What Bristol County Voters Need to Know About the Primaries
Bristol County voters face crucial primary matchups on September 1, 2026, shaping November's state general election ballot across legislative and local races.
Chris Markey
Massachusetts Bill Could Let Police Seize ‘Street Takeover’ Cars
Rep. Chris Markey files bill allowing police to seize cars in street takeovers, aiming to deter reckless driving across Massachusetts communities.
New Bedford State Reps Caution Mayor Over Draft Lawsuit
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.
Dartmouth Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Proposed Septic Changes
The state's environmental agency is extending the public comment period on proposed septic regulation changes affecting SouthCoast residents in response to a letter from two state lawmakers raising concerns with the new rules.
Quinn Stays Bristol County DA, Heroux Goes Up Against Hodgson
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.
State Announces $2 Million for Padanaram Bridge Redesign
Dartmouth's Padanaram Bridge will be getting an upgrade, after state and local officials on Friday announced $2 million in state funding to start the design process.
Dartmouth Is Getting New Traffic Lights on Route 6
Dartmouth will soon see a new set of traffic lights added to Route 6 to help folks to cross the busy highway more safely.
New Bedford-Area Legislators Express Concerns Over Fishing Permit Leasing
The practice of allowing scallopers to lease out their fishing permits to others is coming under scrutiny by a pair of New Bedford-area legislators.
New Bedford-Area State Reps Concerned About UMass Tuition Hike
State Reps. Chris Markey and Chris Hendricks question the timing of tuition and fee hikes for UMass Dartmouth.
New Bedford’s Cameron Costa Will Oppose Chris Markey in 9th Bristol Primary
New Bedford’s Cameron Costa is running for Massachusetts State Representative in the 9th Bristol District against longtime incumbent Chris Markey.