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Hayden McFadden School Awarded State Grant

Jim Phillips — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:00:39 +0000

There's some changes coming to the Hayden-McFadden Elementary School in New Bedford, thanks to a $1.2 million state grant.

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Mitchell: City Council "Playing Games" With School Budget

Jim Phillips — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:26:02 +0000

The New Bedford City Council has again tabled a request to transfer $3.5 million in free cash, to close a deficit in the School Department budget.

When asked to react to the City Council's decision, Mayor Jon Mitchell said..."t

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United Interfaith Action Rallies Support For Innovation Schools

Jim Phillips — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:18:16 +0000

Days before the School Committee vote on Innovation Schools, backers of those plans rallied Thursday night at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish at St. James Church.

Several speakers from United Interfaith Action urged "yes" votes for the Esperanza and Renaissance Schools, but Mayor Jon Mitchell told the crowd of 200, he is still undecided

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Mitchell Unveils Plan To Close School Dept. Budget Gap

Jim Phillips — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:59:14 +0000

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

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Three Finalists Named For Superintendent Job In New Bedford

Jim Phillips — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 05:37:12 +0000

The process of hiring a new School Superintendent in New Bedford started with 36 candidates. Now, its down to three.

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Schools To Reopen Wednesday In New Bedford

Jim Phillips — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:45:46 +0000

The City of New Bedford is making real progress in removing snow from streets and sidewalks, so public schools will reopen Wednesday in New Bedford. That's the word from New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell

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