The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners has announced that Friday, August 17, 2012 is the deadline to register to vote in the Massachusetts State Primary Election which will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012. To allow the public more time to complete the voter registration process, the Elections Office, located …
Read More »Massachusetts’ 9th Congressional District Race
After the 2010 Census, Massachusetts will lose the 10th Congressional District due to our state’s low population growth. This forced the district maps to be redrawn. In 2013, New Bedford will be represented in the Massachusetts’ 9th District that will include: All of Barnstable County, Dukes County, and Nantucket County. The following areas …
Read More »Thousands of Fishermen, Mayor Mitchell To March on Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, March 21, 2012, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell will join New Bedford commercial fishermen in Washington D.C., for a march and rally on Capitol Hill. Organizers anticipate thousands of fishermen hailing from ports across America will participate in the rally. The event will draw attention to the damaging …
Read More »Voting in Super Tuesday’s Election
New Bedford voters unable to travel to the polls for the election on Super Tuesday, March 6, 2012 will be able to cast their ballots on Saturday, March 3, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. at New Bedford City Hall, 133 William St., Room 114. In this Presidential Primary, voters will …
Read More »City Council At-Large Candidate – Jan Baptist
The New Bedford municipal elections will be held on November 8th, 2011. A list of the candidates can be found here. New Bedford Guide does not endorse candidates and we offer our site for any candidate to publish articles. Here is an article submitted by Jan Baptist who is running for …
Read More »City Council At-Large Candidate – Denis Lawrence, Jr.
The New Bedford municipal elections will be held on November 8th, 2011. A list of the candidates can be found here. New Bedford Guide does not endorse candidates and we offer our site for any candidate to publish articles. Articles can be submitted to info@newbedfordguide.com. Here is an article submitted …
Read More »An Interview with Jon Mitchell
The New Bedford municipal elections will be held on November 8th, 2011. A list of the candidates can be found here. New Bedford Guide does not endorse candidates and we offer our site for any candidate to publish articles. Articles can be submitted to info@newbedfordguide.com. Here is an interview and …
Read More »Mayoral Candidate Tony Cabral
The New Bedford municipal elections will be held on November 8th, 2011. A list of the candidates can be found here. New Bedford Guide does not endorse candidates and we offer our site for any candidate to publish articles. Articles can be submitted to info@newbedfordguide.com. Here is an article submitted …
Read More »Voting by Absentee Ballot in New Bedford
On November 8th, the residents of New Bedford will decide the next mayor, and the members of the City Council and School Committee. A preview of the election can be found here. Any time I vote, there are two quotes that come to mind: “Now more than ever the people …
Read More »James Roy – Ward 5 City Council Candidate
The New Bedford municipal elections will be held on November 8th, 2011. A list of the candidates can be found here. New Bedford Guide does not endorse candidates and we offer our site for any candidate to publish articles. Articles can be submitted to info@newbedfordguide.com. Here is an article submitted …
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