Rochester Pauses Flock Camera Use
Rochester paused police Flock license plate cameras for 30 days over privacy concerns, joining SouthCoast towns like Dartmouth and New Bedford.
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Freak Accident Leads to High Praise for NBFD
After being pinned by her rolling car at Melville Towers, a New Bedford resident praised local firefighters for rescuing her, issuing a passionate plea to Mayor Jon Mitchell to keep Station 9 open.
New Bedford Fire Station 9 Showdown: Will Mayor Jon Mitchell Attend City Council Meeting?
As New Bedford faces a political showdown over Fire Station 9, City Council President Ryan Pereira urges Mayor Jon Mitchell to attend a special meeting.
New Bedford City Council Summons Mayor Mitchell to Special Meeting Over Fire Station 9
New Bedford Council President Ryan Pereira called a special meeting to force Mayor Jon Mitchell to use funded appropriations to save Fire Station 9, though the mayor's office dismissed the move as a political stunt.
Mayor Mitchell Slams ‘Rushed’ New Bedford City Council Vote on Automated License Plate Readers
New Bedford’s City Council advanced an ordinance to restrict automated license plate readers, sparking a clash with Mayor Mitchell over police surveillance tech.
That Time New Bedford Blew Its Top and Helped Shape the World
A chaotic 1863 meeting one block from New Bedford City Hall inspired the rules that govern meetings across America.
New Bedford Mayor Proposes Temporary Ban on New Data Centers Amid AI Boom
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell proposed a citywide ban on new data centers to study AI infrastructure impacts and update zoning regulations.
New Bedford Mayor and City Council Clash Over Emergency Election Commissioner Appointment
Mayor Jon Mitchell bypassed the New Bedford City Council to swear in an emergency election commissioner, drawing accusations of violating Massachusetts General Law from Council President Ryan Pereira.
New Bedford City Council Passes Funding to Save North End Fire Station 9
New Bedford city councilors unanimously approved $1.3 million in appropriation orders to restore Fire Station 9, even as Mayor Jon Mitchell's administration allegedly withheld exact operating costs.
Burgo Will Make Motion to Bring Flock Back to the Floor
New Bedford City Council plans to revive tabled Flock Safety camera motions tonight following a disruptive suspension, balancing transparency, data privacy, and public outcry.