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Read More »MA politicians: Russians, don’t mess with our elections, but come vote in them!
Massachusetts is an odd place politically. One week we have prominent Democratic politicians asking for President Trump to add sanctions and condemn Russia for interfering in our elections and the next week they are pushing to allow Russians to vote in our municipal elections. Locally, Congressmen Keating made a statement …
Read More »New Bedford awarded $1 million for police/fire marine central command center
The Baker-Polito Administration awarded a total of $4,150,000 for five marine infrastructure projects, and a new initiative, the SEC Grand Challenge, to leverage Massachusetts’ innovation economy for the benefit of our coastal communities. The Seaport Economic Council will make up to $500,000 available to the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) to …
Read More »Councilor Gomes asks for first responders to carry clamps that stop gunshot, knife wounds
New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes is requesting that the New Bedford Police Department, Fire Department and EMS look into implementing a device used to close an open wound on a victim suffering from a gunshot wound, stabbing or other open wound injuries. Here is the motion that will be …
Read More »Committee on Finance recommends $4.1 million loan for Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary repairs
Here is the motion that will be in front of the City Council on Thursday, February 22, 2018: REPORT, Committee on Finance, recommending to the City Council ADOPTION of TWO (2) LOAN ORDERS, appropriating $4,100,344 for an accelerated repair project at the Elizabeth Carter Brooks Elementary School and rescinding a …
Read More »New Bedford moves a step closer to posting signage at panhandling locations
The New Bedford City Council has moved a step closer to the City of New Bedford posting signage encouraging people to donate to local organizations that provide assistance to those in need instead of giving to panhandlers. Here is the motion that will be in front of the City Council …
Read More »Congressman Keating’s statement on recent Russian indictments
Below is a statement from Congressman Bill Keating, Ranking Member of the Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs Committee and a senior Member of the Homeland Security Committee, in response to this week’s indictments of Russian nationals and organizations. Congressman Keating is a former District Attorney in …
Read More »HELP WANTED: $100,000 a year for part-time work in Boston
Want a part-time job that pays six figures, paid travel to exotic countries with a full time staff to do most of your work? Read on! Beacon Hill is seeking some-what qualified candidates for elected office. Get 150-300 signatures and your in! Well, almost. Requirements: – Must be willing to …
Read More »Community Preservation Committee to consider funding for 2018 projects at final public hearing
The City of New Bedford’s Department of Planning, Housing and Community Development announced that the city’s Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is hosting its final public hearing on Tuesday, February 13, at which CPA project proposals will be presented before the CPC. This is an opportunity for the public to comment …
Read More »Congressman Keating reintroduces Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act
This week, Congressman Bill Keating reintroduced the Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2018, which requires a nuclear plant operator to consult with state and local communities when drafting plans to govern the shutdown of a reactor and eventual transfer of a plant’s federal license. Congressman Keating reintroduced this legislation with …
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