If you don't want to vote for Mayor Jon Mitchell or City Councilor Brian Gomes for mayor this year, consider lifelong New Bedford resident David Pimental.
The fallout from the Fall River marijuana-related political corruption bust of Mayor Correia continues. Rep. Markey is defending the taxpayers with his bill.
New Bedford will soon allow legal recreational cannabis to be sold in retail outlets. The process is now in the hands of the mayor and the pot businesses.
The process of legalizing marijuana use in Massachusetts has been done responsibly so far. The greater New Bedford area is now moving to the next phase.
As of today, there are zero medical or recreational cannabis shops operating in New Bedford. The city has just implemented a May 6 deadline for applications.