Wednesday, August 26 is deadline. Ballots must be returned by Election Day, September 1. The New Bedford Election Commission reminds voters that the statewide deadline for absentee ballots in the state primary election is Wednesday, August 26. Ballots must be received by the Election Commission office by Election Day, Tuesday, …
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In a letter sent to Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren appears to be pressuring Facebook into silencing debate on climate change on Facebook and to remove news organization Breitbart from Facebook News. In their response, Facebook didn’t appear to budge. Senator Warren wrote in the first two …
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People in New Bedford like to complain a lot, but few take the time to vote and New Bedford is known for its lack of candidates running for office. After the death of George Floyd, New Bedford saw a few weeks of protests in the name of George Floyd, Black …
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Chris Lisinski State House News Service Tenants who faced evictions in the past could petition to have those court records sealed under a bill advancing through the Massachusetts Legislature. The Judiciary Committee unanimously voted last week to advance its version of legislation (H 4934) aimed at limiting the obstacles that …
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New Bedford City Councilors Debora Coelho and Hugh Dunn have now missed all six New Bedford 2021 budget meetings. Here are the final attendance records for the final two meetings: Monday, August 10th Present: Abreu Baptiste Carney Giesta Gomes Lima Lopes Markey Wednesday, August 12th Present: Abreu Baptiste Carney Giesta …
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Two men were arrested for the July 26 shooting of two men at Petro Mart on Coggeshall Street in New Bedford to include a leader in the New Bedford Black Lives Matter movement. According to New Bedford police, 24-year old Tyrell Woodis-Pina of Fairhaven and Giovanni Vale-Valentin of New Bedford …
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Katie Lannan State House News Service New state guidance set to take effect Monday outlines what youth and adult amateur sports activities will be allowed to take place — and with what safety precautions — during the current phase of the state’s reopening plan. The Executive Office of Energy and …
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According to Mayor Mitchell’s 2021 budget proposal, costs to City government are going up, state aid is uncertain, and local revenue is in decline. This recipe ensures your property taxes will go up, likely a lot. On average, homeowners in New Bedford saw an increase of $220 in 2019 and …
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There’s lots of talk about getting rid of qualified immunity for police officers, but what about getting rid of judicial immunity for judges who make decisions that result in death, rape, or violence against the public? Ending judicial immunity for judges is the only way to hold judges accountable and …
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Both New Bedford Guide and Fall River Reporter asked the community about their experience with the Massachusetts Pandemic Unemployment Assistance office. Many people sent messages about the dreadful customer service, the near-impossible standards that need to be met, the snail-like pace they have in responding, their identities being stolen which …
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