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New Bedford Mayor Disputes Firefighters’ Claims About Mutual Aid
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said local fire union officials have been overstating the city’s reliance on mutual aid from surrounding communities.
Fall River Schools Superintendent: I’m Not Resigning
Fall River Superintendent Matthew Malone said he has no plans of resigning after the city council passed a “no confidence” vote and called on him to step down.
Mitchell: New Bedford May Apply for SAFER Grants to Preserve Engine 8
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he is open to applying for a federal SAFER grant to preserve Engine 8, but is skeptical the request would be approved.
New Bedford City Council Advances Golf Course Development Plan
The plan to develop a portion of New Bedford's Whaling City Golf Course passed through committee Tuesday night and will be voted on Thursday.
New Bedford City Council Overrides Mitchell’s Residency Veto
NEW BEDFORD — The city council on Thursday overrode Mayor Jon Mitchell's veto of an ordinance that will reduce the salaries of some city employees who do not live in New Bedford.
The council's 10-1 vote to override the veto translates to a 10 percent pay cut for city employees who do not live in New Bedford and have not amassed more than 10 years of total employment for the city...
New Bedford City Council Re-Elects Lopes as President
The New Bedford City Council on Monday night re-elected Joe Lopes as council president, after councilors waived a rule prohibiting back-to-back terms.
Hodgson: AG’s Report ‘Baseless’ and ‘Politically Motivated’
The Bristol County Sheriff accused AG Maura Healey of creating a 'false narrative' and of 'weaponizing' her office against people who disagree politically.
New Bedford City Council Sets Lower Tax Rates for 2021
The New Bedford City Council on Wednesday approved a lower tax rate for residential and commercial property owners in the 2021 fiscal year.
New Bedford Officials, Medical Providers Preparing for Surge in Local Coronavirus Cases
Southcoast Health is preparing for a 'surge' in coronavirus patients as more confirmed cases are diagnosed in Bristol County and people begin to get sick.
Second Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Plymouth County Reported at Tobey Hospital in Wareham
A Plymouth County resident tested positive for coronavirus after walking into the Tobey Hospital Emergency Department. The resident is self-quarantined at home.