Oliver Wins Ward 3 Seat
Voters in New Bedford’s Ward 3 elected city constable and correctional officer Shawn Oliver Tuesday night as the ward's next city councilor.
Carmen Amaral
City Council Candidate Called Out for 'Transphobic' Posts
A local advocacy organization is calling out New Bedford Ward 3 City Council candidate Shawn Oliver for social media posts the group characterized as "transphobic" and "misogynistic."
New Bedford Ward 3 Council Candidates Face Off in Final Debate
The two candidates for the special election in New Bedford's Ward 3 faced off in a final debate on WBSM ahead of the February 28 vote.
New Bedford Ward 3 Candidates Back Mitchell’s GNB Voc-Tech School Committee Pick
New Bedford Ward 3 city council candidates Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral have both said they'd vote for Carol Pimentel's nomination to the GNB Voc-Tech board.
Ward 3 Voters Choose Oliver and Amaral
Voters of New Bedford’s Ward 3 chose Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral as their top two candidates in Tuesday's preliminary election for city councilor.
New Bedford Ward 3 Candidate Amaral Brings Immigrant and Educator’s Perspective
Carmen Amaral provides unique perspective and experience in the field to become the next New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor.