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City Council sues New Bedford’s mayor over police chief appointment

by Paul C. Kelly Campos September 25, 2025September 26, 2025

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The New Bedford City Council filed a lawsuit against Mayor John Mitchell last week, asking a Bristol County Superior Court judge to clarify that the mayor must seek council approval to appoint a new police chief. Mitchell appointed John Thody as the city’s new police chief on June 24. Council president Shane Burgo said that […]

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Despite budget cuts, New Bedford’s Casa da Saudade library will remain open

by Paul C. Kelly Campos July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

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A week after New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell said he would close the Casa da Saudade library in response to $10.2 million in budget cuts for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, he announced that the library branch will remain open but with reduced hours. According to the mayor’s press release, Casa da Saudade’s new operating hours […]

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