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Jaikes has served as an Assistant City Solicitor for 21 years, working in the administrations of Frederick Kalisz Jr., Scott Lang, and Jon Mitchell.

Five communities, including New Bedford, are asking ABC Disposal to open up its books after the company asked for increased fees for collecting recyclables.

Councillor Brian Gomes wants New Bedford to join in a class action suit against opioid manufacturers, but Mayor Jon Mitchell says it may not make sense to do so.