How Much Has New Bedford Saved with This Mild Winter? [OPINION]
The City of New Bedford has gone over budget on snow removal in most of the recent fiscal years.
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DeLeo Calls for Interim August Budget as Beacon Hill Negotiates
With the annual state budget now 16 days late and negotiatons are still unresolved, House Speaker Robert DeLeo indicated a compromise may not be reached this month.
Mitchell: State Mandates Continue to Mire New Bedford Budget
Mayor Jon Mitchell gave a detailed outline of his proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2020 before the City Council Wednesday night.
Senate Includes More Education Funding and New Taxes
The Senate version of the state budget includes more funding for public education.
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New Bedford Receives Award for City's Financial System
The City of New Bedford has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the third consecutive year, for its current budget by the Government Finance Officers Association.
Foreign Policy Should Be Debated By Candidates [OPINION]
I decided to limit today's debate I am hosting between Rep. William Keating and Peter Tedeschi to foreign policy, because it is often ignored by the media.
Councilors Wary of Charter School's Expansion Plan in New Bedford
Alma del Mar's proposal to expand their charter school is drawing opposition from several New Bedford City Councilors.
Councillor Hugh Dunn is Leading on Charter Schools [OPINION]
The first member of the City Council to oppose the expansion of charter schools is Hugh Dunn. Mayor Mitchell and former Mayor Lang also oppose this expansion.
New Bedford Leaders Needed on Charter School Expansion [OPINION]
Alma del Mar, a charter school in New Bedford, is asking the Commonwealth to expand its population by over 1,000 new students. The mayor of the city opposes it.