New Bedford at-Large City Council candidates were asked how they would keep the city clean and welcoming for residents and tourists. Who had the best answers? Full forum video: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-city-council-at-large-candidate-forum/2017/10/13
Read More »New Bedford City Council candidates address homelessness
New Bedford at-Large City Council candidates were asked how they would deal with the perceived increase in homelessness in New Bedford. Who had the best answers? Full forum video: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/new-bedford-city-council-at-large-candidate-forum/2017/10/13
Read More »A vote for a 4-year New Bedford mayor term is a vote for less democracy
In August of 2014, New Bedford Mayor John Mitchell voiced his support for moving terms for New Bedford mayor from two years to four. The goal was to get the City Council to make the change. “I believe that the adoption of a four-year term is necessary because the current …
Read More »Former New Bedford mayor Scott Lang thoughts on 4-year mayoral terms
Former New Bedford mayor Scott Lang shared his thoughts on a move to move the New Bedford mayoral term from two years to four. The question will be a on the ballot on November 7th. Full interview: https://www.newbedfordguide.com/chris-resendes-interview-with-former-new-bedford-mayor-scott-lang/2017/10/14 Catch The Chris Resendes Show live at 7pm every Thursday on New …
Read More »New Bedford School Committee candidates talk MCAS
Are you for or against MCAS? New Bedford School Committee candidates were asked this question at the Mayor’s Youth Council forum on Thursday at the Whaling Museum. Seated from left to right: John Oliveira, Josh Amaral (I) and Richard Porter III. Colleen Dawicki couldn’t make it due to a prior …
Read More »Chris Resendes interview with former New Bedford mayor Scott Lang
Chris sat down with former New Bedford mayor Scott Lang to discuss his political career, domestic violence and more. Catch The Chris Resendes Show live at 7pm every Thursday on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page.
Read More »November 7th New Bedford elections preview
The final election will be held on November 7th. October 3rd preliminary results can be seen here. Mayor Jon Mitchell (I) Charlie Perry At-Large City Council Brian K. Gomes (I) Linda Morad (I) Deborah Coelho (I) Naomi R.A. Carney (I) Ian Abreu (I) Christopher Boerl Michael Jansen Ward 1 City …
Read More »2017 New Bedford Youth Council Mayoral Forum
Live at the Mayor’s Youth Council for the mayoral candidates’ forum at the New Bedford Whaling Museum Harbor View Gallery.
Read More »The Chris Resendes Show – Episode 5 – Jen Blum and Scott Lang
Chris Resendes live on New Bedford Guide’s Facebook page as he talks local and national issues. TOPIC 1: Jen Blum from the Hope Foundation discussion on domestic violence. TOPIC 2: Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang to discuss the current state New Bedford from the perspective of past leadership.
Read More »Deadline to register to vote in New Bedford municipal election is Oct. 18
The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners reminds New Bedford residents that Wednesday, October 18, 2017, is the deadline both to register to vote in the upcoming November 7 Municipal Election as well as to notify the Board of Elections of any change in voter name or address. The City …
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