The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. _____________________________________________________________ “New Bedford Residents, please read: New …
Read More »OPINION: “In my line of work New Bedford has the most disgusting, worst catch basins I’ve seen”
“Hey, I just wanted to share a picture from North Street, New Bedford next to ‘SoCo Cycle.’ I’m from out of town. but work all over the state and was working a job in the city. We have to pop these covers up in our line of work. By far, …
Read More »REALTOR® Association Disappointed in Last Night’s Decision on Rent Stabilization by the New Bedford City Council
The following was submitted to us by The REALTOR® Association of Southeastern Massachusetts: On Thursday, March 9, 2023, the New Bedford City Council passed a motion “that the following nonbinding public opinion advisory question, or other question of similar form and context as determined by the City Solicitor, be placed …
Read More »The Inappropriate And Political Persecution of New Bedford Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver
As the dust settles and the non-emotional jumping to conclusions ends, it’s very clear that newly elected New Bedford Ward 3 Councilor Shawn Oliver is the victim of partisan political persecution that borders on the harassment of an elected official. A night that should have been a proud moment for …
Read More »New Bedford woman heartbroken by failure, wants to inspire others who may have lost hope
What event in life made you want to give up? Ever feel like a dark cloud is following you, that you might be cursed, or just can’t seem to get a break? One New Bedford woman wants to share her story that demonstrates that while the saying “Getting knocked down …
Read More »New Bedford Mayor Mitchell comments on Councillor-elect Oliver’s posts on transgender rights
“I have reviewed the crude images posted on Facebook by City Councillor-elect Shawn Oliver that purport to comment on transgender rights. I want to make clear that I categorically condemn the postings. Coming from an individual who is about to assume public office, they are especially abhorrent. New Bedford has …
Read More »PERSPECTIVE: Getting stuck at the New Bedford/Fairhaven Bridge is a good thing
“Here is something informational for locals: Sitting in traffic at the New Bedford/Fairhaven bridge is like watching the minutes tick away in slow motion. For some travelers who are unaware of the regular scheduled openings, end up stuck in a seemingly never-ending line of cars backed up and waiting to …
Read More »OPINION: Concerned mom: “New Bedford Schools have cement for playgrounds, no security!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. ____________________________________________________________________________ “Hello. A concerned mother of special …
Read More »OPINION: “Why does New Bedford’s Zeiterion get $31 million while the Orpheum crumbles away?”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. _____________________________________________________________ “I understand that the Zeiterion Theatre …
Read More »OPINION: “Nothing is being done about the illegal animal dumping ground in New Bedford!”
The following is an opinion sent to New Bedford Guide. It does not reflect the opinion of New Bedford Guide, nor is it an OP-ED. In fairness and objectivity, we share opinions from our readers whether we agree or disagree with their opinion. _____________________________________________________________ “I’ve called Animal Control and the …
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