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New Bedford Police Union President and School Committee member Christopher Cotter has asked union members not to volunteer at the request of the city or the schools until the union's contract is settled.

If you're not already registered to vote, time is running out before the municipal elections on Nov. 2. The voter registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 13.

Why does there seem to be such a lack of interest in participating in New Bedford politics?

School boards in New Bedford and Dartmouth decided kids need to wear masks in school to protect themselves from COVID, when it should be the parents' call.

As a result of John Oliveira's absence from Monday's school committee meeting, last year's mandatory mask policy will remain in effect for New Bedford students.

Unfortunately, John Oliveira is unable to control his baser instincts. I get his frustration completely, but a certain amount of decorum is required.

Let's hope all New Bedford School Committee members keep an open mind and include the views of concerned parents in their decision-making process about masks.

John Oliveira says he's purchased a home in Maine and is moving there once he closes on the property.

School Committeeman Chris Cotter says he wants to hear the views of parents and others on masks rather than just adopt an administrative policy recommendation.

School Resource Officers will remain in New Bedford's public schools, Superintendent Thomas Anderson announced Monday at the school committee public meeting.