The vote to grant a 3% cost-of-living raise in a deficit year is against everyone’s long-term interest.
Author Archives: Jack Spillane
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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.
Posted inArts and Culture
‘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.
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New Bedford’s little known great American and ‘Irish’ hero
George Anthony led a whaling ship rescue of Irish political prisoners.
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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.
Posted inOpinion
New housing finally comes to New Bedford but neighbors have concerns
Only time will tell whether New Bedford can balance housing and neighborhood needs.
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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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Election commissioner who changed parties resigns
Donald Gaudette Jr. resigned after the mayor told him there would have to be a hearing about his party switch from Democrat to Republican.
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Democrat’s party switch gives GOP majority on New Bedford election board
The chair of the Democratic City Committee says local Democrats feel strongly that a member who became a Republican should resign.
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Mitchell outflanks both the left and right
New Bedford’s moderate mayor finds a way to get the School Committee candidate he wanted all along.