Gomes Warns Mitchell in Trash Dispute
During debate on his motion, Brian Gomes issued a veiled warning to Mayor Mitchell as the City and ABC Disposal are locked in a contract dispute.
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Gomes Calls for Stronger School Security
New Bedford City Councillor at Large Brian Gomes is calling for renewed discussion and action on improved safety measures in city schools.
Dual Language Program Proposed
Students at New Bedford's Gomes Elementary School may have the opportunity to become proficient in English and Spanish, regardless of their native language.
Fourth Graders Report Robbery
NEW BEDFORD - Two fourth grade students at New Bedford's Gomes Elementary School say an older boy tried to rob them while armed with a knife this morning.
New Bedford Police say the two male students reported they were walking to school near Acushnet Avenue and South Street when they were approached by a male Hispanic teen who demanded money and food from the children...
New Bedford Councilors Call Coelho Immigration Motion Vague and Fear-Based
A motion requesting state legislators to oppose any future mass deportations of illegal immigrants was easily shot down in the New Bedford City Council Tuesday night.
Bags for Students
Students at Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School and Renaissance Community School for the Arts were treated to a surprise Bag Drop Rally Tuesday afternoon through a partnership between Darn It!, Inc. and State Bags.
Questions For NBFD Chief
The City Council hopes to talk with New Bedford Fire Chief Michael Gomes about why he feels the need to look for employment somewhere else.
Adding Hours and Days?
The New Bedford School Committee is giving the Alfred J. Gomes Elementary School the green light to take steps that could result in longer and additional school days. The School Committee Monday approved a memorandum of agreement with the New Bedford Educators Association to allow the school to apply for an Extended Learning Time (ELT) Grant from the Massachusetts 21st Century Community Learning C
Multiple Drug Charges
Wareham Police arrest two men after the discovery of heroin in an apartment complex.
Wareham Police carried out a search warrant on Monday at the Union Pond Apartments in the town, and found a man exiting the bathroom where a powdery substance believed to be heroin was scattered on the floor and on the toilet...