Jan. 16, 2022
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane talks with WBSM’s Jim Phillips on WBSM’s Townsquare Sunday about the latest hot topics in New Bedford, including Keith Hovan, city councilors riding limos to inauguration, the council presidency, the sheriff’s race, the state of Covid testing in New Bedford and more.
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