New Bedford Councilors: Rescind Noah's Place Parking Plan
Two New Bedford city councilors have sent a letter asking the Park Board to rescind paid parking at Noah’s Place, a handicapped-accessible playground.
Derek Baptiste
Baptiste: Police 'Shouldn't Talk to People Like That'
New Bedford Ward 4 Councilor Derek Baptiste on his recent incident with a police officer on traffic detail, and why he spoke to the chief about it.
New Bedford Votes Lopes Out, Other City Councilors Stay
The unofficial results are in: New Bedford City Council President Joe Lopes is out.
![New Bedford's Credibility Crisis Is Real [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2020/06/New-Bedford-City-Hall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Bedford's Credibility Crisis Is Real [OPINION]
The Ernestina wood, crimes kept secret, misrepresented crime stats, and city councilors with 'fuzzy' memories – all reasons why people have confidence issues.
New Bedford City Council Tables Motion to Condemn CfJJ Report
New Bedford Ward 4 Councilor Derek Baptiste moved for the motion to condemn a report accusing New Bedford Police of racial profiling to be tabled. It passed 6-4.
![Voters Deliver Few Surprises in New Bedford Election [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2019/06/Mitchell-Running.png?w=980&q=75)
Voters Deliver Few Surprises in New Bedford Election [OPINION]
Bad weather and the lack of a competitive mayor's race kept turnout low.
Derek Baptiste Wins in Ward 4
Baptiste defeated Jo-Jo Fortes, 999 votes to 613.
![Ward 4 to Decide If There Is a Future in the Past [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2019/10/Ward-4-Candidates.png?w=980&q=75)
Ward 4 to Decide If There Is a Future in the Past [OPINION]
Voters must choose between something familiar or something entirely new.