New Bedford Police Investigating North End Shooting
Police are investigating a North End New Bedford shooting near GNB Voc-Tech where 27 shots were possibly fired. No injuries reported.
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Council to Tackle Commuter Rail Trash Issue
Three New Bedford City Councilors have put forth a motion to hold the MBTA and MassDOT responsible for trash and debris along the commuter rail tracks.
City Council "Source" Revealed
The person who provided WBSM's Chris McCarthy with information regarding the New Bedford City Council and longevity pay revealed themselves today.
Mitchell on Homeless Camp Idea: "Yeah, We're Not Doing That"
Mayor Jon Mitchell and Councilor Leo Choquette have responded to Councilor Shane Burgo’s motion to discuss an “authorized” homeless encampment in New Bedford.
City Councilors Hosting "Taxpayer Town Hall"
New Bedford residents or business owners who have questions about taxes and how to seek an abatement are invited to attend a 'taxpayer town hall' next week.
Mitchell Re-Elected, Choquette Unseats Markey
New Bedford voters re-elected Mayor Jon Mitchell to a sixth term as mayor on Tuesday along with Leo Choquette as Ward 1 Councilor and Joe Lopes in Ward 5.
Choquette Announces Second Run for New Bedford Ward 1 City Councilor
New Bedford Zoning Board of Appeals member Leo Choquette announced on WBSM's SouthCoast Tonight that he is once again running for Ward 1 City Councilor.
![Don’t Count on Recount Making a Difference in New Bedford’s Ward 1 [PHIL-OSOPHY]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2021/11/attachment-Markey-and-Choquette.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Don’t Count on Recount Making a Difference in New Bedford’s Ward 1 [PHIL-OSOPHY]
Leo Choquette is seeking a recount in his 44-vote loss to incumbent Brad Markey in New Bedford's Ward 1. Historically, recounts don't change the outcome.
![Choquette Will Win New Bedford's Ward 1 Race [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2021/10/attachment-Leo-Choquette-Campaign.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Choquette Will Win New Bedford's Ward 1 Race [OPINION]
Chris McCarthy writes Leo Choquette has done what it takes to win the Ward 1 council seat in New Bedford, while incumbent Brad Markey doesn't seem interested.
![Who Will Be the Next New Bedford City Councilor? [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/518/files/2020/06/New-Bedford-City-Hall.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Who Will Be the Next New Bedford City Councilor? [OPINION]
There will be a new New Bedford at-large council member elected next year. Long-time councilor Deb Coelho is retiring and that means a new councilor in 2021.