OPINION| Barry Richard: Montigny & Rodrigues Lead During Crisis?
Our State Senate delegation needs to lead during this difficult time
Mark Montigny
OPINION | Barry Richard: More Beacon Hill Corruption
Corruption and incompetence continues unabated on Beacon Hill
Montigny: New Bill Stronger Than 'Useless' Cell Phone Law
If you like to talk on your cell phone while driving in Massachusetts, it might be time to invest in some hands-free technology.
The state's Transportation Committee voted unanimously Friday for legislation that would ban all Massachusetts drivers from holding a cell phone to make a call, use th…
The state's Transportation Committee voted unanimously Friday for legislation that would ban all Massachusetts drivers from holding a cell phone to make a call, use th…
PACE Receives $200k Grant for Head Start
Assistant Senate Majority Leader Mark C. Montigny (D-New Bedford) has been notified by the Department of Early Education and Care that People Acting in CommunitY Endeavors, Inc. (P.A.C.E.) has been awarded $211,700 in state grant funds to support its Head Start program.
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Montigny Pushing for Law Against Cell Phone Use While Driving
State Senator Mark Montigny of New Bedford urged the Joint Committee on Transportation to favorably release his legislation to reduce distracted driving by prohibiting the use of handheld electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle...
MassDevelopment CEO Visits State Pier
NEW BEDFORD—Senator Mark Montigny (D-New Bedford) hosted MassDevelopment President and CEO Marty Jones at New Bedford State Pier Friday, to offer her a firsthand tour of the facility her organization will soon manage.
On Thursday, Governor Charlie Baker announced that MassDevelopment will take over m…
On Thursday, Governor Charlie Baker announced that MassDevelopment will take over m…
Senate Approves Bill for Chapter 90 Road Repair Funding
The Massachusetts Senate today approved a new multi-year road bill that will bring just over $2 million in funding to New Bedford.
The vote comes just one week after the House approved its version of the bill, which featured one year's worth of $200 million in Chapter 90 funding...
The vote comes just one week after the House approved its version of the bill, which featured one year's worth of $200 million in Chapter 90 funding...
[RICHARD] Why Can't The Fishing Industry Pay For It's Own Website?
Look, I've got nothing against the fishing industry. I've got nothing against fish. I love seafood. But, why do my tax dollars have to be spent promoting a multi-billion dollar industry? Can't the "richest seaport in the nation" afford it's own…
New Bedford Receives Grant to Build Website Promoting Local Seafood
New Bedford's seafood has already gone worldwide. Now, it's about to hit the World Wide Web.
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $105,500 in grants will be distributed to seven marketing campaigns that are designed to increase awareness and demand for Massachusetts seafood …
The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that $105,500 in grants will be distributed to seven marketing campaigns that are designed to increase awareness and demand for Massachusetts seafood …
[Richard] The NB Legislative Delegation Needs To Be Replaced
The time has come for a good old fashioned House cleaning...and a Senate cleaning too!
The members of the New Bedford Legislative Delegation have been around too long and have proven to be largely ineffective. It's time for change...
The members of the New Bedford Legislative Delegation have been around too long and have proven to be largely ineffective. It's time for change...