Outside investigators will review social media posts and comments by Lt. Chuck Bailey that derided drag performances as a “mental illness” and homosexuality as “sinful.”
Category: City Hall
Posted inCity Hall
Fire lieutenant’s social media post derides drag performers, faces condemnation
First responders and South Coast LGBTQ leaders criticize Lt. Chuck Bailey’s post.
Posted inHousing
Sober house operator ordered to comply with building codes
A judge issued an injunction ordering the operator of the house at 7 Plymouth St. to relocate three of the building’s six residents and to correct several ongoing code violations at the property.
Posted inCity Hall
How New Bedford landlords negotiate six-figure tax refunds
Since 2020, New Bedford has given back nearly $1 million to resolve tax appeals brought by commercial landlords.
Posted inThe Chat with Jack Spillane
‘Housing is a human right’
Housing advocates join host Jack Spillane in a conversation about what they say is an inadequate approach to a crisis, possible solutions, and as City Councilor Shane Burgo said, “hope” for the future.
Posted inThe Light on radio
The Light on Radio: Jack Spillane talks homelessness solutions, sober houses and a memorial with no home
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane joined WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday to discuss homelessness solutions and other hot-button issues facing New Bedford.
Posted inCity Hall
City Council cuts funding for vacant police jobs
The Police Department stands at about 200 sworn officers, short of a full complement of 256. The approximately 50 open slots are more than half the city’s total vacant positions.
Posted inCity Hall
Short on shelter, New Bedford mulls homeless camp
The City Council last month decided to at least talk about this as a starting point, and councilors received copies of a report that makes the case for a temporary homeless encampment.
Posted inThe Light on radio
The Light on Radio: Breaking down the battle over the New Bedford Retirement Board
The New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane joined Jim Phillips on WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday to talk about key issues that matter to the city.
Posted inCity Hall
New Bedford City Council puts ‘BID’ district on hold
All 11 councilors agreed to postpone further public deliberations six weeks until city officials provide clear answers to fundamental questions that have surfaced.
