesday night. Citing only "managerial differences," Cotter was told he was being reassigned back to the uniform division after 12 years as a detective, and 10 in the Juvenile/Sexual Assault Unit...

The New Bedford School Committee voted to name the new fitness center at New Bedford High School the “Robert Archibald 'Bobby' Watkins, Jr. Fitness Center” after former Chicago Bears Player, Ohio State University football Hall of Fame Inductee, and New Bedford High School alumnus Bobby Watkins.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has stated loudly and clearly his opposition to WBSM's decision to run with a news story about a six year old girl who claimed to have been assaulted by another student at the Hayden McFadden Elementary School on August 22nd.  W...

What do you think of this concept for slowing down school disruptions and violence. It's called 'reverse suspension." New Bedford School Committee member Chris Cotter likes it so much, he brought it up on Brian's Beat. Cotter claims he may introduce reverse suspension at an upcoming School Committee meeting...

According to a Standard Times, the schools Superintendent believes New Bedford parents, teachers and students "need to embrace" Parcc testing or feel the pain courtesy of the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Dr. Pia Durkin balked  in a lengthy diatribe, at the recent school committee meeting, at a Resolution that would inform, not encourage, students and parents of

The umpire will be shouting "play ball" soon at New Bedford's Paul White field. What goes better than baseball, hot dogs, popcorn, peanuts and a nice cold one. As a way to attract more fans and additional revenue, the Bay Sox want to sell beer at all home games...

While New Bedford students won't be forced to take MCAS or PARCC tests, they also won't be told they can opt out. At Monday's meeting, the New Bedford School Committee voted to not send parents information about their right to refuse standardized testing for their child...

The tallies are unofficial, but we are getting a better idea on how New Bedford School Committee members feel about affirming free speech as a fundamental right for members in the educational atmosphere. Members Josh Amaral and Chris Cotter are crafting a Resolution that guarantees a students, with parental consent to opt-out or refuse statewide standardized tests like MCAS and PARCC, and be able

Two New Bedford School Committee members are working on a resolution to allow students along with their families the right to opt out of high stakes tests, like MCAS and PARCC. Brian explains not only is it time, but how you should throw your support their way...

A quaint gathering at the downtown New Bedford library, A UMass-Dartmouth Education Professor delivering much more than promised. Dr. Ricardo Rosa bringing to light a release, last week, by the Amherst-Pelham School District. They have affirmed the right of parents and children to Opt out of high stakes testing...