Lang: 'Extremely Unlikely' He Will Run for Mayor
Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang said on WBSM’s SouthCoast Now program Thursday that he won't be running against Mayor Jon Mitchell this fall.
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New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang and President Jimmy Carter
Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang crossed paths and spent time working with President Jimmy Carter, and shared his insight into the man.
School Counselor Claims Sexual Harassment in Lawsuit
A counselor at Dartmouth High School is alleging sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation from school officials in a lawsuit filed last week in Bristol Superior Court.
Former TA Sues School After Being Fired for Bringing Gun to Event
An ex-TA at GNB Voc-Tech is suing the school for wrongful termination and breach of contract after he was fired for bringing a gun to a campus event as a volunteer directly after a shift as a police officer.
Eric Jaikes Named City Solicitor
Jaikes has served as an Assistant City Solicitor for 21 years, working in the administrations of Frederick Kalisz Jr., Scott Lang, and Jon Mitchell.
New Bedford Mayor Still Silent on Police Report [OPINION]
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell never stood with his police last summer but chose to stand with the outside agitators. It appears he is doing the same thing now.
The Undoing of New Bedford Mayor Fred Kalisz [OPINION]
The late Fred Kalisz left quite a legacy in New Bedford, but he did make one misstep that proved to be his undoing in the 2005 election.
New Bedford's Other Possible Mayoral Candidates [OPINION]
As speculation continues about New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell leaving early to join the Biden Administration, the list of potential mayoral candidates grows.
Who Could Credibly Run to Replace Mayor Mitchell? [OPINION]
Should New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell be drafted into the administration of President Joe Biden, there will be a special election to fill out his term.
Gov. Baker Should Consider Scott Lang for Senate [OPINION]
If Joe Biden is certified as the winner of the 2020 election for president and he selects Sen. Warren or Sen. Markey for his Cabinet, Gov. Baker has a choice.