Reader on city council gatherings: “Best to keep these meals short and leave quickly so as to not hang around and be tempted to ‘chat’ about ‘just one thing.’ Are they capable of doing this?”
Author Archives: Kellen Riell
Posted inCommunity Voices
Comments to The Light: Congratulations pour in for Morales — ‘An amazing story of perseverance’
Reader: “She’s a clear example of Latinos who come to improve themselves and help the country’s economy. I feel proud of her.”
Posted inPublic health
The Light pauses COVID-19 weekly updates, historical stats remain
The Light will continue to monitor and report on COVID-19, but will pause weekly updates, including new cases in New Bedford, percentage of those vaccinated and average daily cases.
Posted inCommunity Voices
Comments to The Light: Climate change education, septic regulations hit home
Reader: “I knew about the concept and causes of climate change, but I was assuming that the world leaders were in charge … I realized how wrong I was.”
Posted inCommunity Voices
Comments to The Light: Neo-Nazis, Carol Pimental and Ash Street draw intense reaction
Selection of letters and online comments from readers show a community engaged, involved, and demanding better
Posted inWard 3 Special Election
Key dates in special election for City Council
NEW BEDFORD — The Ward 3 Preliminary Election to fill the seat vacated by Hugh Dunn is Jan. 24, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The last […]
Posted inCommunity Voices
Reader reactions to State Pier plans are as mixed as city is diverse
Congratulations, skepticism, excitement, criticism … Readers had a wide variety of reactions and thoughtful commentary.
Posted inWork with us
Report For America climate/environment reporter
Location New Bedford, Massachusetts Beat Climate and environment Position This is a huge and complex issue in New Bedford. The legacy of industrial pollutants, primarily from the textile industry, is […]
