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The Boston Landmarks Commission has announced it is designating Boston City Hall as an official local landmark.

For most of Massachusetts, you have your beautiful historic buildings. From schools, to churches, and even skyscrapers. Then you have your buildings that are not so nice and it makes you wonder why they were evening designed and built in the first place.

Among the speakers were New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, leaders of local public safety departments, other city officials and members of the clergy.

The decision was made last month by Fire Chief Paul Coderre as part of a plan to end the 'rolling blackout' policy of shutting fire stations around the city.

The mayor expects to have more announcements by the end of the weekend and he's asking residents to 'stay tuned.'

Councilor Ian Abreu says rolling blackouts may be a better option.

Low voter turnout makes it impossible to dislodge entrenched incumbents and discourages new candidates from seeking office.

It’s preliminary election day in New Bedford as voters ready to cast their ballot for City Councilor of Ward 1 and Ward 4, City Councilor At-Large and mayor.

City officials are reminding New Bedford voters that Wednesday, September 11 is the deadline to register to vote in the October 1 preliminary election.

Mayor Mitchell says the restoration effort is “coming along” and that more details will be available as technology experts continue to address the issue.