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Those inside New Bedford's libraries and other city-owned buildings will no longer have to wear masks starting this Friday.

Protests outside City Hall are continuing for the third day after New Bedford's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for city employees took effect this week.

As the vaccine requirement for New Bedford city employees takes effect today, around 30 staffers at the infrastructure department have called out of work in protest.

New Bedford's Board of Election Commissioners has set a date for early voting in the city's municipal election: Saturday, Oct. 23.

New Bedford municipal buildings and offices will reopen fully to the public for normal business hours starting June 15.

City Councilor At-Large Brian Gomes is responding to statements made by Council candidate Carlos Felix at a candidate’s forum that resulted in a confrontation.

The Election Commission is reminding New Bedford voters that October 16 is the deadline to register to vote in the November final election.

Sources close to City Hall tell WBSM’s Chris McCarthy that Daniel Costa has filed for a recount of the results of the race, scheduled for Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

City Councilor At-Large and municipal candidate Brian Gomes is further explaining what happened at City Hall on Tuesday.

City Councilor Hugh Dunn penned a letter to Mayor Jon Mitchell requesting transparency on the attack, while also expressing concern about the lack of an update.