SouthCoast Voices is our “letters to the editor” feature that allows people in the community to have their voices heard on WBSM.com. To submit a SouthCoast Voices piece or to find out more, please email Digital Managing Editor Tim Weisberg at tim@wbsm.com.
SouthCoast Voices
New Bedford Police Officer Completes Chemotherapy
New Bedford Police Officer Vince Peters just completed his first round of chemotherapy. Guest writer Lisa White gives us insight into what makes him a hero.
Mendes-Monteiro House Receives a Boost
Guest writer Brock Cordeiro shares the news of a major boost coming for the construction of the Mendes-Monteiro House in Dartmouth.
Take Action Against Pancreatic Cancer
Guest writer Brock Cordeiro says the time is now to pass legislation to help in the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Fall River Is at a Crossroads This Election Day [SOUTHCOAST VOICE
Guest writer Marc Mollicone thinks the city of Fall River is at a crossroads this election day and needs to make the right decision for its future.
Call for Massachusetts Conservatives to Serve [SOUTHCOAST VOICE
Guest writer Brock Cordeiro calls for Massachusetts conservations to join the Republican Party and step forward and serve on local committees.
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Oppose Mandated COVID-19 Vaccines [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Steph Pickup says without long-term studies or FDA approval, individuals have the absolute right to question, and decline, mandated vaccination.
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Middleboro Doesn’t Want a T Station? Good [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Ned Carson says if Middleboro doesn't want to change its zoning by-laws to get an MBTA station, that's fine. He says it doesn't need one then.
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Sensible Development at the Golf Course [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writers from The Regeneration Project of the New Bedford Economic Development Council share their support of the proposed Advanced Manufacturing Campus.
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Hodgson, Just Do the Job You Were Elected For [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Marlene Pollock says Sheriff Thomas Hodgson should not be concerned with illegal immigration and just do the job he was elected to do.
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New Bedford, Get Creative to Fund Fire Dept. [SOUTHCOAST VOICES]
Guest writer Lisa White follows up on last year's piece on how to fully fund the New Bedford Fire Department.