Jacob J. Ventura is making a third run at public office, this time in New Bedford, where he was raised until his family moved to Dartmouth when he was a […]
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Posted inWard 3 Special Election
Robert Cabral: Constituent services ‘should be a top priority for every council person’
A former entrepreneur, store manager and substance abuse counseling case manager, Robert Cabral brings to the Ward 3 field a restless energy and a long to-do list. The resident of […]
Posted inWard 3 Special Election
Robert Bromley wants to ‘right the ship’ In Ward 3, keep constituents informed
For years Robert Bromley has been active in one community activity after another in his native city of New Bedford and in Rhode Island, where he works. He’s worked with […]
Posted inWard 3 Special Election
Carmen Amaral, making first bid for public office, says ‘advocacy’s in my blood’
Carmen Amaral found that life thrust her early on into the role of advocate. She said she considers it fine preparation for the work she wants to do as Ward […]
Posted inBristol County Sheriff
New inmate suicide points to ‘blind spot’ in procedures, sheriff says
The death at the Jail and House of Correction in North Dartmouth is a very early test for new Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux, who emphasized inmate suicide as an issue in his campaign against 25-year incumbent Thomas M. Hodgson.
Posted inInauguration Week
‘A movement for change’ — Heroux sworn in as new Bristol County sheriff
“At the core of what we do in corrections is God’s work. It’s about working with people who might not have ever had their first chance in life,” he said in remarks before an audience of more than 300.
Posted inCity Hall
Money for Manny … and others on the city payroll
If the personnel ordinance goes into effect, Manny Maciel’s annual salary would jump from $81,730 to $120,447, according to the Department of Human Resources. At 58 years old, he has been with city animal control since 1997 and department head since 2001.
Posted inCrime
Suspect in assault on New Bedford elections official to be charged with hate crime
NBPD Lt. Scott Carola said police, in conjunction with the Bristol County DA’s office, decided that the additional charge was warranted and sent the charges to the District Court on Monday.
Posted inCity Hall
New Bedford eyes hefty pay hikes for some managers and others on city payroll
Since January, New Bedford has seen city job offers turned down by 52 applicants, a few of whom had already completed all the paperwork and even taken physicals to be hired, said Human Resources Director Judith Keating.
Posted inCrime
Election Commissioner Manny DeBrito says confrontation outside City Hall is a hate crime
Lt. Scott Carola, spokesman for the New Bedford Police, confirmed that Franklin Garcia was arrested and charged with assault, and that the question of a hate crime is “under review.”