Shawn Oliver

Mayor Jon Mitchell and Councilor Leo Choquette have responded to Councilor Shane Burgo’s motion to discuss an “authorized” homeless encampment in New Bedford.

New Bedford residents or business owners who have questions about taxes and how to seek an abatement are invited to attend a 'taxpayer town hall' next week.

The New Bedford City Council Thursday night failed to override Mayor Jon Mitchell’s vetoes on three nonbinding ballot questions.

New Bedford Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver wants to remind city residents that the ability to have your streets taken care of is right in your own pocket.

At a press conference Wednesday morning, New Bedford officials unveiled a 22-point plan focused on increasing the supply of housing to address the growing cost of housing in the city.

Spillane says Oliver's postings were demeaning and insensitive, but's he's not ready to say Ward 3 voters made the wrong choice.

Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver has released a statement about his controversial Facebook posts, apologizing for the harm they have caused.

Members of the New Bedford School Committee addressed the controversial Facebook posts of new Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver and the student protest over them.

New Bedford High School students took a break in the middle of the school day on Friday to protest against newly elected Ward 3 City Councilor Shawn Oliver for Facebook posts that students have called "hateful" and "homophobic."

Two New Bedford elected officials issued statements denouncing the controversial Facebook posts of Ward 3 City Councilor-Elect Shawn Oliver.