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Ross M. Grace Jr. via Facebook
Ross M. Grace Jr. via Facebook

New Bedford School Committee Member Ross Grace Won’t Seek Reelection

After one term on the New Bedford School Committee, Ross M. Grace, Jr. announced today via his Facebook page that he will not seek reelection this fall.

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Courtesy Sen. Montigny's Office
Courtesy Sen. Montigny's Office

New Bedford Senator Pushing for Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Hotel and Motel Workers

Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford is pushing legislation to require hotel and motel workers in Massachusetts to undergo human trafficking awareness training.

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New Bedford City Councilor Leo Choquette
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New Bedford City Council ‘Source’ Dubbed ‘Sleaze’ By Fellow Councilor Comes Clean

The person who provided WBSM's Chris McCarthy with information regarding the New Bedford City Council and longevity pay revealed themselves today.

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Massachusetts Is Home to A Key U.S Space Force Base
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UMass Dartmouth Professor Assess Trump’s First 10 Days

UMass Dartmouth political science professor Ken Manning says a lot of President Donald Trump's first 10 days back in office was 'political theater.'

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Courtesy City of New Bedford
Courtesy City of New Bedford

Mitchell: New Bedford Police Projected to Have 230 Officers This Spring

During his State of the City address, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell stated the city’s police force will likely be back up over 200 officers by this spring.

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Tim Weisberg/Townsquare Media
Tim Weisberg/Townsquare Media

New Bedford Mayor Touts Tech Advances in State of City Address

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell's State of the City address on Wednesday touched on a number of issues, including the city's technological advances.

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About Half Of Massachusetts Cities Have Four-Year Mayoral Terms
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New Bedford Mayor Urges Council to Approve Licensing Board Nominee

The New Bedford Licensing Board is down to just one member, and Mayor Jon Mitchell is urging the city council to approve his nominee as soon as this Thursday.

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This Is What A Massachusetts Landlord Can Charge A Tenant
City of New Bedford live stream; Tim Weisberg/Townsquare Media

New Bedford City Council Committee Assignments for 2025

New Bedford City Council President Shane Burgo has announced the 2025 committee assignments, along with a few changes.

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via City of New Bedford live stream
via City of New Bedford live stream

New Bedford City Council Elects Burgo as 2025 President

Just three years after he was first sworn in as New Bedford City Councilor at Large, Shane Burgo has risen to the council presidency.

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Contributed Photo; Google Maps
Contributed Photo; Google Maps

New Bedford City Councilor Abreu Finalist for Fairhaven Town Administrator

Veteran New Bedford City Councilor Ian Abreu has confirmed he is a finalist for the position of interim Fairhaven Town Administrator.

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