Jack Spillane
Reporter and columnist
Jack Spillane is a career journalist, working primarily as a government and politics reporter and writer.
He has served as a beat and general assignment reporter, columnist, news editor and editorial page editor at community papers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for 40 years, including at The Standard-Times of New Bedford, The Portsmouth Herald, The Marlboro Enterprise and Lincoln Journal.
Jack has been the recipient of first-place awards from New England press associations for investigative, enterprise, feature, and beat reporting, as well as columnist, editorial page writing and commentary.
He was the recipient of the 2019 Allen B. Rogers Award for his editorial on New Bedford immigrant children being separated from their parents at the border.
Stories
Healey open to bringing UMass Dartmouth back to downtown New Bedford
But the governor says she needs a return on investment to do it.
New Bedford finally gives Herman Melville his due
It may have taken a long time for Herman Melville to receive his due for the depth and breadth of the stories about humanity he sought to convey. But now that it is that time, New Bedford is going to play a big part in it.
City’s premier downtown park becomes refuge for unhoused
New Bedford needs to help people in Custom House Park but also make it inviting for the general public again.
Retirement Board, city unions prioritize members over taxpayers
The vote to grant a 3% cost-of-living raise in a deficit year is against everyone’s long-term interest.
Hidden plaque is New Bedford’s only tribute to Grey’s Raid
The city should use the 250th anniversary of the day the British burned New Bedford to create a more appropriate tribute to the seminal event.
‘A Few Good Men’ plumbs the nature of military honor
Your Theatre’s latest production explores the line between good and evil for those who protect us.
New Bedford’s little known great American and ‘Irish’ hero
George Anthony led a whaling ship rescue of Irish political prisoners.
Mayor’s State of the City highlighted big wins but shed light on big problems
Jon Mitchell wrapped up his speech with a plea for volunteering and private-sector fundraising.
New housing finally comes to New Bedford but neighbors have concerns
Only time will tell whether New Bedford can balance housing and neighborhood needs.
Biff MacLean era is history now
When a man of great stature and influence passes from the scene, it marks a changing of the guard.
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