Paul Heroux repaired public school roofs that had leaked for 20 years, boosted education funding for his school department and established a special education stabilization fund for his city of about 50,000.
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Posted inElection 2022
Poll: Voters favor ‘millionaire’ income surtax, preserving license law
Fifty-nine percent of voters said they would back imposing a 4% surtax on high earners, compared to 31% who would vote to keep the existing flat personal income tax rate.
Posted inEducation
Chronic absenteeism a growing problem in Mass. schools
The New Bedford Light reported on Monday that nearly 70% of NBHS students missed 10% or more of school, and that the school district’s overall absenteeism was 47% — far higher than the 28% figure statewide.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
Watch: Mayor Paul Heroux takes his sheriff’s campaign to The Chat
Both candidates were invited to participate in The Chat for a conversation about issues and ideas related to managing Bristol County’s correctional facilities. Heroux accepted our invitation; Hodgson accepted then later declined.
Posted inElection 2022
Democratic state Rep. Schmid and young Republican Gendreau square off in rematch of 2020 race
Two years ago, as a 21-year-old college senior, Gendreau won 43% of the vote as the first Republican challenger for 8th Bristol District since 1996.
Posted inElection 2022
Paul Schmid: ‘I believe in service’
“I’m a team player. I’ll continue my effective work to bring jobs to the South Coast through commuter rail, offshore wind and the marine economy.”
Posted inElection 2022
Evan Gendreau: ‘Our district deserves a new independent voice’
“I’m running for state representative because our district deserves a new independent voice and a strong advocate at the Statehouse.”
Posted inElection 2022
Baker-linked super PAC bets big on Sheriff Hodgson
The Massachusetts Majority super PAC spent $32,125 for digital advertising on behalf of Hodgson, a big supporter of former president Donald Trump.
Posted inEducation
Mass. students still rank at or near top, but NAEP scores show decline
“Nation’s Report Card” scores were based on reading and math tests given to a sample of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the winter of 2022.
Posted inHousing
Agencies, advocates rally to assist New Bedford tenants with eviction crisis
The HOME Group said it plans to coordinate with several agencies that specialize in housing and legal aid — organizations like PACE, New Bedford Housing Authority, and South Coastal Counties Legal Services.