This week I sat down with my fellow Political Science and English double major student Jacob Miller, and talked with him about a book he’s writing tentatively titled: A Field Guide to Volunteerism and Political Engagement. The book is about getting involved in political advocacy and how in the long …
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CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 ********** OPENING OF SESSION BY: CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES ********** PRAYER LED BY: REVEREND KEVIN HARRINGTON ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH ********** PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ********** CITATION 1. CITATION, Councillor Martins, honoring INCOGNITO BAR and GRILL, in recognition of their 10th …
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by Max Cohen The following is an objective analysis of the candidates running to become Massachusetts’ next governor this November. Using the information from the candidates’ sites and other sources on the web I will explain Martha Coakley’s views on several important issues, and where possible will compare her to …
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The following is a statement released by District Attorney Sam Sutter: On Wednesday afternoon, Fall River Police Chief Dan Racine asked me and my office to take over the investigation he had been conducting concerning the August 14th meeting between Mayor William Flanagan, City Councilor Jasiel Correia and others. After …
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CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 ********** OPENING OF SESSION BY: CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES ********** PRAYER LED BY: THE VERY REVEREND CONSTANTINE BEBIS ********** MOMENT OF SILENCE: IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE THIRTEENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VICTIMS OF THE 9/11 ATTACKS ********** PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ********** PLEASE …
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10.9% of registered voters in New Bedford turned out to vote in the September 9th, 2014 primary elections. 6,011 voters cast ballots out of 55,245 registered voters (5,152 Democrat and 859 Republican). For New Bedford voters, there were 19 Democratic races with 14 of the candidates running unopposed. There were 19 …
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With his administration focused on New Bedford’s long-term future, Mayor Jon Mitchell today presented the City Council with a proposal to modernize the term of office for mayor from two to four years. The modification, Mitchell said, would enhance the municipality’s ability to build a stronger future for itself by …
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The Massachusetts State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 and the New Bedford Elections Commission has announced that absentee ballots for this election are now available through the Elections Office at New Bedford City Hall. Any registered voter unable to get to the polls on Election …
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CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2014 ********** OPENING OF SESSION BY: CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES ********** PRAYER LED BY: REVEREND LEONA FISHER, PASTOR IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHURCH ********** PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ********** CITATIONS 1. CITATION, Councillors Morad and Oliveira, honoring LILLIAN DONAGHY, in recognition of …
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CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR – THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014 ********** OPENING OF SESSION BY: CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT JOSEPH P. LOPES ********** PRAYER LED BY: REVEREND KEVIN HARRINGTON, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH ********** PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ********** CITATIONS 1. CITATIONS, Councillor Martins, honoring CHRISTOPHER M. ANDRADE, JASON M. PIRES and NATHAN R. MONTEIRO, …
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