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New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has pulled papers to run for mayor and his current position, and explained his use of the term 'city rep' when doing so.

Former New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang said on WBSM’s SouthCoast Now program Thursday that he won't be running against Mayor Jon Mitchell this fall.

New Bedford City Councilor Brian Gomes has pulled papers to run for mayor and his current position, and explained his use of the term 'city rep' when doing so.

New Bedford Ward 5 City Councilor Scott Lima announced this morning on WBSM that he is officially running for a councilor at large seat this fall.

Dartmouth's Theresa Street incorporated as a non-profit in 2020, and since that time has raised more than $100,000 to assist other community organizations.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he’s not happy E.L. Harvey did not collect trash during its final weekend under its contract with the city.

Marcus Ferro and Chris McCarthy bring you SouthCoast Now every weekday morning from 9 a.m. to noon.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he’s not happy E.L. Harvey did not collect trash during its final weekend under its contract with the city.

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell called the city council’s process of cutting $8.77 million in the 2024 budget 'hugely flawed.'

A citizen effort is underway to get a binding referendum on this November’s ballot in New Bedford that would call for term limits for city councilors.