Politics

Editor’s Note: NewBedfordGuide.com doesn’t endorse candidates. We allow all candidates to submit one article telling us why you should vote for them in the New Bedford elections scheduled for November 5th, 2013. This is Ian Abreu’s submission. Other candidates can send their article to info@newbedfordguide.com. Info on the candidates and …

Hello, my name is Kerry Winterson. I am a Ward 5 City Council Candidate. I have been a lifelong resident of Ward 5. I have been employed for 29 years as a Heavy Equipment Bridge Operator at the New Bedford Bridge. I have been a Chief Steward for Bridges throughout …

It is amazing to me that one month after Martha Coakley announced she was going to run for Governor, and not for a third term as Attorney General, no one has officially entered the race to become the next Attorney General of the Commonwealth—no district attorney, state legislator, mayor, or …

  There will be two debates scheduled hosted by WBSM at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on October 29th and 30th. The debates are for the Municipal Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th, 2013. The public is invited to attend the debates. Tuesday, October 29: New Bedford School Committee Candidates, from 6:00 …

The New Bedford Board of Election Commissioners has announced that Wednesday, October 16, 2013 is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5th Municipal Election as well as to notify the Board of Elections of any change in voter name or address. The City of New Bedford Election …

(I) = Incumbent Confirmed Candidates Jon Mitchell (I) – unopposed. At-Large Councilors are elected by popular vote and represent all of New Bedford.  The top 10 move on to the final Municipal Election on November 5ht, 2013. The top five finishers are elected to an At-large City Councilors position. Move on to …

The City of New Bedford Election Commission has scheduled a seminar on Campaign and Political Finance for Monday, August 12 at the Judge Rosalind Poll Brooker Public Meeting Room, 133 William Street, New Bedford , 3th floor, Room 314, starting at 6:30 P.M. The seminar is an opportunity for elected …

Ward Five City Councillor Jane Gonsalves will not seek re-election after holding the position for close to 20 years. Councillor Gonsalves said it was a difficult decision but the right one for her and for her Ward. “I love New Bedford, I love Ward Five and I love the job, …

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 2013 ********** OPENING OF SESSION BY: CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRUCE DUARTE, JR. ********** PRAYER LED BY: REVEREND KEVIN HARRINGTON, ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH ********** PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ********** CITATIONS 1. CITATIONS, Councillors Martins and Lopes, honoring ADAM FINN, CHRISTIAN MCLEOD AND NATHAN ANDRADE, …

CITY COUNCIL CALENDAR THURSDAY, MAY 09, 2013 ********** OPENING OF SESSION BY: CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT BRUCE DUARTE, JR. ********** PRAYER LED BY: REVEREND DAVID LIMA, PASTOR, NEW SEASONS WORSHIP CENTER ********** PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ********** CITATIONS 1. CITATIONS, Councillor Martins, honoring ALEX CORREIA, TREG DEMBITZKI, GUSTIN FROIAS, NATHAN MORGADO, BRYAN …