Engine 8

New Bedford City Councilor Linda Morad's choice of words appears to be an intentional slight against New Bedford firefighters, writes Marcus Ferro.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said local fire union officials have been overstating the city’s reliance on mutual aid from surrounding communities.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell needs to work with the city council to identify funding sources to keep Engine 8 operational.

New Bedford needs to keep Engine 8 in service. Applying for the grant is a wise idea, and I am glad the administration has chosen to pursue it.

The SAFER grant, generally spread over two years, could be the best shot New Bedford has for keeping Engine 8 in service.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he is open to applying for a federal SAFER grant to preserve Engine 8, but is skeptical the request would be approved.

All crews were working in the rain for a general alarm fire on Washburn Street.

Councilors voted 8-1 to send a message to Mayor Jon Mitchell about budget cuts to fire apparatus at the Acushnet Avenue station.

Kennedy said people throughout Massachusetts deserve more leadership from people now in the Republican-led Senate.

Scott Lang is no longer the Mayor of New Bedford and should refrain from interfering with the current administration.