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Three New Bedford city councilors are proposing a plan to purchase dilapidated nursing homes and turn them into properties used for new housing developments.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has vetoed the city council's proposed ballot questions on rent stabilization, the four-year mayoral term and repealing the Community Preservation Act.

New Bedford's Willie Saltzman was old-school. There was a lot of showbiz in Councilor Saltzman's style, but he was sharp as a tack and smart as a whip.

New Bedford Ward 5 City Councilor Scott Lima told WBSM's SouthCoast Tonight on Friday that he will not seek re-election this fall.

The New Bedford City council voted Thursday to approve a non-binding ballot question on rent stabilization for this year’s election.

New Bedford City Councilor Shane Burgo is proposing a non-binding ballot question asking residents if the City should enact an ordinance to stabilize rent.

Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver has released a statement about his controversial Facebook posts, apologizing for the harm they have caused.

Members of the New Bedford School Committee addressed the controversial Facebook posts of new Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver and the student protest over them.

Voters in New Bedford’s Ward 3 elected city constable and correctional officer Shawn Oliver Tuesday night as the ward's next city councilor.

The New Bedford City Council voted Thursday to reject Mayor Jon Mitchell’s request Thursday to change re-classifications for 151 non-union workers on the City payroll.