Two unions top the donor list for city councilors: the New Bedford Firefighters Local 841 (over $13,000), and Construction & General Laborers’ Local Union 385 (over $11,000).
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A recent surge of candidates awakens ‘sleepy’ City Council races
With still three weeks to go before the filing deadline, 12 more candidates have pulled nomination papers to run for City Council and School Committee.
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Something rotten in New Bedford, or much ado about nothing?
The city will seek reimbursement of $63,500 in longevity payments mistakenly awarded to elected officials during the last 20 years.
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After public outcry, New Bedford’s Casa da Saudade to remain open
The only Portuguese-language library in the country will continue to operate but at reduced hours.
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City Council restores commitment, passes funding for Zeiterion
The supplemental budget to fund a previously agreed-upon ‘Z’ contract passed, but other items such as education and waste collection were tabled until August.
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‘A nossa terra’ (‘Our land’): Portuguese-speaking community decries New Bedford library closure
The Casa da Saudade library, in New Bedford’s South End, is the only Portuguese public library branch in the United States.
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Longtime City Councilor Linda Morad to retire
The 20-plus year council veteran and a four-time president will not seek reelection
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Mayor Mitchell announces austerity measures, punches back at Council
“I can only pay for what we can afford,” said Mayor Jon Mitchell on Friday, announcing austerity measures that will close the Casa de Saudade library branch after recent City Council funding cuts.
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City Councilors flipped their vote and defunded the Zeiterion. What’s next?
Councilors Brian Gomes, Derek Baptiste, and Naomi Carney voted to defund the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center — New Bedford’s most significant public-private partnership — after supporting it in September. Mayor Mitchell intends to reintroduce the budget item.
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Medeiros named new fire chief to replace retiring Kruger
“I see this role as not just a position, but a commitment to service, leadership and the safety of every member of this department and our residents.” — Brian J. Medeiros