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New Bedford Licensing Board bans nip bottles
The 3-0 vote prompted booing and shouts of “shame” and “bag job” from a few in the standing-room-only crowd of more than 100 people that jammed a meeting room and spilled into the hallway on the third floor of the Public Library.
Posted inThe Light on radio
With the Licensing Board set to vote on a nip ban, Jack Spillane gives his take on The Tim Weisberg Show
They also discuss the upcoming mayoral election and the investigation into a New Bedford police officer who was shot in the South End.
Posted inThe Light on radio
The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane discusses police officer shooting, sprinklers in rooming houses and more
Jack Spillane joined Jim Phillips on WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday on July 23 to discuss recent news in New Bedford, including the shooting of a New Bedford Police Department officer, second-chance […]
Posted inPolice and Courts
Suspect in New Bedford police shooting held without bail
The suspect, Cheybane Vasconcelos-Furtado, was driving a vehicle at the intersection of Orchard and Rivet Streets on July 17, when shots were fired from the back passenger seat, a prosecutor said.
Posted inPolice and Courts
Suspect arrested in shooting of New Bedford police detective
Cheybane Vasconcelos-Furtado, 20, of New Bedford faces several charges, including armed assault with intent to murder, assault and battery by discharging a firearm, and carrying a firearm without a license, according to the DA’s office.
Posted inInPerson
Zachary White on Gallery X: A welcoming, community space for all
The gallery prides itself in welcoming creators of all walks of life and providing a space to share work in such a communal environment.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Commentary: Let’s discuss options before banning nip bottles in New Bedford
‘Do we have options to control littering beyond nips? Do we want to depend on the state to do something? Can we get help from industry to address some of the trash issues in the city? Can we impose a fee directly to retailers?’
Posted inPolice and Courts
New Bedford police detective released from hospital after shooting
Police say Det. Gilbert ‘has made great progress towards recovery’ after being shot in the face Monday night
Posted inCity Hall
Mayor Mitchell running for 6th consecutive term
“We can’t afford to slow down … We have to keep it going.” — Mayor Jon Mitchell’s video announcement posted on social media Thursday