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JaLoni Owens Responds
JaLoni Owens Responds
JaLoni Owens Responds
  One of the students that called for her resignation is speaking out after the announcement that Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech's Rosanne Franco is stepping down. JaLoni Owens was one of several students that began an online petition to have the school's academic principal removed after they claimed Franco did not appropriately discipline a teacher that made racially charged comments on Facebook la
Franco to Resign
Franco to Resign
Franco to Resign
The academic principal at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School has agreed to resign her position. In a press release from the school, Superintendent James O'Brien and Principal Rosanne Franco have entered into a negotiated settlement agreement in which Franco will resign her position prior to the end of her contract...
Commission Wants Answers
Commission Wants Answers
Commission Wants Answers
The City's Human Relations Commission has some questions for Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech's superintendent. Voc-Tech teacher Lino Cabral resigned last week after posting controversial racial remarks to social media in April. Human Relations Commission member Kevin Thomas tells WBSM News it appears Superintendent Linda Enos did not handle the situation properly when it was brought to her attention.
Home Show This Weekend
Home Show This Weekend
Home Show This Weekend
The latest and greatest in home improvement services and technology will be on display in the North End of New Bedford this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, the 27th annual Greater New Bedford Home Show sets up shop at Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech...
Voc-Tech Opens New Wing
Voc-Tech Opens New Wing
Voc-Tech Opens New Wing
Students at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School will no longer have to fight for elbow room when they're seated for lunch thanks to the completed addition of the Student Forum and Conference Center. The 25,000 square foot addition officially opened Sunday, with school faculty and state officials on hand to commemorate the event...
Fairhaven Marine Killed in Afghanistan
Fairhaven Marine Killed in Afghanistan
Fairhaven Marine Killed in Afghanistan
A local marine has been killed in action in Afghanistan. According to the Department of Defense, 19-year-old Lance Cpl. Matthew Rodriguez of Fairhaven died yesterday while conducting combat operations in Helmand Province, Afghanistan...
New Bedford Voc-Tech Expansion Begins
New Bedford Voc-Tech Expansion Begins
New Bedford Voc-Tech Expansion Begins
Another historic undertaking for Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech High School as they look to expand their facilities. Administrators, along with city and state officials broke ground on the new $17 million renovation and expansion project Wednesday...
NB Voc Wins State Title
NB Voc Wins State Title
NB Voc Wins State Title
For the 3rd straight year, the Greater New Bedford Voc Tech football teams has emerged as the State Vocational Large School Champion after beating Greater Lawrence Voc Tech 26-6 Thursday night at Manning Field in Lynn.
No-Go For Future Residential Solar Farms in Dartmouth
No-Go For Future Residential Solar Farms in Dartmouth
No-Go For Future Residential Solar Farms in Dartmouth
Dartmouth Town Meeting members shot down a by-law amendment last night, that would have allowed special provisions for solar farms to locate in residential neighborhoods. The amendment would have allowed the installation of neighborhood solar farms, provided the land was a designated brownfield or contaminated in some way...

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