New Bedford Councilor Burgo Forced Meeting’s End By Walking Out
New Bedford City Councilor at Large Shane Burgo walked out of a recent meeting of the Committee on Appointments and Briefings, forcing the meeting's end.
Shane Burgo
New Bedford Group Seeks Solutions to Housing Crisis [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
A new community organization called H.O.M.E. (Housing Options for Momentum and Equity) is enlisting help from area residents to come up with solutions.
H.O.M.E. Group Meets to Discuss New Bedford Housing Issues
The H.O.M.E. Group had its inaugural meeting at Keith Middle School to have a robust discussion on the housing issues facing New Bedford residents.
State of New Bedford: $5 Million Announced for the Z
Mayor Jon Mitchell announced millions in COVID relief funding to renovate the Zeiterion and develop vacant properties as he outlined his vision for the future during his State of the City address on Wednesday.
New Bedford Light’s Jack Spillane on Mitchell, Hovan and More [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
New Bedford Light columnist Jack Spillane's thoughts are interesting, sometimes controversial, and always relevant to New Bedford and its residents.
COVID Delays New Bedford City Council President Vote
A vote on New Bedford’s next city council president has been delayed, after the council voted on Monday to defer the decision due to three members being out sick with COVID.
An Update on New Bedford Politics With Jack Spillane [TOWNSQUARE SUNDAY]
Jack Spillane and Jim Phillips discuss recent election results in New Bedford and the controversial redrawing of Congressional districts.
New Bedford Votes Lopes Out, Other City Councilors Stay
The unofficial results are in: New Bedford City Council President Joe Lopes is out.