9 Vying for Board of Assessors Vacancy
Nine candidates look to fill the New Bedford Board of Assessors vacancy. The City Council will hold a special meeting to elect a temporary replacement following Marty Treadup's retirement.
Linda Morad
AG's Office: City Council Violated Open Meeting Law
Massachusetts AG rules the New Bedford City Council and Councilor Linda Morad violated Open Meeting Law with texts and emails over longevity pay.
Morad Won't Seek Reelection
New Bedford’s Linda Morad ends a two-decade council run, stepping down as controversy brews over longevity pay for elected officials.
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.
New Bedford Receives Loan Forgiveness for Wastewater System Improvements
New Bedford received $11.4 million in loan forgiveness funds from the Massachusetts Clean Water Fund for money spent to upgrade the City's wastewater systems.
Gomes Pulls Papers to Run for Mayor
New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has pulled papers to run for mayor and his current position, and explained his use of the term 'city rep' when doing so.
Council Votes No on Healthcare Proposal
The New Bedford City Council voted against Mayor Jon Mitchell’s proposal to bring the city into the state’s municipal healthcare service on Thursday evening.
City, Municipal Workers' Union Reach Agreement
The City of New Bedford and the union representing municipal employees have successfully negotiated a new collective bargaining agreement.
City Council Favors Mayor's Vetoes
The New Bedford City Council Thursday night failed to override Mayor Jon Mitchell’s vetoes on three nonbinding ballot questions.
Morad: "Does This Mayor Think He Knows Better Than the People?"
New Bedford City Council President Linda Morad issued a response to Mayor Jon Mitchell's veto of a non-binding ballot question on repealing the Community Preservation Act.