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The former City Councilor of New Bedford's Ward Two has to make a decision about his future in politics, and his situation is more complicated this year.

Longtime New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has submitted nomination papers for mayor and at-large city councilor in time for the Friday deadline. This will be his second run for mayor.
This has been a strange year in the world of New Bedford politics...

Longtime New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has now taken out nomination papers for mayor and for a seat as an at-large councilor.

The City, as issuing authority for a cable television license for the city, is hosting the second and final public hearing Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

Running citywide is expensive and it is difficult to get heard in a large field.

In line with the chain reaction of Massachusetts cities initiating a ban on single-use plastic bags, City officials will be acting on a proposal for such a ban.

Councillor Dunn is questioning why the proposal for an agreement between the city and a private company for a water park was not brought before City Council.

Ian Abreu says the City Council and Mayor Mitchell still need to resolve zoning issues regarding recreational marijuana in New Bedford.

Nomination Papers are available for the offices of Mayor, Assessor, School Committee, and City Council.

The plan to allow the Alma del Mar Charter School to operate a new school within a vacant City-owned building is headed to Beacon Hill.