Field of Local Candidates Less Than Inspiring [OPINION]
Too many local politicians stick around too long.
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Nothing Wrong with Cusson Donations to Mitchell [OPINION]
The donations to Mayor Mitchell from the vice president of Parallel Products pre-date the company's proposal for the Business Park.
Abreu and Dunn Should Abstain from Pot Vote [OPINION]
Councilors Ian Abreu and Hugh Dunn should abstain from Thursday's vote concerning the applications of three companies seeking to sell marijuana in New Bedford.
Mitchell, Abreu and Dunn Should Return Pot Donations [OPINION]
Campaign contributions from pot companies should be returned.
Councilor Gomes Is Running for Mayor of New Bedford [OPINION]
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...
This has been a strange year in the world of New Bedford politics...
New Bedford Computer Outage Spreads to Fire Department
New Bedford Fire personnel have confirmed with WBSM News reports of downed Fire Department computers.
What Will Election Season Bring for New Bedford? [OPINION]
Today is the official opening of the political season in the city of New Bedford. The nomination papers to run for office are there for the picking.
City Leader's Hands Are Tied on Alma del Mar Expansion [OPINION]
New Bedford's mayor and the Alma del Mar charter school recently agreed to a unique limited expansion of the school. It turns out the City had no choice.
Officials Make Case Against Charter Expansion in New Bedford
Parents, teachers, and City officials made impassioned pleas as they voiced their opposition to any expansion of charter schools in the city.