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Nine candidates, including former city councilors and educators, have applied to fill the vacant New Bedford School Committee seat following Bruce Oliveira’s passing.

Mayor Jon Mitchell proposes naming New Bedford High School’s health center after late school committee member Bruce Oliveira, honoring his legacy in education and community service.

Bruce Oliveira, who had served on the New Bedford School Committee since 2012 and formerly chaired the Housing Authority, has passed away at 72.

In New Bedford’s election, civics teacher James Roy captured the open At-Large council seat, posting 3,872 votes; Ward 2 upsets, turnout stayed low at 11.32 percent.

After one term on the New Bedford School Committee, Ross M. Grace, Jr. announced today via his Facebook page that he will not seek reelection this fall.

Members of the New Bedford School Committee addressed the controversial Facebook posts of new Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver and the student protest over them.

A new elementary school building proposed by New Bedford officials would be built in the North End to replace the aging Ashley and Swift schools.

The New Bedford School Committee has approved a three-year contract with the New Bedford Educators Association granting teachers raises each year, according to a release from district officials.

New Bedford Police Union President and School Committee member Christopher Cotter has asked union members not to volunteer at the request of the city or the schools until the union's contract is settled.

If you're not already registered to vote, time is running out before the municipal elections on Nov. 2. The voter registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 13.