Fuller and McCaughey carry the amazing “The Humans” in its two-week run in New Bedford.
Author Archives: Jack Spillane
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New Bedford elections are won on doorsteps and in mailboxes
Discussion of the issues seems not to be the driving force behind New Bedford election results.
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The Great New Bedford election ‘plunking’ controversy
‘Plunking’ gives a voter’s favored candidate an advantage over opponents, and the city’s misleading ballot instructions have permitted it.
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Will the war against offshore wind kill the industry?
New Bedford and the world could suffer if opponents snuff it out
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Two challengers startle city politics in at-large race
For the first time in at least 25 years, two newcomers finish in the top five of the City Council at-large contest.
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Andrea Sanchez: the city worker who questioned longevity pay for pols
She was on the job for less than a year before she started to ask why elected officials were getting the same longevity pay as management.
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New Bedford Business Park could be second victim of Parallel Products
The beautifully landscaped business park could join its suburban neighbors as victims of a trash transfer station that will allow 368 truck trips a day.
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City struggles to explain origins of longevity pay for elected officials
Documents show when longevity pay started for union members and managers, but no one can say exactly when the benefit was extended to elected officials.
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Everett Hoagland’s voice called for our best selves
The commanding figure was not afraid to look America and the world straight in the eye but was also a deeply kind, open-minded person.
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A day of mourning for Zeiterion
City Council zeroes out ‘Z’ budget on day of Armand Marchand’s passing