Shane Burgo

New Bedford City Council sues Mayor Mitchell over police chief confirmation, sparking a legal fight about city code, appointments, and local government authority.

Mayor Mitchell defends Jason Thody’s appointment as New Bedford police chief amid city council pushback over confirmation and legal interpretation.

New Bedford City Council President Burgo and Mayor Mitchell clash in court over police chief appointment, raising questions on city code, transparency and authority.

State Rep. Tony Cabral is urging New Bedford's mayor to stop the closure of Casa da Saudade, the only Portuguese public library in the U.S., amid budget-cut controversy.

Mayor Mitchell outlines “austerity” after deep council cuts; Council President Burgo slams it as political theater in New Bedford showdown.

New Bedford’s Shane Burgo won’t seek the council presidency again, citing a desire to speak more freely from the council floor on key issues.

Can Massachusetts tell a landlord how much to charge for rent? Here's the scoop.

New Bedford City Council President Shane Burgo has announced the 2025 committee assignments, along with a few changes.

Mayor Jon Mitchell and Councilor Leo Choquette have responded to Councilor Shane Burgo’s motion to discuss an “authorized” homeless encampment in New Bedford.

New Bedford City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo filed a motion to take up discussions about creating a more formalized homeless encampment in the city.