The train to Boston really and truly is going to begin at the end of 2023. And we are now reminded that, in order for that to happen, the cities of New Bedford and Fall River must vote to join the MBTA.
Category: Election 2022
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Before South Coast Rail can roll, voters must say ‘yes’ to letting New Bedford join MBTA
In the first phase, Fall River and New Bedford will be connected to Boston via the Middleborough/ Lakeville line starting next year. Later, an electrified route will bring riders through Stoughton, but that route won’t be ready until the 2030s.
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Participation in sheriff forum sparks debate
New Bedford Light will proceed with its plans for a candidate conversation via Zoom
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Gov ticket hopefuls talk working-class city issues in an election that seems theirs to lose
Healey and Driscoll know that in Gateway Cities — where good-paying jobs and adequate social services are always the highest priorities — lunch-bucket themes are the better message.
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Bitter aftermath of sheriff’s primary could stifle debate on important policy issues
Following his defeat, Nick Bernier said he would not endorse primary winner Paul Heroux, implying he could not trust him and referring without detail to “extreme” statements by Heroux’s supporters and the candidate himself.
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Swift wins narrow victory in GOP primary, now faces Straus in Bristol 10th District
Swift said the key to his success was his reputation as an active member of the South Coast community.
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Diehl wins GOP primary for governor, will face Healey in November
Though polling of potential general election match-ups has been scarce, Healey is clearly the favorite as the general election gets started. A June poll had Healey beating Diehl by 31 points and a July survey showed Healey leading Diehl by 31 points.
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Straus scores convincing win in Democratic primary for 10th Bristol District
The Republican primary between Jeffrey Swift and Robert Scott McConnell was too close to call on Tuesday night. Swift held a narrow lead as midnight approached, but some precincts still had not reported results.
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Quinn notches win in contentious race for Bristol DA
Quinn told The Light Tuesday night that he will continue to address a backlog in the courts as a result of COVID-19 and continue with such ongoing initiatives as the cold case unit.
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Attleboro Mayor Heroux wins 3-way race to challenge Hodgson for Bristol County sheriff
“This night is about the volunteers who participated,” Paul Heroux said at a campaign gathering in New Bedford Tuesday night. “If it wasn’t for them, I’d be at home right now.”