Jonathan Pacheco has been placed on paid administrative leave while he is being investigated for violating the city’s social media policy.
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City Council sues Mayor Mitchell
Councilors say Mitchell needs their approval to appoint Jason Thody as police chief.
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City Council to sue and filibuster Mayor Mitchell
Council will hold up non-urgent items until the mayor begins a confirmation process for the police chief.
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Court filing alleges sexual harassment by City Councilor Joe Lopes
A recent lawsuit does not name Lopes as a defendant but does describe allegations against him including “abusive behavior” and unwanted “sexual advances.”
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City gave robotics grant despite stark warnings, new records show
Top administration officials disagreed with the advice of their own auditors when they decided to give $2.25 million to New Bedford Research & Robotics last year.
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City ordered to turn over withheld public records to The New Bedford Light
A judge ordered the city to turn over four public records to The Light. On Wednesday, the city released another document requested in the lawsuit.
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Councilors question hiring police with green cards, mayor defends it
Mayor cites language skills for crime-solving as three councilors question hiring of an immigrant policeman who speaks K’iche’.
Posted inEnvironment
New Bedford tops list of waste-burdened cities in Massachusetts
New Bedford has one of the highest concentrations of landfills and waste transfer stations in the state. A new facility could make it No. 1.
Posted inelection 2025
City to hold preliminary election for at-large councilors only
If certified, 12 candidates will face off in the Oct. 7 preliminary election for the at-large council seats, but there will be no preliminary election for ward seats, assessor or School Committee.
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City Council challenges mayor’s appointment of police chief
Council President Shane Burgo says the council must confirm Jason Thody as the new police chief. The Mitchell administration disagrees.