Bryan began his career in radio as a WBSM intern in June 2006. Soon after, Bryan was hired on as a part-time reporter and occasional news anchor. He expanded his role at the station to include Saturday morning news anchor in 2010. Despite leaving this post in late 2012, he continues to cover local meetings and community events during the week. A graduate of UMASS Dartmouth, Bryan lives in New Bedford and enjoys travelling, talking sports, and the outdoors.
Bryan Booker
School District Battles Multi-Million Dollar Shortfall
The city's School District is facing a budget shortfall, and is looking to the City Council for help.
The School Committee discussed the $3.5 million dollar gap Monday, most of which lies in salaries and pay-outs to retired employees...
New Bedford City Council Cracking Down on Synthetic Drugs
The synthetic drugs known as "Herbal Incense", "K2", and a variety of names are being sold in stores throughout New Bedford, but the City Council is hoping to stop that practice.
Board of Health Dispute Rages On in Fairhaven
The hotly contested Board of Health race in Fairhaven may head to court, but without the Board of Selectmen's blessing.
Losing candidate John Wethington's attorney had asked the board to petition for a new election. Selectmen discussed the request Monday, but decided to take no action, citing the additional costs of holding another election, and the ongoing state election office investigation into
Trade Mission Promotes City’s Marine Commerce Terminal
A recent trade mission to Europe for the South End Marine Commerce Terminal was the subject of a South Central neighborhood meeting Tuesday.
Landfill Plan Drawing Fire from Dartmouth Officials
The fight continues against plans to cap the Smith-Robinson Landfill on Old Fall River Road.
City Council Rips State Leaders on Transportation Funding
Legislative leaders and local state representatives were taken to task Thursday by the City Council, over their treatment of the Southcoast Rail project.
Several councilors blasted House leadership and local representatives for supporting a weakened transportation bill, that does little for advancing Southcoast Rail. Cou...
Holocaust Victims Remembered in New Bedford
Dozens gathered as the sun set in New Bedford Thursday, to pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust.
The traditional Yom HaShoah memorial observance took place at the monument on the south side of Buttonwood Park. Among the milestones remembered was the 70th anniversary of the uprising by Jewish resistance fighters in the Nazi-controlled ghetto of Warsaw...
Committee Takes Historic Innovation School Vote
After months of heated debate and passionate arguments for and against Innovation Schools, the New Bedford School Committee held its vote on the two proposals Monday.
Dartmouth Voters Return a Familiar Face to Office
Voters in Dartmouth made it no contest in the race for Select Board, as former Selectman and State Representative John George won the open seat in a landslide.
Innovation Schools Hearing Continued in New Bedford
One week before it takes a crucial vote on the subject, New Bedford's School Committee heard public input on Innovation Schools for a final time.