Politics

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane discusses the Ward 3 election and the city council's rejection of Carol Pimentel to the GNB Voc-Tech school board.

The New Bedford City Council gave the go ahead for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority to build a $21 million pedestrian bridge over Route 18.

New Bedford State Rep. Antonio Cabral has filed legislation that would provide cash and nutritional assistance for migrants residing in Massachusetts.

Voters of New Bedford’s Ward 3 chose Shawn Oliver and Carmen Amaral as their top two candidates in Tuesday's preliminary election for city councilor.

Carl Alves, a member of New Bedford's HOME coalition, said the group is 'exploring new and innovative approaches to housing, as well as promoting new housing opportunities for all residents in the region.'

UMass Dartmouth Professor Ken Manning says there's clearly a deep suspicion about the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives.

The New Bedford City Council voted Tuesday night against Carol Pimentel, Mayor Jon Mitchell’s Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech District Committee nominee.

Today marks the final day candidates hoping to run for mayor in Attleboro's special election can submit their nomination papers and sadly Spooky the Cat will not be on the ballot. Yes, a cat made an attempt to run for mayor and replace Paul Heroux, who is now the Bristol County Sheriff...

New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane checks in to discuss the New Bedford City Council, new Bristol County Sheriff Paul Heroux and more.

Maura Healey made history when she was sworn into office as the 73rd governor of Massachusetts.