Former New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor George Smith has passed away, leaving behind a legacy of service that went well beyond his time as a councilor.
The New Bedford City Council is up in arms about a proposed contract between the City of New Bedford and the operators of the Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Military Museum.
New Bedford City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo filed a motion to take up discussions about creating a more formalized homeless encampment in the city.
The City of New Bedford drew national media attention for a debate over canceling Halloween trick or treating following the Tylenol Murders scare of 1982.
Evangelos 'Gilly' Safioleas has filed an assault and battery charge against New Bedford City Councilor Naomi Carney, while she claims he is blackmailing her.
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.