Council Needs to Step It Up [OPINION]Council Needs to Step It Up [OPINION]Ward councilors represent the entire city.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Post Rules at Pocket Parks [OPINION]Post Rules at Pocket Parks [OPINION]This has to be among the dumbest debates to emerge from the New Bedford City Council chamber in some time.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Nukes Not the Business of the City Council [OPINION]Nukes Not the Business of the City Council [OPINION]Preventing nuclear war is above the pay grade of the New Bedford City Council.Barry RichardBarry Richard
New Bedford City Councillor Calls for Cameras in Zoo Lot [VIDEO]New Bedford City Councillor Calls for Cameras in Zoo Lot [VIDEO]New Bedford Councillor-at-Large is calling for cameras in the parking lot of the Buttonwood Park Zoo, after a vehicle break-in Sunday afternoon.Tim WeisbergTim Weisberg
OPINION|Barry Richard: Security Lacking at Park and ZooOPINION|Barry Richard: Security Lacking at Park and ZooGreater security is needed at the Buttonwood Park Zoo and its parking lot.Barry RichardBarry Richard
Council Votes To Boost School Security In Wake Of Florida TragedyCouncil Votes To Boost School Security In Wake Of Florida TragedyDuring a Thursday night meeting, the council acted on two motions that call for security enhancements in reaction to active shooter situations. Tim DunnTim Dunn
City Council ResultsCity Council ResultsThree wards in New Bedford will have new representation come January after Tuesday's election.Taylor CormierTaylor Cormier