Chris Cotter

Let's hope all New Bedford School Committee members keep an open mind and include the views of concerned parents in their decision-making process about masks.

School Committeeman Chris Cotter says he wants to hear the views of parents and others on masks rather than just adopt an administrative policy recommendation.

New Bedford Police Officer Chris Cotter says the relationship between the cops and the kids locally remains mostly positive.

The plan calls for most students to start the year with remote learning from home, and a gradual return to in-person learning in schools in October.

Bad weather and the lack of a competitive mayor's race kept turnout low.

The School Committee unanimously voted on Monday to authorize the approval of a new innovation plan for the Renaissance Community School for the Arts.

New Bedford School Committee Members John Oliveira and Chris Cotter join WBSM's Brian Thomas, filling in for Barry Richard during the snowstorm, to discuss school safety.
The night before, the School Committee spend significant time in executive sessions discussing how to make city schools safer…

Mayor Jon Mitchell says the cost of the hiring an outside search firm to help find candidates for the next superintendent of New Bedford Schools is money well spent.

Mayor Jon Mitchell said he had no problem with the New Bedford School Committee voting to continue the No Trespass order against member John Oliveira, because the mayor said he hasn't seen any improvement in Oliveira's behavior.

The School Committee kicks off the new year with a thud.