Peter Barney

Phil Paleologos only just learned something amazing about his late friend and New Bedford icon Peter Barney, a Renaissance man of many talents and interests.

New Bedford has lost a pillar of knowledge with the passing of Peter Sylvanus Barney. He was 73.

Leo Choquette is seeking a recount in his 44-vote loss to incumbent Brad Markey in New Bedford's Ward 1. Historically, recounts don't change the outcome.

City Council-at-Large candidate Peter Barney says he'd like to see the residency requirement for New Bedford Police and firefighters boosted to ten years. Under current City ordinance, police and firefighters must live in the City for three years before moving into another community while still retaining their job...

Former City assessor and treasurer Peter Barney has a suggestion for reducing the amount of prostitution in New Bedford. Barney, who worked for the City for nearly four decades, is now a candidate for a Council-at-Large seat. Speaking on "The Taylor Cormier Show," Barney says it may be a good idea to have prostitutes and "johns" tested for disease upon their arrest, and then re

A familiar name in New Bedford politics says he's looking to throw his hat in the ring.

The New Bedford City Council honored Peter Barney with a standing ovation Thursday night.  Barney, the current full-time administrator in the Assessors Office, is retiring next month after 35 years at City Hall.  In remarks to the Council, Barney praised the people of New Bedford...

The long time assistant to the Board of Assessors in New Bedford is stepping down.  Peter Barney says he's retiring as of October 8th.