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New Bedford's Lisa White Is Leading on Residency Rule [OPINION]
New Bedford is in the process of re-evaluating a 40-year-old rule that requires many city employees to reside in the city unless they get a waiver.
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What Will Mayor Mitchell Do About Residency Law? [OPINION]
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell is being challenged by City Council President Linda Morad to make changes to the residency policy for City employees.
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What Will the City Council Do About Residency Rule? [OPINION]
The granting of residency waivers to New Bedford city employees has a been contentious issue for years. Now the city council may be forced to address it.