One of the SouthCoast’s longest-serving politicians is retiring, as Representative Bill Straus of Mattapoisett has announced he will not be seeking re-election.
New Bedford's lawmakers on Beacon Hill are warning city mayor Jon Mitchell about a draft lawsuit sent to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority about land takings for the South Coast Rail project.
Rep. Bill Straus (D-Mattapoisett) said that party differences aside, South Coast Rail would never have happened without Republican Governor Charlie Baker.
New Bedford Regional Airport will be getting an upgrade, after officials announced Monday a commitment for design and project funding from the state's transportation department.
Democratic primary election voters have spoken: Thomas Quinn will stay Bristol County's top prosecutor, and Attleboro Mayor Paul Heroux will face off against longtime Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson in November.
Rochester residents complained about safety issues at the intersection of Walnut Plain Road and Mary's Pond Road, and now have received $50K to address them.
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell on the announcement of a replacement for New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge: 'Our city deserves the best, and we should insist on it.'