NEW BEDFORD - With several elected officials in New Bedford having already announced they will not be seeking re-election, it's sure to be a lively election season in the city. Nomination papers for Mayor, School Committee, City Council, and Assessor-At-Large are available in the Election O…
The New Bedford City Council's Committee on Ordinances voted down a proposal by Mayor Jon Mitchell Wednesay night to impose a moratorium on recreational marijuana sales in the city until September 30th, 2018. Ordinances Committee Chairman Steve Martins told WBSM's Brian Thomas that the committee had…
New Bedford Ward 2 City Councilor Steve Martins is considering a run for City Assessor. Martins told WBSM's Brian Thomas that taxes are a big issue in New Bedford, and that as someone who has voted against increasing taxes, he thinks it's important for the citizens to understand better what…
NEW BEDFORD - New Bedford City Councilors brought up the importance of increasing the size of the city's police department Thursday evening, though with some differing ideas on how to utilize the additional manpower.
New Bedford's City Council and School Committee will conduct a rare joint session meeting next month to discuss rising concerns over discipline issues in schools.
The New Bedford City Council are no stranger to matters of school safety, and the topic spurred over an hour of passionate discussion during Thursday night's meeting.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell illuminated Acushnet Avenue, Tuesday evening, by lighting the first of several new snowflake decorations that now line the streets of the city's North End.
Artists looking for studio space now have an answer in New Bedford's North End. While the Hatch Street Studios already provide artists with space to work, the new owners intend to offer even more studio space. Jeff Glassman, President of Darn It...