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NEW BEDFORD — In the midst of low voter turnout, Ward 3 residents elected Hugh Dunn to fill the vacant city council seat during Tuesday's special election.

New Bedford residents are betting on a waterfront casino to bring a surge into the city.

The New Bedford City Council elected a familiar face to serve as the 2015 Council President.

In a historic recall election, Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan has been ousted and Bristol County District Attorney Sam Sutter will replace him.

The results are in: two incumbents have been re-elected in Fairhaven.