Politics

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has vetoed the city council's proposed ballot questions on rent stabilization, the four-year mayoral term and repealing the Community Preservation Act.

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll visited New Bedford to announce the administration's major investments in climate resiliency.

The New Bedford City council voted Thursday to approve a non-binding ballot question on rent stabilization for this year’s election.

Voters in New Bedford’s Ward 3 elected city constable and correctional officer Shawn Oliver Tuesday night as the ward's next city councilor.

Vineyard Wind and the U.S Offshore Wind Business Network are sponsoring a free, three-day training for local business owners in New Bedford.

The New Bedford City Council voted Thursday to reject Mayor Jon Mitchell’s request Thursday to change re-classifications for 151 non-union workers on the City payroll.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is seeking changes to the city council’s salary re-classifications for 151 non-union workers on the City payroll.

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses why he thinks the city council's public gatherings may violate the Commonwealth's Open Meeting Law.

Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux is criticizing proposed legislation that gives prison inmates early release in exchange for becoming organ donors.

The New Bedford City Council took the first steps Thursday night to embark on an adventure to a brand new world – the world of social media.