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A new facility would replace two century-old elementary schools in the South End.

Mitchell spoke of a new, positive vision for the city as firefighters protested outside the Zeiterion Theater.

John Oliveira needs to be removed when his behavior at meetings is disruptive.

Tempers flared most recently on Monday night, when Oliveira stormed out shouting profanities while levying attacks at Mayor Jon Mitchell and committee members.

John Oliveira should be removed from the School Committee if possible.

The New Bedford School Committee approved the upgrade for a new modernized baseball field in AJ DaSilva's memory.

Alma Del Mar's Board of Trustees approved the agreement this week.

The public interview process wrapped up on Monday, when the committee held its final interview with Ana Riley at Keith Middle School, and will elect the new superintendent on Wednesday.

After interviewing Dr. Robert Gerardi on Monday, the committee sat down with Dr. Heather Larkin on Tuesday. Larkin is known in the city for her work in and out of NBPS.

New Bedford School Committee Members John Oliveira and Chris Cotter join WBSM's Brian Thomas, filling in for Barry Richard during the snowstorm, to discuss school safety.
The night before, the School Committee spend significant time in executive sessions discussing how to make city schools safer…