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Prior to a special session of the Fall River City Council, there is a rally planned to urge council members to take action against the Mayor Jasiel Correia.

Alma del Mar's proposal to expand their charter school is drawing opposition from several New Bedford City Councilors.

During debate on his motion, Brian Gomes issued a veiled warning to Mayor Mitchell as the City and ABC Disposal are locked in a contract dispute.

The Boston Business Journal released a report Tuesday, detailing complaints of employees inappropriately touching female patients while they were sedated.

While some City Councillors spoke out against the "spiked cobblestones" installed at one intersection to ward off panhandlers, Councillor Brian Gomes wants more.

Three New Bedford City Councillors have sent a letter to Mayor Jon Mitchell, condeming the use of "spiked cobblestones" to deter panhandlers.

Macedo served as the City's Ward 5 councilor from 1980 to 1992.

In addition to a proposal to file suit against pharmaceutical companies responsible for the nation's opioid epidemic, Gomes wants doctors to pay their dues, too.

Monday, New Years Day, will see those city officials elected last November, taking over the reigns of city government. The Inauguration ceremonies will take place at 7pm at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center. Mayor Jon Mitchell will take the oath of office and start his fourth term as New Bedford's chief executive...

Councillor at Large Brian Gomes says he's disappointed that the City's federal representatives have not been more vocal in their support of local fishermen.