Ryan Pereira

New Bedford Fire Station 9 will remain open through fiscal year funding via $1.3M state supplemental aid. Local leaders react to state public safety grant allocation.

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 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 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 plans to revive tabled Flock Safety camera motions tonight following a disruptive suspension, balancing transparency, data privacy, and public outcry.

Following a chaotic city council meeting regarding Flock Safety cameras, Councilor Shane Burgo is hosting a public session to explain the legislative process and local governance.

Following a disruptive crowd and suspended meeting over controversial Flock safety cameras, New Bedford City Council President Ryan Pereira rescheduled the session for next Tuesday.

New Bedford Councilor Brian Gomes joins Fun 107 to share the exclusive Flock camera stance he was blocked from delivering before a chaotic City Council shutdown.

New Bedford lowered the senior property tax exemption age to 65, offering qualifying homeowners up to $1,000 in tax relief. Learn income limits and how to apply.

Senator Montigny secures $500k New Bedford budget funding to keep Fire Station 9 open, countering Mayor Mitchell’s NBFD budget cuts.