Governor Blames Washington For Cuts in Massachusetts – Do You? [POLL]
Gov. Patrick is calling for cuts in state services and partially blames the "fiscal cliff" worries as to why revenues are down! I don't buy it, do you? Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleRally for Arts Teachers at School Committee; 2014 Budget Discussed
Over 100 students, parents and teachers turned out to Monday's School Committee meeting to rally for New Bedford's fine arts programs. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleSchool Committee Asks Council to Reverse Budget Cuts
New Bedford School Committee members held an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the City Council's $4 million dollar budget cut. Read More|Comment Continue reading…
View ArticleUMass Dartmouth Prepares For Potential State Cuts
The Patrick administration is expected to cut an estimated $325 million from the state budget to address a shortfall that is emerging in the fiscal year 2015 budget. The reduction will be felt across...
View ArticleNB City Council Passes FY17 Budget With Minimal Cuts
While the New Bedford City Council's cuts to the FY17 budget were kept to a minimum on Monday night, the final budget almost didn't pass. The meeting at City Hall resulted in about $317,000 dollars in...
View ArticleWhat Should We Do With $4 M? [Poll]
The New Bedford Schools transportation budget is branded at more than $10 million dollars for the coming school year. Brian's empowering formula slashes that budget leaving lots of dough for other...
View ArticleBrewing Budget Battle On Beacon Hill
A simmering dispute between Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and the Democratic-controlled Legislature over Massachusetts' state finances boiled over last week when Baker announced nearly $100 million in...
View ArticleGovernor Blames Washington For Cuts in Massachusetts – Do You? [POLL]
Gov. Patrick is calling for cuts in state services and partially blames the "fiscal cliff" worries as to why revenues are down! I don't buy it, do you? Continue reading…
View ArticleRally for Arts Teachers at School Committee; 2014 Budget Discussed
Over 100 students, parents and teachers turned out to Monday's School Committee meeting to rally for New Bedford's fine arts programs. Continue reading…
View ArticleSchool Committee Asks Council to Reverse Budget Cuts
New Bedford School Committee members held an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the City Council's $4 million dollar budget cut. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMass Dartmouth Prepares For Potential State Cuts
The Patrick administration is expected to cut an estimated $325 million from the state budget to address a shortfall that is emerging in the fiscal year 2015 budget. The reduction will be felt across...
View ArticleNB City Council Passes FY17 Budget With Minimal Cuts
While the New Bedford City Council's cuts to the FY17 budget were kept to a minimum on Monday night, the final budget almost didn't pass. The meeting at City Hall resulted in about $317,000 dollars in...
View ArticleWhat Should We Do With $4 M? [Poll]
The New Bedford Schools transportation budget is branded at more than $10 million dollars for the coming school year. Brian's empowering formula slashes that budget leaving lots of dough for other...
View ArticleBrewing Budget Battle On Beacon Hill
A simmering dispute between Republican Gov. Charlie Baker and the Democratic-controlled Legislature over Massachusetts' state finances boiled over last week when Baker announced nearly $100 million in...
View ArticleRenters' Fee Proposed for Funding Fire Department [OPINION]
Who knows what ideas folks might come up with if only they were asked. Continue reading…
View ArticleMore Public Safety Budget Cuts Are Possible [OPINION]
The financial realities of the new fiscal year that begins on July 1 could be sobering at best. Continue reading…
View ArticleUMass Dartmouth Eliminates Eight Intercollegiate Sports
The move "is not a cost-cutting measure," the university's finance chief said. Resources will be allocated to other teams. Continue reading…
View ArticleMitchell's Budget Hits Police, Fire [OPINION]
From my vantage point, it appears the administration has limited options. Continue reading…
View ArticleNew Bedford Mayor Slams Council Cuts to 'Bare-Bones Budget'
Mayor Jon Mitchell said deep cuts to his already bare-bones budget are short-sighted, concerning, and could have long-term consequences. Continue reading…
View ArticlePolice Union Questions 'Fat' Trainings During Lean Budget Year
The cost of 'Blue Courage' and 'Polishing the Badge' workshops should go toward maintaining officer positions, said union president Hank Turgeon. Continue reading…
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